Wretched Mage is a debut romantic fantasy and the first instalment in a new adult series. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Carissa Broadbent, this novel tells a character-driven story spanning two contrasting worlds, filled with political intrigue and swoon-worthy romance.

She crossed into their lands. Now she can’t leave.

Jane Darling didn’t know what to expect when she took on the role of merchant for the first time after her father fell ill, but it certainly wasn’t venturing into mage territory. When she’s caught unknowingly trespassing, she’s sentenced to remain on their lands under the watch of the Mage Lord of Mountheim, Reagan.

With her family’s livelihood hanging in the balance, Jane must rely on the estate’s staff to secure vital trade agreements while defending herself against the monsters that stalk a cursed realm and a centuries-old Order steeped in hatred and violence against humans.

But as the stakes rise and the undeniable attraction between Jane and Reagan intensifies, she must learn how their magic works and rely on her wit to survive threats against her life, political intrigue, and the dangerous pull of a man she’s not supposed to want.

For readers who love:

🗝 Forced proximity

🧠 Clever, underestimated heroines

🏰 Courtly dynamics and intrigue

🖤 Power plays and banter

🌘 Fairy tale retelling