A Stitch of Shade and Soul

Chemistry student Mara Blake has an uncooperative thesis, a best friend with questionable nightclub itineraries, a father tired of rescheduled dinners, and absolutely no intention of becoming anyone’s prophesied bride.

An ancient magical summoning circle, however, is completely indifferent to her plans.

Dragged from London to the Shadow Realm of Umbralis, Mara finds herself among the consorts of Gavran, the Wraith King—a dangerously powerful ruler who has spent centuries refusing to produce an heir. His council believes Mara will change that. Mara would prefer they found another womb to discuss.

When the Arch-Mage stitches the king’s shadow to her soul, his pain, pleasure, and infuriating presence can reach her through a bond neither wanted. Worse, the summoning spell is stripping away her memories of home. Escaping will take quick wits, forbidden knowledge, and considerably more discretion than comes naturally to her.

But Umbralis has people worth saving. A sexy Nephilim Duke has taken a very physical interest, and King Gavran himself is becoming someone she wants to understand—and touch.

As a celestial event threatens to overwhelm the magic sustaining the realm, Mara’s search for a way home becomes entangled with its king’s survival.

She can’t afford to forget why she wants to leave, but she’s beginning to fear how much she wants to stay.