This title will be released on June 17, 2025.

Book 2 of 2: The Oak & Holly Cycle

Author: K.A. Linde

The only thing worse than fearing a monster is falling for one

Kierse McKenna just shattered the Monster Treaty.Again.

It wasnt entirely her fault. The job was supposed to be simple: steal a goblin-made bracelet off of the Queen of the Nymphs in her own palace. Trade the bracelet for a way to uncover the truth about her past. Except everything goes sideways.

And thenheshows up to save her.

Gravesthe warlock who ensnared her, betrayed her, and left her to fend for herself. Hes a villain. A monster draped in charm and shadows. And gods help her, he always knowsexactlywhat she wants.

But Graves never does anything for free. He has a job for his favorite little thief. One that will pit her against the most powerful monsters in existence, including his mortal enemy, the Oak King.

An ancient artifact has been located, and only together can they hope to steal it. She just has to let him in.

But once she lets a monster in, hes impossible to forgetand even harder to resist.