Jocelyn | Dark Fantasy Romance Author

Amidst a cavern of bones, something stepped into view. Alaire’s blood ran cold.
Its gaunt, skeletal frame was covered in grey mottled skin stretched tight over bones. Yellow eyes glowed, rimmed with crimson. When it noticed them staring, it snapped its jaw, razor-sharp teeth gleaming.
It looked like a skeletal wolf—a nightmare given flesh.
The stench closed in from every direction, followed by countless pairs of glowing eyes peering from the cavern.
“Give me your daggers,” Dawson said. He took them, turning his back to her. When he returned them, they emitted an onyx glow, runes flickering briefly along their edges before vanishing. He drew a broadsword from his back.
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Our broody fae prince Dawson shielding Alaire from the hungry bloodravagers.

You guys, I am absolutely FLOORED by this piece of art from the immensely talented @lizzie.bizzii! Look at ALL of the details. The bone cavern made up of skeletons. The skeletal wolves aka bloodravagers. The way he’s shielding her from harm despite knowing she is fully capable of protecting herself. And you already know what a sucker I am for hand placement. Things get a LOT more interesting as this scene progresses, but you’ll just have to read it for yourself in…

WINGS OF ASH & FLAME is a dark epic romantic fantasy where a human girl is thrown into a gothic fae academy forced to train with the powerful, infuriating prince. Each trial pushes them closer to the edge—of war, of power, of a desire neither of them chose. And when the truth comes to light, it could burn the world down.

Tropes
🔥Forbidden romance
🔥Fórcéd proximity
🔥Tragic backstory
🔥Painfully slow burn
🔥Feminine rage
🔥Found family
🔥Brewing wâr
🔥Betráyàl
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