Shadow and Light: A Forbidden Love at the Academy

by Nova Blake

Shadow and A Forbidden Love at the Academy by Nova Blake is a spellbinding tale of magic, danger, and a love that defies all boundaries. At the mystical Academy of Eldergrove, Elara, a late-arriving healer with an unpredictable gift, stumbles into a world of ancient rivalries and hidden secrets.

Her path collides with Kael, a brooding shadow mage whose dark power both repels and draws her in. As whispers of a cursed artifact and a traitor threaten the academy’s fragile peace, Elara and Kael uncover a prophecy binding their a healer’s touch and a shadow’s might must unite to mend a fractured legacy—or doom it forever.

Amid the chaos of a high-stakes tournament, their forbidden connection deepens, forging an unbreakable bond that challenges faction lines and reshapes their world. Blending romance, fantasy, and suspense, this novel explores the power of unity against darkness, culminating in a love that transcends magic itself.

85 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 4, 2025

About the author

Nova Blake is a paranormal romance author based in New Zealand. She has an abundance of animals and children and it's a wonder how she gets anything done!

She enjoys coffee (and lots of it), devouring good books, and sleep (though she never gets enough).