Rivals, not deep enemies
Iris and Roman begin as professional rivals. The tension comes from competition, distance, and connection rather than villain-level hatred.
Series Guide
Divine Rivals Books in Order
By Rebecca Ross · 2 main books · Complete duology
Letters of Enchantment is a complete two-book fantasy-romance story about rival journalists, magical letters, and a war between gods.
Start with: Divine Rivals
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Quick Answer
Read Divine Rivals first, then Ruthless Vows. These two books complete Letters of Enchantment, and both are required for Iris and Roman's story. Wild Reverence is a separate adult standalone in the same gods' world, not Book 3.
About the Letters of Enchantment Series
Rebecca Ross pairs Iris and Roman’s professional rivalry with a lyrical fantasy-romance tone shaped by enchanted letters and wartime stakes.
Their relationship is central to the story, while the conflict around the gods gives the romance an external fantasy plot.
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Complete duology
Both books are required for the full Iris and Roman storyline.
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Their relationship is central to the story, while the conflict around the gods gives the romance an external fantasy plot.
Rival JournalistsRivals-To-LoversSlow-BurnWar Between Gods
Complete duology
Both books are required for the full Iris and Roman storyline.
Divine Rivals Reading Order
- 1
Divine Rivals
April 2023
- 2
Ruthless Vows
December 2023
Ruthless Vows is the direct sequel and conclusion, so both books are required for the complete story.
Why Letters of Enchantment Stands Out
Letters of Enchantment is Rebecca Ross’s fantasy-romance duology about rival journalists, magical letters, and a war between gods.
The letters are part of the magic
The enchanted letters are not just a romance device. They carry the relationship while the war and the gods reshape the world around it.
Wild Reverence is separate
It is a separate adult standalone in the same broader gods’ world, not a third duology book.
Reading Order Notes
Why publication order works
Publication order is also the story order: Divine Rivals establishes Iris, Roman, the enchanted letters, and the war, while Ruthless Vows continues and resolves the same narrative.
Is Divine Rivals a Standalone?
No. Divine Rivals is the first half of the duology. Its emotional arc can feel self-contained, but Ruthless Vows continues the relationship and wartime conflict.
Is the Divine Rivals Series Complete?
Yes. Letters of Enchantment is a complete duology with a published ending; both books tell Iris and Roman's full story.
Is Wild Reverence Divine Rivals Book 3?
No. Wild Reverence is an adult standalone in the wider gods' world, not Book 3 or required for Iris and Roman's story.
Is Divine Rivals Enemies to Lovers?
Not exactly. They are professional rivals; tension comes from competition and emotional connection, not deep hostility.
Is Divine Rivals Romantasy?
Yes. It is fantasy romance centered on a relationship, with magical letters, gods, and war; its fantasy is lighter than some adult romantasy.
Is Divine Rivals Spicy?
Divine Rivals is low spice, emphasizing longing and emotional intimacy over explicit heat. Read the Divine Rivals spice guide for book-by-book details.
Similar Books
- One Dark Window offers a darker gothic mood.
- Once Upon a Broken Heart leans more whimsical and fairytale-like.
- Divine Rivals centers magical letters, wartime tension, and a complete two-book romance.
Who should read it?
- Readers who want an emotional, low-spice romance.
- Readers who enjoy rivals-to-lovers tension.
- Readers who want lyrical wartime fantasy.
- Readers looking for a complete duology.
Who may not enjoy it?
- Readers who want higher spice.
- Readers who want a very dark romance dynamic.
- Readers who want a standalone with no sequel needed.
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Divine Rivals
Start with Divine Rivals, the first book in the Letters of Enchantment duology.
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Best for: soft romantasy and emotional fantasy readers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct Divine Rivals reading order?
Read Divine Rivals first, then Ruthless Vows. That is the correct order for Rebecca Ross's Letters of Enchantment duology.
Do you have to read Divine Rivals before Ruthless Vows?
Yes. Ruthless Vows is the direct sequel to Divine Rivals, so you should always read Divine Rivals first.
Is Divine Rivals a standalone?
No. Divine Rivals is book one of a duology, not a standalone novel. The story continues in Ruthless Vows.
How many Divine Rivals books are there?
There are two main books in the Divine Rivals series: Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows.
Is the Divine Rivals series complete?
Yes. Letters of Enchantment is complete as a two-book duology.
Is Wild Reverence Divine Rivals Book 3?
No. Wild Reverence is a separate adult standalone in the same broader gods' world. It is not Book 3 of Letters of Enchantment and is not required to finish Iris and Roman's story.
Is Divine Rivals romantasy?
Yes. Divine Rivals is fantasy romance built around a central relationship, magical letters, gods, and war.