𖤓 Found Family 𖤓 Green Flags 𖤓 Slowburn
Crafted to be the perfect doll, Ceila has a sole reason for living: the Betrothed of the Duke. Her every opinion is curated and her actions crafted to please him, forgetting about the person beneath. A husk of a woman, until something finally snaps. One fateful night, Ceila decides to take a risk and form her escape plan. Admittedly, a very poorly thought-out plan, but one nonetheless. On the run from her adopted father and soon-to-be husband, she finds safety in The Ravens Meal, a strange tavern owned by the seemingly grumpy Vincent.
Forced by his own protective nature (and pressure from the rest of the staff) Vincent offers Ceila a new job and a new life at the tavern. With nowhere else to run to, Ceila accepts and becomes the newest accountant. Experiencing new adventures and relationships with the rowdy staff of the tavern, Ceila finds a home she never realised she needed. A home she fears may not last.
This is a standalone book from the same universe as the Broken Eyes series, with new characters in a completely different country. There may be some crossover with secrets and hints to future Broken Eyes books, but this is its own story.
Spice Level: 2/5 peppers as per romantasy io
"This book made me laugh, cry, and feel warm and fuzzy inside. Ceila and Vincent were two of my favorite main characters ever, and I love how much of their inner softness we got to see along the pages. Despite being scared, they overcame their fears, slowly but surely, helping each other all the way, yet respecting the boundaries of the other. I think they had a certain naivety that isn’t found in many books today, an innocence that was refreshing to read about." - Goodreads Reader
"Firstly, this is a five-star storyline for me. I’m not usually a cozy fantasy reader, but this book absolutely converted me. I loved it. I loved the characters, the simple yet effective world of witches and humans, the healing journey, and the way different trauma responses were handled. I also loved the romance, and the fade-to-black worked perfectly for this story." - Goodreads Reader
“Not all love stories are soft… some are written in scars. Some roses bloom through blood and thorns. Scars of a Rose is darkly beautiful—woven with pain, resilience, and a love that refuses to stay buried. The slow-burn romance had me hooked, each moment building with tension and longing. This story doesn’t just ache… it lingers." - Goodreads Reader
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