A Rose of Blood and Binding

In a land torn by war, the Ashbourne sisters, demigods and daughters of the goddess Kerezen, embark on a perilous quest to save the awakening gods from the vengeful Kilraith. As Gemma and Talan search for divine help, Mara Ashbourne remains in Middlemist, struggling to defend her community against invaders. Amidst the chaos, she finds herself entangled with the charming librarian Gareth Fontaine, whose hidden darkness parallels her own fears. Together, they navigate a treacherous world, where their burgeoning connection could either lead to salvation or threaten everything they hold dear.