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Between Wrath and Mercy

The Divine Between, Book 1

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Between Wrath and Mercy

By: Jess Wisecup
Narrated by: Kelsey Navarro, Sean Crisden
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A mother will do anything to save her child, no matter the cost.

After her daughter is kidnapped, Emmeline Highclere—a thirty-four-year-old mother living in isolation with memories and grief her only companion—must do everything in her limited power and divine abilities to get the girl back.

Emmeline believes her daughter, Elora, is the Beloved—the conduit with goddess-granted divine abilities prophesied to bring peace to the Three Kingdoms. Because the last person thought to be the Beloved was brutally murdered by the enemy kingdom of Folterra, Emmeline has dedicated the last sixteen years to hiding her daughter and keeping her safe. When Elora is kidnapped by a Folterran prince, Emmeline must leave her place of hiding, resolving to do anything to rescue her daughter. But to have any chance against those who took the girl, Emmeline must call upon one of the most powerful conduits in the Three Kingdoms, the Crown Prince of Vesta—the man who broke her heart—and hope he helps her despite their estrangement.

With the weight of his father’s impending death hanging over his head, Crown Prince Rainier has begun to make moves to prove his dedication to assume the role of king. When he is visiting the estate that was once a second home to him, the woman who has long haunted his dreams and consumed his thoughts appears before him, asking for his help to find the child she had with another man. Now, he must decide: does he drop what he is doing to help Emmeline, or does he maintain his unwavering duty to the Crown?

Now, Emmeline and Rainier must work together to find the Beloved—to save the girl from the Folterrans and fulfill the prophecy of peace—while they both battle feelings of remorse, grief, and heartbreak, trying to ignore the heated desire and simmering attraction between them that never left.

Between Wrath and Mercy is book one of The Divine Between series. It contains explicit content and dark elements, including mature language, violence, and sexual content, and it ends on a cliffhanger.

©2022 Jess Wisecup (P)2023 Podium Audio
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I must be crazy or the Audio has changed but I am up to chapter 11 and there is only one voice. This is not a duo. It would be a lot better if it was.

Only a female voice, not duo

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I love this book and have already read it twice so owning the audiobook was a no-brainer. The voice actors did such an amazing job bringing the characters to life and giving them a voice, especially Em & Rain.

Love this book.

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🦊Second Chance Love - The one that got away
🦊One horse trope
🦊Plus size rep
🦊Prophecies
🦊Royal politics

If you're tired of the same old fantasy heroines who are 20-something, effortlessly stunning, and whose biggest problem is being too desirable—then welcome to Between Wrath & Mercy, where we get something refreshingly real.

A Heroine Worth Rooting For
Emmeline Highclere isn’t your typical fantasy protagonist. She’s 34, a mother, curvy, and fiercely protective of her daughter—all while juggling her own emotional wounds and rediscovering herself. Finally, a heroine who’s not just about saving the world, but saving her world. And let’s be honest, seeing a badass mum at the heart of a fantasy novel? *Chef’s kiss*.

Second Chances & Slow-Burn Feels
When Emmeline’s daughter is kidnapped, she’s forced to reunite with her former best friends (and *ahem* a certain prince who shattered her heart 16 years ago). The tension? Perfection. No insta-love nonsense, just a raw, believable rekindling of friendships and romance. Every lingering glance, every moment of regret, every hesitant step forward—it all felt earned.

A World That Feels Lived In
Wisecup has a gift for making emotions palpable. You don’t just read about Emmeline’s heartbreak and determination—you feel it deep in your bones. The writing is immersive, transporting you effortlessly through kingdoms, prophecies, and heart-pounding rescues. Plus, the worldbuilding? Just enough detail to suck you in without bogging you down in endless lore dumps.

Final Verdict: Read It. Immediately.
If you love **fantasy with deep emotional stakes, second-chance romance, and a heroine who is unapologetically herself**, then this book is a must-read. I tore through it and **grabbed Book 2 before I even caught my breath**.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 – Would rescue Emmeline’s daughter alongside her in a heartbeat

A Romantasy Gem that hit you right in the feels

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