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When Storms Awaken: A Witch x Shapeshifter Enemies to Lovers Fantasy Romance (Realm of Istmere Book 1)
by Michelle Frohman
About this book
Diana just wants to finish her senior year in the quiet town of Silver Oaks, but her life is upended the moment Nikolai transfers into her school. He is arrogant, brooding, and impossible to ignore, but his presence is more than just a distraction; it acts as a catalyst, pulling a dormant, volatile power from deep within her. Diana soon discovers she is not the average girl she once believed, but a Stormshade—a rare witch and the secret heir to the hidden magical realm of Istmere.
This gripping urban fantasy launches the Realm of Istmere trilogy, blending high-stakes adventure with a delicious slow-burn romance. As the tension between Diana and the mysterious Nikolai shifts from prickly animosity to an undeniable, dark attraction, she must master her elemental abilities before a ruthless queen claims her throne. The grumpy-sunshine dynamic crackles with energy, mirroring the literal storms brewing at her fingertips.
Perfect for fans of paranormal romance who crave hidden royalty and dangerous secrets, this story delivers a captivating enemies-to-lovers arc set against a backdrop of magical warfare. If you are looking for an addictive, mature read that balances intense emotional stakes with a fierce, evolving heroine, look no further than this spellbinding series opener.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
September 25, 2024
I love this book. It took me a while to read because I have children, but once I got to reading it. I was hooked to the end. I love all the characters, and the romance in the book is perfect, too. Now, onto book 2, and I'll buy book two on Amazon to have the physical copy as well as the ebook. Can't wait for another book to come out. Love your work. I want to jump onto the book. This book gave me Harry Potter vibes all over again. I've been looking for books like that. ) !Image 126: Love this...
September 25, 2024
](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) I love this book. It took me a while to read because I have children, but once I got to reading it. I was hooked to the end. I love all the characters, and the romance in the book is perfect, too. Now, onto book 2, and I'll buy book two on Amazon to have the physical copy as well as the ebook. Can't wait for another book to come out. Love your work. I want to jump onto the book. This...
April 18, 2026
A little childish in writing. And the fmc and her friend take everything a little too easily. Could have been better but now im on it. )
November 20, 2024
The romance aspect was something I enjoyed in this story. There were things that didn’t make sense like a brother younger than her that was almost never at home and kind of felt like he was thrown in there (wasn’t mentioned for a while) just so she wasn’t an only child, but so far serves no real purpose. I did love the relationship between Diana and Tess. Best friends who just “get” each other and aren’t pitted against each other. That was nice to see. I feel like nothing really progressed the...
May 14, 2025
I am in love with this book! Finished it within a matter of days and I’m already on the second one. There’s constant thrills in this book, making you want to keep reading more and more! I stayed up late reading this because it was THAT good. ) !Image 139: AMAZING book!! In love!!!Image 140: AMAZING book!! In love!! !Image 141!Image 142: AMAZING book!! In love!! !Image 143: AMAZING book!! In love!! !Image 144 
