Sorcery and Secrets Series by River Tatum, Michael Anderle

Her magic could save him - or destroy them both.Cassandra thought her exile was permanent. As a witch cast out from Baron Ulric's keep, she carved out a life among the forest's outcasts, learning to survive on her own terms.But she's been summoned back.The baron's son, Taron, is losing control of his volatile magic. His dangerous surges threaten to reduce the entire keep to ash - and Cassandra is the only one whose wards can contain his power... moreHer magic could save him - or destroy them both.Cassandra thought her exile was permanent. As a witch cast out from Baron Ulric's keep, she carved out a life among the forest's outcasts, learning to survive on her own terms.But she's been summoned back.The baron's son, Taron, is losing control of his volatile magic. His dangerous surges threaten to reduce the entire keep to ash - and Cassandra is the only one whose wards can contain his power.Returning means facing old wounds and bitter betrayals. The keep seethes with suspicion, treating her as both savior and saboteur. Taron, the man who once meant everything to her, stands at the center of a web of political manipulation that threatens to destroy them both.With evidence of sabotage mounting and deadly accusations swirling, Cassandra must uncover who is really behind the keep's magical disturbances.Every step closer to the truth draws her deeper into a dangerous game of power, passion, and revenge.Will Cassandra and Taron's rekindled connection be strong enough to overcome years of heartbreak and mistrust? Or will the dark forces conspiring against them finally tear apart the last threads of their shared destiny? less

Magic can destroy. Love might be the only shield.Cassandra never wanted to return to Baron Ulric's keep. Her exile as a witch should have been permanent. Now she's the only one who can prevent the baron's son Taron from losing control of his devastating magical powers.The attraction between them burns hotter than Taron's dangerous surges. Their rekindled feelings offer hope of healing oldbetrayals.Someone in the keep works against them... moreMagic can destroy. Love might be the only shield.Cassandra never wanted to return to Baron Ulric's keep. Her exile as a witch should have been permanent. Now she's the only one who can prevent the baron's son Taron from losing control of his devastating magical powers.The attraction between them burns hotter than Taron's dangerous surges. Their rekindled feelings offer hope of healing oldbetrayals.Someone in the keep works against them. Saboteurs plant deadly runic traps designed to trigger Taron's magic, threatening to reduce the barony to ashes. Every meltdown brings him closer to destroying everything - including himself.Cassandra must uncover the saboteurs before they succeed.Time runs out as Baron Ulric schemes to either force her into magical servitude or push Taron into a loveless political marriage.Together they could master Taron's powers. United they might expose the true enemies within the keep. Yet the price of failure means more than just their hearts - it could cost lives.Will Cassandra's magic be enough to save both Taron and the barony? Or will the saboteurs succeed in turning him into the weapon of destruction they desperately want him to become? less

Magic breaks all rules—even those of the heart.Cassandra knew returning to the keep that once exiled her would be dangerous. Though she's the only witch powerful enough to help Baron Ulric's son control his devastating magical surges, the price of failure could mean her death.The baron's heir, Taron, struggles daily with magic that threatens to explode beyond his control.His only hope lies in the woman he once watched his father cast out... moreMagic breaks all rules—even those of the heart.Cassandra knew returning to the keep that once exiled her would be dangerous. Though she's the only witch powerful enough to help Baron Ulric's son control his devastating magical surges, the price of failure could mean her death.The baron's heir, Taron, struggles daily with magic that threatens to explode beyond his control.His only hope lies in the woman he once watched his father cast out. His growing feelings for her only complicate an already impossible situation.Deadly sabotage begins striking at the heart of the barony.Together, Cassandra and Taron must uncover who's behind the attacks while fighting their attraction to each other. Their search reveals a conspiracy deeper than either imagined—one determined to destroy them both.Racing against time, Cassandra must choose between protecting her heart or embracing a love that could save them all.The fate of the entire barony hangs on her decision.Will Cassandra and Taron's forbidden romance be strong enough to overcome ancient prejudices and deadly magic? Or will the dark forces conspiring against them tear apart not just their love, but the entire kingdom? less