The Night of Two Moons: Book One of the Shattered Veil Series

by Annalise Hardman

The Night of Two Moons – A Dark Fae Fantasy of Magic, Betrayal & Slow-Burn RomanceAurora, Nexonia’s deadliest assassin, is given an impossible retrieve the Divinal Stone, a powerful Fae relic, and save the dying Heir to the throne. To do so, she must strike a dangerous bargain with the terrifying Fae Queen during the Night of Two Moons, when the Veil between worlds drops. But the deeper she ventures into the treacherous Fae realm, the more she realises nothing is as it seems.

Forced to travel with Sylas, a mysterious royal guard with dark secrets, Aurora must survive monstrous beasts, trickster pixies, and deadly trials—all while uncovering hidden betrayals that could destroy everything. Torn between duty and survival, between her past and an uncertain future, she faces a choice that could shatter two worlds.

✨ Perfect for fans

Slow-burn romance & forced proximityFae magic, ancient relics, and dark bargainsHigh-stakes adventure & morally grey charactersGritty fantasy with impossible choicesIf you love Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, or Jennifer L. Armentrout, The Night of Two Moons is your next obsession.

Genres: Romantasy, Fantasy

182 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 24, 2025

Reviews

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining fantasy listening 😯

This kindle ebook novella was free from Amazon

She is an assassin working for the Queen. The Queen gives her a mission to save the son of the Queen. The mission is an adventure though several nations before coming to a success! 🌜

I would recommend this novella and author to readers of fantasy world 🌐 adventure action novels 🙄✨ 2025 🎉🏠

[Imi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a fun and easy to read romantasy book! This is a very short book. However, sometimes a short but gripping romantasy is what you need!

The story follows Aurora, one the Queen's Assassin's who is forced by the Queen to travel into the Fae World and into the Unamed Territory to retrieve a powerful object in order to save her family. She is accompanied by Sylas, the Queen's guard.

Both characters are strong, dedicated, and likeable! I really enjoyed the slow burn romance, alies to lovers.

The story keeps you reading. It is packed with action. There are lots of interesting and exciting elements, and some shocking twists along the way!

Congratulations to Annalise Hardman on the release of this book! She self-published this book and has shared her journey, as well as snippets of the book on her booktok. So go and give her a follow- @annalisebookshelf.

I am very interested to see where the story goes from here, and I definitely recommend that everyone read this book!

[Mark Menard · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Quest for the Divinal Stone

A well-crafted fantasy with a strong plot and engaging twists. Aurora’s mission to save the dying Heir of Nexonia—driven by the promise of saving her own parents—adds emotional depth, while the journey through the Untamed Territory keeps the pace lively. The Fae Queen’s demand for the lost Divinal Stone adds intrigue, and the surprises along the way maintain momentum. Aurora and Sylas are likable leads, though more backstory would have enriched their arcs. The ending felt a bit flat for a duology opener, but the story still left me eager for book two.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a fun read. Not too long and lots of action to keep you turning the page. The FMC is strong and likeable. It has a slow burn, allies to lovers romance and an unexpected reveal near the end.
Looking forward to reading more books in this series and finding out where the characters go from here.

[Emilia Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but sweet. Enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. Such a beautiful read full of action and magic. Love it. Deserves 5 stars.

If you like fae books and action, this book is for you. Highly recommend it.

[Bill Imber · Rating 3 out of 5]

I came across the author in an OJ newsletter and despite Romantasy not really being my thing, I thought I'd give it a go.
Nice prose, fun short read.
Hasn't converted me to romantasy a few minor gripes but a promising start!

[Faye Lyra · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my all time favorite books!!! Can't wait to read more books from Annalise Hardman 😍

[Carla Rutter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did enjoy reading the book it was a lovely, looking forward to read the second in the series to find out how the main charters get on

[Gemma · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really engaging story, a must read for those who are a fan of romantasy books. Couldn't put it down. Can't wait to find out what happens next after The Night of the Two Moons!