The First Forge Book I of The Lore
She draws doors that don't exist. He guards secrets that could save her. Together, they ignite a magic that refuses to be forgotten.
Catherine Bell has spent her whole life hiding the truth. She sees visions others can't—doors that lead to hidden realms, memories that belong to strangers, and a concealed world pulsing beneath the ordinary one. When her carefully constructed reality shatters at a Denver folk festival, she collides with Michael Stone: a bearded, broken guardian of an ancient sanctuary called The Lore, cursed to endure a fate that turns dwarves to stone, and the only man who has ever looked at her as though she isn't crazy.
Michael is a Lore-Keeper without a purpose, a guardian of a forge that won’t awaken, a protector with no one left to defend. Until he meets Catherine. Until her drawings align with the door he's safeguarded for years. Until her touch reminds him what it means to truly live instead of just existing. Until her very essence proves that the old magic isn't dead—it's merely been waiting for someone brave enough to remember.
However, their forbidden bond has stirred something malevolent. The Archivist, a monstrous figure that erases magical beings from existence, has hunted the Rememberers to extinction. Now, he seeks Catherine. He wants the seven forges for which she holds the key to awakening, and he wants Michael dead before they can fulfill what destiny set in motion seventeen years ago—the night Catherine’s father disappeared, leaving her the power to save or doom the world.
In a battle between memory and forgetting, isolation and connection, stone and fire, Catherine and Michael must decide: hide in safety and let the magic fade, or risk everything to forge a link between worlds—and between hearts—that not even death can sever.
Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas's Crescent City, Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing, and Jennifer L. Armentrout's From Blood and Ash, The First Forge delivers an enthralling blend of urban fantasy romance books and a young adult fantasy romance series that offers:
- Fated mates and soulmates romance with a slow-burn intensity that culminates in an unbreakable bond
- A grumpy sunshine dynamic between a dying guardian desperate to protect and a fierce heroine yearning to be seen
- Found family that chooses each other when blood ties fall short
- Secret worlds and hidden magic lurking in plain sight
- A protective hero who would burn the world to keep her safe
- A strong heroine whose power derives from her refusal to forget what the world seeks to erase
- An engaging narrative akin to the best billionaire romance novels, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and magic
- Dark BDSM romance with HEA elements as Catherine navigates her complex feelings
- Potential for a seven-book series that follows seven guardians, seven forges, and seven love stories that have the power to reshape reality.
Some doors only open for those brave enough to remember. Step through. The Lore awaits.
The First Forge is the inaugural book in The Lore series, presenting a complete story with a happily-for-now ending and a series arc that continues in Book Two: The Alchemist's Shadow.
Sneak Peek: Click here to read chapter one.
A Spellbinding Young Adult Urban Fantasy Romance
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Ancient curses collide with modern justice in a thrilling battle for redemption, love, and truth—making it a captivating entry among the best billionaire romance novels.
Rebekka has wandered the earth for centuries, her soul shackled by a curse that burdens her with the weight of her sins. Detached from the world, she has transformed into a modern-day gargoyle—a living embodiment of her penance. Love and loss, pain and pleasure have marked her long life, but she abandoned her sacred duty to uphold Utu’s justice, choosing instead a life steeped in vice and indulgence.
Now, within the vibrant chaos of New York City, Rebekka's path unexpectedly intertwines with FBI Agent Theo Parker—a man filled with boundless energy and quick wit, providing a stark contrast to her ancient, weary soul. Beneath Theo's charismatic facade, however, lies a complexity and darkness that echoes her own. Their fleeting encounter at a church, where Theo investigates the mysterious burial of her fallen friend, leaves Rebekka both wary and captivated.
Ahiga, another of her kind, died in battle—an honorable yet rare and haunting death. His burial, steeped in Native traditions, was a perilous ritual cleverly hidden in plain sight within the city. However, with the FBI now in possession of his body, an investigation unfolds—one that could unveil truths challenging the limits of mortal understanding, fitting perfectly into the realm of urban fantasy romance books.
As Rebekka's cursed existence clashes with Theo’s relentless pursuit of the truth, ancient justice and modern law come face-to-face. What transpires is a gripping tale of redemption and revelation, where the unraveling of long-buried secrets takes on an intense quality reminiscent of dark BDSM romance with HEA. The worlds of the immortal and the human stand on the brink of colliding—will Rebekka finally discover her purpose, or will her sins condemn them all?
Dive deeper into this spellbinding story, perfectly captured in alluring book cover designs, where the line between salvation and damnation blurs with every turn, inviting readers into a captivating young adult fantasy romance series.
The First Forge Book I of The Lore
She draws doors that don't exist. He guards secrets that could save her. Together, they ignite a magic that refuses to be forgotten.
Catherine Bell has spent her whole life hiding the truth. She sees visions others can't—doors that lead to hidden realms, memories that belong to strangers, and a concealed world pulsing beneath the ordinary one. When her carefully constructed reality shatters at a Denver folk festival, she collides with Michael Stone: a bearded, broken guardian of an ancient sanctuary called The Lore, cursed to endure a fate that turns dwarves to stone, and the only man who has ever looked at her as though she isn't crazy.
Michael is a Lore-Keeper without a purpose, a guardian of a forge that won’t awaken, a protector with no one left to defend. Until he meets Catherine. Until her drawings align with the door he's safeguarded for years. Until her touch reminds him what it means to truly live instead of just existing. Until her very essence proves that the old magic isn't dead—it's merely been waiting for someone brave enough to remember.
However, their forbidden bond has stirred something malevolent. The Archivist, a monstrous figure that erases magical beings from existence, has hunted the Rememberers to extinction. Now, he seeks Catherine. He wants the seven forges for which she holds the key to awakening, and he wants Michael dead before they can fulfill what destiny set in motion seventeen years ago—the night Catherine’s father disappeared, leaving her the power to save or doom the world.
In a battle between memory and forgetting, isolation and connection, stone and fire, Catherine and Michael must decide: hide in safety and let the magic fade, or risk everything to forge a link between worlds—and between hearts—that not even death can sever.
Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas's Crescent City, Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing, and Jennifer L. Armentrout's From Blood and Ash, The First Forge delivers an enthralling blend of urban fantasy romance books and a young adult fantasy romance series that offers:
- Fated mates and soulmates romance with a slow-burn intensity that culminates in an unbreakable bond
- A grumpy sunshine dynamic between a dying guardian desperate to protect and a fierce heroine yearning to be seen
- Found family that chooses each other when blood ties fall short
- Secret worlds and hidden magic lurking in plain sight
- A protective hero who would burn the world to keep her safe
- A strong heroine whose power derives from her refusal to forget what the world seeks to erase
- An engaging narrative akin to the best billionaire romance novels, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and magic
- Dark BDSM romance with HEA elements as Catherine navigates her complex feelings
- Potential for a seven-book series that follows seven guardians, seven forges, and seven love stories that have the power to reshape reality.
Some doors only open for those brave enough to remember. Step through. The Lore awaits.
The First Forge is the inaugural book in The Lore series, presenting a complete story with a happily-for-now ending and a series arc that continues in Book Two: The Alchemist's Shadow.
Sneak Peek: Click here to read chapter one.
