Fate’s Sweetest Curse

Mysterious alchemy and sinister monsters meet academy vibes in this spicy slow-burn romantasy about hidden identities, cursed Fates, and forbidden love. Some secrets are too monstrous to keep. Nine years ago, an attempt on Hattie’s life forced her into hiding. All Hattie wants now is the freedom to be herself and fulfill her dream of becoming an apothecary-so when a prestigious alchemist invites Hattie to lend her talents to a research program seeking to eradicate a curse from the realm, in spite of the risks, she accepts. What she doesn’t expect is for Noble Asheren to be a part of the study, too. Not only was he her childhood best friend and the only man to break her heart, it’s his fault Hattie went into hiding all those years ago, and their reunion could prove disastrous.Noble Asheren has monster blood in his veins-and the potions he’s been taking to keep the curse at bay are losing effectiveness. No one can know about his curse; for the sake of Hattie’s safety and his own, Noble is determined to keep his distance. But late nights studying in the library and running magical experiments in the lab make it difficult for them to avoid their complicated feelings and fraught history. And when assassins start targeting fellow alchemists, Hattie and Noble realize that their secrets aren’t the only threats to the kingdom.As desire and deception thrust Hattie and Noble into a world of dark magic and shocking conspiracies, they’ll be forced to face their perilous past-before their Fates are cursed forever.Fate’s Sweetest Curse is a spicy forbidden love romantic fantasy for adults-perfect for readers who enjoy bold heroines, emotionally mature heroes, character-driven plots, and unique world building. This is the second book in the Mirrors of Fate series, which are interconnected fantasy romances, each about a different couple helping to solve an ongoing problem in the kingdom. This series contains high-stakes action with detailed descriptions of spice and gore. Recommended for fans of Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry, the Legends of Thezmarr series by Helen Scheuerer, The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen, and Dungeons & Dragons.