What Burns Beneath

Brin wakes to fire and blood.

Fae monsters descend on her once-peaceful village, leaving her best friend at death's door. All hope seems lost... until one of the monsters offers to save him.

For a price.

Brin accepts.

Now, whenever she falls asleep, Brin finds herself face to face with the Fae. With each night, their time together transforms from a nightmare into something almost pleasant.

But Brin's been told her entire life that Fae are bloodthirsty, cruel, and never to be trusted... no matter how charming this one seems.

She flees to the north, hoping to find aid from a sect of holy warriors. Along the way she meets Renner, a mercenary who agrees to act as guide and guard. He's far from charming and the two find themselves constantly at odds, but he's her best chance of making it north in one piece.

Their journey is fraught with danger. Fae prowl the wilderness, preying on mortals. Towns that should be safe are filled with humans in league with monsters.

And every night, the Fae waits in her dreams.

What to expect:

1. A heroine with strong moral convictions.

2. Romantic fantasy with a fairly dark plot, but plenty of cozy moments.

3. Strong emphasis on atmosphere and thoughtful story development.

4. Slow-burn, series-long enemies-to-friends-to-lovers arc.

5. Themes of found family, self-sacrifice, and unconditional love.

6. A fun twist on the "chosen one" trope.