Wanderers of Ruin Series by Tiffany Hunt

I’ve been hunted my whole life. I am part siren, a hated half-breed. Forced to live in hiding, I use magic to steal and avoid the mages who would punish me for what I am. In a land ravaged by war, it’s the only way to survive. The only way to feed my family. I can change my destiny. But when tragedy happens and the mages catch up with me, I am badly outnumbered, and if it weren’t for the appearance of a stranger, I might have found myself sold to the nearest freak show, or worse... moreI’ve been hunted my whole life. I am part siren, a hated half-breed. Forced to live in hiding, I use magic to steal and avoid the mages who would punish me for what I am. In a land ravaged by war, it’s the only way to survive. The only way to feed my family. I can change my destiny. But when tragedy happens and the mages catch up with me, I am badly outnumbered, and if it weren’t for the appearance of a stranger, I might have found myself sold to the nearest freak show, or worse. But this mysterious man doesn’t help me out of the kindness of his heart. He’s after something that could change my family’s life forever. And I would be a fool not to help him while I try to steal it for myself. If only my heart doesn’t get in the way. We form a tentative alliance, and suddenly, my hopes and dreams are within reach. I’ll do anything to save my family, and that includes betraying a perfect stranger. So I shouldn’t like when Col brushes his hand against mine, or when his voice encourages me to obey. These are only distractions, and I can’t afford to forget what’s at stake. But Col has a secret, one that will upend our quest and plunge us into harrowing danger. And I must choose between duty to my family… and duty to my heart. Of Exile and Song is book one of the Wanderers of Ruin Series and will end on a cliffhanger. It is a spicy fantasy romance with an enemies-to-lovers quest, forced proximity, a secret identity, humor, and a slow-burn with a payoff. This book is meant for adults 18 and over. Please check the author’s website for CW/TW. less

I am the silent guardian.I am the one who stands between monsters and their prey.By day, an unassuming apothecary and alchemist; by night, a powerful runecaster veiled in secrecy. My magic once protected the people from The Harrow's soldiers. Now, as peace blankets the city under King Andris's rule, I find myself caught between the serene life I've cultivated and the urge to indulge in darker pursuits. Everything changes when Magnus rents a room above my apothecary... moreI am the silent guardian.I am the one who stands between monsters and their prey.By day, an unassuming apothecary and alchemist; by night, a powerful runecaster veiled in secrecy. My magic once protected the people from The Harrow's soldiers. Now, as peace blankets the city under King Andris's rule, I find myself caught between the serene life I've cultivated and the urge to indulge in darker pursuits. Everything changes when Magnus rents a room above my apothecary. He’s a giant of a man with a past as murky and dangerous as the beasts he's hunted.I didn't anticipate reclaiming my power.Magnus, with his restlessness and dark past, disrupts my carefully balanced existence. My nights become an irritating blend of unwanted disturbances and burgeoning desire—a mixture as volatile as any potion I've ever concocted. Yet, as the kingdom’s peace is threatened by enemies both without and within, our paths intertwine. And I must become a protector once again.If only I can avoid the distraction that is Magnus.The closer I work with him, the more our arguments ignite into something dangerous, something compelling. I try to keep our encounters strictly about protecting Iron Deep, but the lines blur, emotions running as wild as the magic I secretly wield.But lurking beneath our quest to save the city, a fire threatens to consume all I hold dear. And in the smoke and ash of betrayals and hidden dangers, I'm torn. My desires and my duty pull me in opposite directions, forcing me to choose between the saving of my home and the whispers of my heart.Can I truly decide between guarding my city... and succumbing to the storm within?Of Monsters and Runes is the third book in the Wanderers of Ruin series, and part one in The Runes of Sorrow Duet.It is a slow-burn dark romantasy with hate to love, secrets, a bad*ss, brainy FMC, and sizzling banter. This duet can be enjoyed on its own without reading books 1 and 2 first, but it does contain spoilers for the previous books in the series. It is told in dual POV, and will end on a cliffhanger. This book is meant for adults 18 and over. It contains mature language, graphic violence, and explicit content with darker elements. Please check the author’s website for CW/TW. less