He was never meant to fall in love. Then she walked into his bookshop, dripping with rain and sunshine. Lucien Vale is immortal—timeless, emotionless, and content to let the centuries pass him by. That is, until Annika Cassidy bursts into his quiet, controlled life asking for poetry and leaving behind laughter, flour-dusted joy, and stardust dreams. She is mortal. Messy. Full of light. And against all odds, Lucien lets her in. Their love unfolds in stolen kisses, stargazing nights, and whispered confessions. For the first time in ages, Lucien dares to believe in something lasting. But forever is a cruel illusion. When Annika is taken from him—suddenly, tragically—Lucien’s world unravels. Grief hollows him. Rage follows. And when even vengeance fails to quiet the ache, Lucien is left to face the question that haunts him across the centuries: What do you do with an eternity shaped by a love that ended too soon? The Unraveling is a heartbreakingly beautiful romance that explores the raw edges of love, loss, addiction, death, and the devastating consequences of drunk driving. There are no explicit sexual scenes—only quiet, powerful intimacy and the weight of memories that refuse to fade. A spellbinding romantic tragedy of immortality, memory, and mourning—perfect for fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The Song of Achilles.