In a city where magic lives in the cracks of every shadow, two men bound by fate must choose between desire, destiny, and the darkness rising around them.
When Elias Thorn, a quiet scholar with a forbidden gift, arrives in Crescent City to take his place at the prestigious Arcanum Institute, he expects nothing more than long nights of study and anonymity. Instead, he is thrust into a world of intrigue, danger, and ancient magic-where the shadows whisper his name.
At the heart of it all stands Lucien Vale, a mysterious and impossibly beautiful Shadowborn heir. Cold, powerful, and feared by all, Lucien is everything Elias has been taught to avoid. But the moment their eyes meet, something ignites-a pull neither of them can deny.
As dark forces stir and a series of magical attacks shatters the fragile peace of the city, Elias discovers a terrifying truth: his gift is tied to a prophecy that paints him as either Crescent City's salvation... or its undoing. And Lucien, bound to him by forces older than the Arcanum itself, becomes both protector and temptation.
Their bond deepens. Their secrets unravel. And when desire turns into something far more dangerous, Elias must decide whether to embrace the power he fears-or lose the one man who feels like home.
A lush, slow-burn gothic fantasy romance, Shadows of Desire is a story of magic, longing, and two souls who find each other in the darkness... only to discover they were never meant to stand alone.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Forbidden MM romance
- Gothic academies and magical conspiracies
- Slow-burn emotional tension
- Dark fantasy with tender, aching intimacy
- Mysterious, powerful love interests
Step into a world where shadows have memories, destiny has teeth, and love may be the most dangerous magic of all.
