The Starlight Sanctum Series by Vera Winters

A scholar's dream. A pirate's curse. In a shop filled with magic, shadows bind them both.Illyria Moondrop leaves her life as a professor to transform a dilapidated mansion into the Starlight Sanctum, a magic and alchemy shop meant to be a beacon of wisdom for all. But whispers from the mansion's dark past threaten to unravel her dreams.Enter Briar, a fierce pirate captain haunted by her family's curse... moreA scholar's dream. A pirate's curse. In a shop filled with magic, shadows bind them both.Illyria Moondrop leaves her life as a professor to transform a dilapidated mansion into the Starlight Sanctum, a magic and alchemy shop meant to be a beacon of wisdom for all. But whispers from the mansion's dark past threaten to unravel her dreams.Enter Briar, a fierce pirate captain haunted by her family's curse. She's on the hunt for the Celestial Prism, an artifact powerful enough to lift the curse and free her from her legacy. Their rivalry over the Prism evolves into an unexpected alliance when a powerful crime lord threatens them both.As shadows creep through the Sanctum and sinister forces loom, Illyria and Briar must confront the mansion's malevolent spirits, grapple with Briar's curse, and navigate the treacherous waters of Luminaran politics, all while their hearts intertwine.Starlight and Shadows is a tale of love conquering the bleakest shadows. Join Illyria and Briar as they discover that even the darkest curse can lead to the brightest light.Vera Winters brings a touch of enchantment with Starlight and Shadows, the first book in the Starlight Sanctum series. Perfect for fans of cozy fantasy, romance, and heartfelt adventures, this standalone F/F romance weaves a tapestry of magic, love, and new beginnings. This book contains steamy romantic scenes intended for mature readers. less

A student's ambition. A reclusive mage's trust. In the dance of time, love and betrayal collide.Julian Hartley's passion for magic knows no bounds, and the chance to study with Emeric Greywood, a renowned master of chronomancy, is beyond his wildest dreams. An apprenticeship with the reclusive and brilliant Emeric is the opportunity of a lifetime and a welcome escape from the shadow of his family's scandals... moreA student's ambition. A reclusive mage's trust. In the dance of time, love and betrayal collide.Julian Hartley's passion for magic knows no bounds, and the chance to study with Emeric Greywood, a renowned master of chronomancy, is beyond his wildest dreams. An apprenticeship with the reclusive and brilliant Emeric is the opportunity of a lifetime and a welcome escape from the shadow of his family's scandals.Emeric Greywood, a reclusive mage, guards his groundbreaking chronomancy research from the world, haunted by the specter of betrayal. When Julian seeks Emeric's tutelage, his defenses begin to crumble, but he senses Julian is hiding darker secrets that may threaten them both.Thrust into the dangerous Convocation Trials and forced to play a cunning senator's games, the fragile trust between Julian and Emeric is stretched to its limits. Their secrets risk tearing apart the delicate fabric of time they have woven together,Join Julian and Emeric on a journey where every tick of the clock echoes with danger, ambition, and forbidden attraction. In this perilous dance, the hands of time may offer salvation—or destruction.Vera Winters invites you to a world of enchantment with Clockwork and Conspiracies, the newest standalone entry in the Starlight Sanctum series. Perfect for fans of cozy fantasy, romance, and heartfelt adventures, this standalone M/M romance weaves a captivating tapestry of magic, love, and the timeless struggle between fate and freedom. This book contains steamy romantic scenes intended for mature readers. less

A savvy businessman, a reckless mercenary, and a flame that never faded.Tiberon, a sharp orc with a knack for business deals, is pulled into a risky treasure hunt for a questionable client. Worse still, he finds himself stuck with Dredge, the human mercenary who once broke Tiberon’s heart. Now, they must return to Tiberon's ancestral homeland in search of the artifact, stirring long-dormant embers of a romance that once was... moreA savvy businessman, a reckless mercenary, and a flame that never faded.Tiberon, a sharp orc with a knack for business deals, is pulled into a risky treasure hunt for a questionable client. Worse still, he finds himself stuck with Dredge, the human mercenary who once broke Tiberon’s heart. Now, they must return to Tiberon's ancestral homeland in search of the artifact, stirring long-dormant embers of a romance that once was. As the past and present entangle, both men embark on an adventure that threatens to unearth magic, secrets, and the hidden depths of a flame that time failed to extinguish.A new standalone M/M cozy fantasy romance from Vera Winters, coming March 1, 2024. less

Untold magic and wealth is theirs for the taking . . . if they can survive each other. Vespera Crimsonblade relishes her fearsome reputation. After fleeing her stifling noble life, she’s remade herself as the ruthless leader of the Crimson Ledger, a cutthroat merchant’s guild that can change the tides of commerce. But she’s thrown back into the world she abandoned when she tries to lay claim to a powerful new substance, aetherite, discovered in her family’s lands... moreUntold magic and wealth is theirs for the taking . . . if they can survive each other. Vespera Crimsonblade relishes her fearsome reputation. After fleeing her stifling noble life, she’s remade herself as the ruthless leader of the Crimson Ledger, a cutthroat merchant’s guild that can change the tides of commerce. But she’s thrown back into the world she abandoned when she tries to lay claim to a powerful new substance, aetherite, discovered in her family’s lands. Lyna Shaddah craves mastery of the shadows. They joined the Crimson Ledger to gain access to dangerous artifacts that would allow Lyna to commune with an ancient power lurking beneath the city and transcend her mortal trappings. But she’ll need access to aetherite to fuel the dark ritual–which means dealing with their quarrelsome boss, Vespera. Vespera proposes a plan to swindle the aetherite from her family to secure the Crimson Ledger’s standing and gain the aetherite Lyna needs. All they have to do is fake their engagement. But for the two hot-headed schemers, pretending to like each other will be far easier said than done. Ledgers and Leylines is the bewitching fourth standalone book in the Starlight Sanctum cozy fantasy LGBTQ romance series. If you like fake engagements, strong-willed villainesses, and a seductive sapphic romance with a generous helping of heat, then you’ll love Vera Winters’s spellbinding adventure. Buy Ledgers and Leylines to be entranced today! less

A queer cozy fantasy romance between Arkenev, the demonic representative of the Umbral Enclave, and a hatmaker named Ivy who helps him prepare for a dreadfully important gathering of demons in Luminara. A standalone M/F romance featuring a trans female character.

The sixth standalone romance in The Starlight Sanctum series of LGBTQ cozy fantasy romances. Features Halizanth, a dwarven woman running a bookshop in Luminara, and Osric, an enigmatic Emberforged man, as they get embroiled in suspicious happenings around Halizanth's shop. This standalone M/F romance features a trans male character.