Riftborne (The Esprithean Trilogy)
Bree Grenwich
by Hollie Smurthwaite
When a stormy walk in the woods turns into a literal raining of men, Sahara finds her mundane life shattered. She discovers a clearing where romance novel tropes come to life, conjured by a meddling witch to fulfill every fantasy imaginable. Enter Cortland, a surly, tactical-gear-clad hero bound by magic to satisfy Sahara’s every desire. Living with him is a chaotic disaster of explosive chemistry, endless bickering, and a shared obsession with retro television.
This steamy paranormal romantic comedy masterfully blends supernatural stakes with the comforting warmth of a found-family dynamic. As Sahara’s cramped apartment fills with a ragtag group of conjured men—including a brawling pirate and a tech-savvy thief—she realizes these improbable roommates are filling the void left by her mother’s recent passing. The humor is sharp, the tension is palpable, and the bond forming between these misfits is genuinely heart-wrenching.
However, the clock is ticking. A vengeful high priestess wants her creation back, and a dangerous magical artifact threatens to erase Sahara’s new family from existence forever. If you love psychics, high-stakes curses, and romances that balance laugh-out-loud antics with deep emotional resonance, this series starter is the perfect escape. Can Sahara break the spell without losing the people she has grown to love?
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