Elisandra was supposed to be starting over.

A quiet life in a town where witches, vampires, shifters, and fae live under a fragile peace. A new home. A fresh identity. A chance to leave the past behind.

Instead, she knowingly moves in next door to the assassin once hired to kill her mother.

Determined to keep her secrets buried, Elisandra has no intention of getting involved in local politics -- until Draegor Nightshade, a powerful vampire lord with a flair for dramatic romance and inconvenient charm, ropes her into a fake relationship to protect his house.

But pretending to be Draegor's lover quickly proves more complicated than expected, especially as threats emerge and hidden agendas begin to unfold.

Not everything in this quiet town is as peaceful as it seems. And if Elisandra isn't careful, the new life she's built might go up in flames.

? Heads-up: the first two chapters are all about setting up the world -- laying the foundation for the entire series. Once you're in, the magic, mystery, and twists start flying.
Three pairs of eyes lit up like festival lanterns.
"Oh no," Thistle said, voice dripping with false concern. "Shirtless, you say?"
Evanya leaned forward eagerly. "Was he glistening?"
Isolde fanned herself dramatically. "Did he do the brooding stare? Tell us everything."
I groaned and flopped back into the chair. "You're all terrible."
Evanya grinned. "We know. Now, was it a soft chest or like... hard enough to knock on?"
And just like that, my misery became their entertainment.

This series is perfect for readers who crave a strong, stubbornly powerful heroine, witty banter, awkward (and hilarious) interactions, swoon-worthy romance, and magical fight scenes that will leave your heart pounding. With a rich cast of paranormal characters, enemies-to-lovers tension, epic adventures, dangerous secrets, and a satisfying happy ending -- you'll be hooked from the first page.

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• Publication Date: March 28, 2025
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• Print Length: 306 Pages
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