In this episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, we welcome author Kelly Fernlake, whose new release Lady of Shadows (Book 3 in the Blood of Kings Legend series with Sunrise Publishing) blends clean romantasy, heartfelt redemption, and swoony forbidden love. Kelly shares her writing journey (14 years in the making) and how God’s timing, community, and a passion for clean storytelling led her to this beautiful co-written project with Jill Williamson.
We dive deep into the themes of faith, protection, and second chances, explore the world of Arretts, and fall head over heels for Lady Tara and her fiercely loyal bodyguard, Carmack. Kelly also shares the Bible verse that has guided her entire writing path and what it means to co-create stories that point readers to Jesus—whether subtly or overtly.
If you're craving a faith-filled romance with fantasy flair, noble themes, and characters you can root for, you won't want to miss this chat!
Listen to the episode here.
Meet Kelly Fernlake
Kelly Fernlake crafts sweet, no-spice romantasy novels infused with Christian themes, weaving talesof love, adventure, and timeless truth. A former attorney turned stay-at-home mom, she hailsfrom a tiny town in North Dakota and now resides in Florida, where she and her husband will soonembrace the bittersweetness of an empty nest. When Kelly’s not writing, you’ll find her on her backpatio, with a dog on her lap and a book in hand, savoring dark chocolate and watching the sunsetover the lake. A lover of classic old movies, hockey, and travel, especially to castle-dotted landscapes,she brings her passion for storytelling and her journey of faith to every page.
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Bible Verse for Encouragement
“And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.”—1 John 1:4 (NKJV)
Kelly Fernlake's New Book: Lady of Shadows (Blood of Kings: Legends, Book 3)
The only man she loves is the one she can never have…
Lady Tara’s dreams of marrying for love were shattered with her arranged marriage to the sickly Lord Gershom. Fine. She may not have love, but she has purpose—a position of power that lets her make a difference in the kingdom. At least her Carmack, her fiercely loyal shield, remains by her side, even if she must deny her heart.
Then Lord Gershom dies. And to her horror, Carmack is blamed. Branded a traitor, he flees, forcing Tara to choose between protecting the life she’s built or following the man she loves.
Loving her might cost him everything…
Carmack Demry has secretly loved Lady Tara all his life, sworn to protect her at any cost—even if it meant watching her wed another man. But now, accused of a crime he didn’t commit, he’s on the run because staying away is the only way to keep her safe. Except Tara has other plans.
Determined to clear his name, she plunges into a web of treachery and deceit that reaches far beyond them both—one that threatens the very heart of the kingdom. Together, they must navigate a world of danger, unravel a conspiracy, and face a choice more perilous than any battlefield: deny their love or risk everything to claim it.
💞 Tropes in Lady of Shadows
Bodyguard Romance
Forbidden Love
Second Chances
Friends to Lovers
Medieval Fantasy Setting
Slow Burn
She’s Nobility, He’s Not
He Sees Her When No One Else Does
Protective Hero
Hidden Feelings
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Kelly’s Personal Update
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me during the Kickstarter! I’m so grateful for you!
If you missed out on my debut novel Finding Forevermore on Kickstarter, no worries.