Journey to Aloria

Her magic is unbound. His past is a weapon. Their fated bond is burning bright... but some truths scorch everything in their path. 

Will Hawkson, the captivating rogue, whose quiet strength has ignited a powerful, undeniable connection, has secrets he feels he must keep to keep his family together. Malin Neldoreth thought fleeing Media was her greatest challenge. Now, armed with newly awakened, explosive magic, she navigates a treacherous world far wilder than she imagined. Her lifeline – a soul bond stretching between them, promising a love deeper than she ever dreamed... but she wonders if their love is real. 

As they sail towards the city of Aloria, Will's brutal past crashes ashore, threatening to tear his world apart. A vengeful fire-wielding ex, learning to raise a son he never knew, all while avoiding pirates, monsters, and a relentless order of assassins that threaten to tear his found family apart. 

Malin is forced to confront the dark choices for herself, the stark contrast between her healer's oath and protecting family, as well as her haunting doubts about the nature of their magical connection. She faces tough decisions that may alter her path. How far would you go to protect the ones you love?

Together, they face immeasurable odds and challenges that could tear their found family apart. 

With explosive magic, gripping betrayals, and a palpable romantic tension that electrifies every page, Journey to Aloria explores the complex journey of healing shattered trust and forging authentic love. This standalone adventure in a sweeping fantasy series plunges you into a world of pirate battles, forbidden magic, found family bonds, and a love so fierce it might just be a trap. Perfect for readers who devour steamy fantasy romance, chosen one narratives with a dark edge, fated mates that may not work out as easily as expected, and epic adventures where heroes embrace their flaws and passion knows no bounds. 

• Fantasy Romance 

• Steamy / Sizzling / Hot 

• Magic / Magic Awakenings / Forbidden Magic / Explosive Magic 

• Adventure / High-Stakes Adventure / Epic Adventure 

• Rogue Hero / Strong Heroine • Found Family / Found Family Bonds 

• Soul Bond / Fated Mates / Chosen One 

• Pirate Attacks / Pirate Battles 

• Assassins / Religious Order 

• Found Family 

• Forced Proximity 

• Magic Awakening 

• Rogue Heroes / Strong Heroines 

• Smoldering Passion / Steamy Encounters 

• Fated Mates / Soul Bond • Chosen One / Prophecy 

If you like... : 

• Jennifer L. Armentrout's From Blood and Ash series: High magic, intense romance, fated mates, political intrigue, action. (Very relevant for the "steamy fantasy romance" aspect). 

• Laura Thalassa's Four Horsemen series: High fantasy, powerful beings, dark elements, strong romance. 

• Raven Kennedy's The Plated Prisoner series: Found family, strong heroine, darker themes, fantasy. 

• Shelby Mahurin's Serpent & Dove series (adult fantasy romance): Forbidden magic, forced proximity, intense romance, enemies-to-lovers.