Before I Chose You

Lily Hart has spent years building the life she thought she wanted.

A successful singer-songwriter, she's learned how to smile through interviews, perform for thousands of strangers, and carry the grief of losing her parents without letting the world see how lonely she really is.

When her best friend, Elara, invites her to visit the hidden kingdom of Aurelia, Lily expects a quiet escape before life pulls them apart again. Instead, she finds a place unlike anything she's ever known-a kingdom tucked away beyond the human world, where towering mountains, ancient forests, and generations of tradition have remained hidden for centuries.

The people of Aurelia welcome her as though she's always belonged there.

But not everyone is prepared for her arrival.

King Kieran has spent his life putting his kingdom before himself. Duty has always come first, and love has never been part of the plan. Then one unexpected visitor changes everything.

As secrets begin to unravel and two worlds slowly collide, Lily and Kieran are forced to question whether destiny is something you're born into... or something you choose.

A slow-burn fantasy romance filled with found family, heartfelt friendships, healing, humor, and a love worth waiting for.