When the Night Swallowed the Moon Series by Ophelia Wells Langley

A witch bound to the king. A dragon bound by duty. A forbidden love to set them free.***In a land where magical beings are persecuted, Aurélie has earned her freedom and quiet life in her cabin in the woods. Finally free from the king's possession, she is content to live out the rest of her days alone, with only her magic to keep her company. But when an injured dragon lands, quite literally, at her feet one morning, she does what any powerful witch would do - she rescues the helpless creature... moreA witch bound to the king. A dragon bound by duty. A forbidden love to set them free.***In a land where magical beings are persecuted, Aurélie has earned her freedom and quiet life in her cabin in the woods. Finally free from the king's possession, she is content to live out the rest of her days alone, with only her magic to keep her company. But when an injured dragon lands, quite literally, at her feet one morning, she does what any powerful witch would do - she rescues the helpless creature.Cináed has been in the king's service for decades; he is the only dragon shifter mage left of his kind. A magical collar keeps him chained and at the beck and call of the king until an arrow takes him down during battle, and he has no choice but to land at the feet of a strange woman.When her spell goes awry, and the king comes looking for his precious creature, Aurélie and Cináed are forced to band together in order to free themselves of their past.This adult romantasy novella is perfect for readers who love fast-paced, steamy stories with banter and forced proximity. This novella is a companion to When The Night Swallowed The Moon, releasing in March 2025. less

She’s a vampire assassin sworn to kill his kind. He’s the werewolf she shouldn’t love.Adeline is weary of bloodshed. She wants freedom from her maker and only has until the full moon to win it. Her plan is simple: grit her teeth and kill one last time, and then she'll be free to search for her long-lost love. However, she's already weak when a snowstorm hits and wipes out her only chance of finding food. Starving and stranded, she stays the night in a rugged woodsman's cabin... moreShe’s a vampire assassin sworn to kill his kind. He’s the werewolf she shouldn’t love.Adeline is weary of bloodshed. She wants freedom from her maker and only has until the full moon to win it. Her plan is simple: grit her teeth and kill one last time, and then she'll be free to search for her long-lost love. However, she's already weak when a snowstorm hits and wipes out her only chance of finding food. Starving and stranded, she stays the night in a rugged woodsman's cabin.Rolf's memories are lost to time. After years of dead-end searches, he has finally found peace in the woods. As a trapper and woodsman, he doesn't need much to survive, and the quiet allows him to hide from memories. But when a vampire stumbles into his cabin, it's as if he's awoken for the first time. Her beauty is as entrancing as it is dangerous.The full moon is coming, and with it, Rolf's shift. He can't escape it any more than Adeline can her bargain. When she discovers that he's the one she's been sent to kill, Adeline is faced with a choice: her freedom, or his life.This is a standalone adult romantasy that is perfect for fans of Underworld, Bride by Ali Hazelwood, and Carissa Broadbent. Vampires meet werewolves in this gothic-inspired fantasy romance about second chances, loving someone through adversity, and overcoming the forces that want to keep you apart. Please check TW's on the author's website. less