Overview

In a fantasy world inspired by the 1930s, only Sapphic women are born as mages or Vampires and must hide what they are.

Evie:

Spurnwater Academy inspires cold dread at the barest mention. Located on a remote island, the reform academy is the last place I wanted to be and the only option left for me. It's been a year and a half since my father brought me to a different part of the island under false pretenses. He handed me over to a beautiful stranger before walking out of my life.

After a passionate fling, Gymma left me, too. Now I'm back on the island and she's back in my life as an academy instructor. Old wounds are ripped open and the demon on my shoulder re-awakens, bent on making both of our lives utter hell. The only bright spot is Rion, a sweet and beautiful fellow pupil who's as attracted to me as I am her.

Gymma:

I never expected the animosity—or the undeniable attraction—that sprang up as Evie and I made our way across the realm.

It's been a year and a half since then, and I came to Spurnwater looking for a fresh start. Never in a million years did I expect her to walk back into my life, bringing all of the bittersweet memories I've been trying to forget.

Soon we're entangled in a battle of wills all over again. This time, I don't know if I'll survive the volatility... or the explosive chemistry between us.

Author's Note: this is a dark romance with a slightly unhinged FMC. She's a deeply flawed character who makes mistakes and does cruel things out of desperation. There are consequences for her actions and a character arc. The story contains two different timelines and is told in alternating past and present tense.

This is a full-length, standalone novel with a HEA. Polyamory is practiced in this world and the FMCs will be a throuple by the end. (18+ only! Contains strong language, dark themes, unhinged characters, and explicit material. Please see full list of TW's inside the book.)