They both knew better than to get involved, but the Fates had other plans.
After a brush with death leaves them both feeling reckless, two “best friends” fall into bed together, attempting to sate over a year’s worth of desperate yearning. But when lust becomes lunacy, and friendship becomes a frantic fervor of heated flesh, tangled limbs, and mutual madness, Arken Asher and Kieran Vistarii are both left wondering if their inexplicable bond was ever truly platonic.
Before the gut-wrenching betrayal, there was first perfect bliss. Return to Sophrosyne as we delve even deeper into the star-split ties and explosive chemistry between a clever Light Conduit and her Shadow-wielding spymaster in this soft, sweet and spicy side novel.
Of Lust & Lunacy is Book 1.5 in the Harbingers series, taking place between Chapters 56 and 57 in Of Blood & Aether. Rife with sizzling tension, gut-wrenching angst, addictive banter and ever-growing stakes, the Harbingers series is perfect for fans of Callie Hart, Raven Kennedy, and Melissa K. Roehrich.
The series
In the Harbingers series, the boundaries between magic, identity, and inner turmoil blur, creating a world as haunting as it is beautiful. This adult fantasy series plunges readers into a realm where the supernatural is intertwined with the very human struggles of mental health, neurodivergence, and the search for belonging. Here, characters are both drawn to power and terrified of it, finding themselves bound by ancient forces and personal demons.
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At the heart of this world is a group of individuals marked by their extraordinary abilities—Harbingers, chosen to wield power that could either save or destroy their world. As they grapple with the weight of their gifts, each must navigate not only external threats but their own complex emotions, relationships, and fears. What begins as a quest for survival quickly evolves into a journey of self-discovery, where love, loss, and sacrifice forge bonds that will alter the fate of their world forever.
Set against atmospheric backdrops ranging from shadowed forests to cityscapes where magic pulses beneath the surface, Harbingers is a tale that explores the darker corners of the human soul. But within this darkness, there are moments of light—of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of accepting one’s true self.
As the series unfolds, Harper Hawthorne masterfully weaves together gripping plotlines, intricate world-building, and characters that feel as raw and real as the worlds they inhabit. The first book, Of Blood & Aether, introduces readers to a world of tangled relationships and forbidden magic, setting the stage for a saga that promises to be as emotionally resonant as it is spellbinding. For fans of dark, character-driven fantasy with rich emotional depth, the Harbingers series offers a fresh, captivating perspective that lingers long after the last page is turned.
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