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A connection so deep, not even ancient magic can keep them apart…

Daya has lived alone for over a hundred years, honoring her call to guard one of the last remaining sacred sites. When she finds an injured warrior on her mountain, her simple life is drenched in shadows. His soul calls to hers; a temptation of the deepest kind. Her vows as a guardian bind her very life-force to the mountain.

Memory gone, he has nothing except sharp reflexes, an innate ability to blend into the shadows, and a litany of scars to figure out what happened to him. As his memories resurface, he begins to wonder if it’s possible for a broken warrior to choose a new life. He knows without a doubt that Daya is meant to be his mate, but her soul is bound by ancient magic.

His responsibilities as an elite warrior are clear, but he’s found his dream and won’t let her go without a fight. Even it means challenging the mountain’s claim on her.

Shadows Awakening shares a timeline with book 1, but is full of its own drama and intrigue. It can be read as a stand alone, but will bring new insight to parts of the story you thought you already knew if you are a continuing reader.

This book is perfect for you if you enjoy rich world building, slow-burn soulmate style romance with external drama rather than angst, furry sidekicks who steal your heart, and warriors who fight with swords and magic to protect the people and world they love. If you grew up on Tamora Pierce, you'll feel right at home in this epic adventure, where magic is alive, family is everything, and good-hearted people make an impact on their world.