Smoke and Honey

A dark romantasy of prophecy, power, and the kind of love that was never supposed to survive. In the secretive district of Crescent Hollow, Maeve Wren lives a life of quiet routine. But behind her steady facade lies a legacy she doesn't understand-and a force within her that's beginning to wake. Auren Thorne is an enforcer for the fae Accords Council, loyal, deadly, and haunted by shadows he can't name. His newest assignment should have been simple: Find the girl. Eliminate the threat. Walk away. But when he meets Maeve, everything fractures. Her fire challenges his orders. Her eyes stir something half remembered. And fate, it seems, has its own agenda. As ancient forces begin to stir and alliances shift, the lines between enemy and ally, duty and desire, begin to blur. Together, they must navigate a world of magic, secrets, and betrayal, where every choice costs more than it seems and love may be the most dangerous risk of all.Told in dual POV, Smoke and Honey is a lush, emotionally charged romantasy perfect for fans of slow-burn tension, morally gray heroes, and heroines who won't stay broken. Content warning: This story contains themes of coercion, emotional abuse, trauma recovery, and violence. Reader discretion is advised.

-- Ree Crowns