Forced from Mysteria University, and his own home, by a scheming father, Maer must make his way in a world he knows little about. Luck is on his side when he encounters an accounting wizard, Ethan, Ethan's wife, Princess Sophy, and a mage, Darius. However, Maer finds himself fighting an unexpected attraction to the mysterious mage. As they take on quests to battle bandits, help a demon prince, a sprite and a noggin, Maer becomes more and more fascinated by Darius. Too bad it's such a dangerous liaison in Aurora, and for the sake of both of their lives, Maer has no choice but to ignore his own feelings.

The journey for Maer and his merry band of adventurers continues in the sequel to "A Guide to Magical Cant." Life for Maer and Darius has yet to reach the happily ever after point. With the secret Maer still carries, they may never have one. Time is running out for him. Can Maer explain who he really is before an unseen enemy ends his life?