Never the Roses

Never the Roses – Jennifer K. Lambert
Standalone Novel
Genre: Romantic Fantasy / Epic Fantasy / Enemies-to-Lovers
 
Tropes:
Forbidden romance between powerful magic users
Retired sorceress drawn back into conflict
Dangerous alliances and magical intrigue
 
Summary
After a lifetime of waging wars, the Dread Sorceress Oneira has retired, seeking solitude with only a few magical companions: a near-mythical wolf, a goddess’s avatar, and a magical feline. But boredom—and perhaps fate—pulls her to the vast library of her greatest rival, the sorcerer Stearanos.
A reckless theft sparks a secret correspondence filled with taunting notes and clever exchanges, forging a connection that neither could find elsewhere. Yet Stearanos serves a cruel king and is bound to wage war against the queen Oneira once served. Their mutual desire is forbidden and fraught with danger, but the spark between them may awaken a long-extinct flame of life—or lead to total destruction.
This debut blends epic fantasy, romance, and intrigue, exploring love, power, and the perilous lines between loyalty and desire.