A Briar in the Concrete

About this book

Told through a Dual Timeline structure and Third Person Limited perspective, this Classic Romance and Urban Fantasy novel follows Silas Abernathy, a reluctant hero who turned his back on Seattle's magical underworld after a tragic fire in 1998. Now thirty-four, Silas works as a mundane mechanic, fiercely suppressing his arcane sight to protect his mundane sister, Bea. But when his childhood love, the fierce apothecary Clara Yılmaz, returns seeking help to break a deadly blood-curse, Silas is pulled back into the brutal politics of the Obsidian Court. As they investigate a supernatural blight infecting the city, the narrative weaves between their innocent past discoveries and their perilous present. Their rekindled romance faces explicit, mature trials, forcing them to confront dark themes of trauma and sacrifice. While Silas and Clara fight to survive, secondary perspectives from Bea, who is investigating magically drained corpses, and the ruthless Fae Prince Julian Vane reveal a sprawling conspiracy. Ultimately, Silas must embrace his suppressed power to save the woman he loves, proving that family, hope, and unwavering commitment can overcome the darkest of magics.

Book details

Genres:

Classic Romance, Urban Fantasy

Language:

en

Published:

2026-06-01

Content rating:

R