Wealthy commoner Tia Samos ventures across the tottering Solarian Empire to find a highborn husband. Accompanying Tia is Rebecca, her gypsy maid and minstrel; her protector, Sir Peter Cortez, a bitter warrior weary of bloodshed; and her carriage driver, Kyle.
An adult gothic romantasy blending dark-academia atmosphere, Victorian alchemy, a slow-burn romance, and the mystery of a living book. The story explores consent, female sovereignty, and choosing who you become.
Goldie thought she had her life together—a magical café serving spell-infused drinks, one delightfully chaotic Grifflet, and a quiet life in Pumpkin Hollow, then her ex walked back into town…
When Valkyrie Róthilda found Captain Garrett Arnulf dying on a field in the Vietnam War, she claimed him as her fated warrior.
Aurora is a Keeper sworn to guide humanity with knowledge, never allowed to wield power herself. Lucius is an immortal Spartan warlord who believes power is the only thing that ensures safety. Their attraction is instant. So are the problems.
As secrets unravel, Elisabeth begins to question everything she once accepted as truth, including the nature of sorcerers, the purpose of the libraries, and even her own identity.
