Kassandra Dera has seen more suffering in twenty years than most see in a lifetime.
After watching her family succumb to a plague, powerless to help them in spite of her healing magic, Kas applies to the Kelyrian Academy. With nothing left to lose, she throws herself into her studies, intent on becoming the best healer in the twelve kingdoms–and offering her services for free. No one should die for lack of funds, as her family did.
It’s a beautiful dream until she learns she’s failing her least favorite course: Noble Endeavors, a class dedicated entirely to learning the ins and outs of noble courtly culture.
Aleksei Lamoskan grew up with all the power and privilege that the oldest and wealthiest noble house in the kingdom could provide. He is everything Kas despises: entitled, spoiled, and utterly unaware of the many advantages life has handed to him.
Unfortunately, he’s also now her tutor.
And if Kas wants to fulfill her dreams of bringing healing to the poor, she’s going to have to put up with the cocky, insufferable Aleksei for an entire semester.
Of Secrets & Spells is a spicy fantasy romance novella that can be read as a standalone or as the prequel to Of Shadows & Starlight. It features a m/f romance in a cozy academic setting but does include some serious themes surrounding the plague that took Kas’ family.
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, healer heroine, nobleman hero, noble/commoner, magic, strong female character, diverse cast, political intrigue, steamy romance, academy setting, fish out of water, dual POV, found family
