If you fell in love with a monster . . . would you become one? When my uncle left me to die in the cursed woods, I did not believe I would make it. But I survived and became stronger. I am a witch, and the magical forest was my home. I was happy there. I was free. But it did not last. One night I was attacked by someone more powerful than me. I found myself in a mysterious castle, surrounded by people I did not trust. Something is hiding in the shadows, an unspeakable evil that will destroy us all. \*This book was originally published with only the first 10 chapters. It's no longer available for purchase. The full length novel is titled Aforetime.

Anna’s position as a new forest witch is a great honor, and a chance to show what she is capable of. But, when she finds herself in Gora, an ancient, mysterious castle, she is not sure that she is right for the job. As Anna learns more about Gora’s inhabitants, she begins to wonder if she can trust anyone at all – including Hadeon, the dangerous and handsome master of the castle, who appears to have a dark secret. When she dives deeper into the mysteries of Gora, she uncovers a carefully crafted web of lies and black magic. To save her friends, Anna embarks on an adventure that will lead her down a path of betrayal, deception, and forbidden love. Aforetime is a dark vampire romance about adventure, self-discovery, and the power of true love. The Aforetime is a sweet fantasy romance for fans of Serpent & Dove, Kingdom of the Wicked, Vampire Academy, Witcher, and Shadow and Bone. This book is for anyone who loves medieval sorcery, vampire romance, witches and wizards, and monsters, and dragons.

Sometimes love is just not enough…. After the brutal fight to save Gora, Anna finds herself surrounded by all the people she cares about, and it seems like she found her happy ever after. But the darkness comes for Hadeon. Now she must endure new challenges to keep Hadeon from falling into his worst nightmare. Anna must find a way to conquer the forces that threaten to destroy everything she has come to love. She must face her fears and prove that she is strong enough to battle them head on. Will Anna be able to save Hadeon? Or will they both succumb to the curse of the vampire city? The Aforetime is a sweet fantasy romance for fans of Serpent & Dove, Kingdom of the Wicked, and Shadow and Bone. This book is for anyone who loves medieval sorcery, vampire romance, witches and wizards, and monsters, and dragons.