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When twenty-one-year-old Isla MacLeod unexpectedly inherits Blackthorn Castle, a perfectly preserved fortress hidden in the misty Highlands of Scotland, she believes she's inherited nothing more than a forgotten piece of family history.
Instead, she inherits a centuries-old secret.
The castle is alive with ancient magic. A mysterious lake hidden beyond the forest glows beneath the moon, whispering her name, while strange dreams blur the line between myth and memory. As Isla uncovers the truth about her family's past, she discovers that Blackthorn Castle has guarded a gateway to another realm for hundreds of years-a world where dragons soar above crystal mountains, the Fae rule enchanted kingdoms, and forgotten magic is beginning to awaken.
Bound to the castle is Rowan, a towering, tattooed guardian with silver eyes and a haunted past. Fiercely protective yet impossible to truly know, Rowan has spent centuries carrying a promise that may cost him everything. The more Isla learns about him, the harder it becomes to ignore the undeniable pull between them.
But Rowan isn't the only one watching.
Beyond the glowing lake, an ancient king imprisoned in the realm beyond the Gate has begun whispering through the darkness. As Isla is drawn deeper into a world of dangerous magic, hidden betrayals, and impossible choices, she realizes that some legends were never meant to stay buried-and some loves are powerful enough to reshape worlds.
In a story filled with mystery, forbidden romance, ancient curses, dragons, fae, and breathtaking magic, Isla must decide who to trust before the Gate opens once more... and history repeats itself.