This weekend, a new romantasy saga arrives — one woven with ancient magic, forbidden desire, and a heroine whose destiny could save or shatter two realms.
Written under the pen name Lyra Calen, this upcoming release draws readers into a world where cities shift, prophecies lie, and every heartbeat might change fate.
The Spark of the Story
Elara Thorne wanted a quiet life among dusty books and forgotten lore. Instead, Veridia — a living city built on the back of something ancient — marked her as its chosen defender. Or its next sacrifice.
When the Obsidian Heart of Aethelgard, a relic powerful enough to tear down the veil between worlds, vanishes from the Royal Archives, Elara’s life collapses into chaos. Dark creatures rise. Fae magic trembles. And the shadow of an imprisoned queen stretches toward her with unnatural interest.
But nothing unravels her world more than Kaelen.
A fae warrior bound to an artifact that is slowly killing him. A man sworn to destroy Voidborn like her on sight. A protector who should never have touched her, yet finds himself tethered to her fate — and, increasingly, to her heart.
When they are forced to pose as a married couple at the Midnight Market, its magic exposes their hidden emotions, tearing away the walls between them. From that moment on, nothing remains simple. The bond they didn’t choose deepens into something neither of them can ignore.
Secrets, Betrayals, and a World Shifting Around Them
As Elara discovers fragments of a prophecy the world was never meant to see, old loyalties crumble.
A platonically devoted thief, Soren, is hunted for betraying the wrong people.
Kaelen loses a cherished memory in exchange for a forbidden map.
And the queen imprisoned within the Heart begins whispering to Elara in her dreams — seductive, motherly, terrifying.
The question becomes not whether Elara can resist her power…
but whether she wants to.
What Awaits Readers
This new novel blends slow-burn romance, dark fantasy, and edge-of-your-seat adventure with an immersive world where:
– Cities choose sides.
– Walls hunt the living.
– Prophecies mislead by design.
– And destiny is a blade that cuts both ways.
If you enjoy stories with:
– enemies-to-lovers tension
– high-stakes magic
– ancient artifacts with dangerous wills
– world-shifting quests
– intense emotional bonds
– morally gray choices
– and a heroine discovering power she never asked for
then you will feel right at home in this series.
Coming This Weekend
The book arrives in just a few days, and the final cover — featuring Lyra Calen as author — is now complete.
Watch this space for the launch announcement, the first free chapter, and preorder links.
A new world is opening.
Step through the veil…
if you dare.
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Exclusive Coloring Pages for Fans
To celebrate the release of The Obsidian Heart of Aethelgard, an exclusive set of story-inspired coloring pages will be made available to readers. These pages are designed in full 8.5×11 format, featuring scenes, symbols, and magical elements from the world of Aethelgard — perfect for fans who want to immerse themselves even more deeply in the story.
The first coloring page is now live [see above] in this post.
A full set of 10 original designs will be released exclusively to early fans of the book. They will include key moments, character silhouettes, mystical artifacts, and enchanted landscapes — all crafted in clean, elegant line art for coloring.
More details will be announced this weekend with the book launch.
Step into the world. Bring it to life in your own colors.
Link to Coloring Packet comes in the book.
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