Beth Tashery Shannon Livres

Jihan, a demoted war hero, seeks to restore his family's reputation while expanding the Domed City's influence. His investigation into a fellow official's disappearance leads him to the mysterious village of Tanglevine, where he faces a series of challenges including a brutal murder and local distrust. Guided by the enigmatic Windland, Jihan uncovers a web of deceit involving a hostile witch and a seductive dancer. As he grapples with betrayal and ancient forces, he must confront his beliefs to save the woman he loves from impending doom.

Catherine abandons her life in pursuit of her artist husband in Cairo, only to find herself lonely and adrift. A fateful meeting leads to a perilous affair, where passion collides with fear as her lover insists his intense love could be deadly.