Aelira is 20 years old and grew up isolated in a cabin, surrounded only by the worlds of her books, under the care of her uncle, who insists they are in the middle of the Arctic. Aelira has never known the world beyond the cabin, but one day, driven by a surge of courage, she crosses a portal and discovers that her destiny is far greater than she ever imagined. Now, in a new and magical world, Aelira must face creatures pulled straight from her nightmares and most fantastic dreams, while also learning about the power of the magic that pulses around her. But it's not just the unknown that haunts her-a mysterious figure calling itself Her Shadow begins to follow her, challenging everything she thought she knew about herself. In a journey filled with danger and wonder, Aelira will need to discover whether she is capable of saving herself or if she will be consumed by the mysteries of this new world... And as if that weren't enough, the unicorns in this world are far from gentle-they are predators with a ravenous appetite for anything that moves.

In a world where witches are feared and hunted, Selene, a powerful but cursed witch, hides in the shadows of a crumbling kingdom. She is bound by a dark spell-a curse that prevents her from truly experiencing love. Anyone she kisses loses their soul, turning into a mindless husk. When the kingdom's ruthless witch hunter, Lucian Vale, is betrayed and left for dead, Selene saves him using forbidden magic. In doing so, she unwittingly ties their fates together. Now, Lucian is bound to her in ways neither of them understand, craving her touch despite knowing it could destroy him. Key Themes: Dark romance: A hunter and a witch, drawn to each other despite the deadly risks. Spice and tension: A forbidden attraction with high stakes-will he survive her kiss, or will he lose himself to her curse? Magic and mystery: Selene must uncover the origins of her curse, discovering secrets that tie her to Lucian's past. Betrayal and war: As the kingdom turns against them, they must choose between breaking the curse or embracing the darkness together.