A scholar’s dream. A pirate’s curse. In a mansion filled with magic, shadows bind them both.
In the enchanting city of Luminara, Illyria Moondrop casts aside her life as a professor to forge a new destiny. She transforms an ancient mansion into the Starlight Sanctum, a future beacon of magic and wisdom. Yet whispers from the mansion’s dark past threaten to unravel her dreams.
Enter Briar, a fierce half-giant pirate captain, driven by a haunting family curse and desperate for the Celestial Prism—an artifact that might finally free her of her legacy. Their fiery rivalry over this relic evolves into an unexpected alliance, and a love neither anticipated.Shadows creep through the Sanctum and sinister political forces loom. Illyria and Briar must confront the mansion's malevolent spirits, grapple with Briar’s curse, and steer the treacherous waters of Luminaran politics, all while their hearts intertwine.
Starlight and Shadows is a tale of love conquering the bleakest shadows. Join Illyria and Briar as they discover that even the darkest curse can lead to the brightest light.
Vera Winters brings a touch of enchantment with Starlight and Shadows, the first book in the Starlight Sanctum series. Perfect for fans of cozy fantasy, romance, and heartfelt adventures, this series starter weaves a tapestry of magic, love, and new beginnings.
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In the enchanting city of Luminara, Illyria Moondrop casts aside her life as a professor to forge a new destiny. She transforms an ancient mansion into the Starlight Sanctum, a future beacon of magic and wisdom. Yet whispers from the mansion’s dark past threaten to unravel her dreams.
Enter Briar, a fierce half-giant pirate captain, driven by a haunting family curse and desperate for the Celestial Prism—an artifact that might finally free her of her legacy. Their fiery rivalry over this relic evolves into an unexpected alliance, and a love neither anticipated.Shadows creep through the Sanctum and sinister political forces loom. Illyria and Briar must confront the mansion's malevolent spirits, grapple with Briar’s curse, and steer the treacherous waters of Luminaran politics, all while their hearts intertwine.
Starlight and Shadows is a tale of love conquering the bleakest shadows. Join Illyria and Briar as they discover that even the darkest curse can lead to the brightest light.
Vera Winters brings a touch of enchantment with Starlight and Shadows, the first book in the Starlight Sanctum series. Perfect for fans of cozy fantasy, romance, and heartfelt adventures, this series starter weaves a tapestry of magic, love, and new beginnings.