About this ebook
Jounnar Tovlian has lost everything to the Caster Council’s ruthless crusade—the Lynkyn forest that once fed his soul, the dragons that guarded its heart, and the kin who called it home.
Now, as one of the strongest melders alive, he leads a secret resistance against the Council’s growing tyranny. If the forests fall, so too will the magic that sustains their world.
When Mylia Bovee joins Jounnar’s cause, her sharp wit and fearless heart bring an unexpected calm to his grief. But Mylia carries her own secrets—among them, her role as an informant for the very Council they fight.
Her mission began as a desperate search for her lost family, but one choice has marked her as a traitor.
Bound by magic and hunted by enemies, Jounnar and Mylia must learn to trust—or destroy—one another as they race to free the dragons and rekindle the dying forests. The fate of Rigaria’s magic rests in their hands… and time is running out.
Before the dragons were trapped in the Void and the melders were torn from their forests, there was one act of defiance that lit the flame of their resistance.
Perfect for readers who love clean, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, magical creatures, and powerful heroines discovering the truth about their magic.
Tropes:
Slow-burn romance
Work together or fail
The stories are true
Orphan/outcast
Magical creatures
Dark magic
Protector
Small band of rebels
Magic forest
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About the author
L. Darby Gibbs, an accomplished author, juggles a passion for storytelling with diverse hobbies like tandem bike riding, bird watching, and home remodel. Married for 44 years, Gibbs, a seasoned writer, transitioned from sci-fi to fantasy and romantasy genres, where dragons often take center stage. Her latest venture, 'Fifth Flight,' promises more magical adventures.
