Relics of Ash & Blood Series by Erika Casey

In a village on the brink of collapse, a healer faces execution—and only a haunted mercenary stands between her and the flames.Anna has saved lives using nothing more than herbs, grit, and knowledge. But when the plague spreads and villagers demand a scapegoat, she’s labeled a witch. Sentenced to burn, her only hope comes from a stranger with a scarred past and secrets of his own.Lukas has spent years hunting the so-called wicked—until one innocent woman’s courage makes him question everything... moreIn a village on the brink of collapse, a healer faces execution—and only a haunted mercenary stands between her and the flames.Anna has saved lives using nothing more than herbs, grit, and knowledge. But when the plague spreads and villagers demand a scapegoat, she’s labeled a witch. Sentenced to burn, her only hope comes from a stranger with a scarred past and secrets of his own.Lukas has spent years hunting the so-called wicked—until one innocent woman’s courage makes him question everything. To save her, he must betray his orders, his beliefs, and maybe his heart.Enemies become allies. Survival becomes a shared burden. And in the shadow of the Black Forest, forbidden love takes root.🔥 Witch trial survival romance💔 Grumpy/sunshine tension🌿 Historical fantasy with healing magic⚔️ Protective mercenary + gifted healer less

She’s the witch he was hired to burn. But when fate forces them to work together, fire becomes something else entirely.Eva hides in plain sight—healing the sick while concealing her forbidden magic. When her gifts are exposed in a crowded marketplace, a witch hunter arrives to seal her fate. But Matthias von Holt isn’t the zealot she expected—he’s a man with regrets, questions, and a past full of ghosts... moreShe’s the witch he was hired to burn. But when fate forces them to work together, fire becomes something else entirely.Eva hides in plain sight—healing the sick while concealing her forbidden magic. When her gifts are exposed in a crowded marketplace, a witch hunter arrives to seal her fate. But Matthias von Holt isn’t the zealot she expected—he’s a man with regrets, questions, and a past full of ghosts.Together, they must uncover a centuries-old relic before a power-hungry nobleman uses it to control the plague—and the future of the Black Forest. But trust comes slowly… and love even slower.Can a hunter fall for the hunted—and survive what comes next?🖤 Slow burn / redemption arc🔥 Witch hunter x witch🌒 Deep moral conflict & trust-building💀 Romantic fantasy with real danger less