The Second Death of Locke (The Hand and the Heart Book 1)

Name: The Second Death of Locke (The Hand and the Heart Book 1)
Price: 3.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (3121 reviews)
Author: V. L. Bovalino

by V. L. Bovalino

Fantasy Romantasy

4.2 (3,121)

4.2 stars from 3,121 reviews. Top 69% of Fantasy books we track.

$3.99KU67% off peak

Last checked: Jun 23, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love slow-burn romance where the emotional stakes are as high as the magical ones, and you want a bond that feels earned and unbreakable.
You're drawn to fantasy with genuine intimacy between characters, not just plot-driven action sequences.
You appreciate rich world-building paired with character-focused storytelling that makes you invested in one relationship above all else.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer standalone novels and want to avoid interconnected series, even if each book works on its own.
You're looking for a fast-paced adventure where romance takes a backseat to external conflict.
You need your fantasy grimdark and morally murky, without the emotional tenderness at the core.

About this book

The Second Death of Locke follows Grey Flynn, a knight devoted to her mage, Kier. Bound together by blood and magic, Grey serves as Kier's blade in battle and his protector, channeling her deep well of raw magical power for his use. However, Grey harbors a secret she cannot reveal to him. When a mission to protect a child from an enemy kingdom becomes dangerous, Grey must decide what she is willing to sacrifice to keep her secret hidden. Grey is no ordinary magical well—if she dies, all magic dies with her. This is the first book in a series of interconnected standalones set in the same world.

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$2.99 – $11.99

Currently on sale at $3.99 — 67% off peak. Price has dropped 2 times over the last 17 months. Goes on sale roughly every 184 days.

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Currently #2,903 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 42% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.2★ from 3,121 reviews

Gaining approximately 351 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has dipped slightly from 5.0 to 4.2.

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