by Sara Raasch
First published 2025
Sebastian stands in the Evocation Department lab at Lesiara University, staring at the Mageus Research Grant finalist list. His name appears alongside his worst nightmare: Elethior Tourael from Conjuration. Sebastian worked his way here while Elethior rode family money and legacy connections. Now the grant committee delivers crushing news. Both wizards won. They must collaborate or lose everything. Sebastian watches Elethior claim half their shared lab space, his projects sprawling everywhere. The half-elf brings treats for Sebastian's familiar and shows unexpected kindness. Sebastian discovers Elethior differs completely from his assumptions. Their magical research progresses, but Sebastian's complicated history with the Tourael family surfaces. He faces an impossible choice between his academic future and his growing feelings. Working with Elethior proves volatile enough. Falling for him threatens to destroy everything Sebastian built.
Genres: science-fiction, romance, fantasy, academia
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Conjuration, Evocation Department, Lesiara University
330 pages · Kindle Edition · Bramble