A spellbinding romantic fantasy of forbidden love, dangerous magic and a murder that could unravel two worlds. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton (with a fae twist), Spellbreaker and A Discovery of Witches.
Set against the glittering backdrop of Victorian London and the Crystal Palace, Lady Alice Hyde was supposed to marry well and behave. But she craves more than needlepoint and high society ? she wants knowledge, freedom, something extraordinary. Engaged to a man she doesn't want, Alice escapes to the Great Exhibition, hoping for wonder. What she finds is a dead body.
Dragged into a murder investigation with the infuriatingly sharp ? and undeniably magnetic ? fae Head Ranger Cyan Ironheart, Alice is thrust into a hidden world of treacherous magic and tangled loyalties. But Cyan has secrets of his own, and the more Alice uncovers, the more entangled they become ? in desire, in danger and in a devious plot that could shatter the fragile peace between realms.
As they race to unmask a vengeful fae with power to destroy everything, Alice must choose: the safety of the life she's been promised...or the perilous magic, mystery and love she never dared dream of.
What you'll love:
✓ Enemies to lovers
✓ Gaslamp fantasy + steampunk intrigue
✓ Mystery, murder and magic
✓ Slow-burn romance with mild to moderate steam
✓ Dual POV (hers and his)
✓ Sassy, clever female lead
✓ Found family
✓ Rich Victorian London worldbuilding
✓ Happily ever after
✓ A standalone in series
*NOTE: this book is for adults or upper YA readers, featuring mature situations and slow burn romance that leads to mild to moderate steam.
