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Blood and First Magic: A Nightshade Academy Romance, Book 3

A dying Forest. An ancient Wound. A magic that should never have awakened again.

Maelyn carries a piece of a star inside her chest.

Darius carries something far more dangerous in his blood.

Together, they once stopped the Wound between realms from tearing their world apart.

But the Wound was never healed. Only held.

Now the Heart is calling Mae back, and the only path to the truth leads into the Black Forest—the birthplace of First Magic and the last known refuge of Dravenna Nightborn, a powerful witch condemned by history three hundred years ago.

The Forest is alive.

It remembers Darius.

And it has been waiting for him.

As Mae and Darius battle ancient creatures, shifting paths, forgotten magic, and a darkness determined to awaken the dangerous hunger in Darius's blood, Aurora and Caelith race to find them before another enemy reaches the heart of the Forest first.

But nothing about the past is what they were taught.

Not Dravenna.

Not the Wound.

And not the terrible sacrifice that created it.

When the truth behind Dravenna's fall is finally revealed, Mae and Darius discover that saving their world was never about finding enough power.

It was about finding someone willing to choose love when fear would be easier.

And this time, someone may have to give everything.

When the stars fall over a small desert town, Dr. Lila Marks races toward the light and finds something more than wreckage—she finds him. A man with silver eyes, alien blood, and a heartbeat that mirrors her own. Against reason, she saves him, and their lives entwine in ways neither science nor destiny can explain. His touch awakens power within her, and every breath between them hums with dangerous longing. But as the world closes in to claim him, Lila must choose between logic and the impossible truth: love may be written in the very code of the universe.

Kaelar was never meant to feel. Sent to locate the genetic resonance that could save his dying world, he finds instead a human woman whose soul vibrates with his own. Together, they ignite a force that could heal or destroy them both. Torn between two worlds and hunted by those who would use or destroy them, Lila and Kaelar must trust the bond that defies galaxies—a connection born of starlight, sacrifice, and the kind of love that refuses to die.

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B.A. Star (known as “Star” to friends) is a speculative romance author whose work blends the emotional intensity of steamy romance with the scope and imagination of science fiction or fantasy. Her stories open in turbulence—where love and conflict collide—and evolve toward understanding and transformation. Known for her cinematic style and deeply human characters, Star crafts universes where emotional truth is as vital as survival. Her hallmark is hope: every ending, no matter how hard-won, carries the light of renewal.

What Our Readers Say

Very good story about Maelyn, a fairy, and Darius, a Nightborn, who should be enemies, but are in fact Blood Bonded, are thrown together by their school professors, to find an Artifact. Hunted by their mutual enemies, they fight their way to get the Artifact, and then are escaping at the end of the story. The only thing I didn't like was the abrupt ending. I hope that means that Ms. Star will write a happily ever after sequel, but we will have to wait and see.

Kathy Reader

Amazon review

This book made me feel like I was in an action packed fae world myself. These two characters were independent but also knew that they could lean on each other. Darius was the perfect amount of protective and knew he could trust his girl to take care of herself. Mae was a strong and intelligent FMC! I loved this book!! The cliffhanger had me with my jaw on the ground after I was done! I cannot wait for the next! ✨.

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Victoria Quiroz

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I loved this book and the fact it didn't take too long to read. It does end with a cliff hanger I can't wait to get answers about. The way these characters meet and are immediately thrown into so many things neither asked for and their determination to see it through regardless of what it may cost is adorable. I would recommend this to anyone who is look for a short read with all the different emotions.

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