Born of Light & Dark: Realm of Elarae 1 (The Initiate Universe) Kindle Edition

One girl with a secret that could ignite a war.Born of Light & Dark - The first of three introductory books into the Initiate UniverseA slow-to-medium burn, why-choose fantasy romance for fans of forbidden magic, fated bonds, and dark secrets.In a realm divided by Light and Dark, where fae bloodlines dictate power and allegiance, Aria’s mission takes her undercover at the prestigious Farien Academy, she has only two goals:Learn to control the volatile magic within her.Secretly recruit allies for the rising Initiate cause.Born of a forbidden lineage and haunted by a brutal past, Aria must conceal her true identity, and half of her soul. While mastering her growing magic, she navigates a school rife with dangerous politics, ancient secrets, and brutally competitive classmates. The last thing she expects? To attract the attention of four powerful and infuriatingly irresistible males, each of whom seems tied to her in ways she can’t begin to understand.As secrets unravel, passion flares, and enemies close in, Aria must decide who to trust, and what she’s willing to sacrifice. Because the deeper she falls, the closer she comes to her destiny… And that destiny will change the future of not just the realm of Elarae. Join Aria on her journey of discovery, where not everything is as it seems.Born of Light & Dark is the explosive first book in a twisted, spicy fantasy romance set in the Realm of Elarae, which is part of the larger Initiate universe, and Elarae serves as the home base of the organisation. This book is not solely set in the academy, but books 1-3 tells the back story. They are intended to be read in order to fully experience the characters, their backstories, and the interconnected history of the realms. Characters will cross over into the other books, reading chronologically avoids spoilers and enriches the world building experience. Not every outcome is one you would expect. Mature Content Warning:This book contains explicit scenes, steamy polyamorous dynamics (including M/M), it is intended for readers 18+. Trigger Warnings:This story is not for the faint of heart. It includes graphic content involving abuse, assault, manipulation, violence, and emotionally intense relationships, among other potential triggers. Reader discretion is strongly advised. A complete list of content warnings is included at the start of the book. If you would like a copy of all trigger warnings before purchasing, please contact me. Note: Book One ends on a cliffhanger. This book is written in English (UK) Read more