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Instinct & Ash
They found her in the snow, cradled in roots and silence. No name. No past. Just silver eyes that watched the world like a wolf in waiting.
For eighteen winters, Runa has lived on the edge of Bramblehollow, tending herbs by day and fighting a fire beneath her skin by night. She doesn't know what she is—only that the villagers keep their distance, and the wind whispers her name like a warning.
When mutilated bodies begin to appear and howls echo from the forest, Runa’s careful life starts to unravel. Something ancient stirs in her blood… and it's waking up.
Then he arrives.
Adrian was raised among wolves, trained to destroy the girl hidden among humans. But the creature he finds is not what he expected—she’s raw magic and aching loneliness, a threat cloaked in innocence. And something about her calls to the part of him he’s been taught to cage.
But the forest keeps secrets older than both of them, and Runa's past was never meant to stay buried. As tensions between rival packs boil over and the line between human and beast thins, one truth becomes
The monsters in the dark aren’t always the ones with teeth.
For eighteen winters, Runa has lived on the edge of Bramblehollow, tending herbs by day and fighting a fire beneath her skin by night. She doesn't know what she is—only that the villagers keep their distance, and the wind whispers her name like a warning.
When mutilated bodies begin to appear and howls echo from the forest, Runa’s careful life starts to unravel. Something ancient stirs in her blood… and it's waking up.
Then he arrives.
Adrian was raised among wolves, trained to destroy the girl hidden among humans. But the creature he finds is not what he expected—she’s raw magic and aching loneliness, a threat cloaked in innocence. And something about her calls to the part of him he’s been taught to cage.
But the forest keeps secrets older than both of them, and Runa's past was never meant to stay buried. As tensions between rival packs boil over and the line between human and beast thins, one truth becomes
The monsters in the dark aren’t always the ones with teeth.
324 pages, Paperback
Published July 14, 2025
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July 31, 2025
I absolutely loved reading Instinct and Ash! The storyline was strong and kept me hooked from start to finish, but what really stood out was the dynamic between Runa and Adrian — their relationship was emotional, intense, and beautifully developed. The pacing was just right, and the plot had a perfect balance of action, heart, and mystery. The ending wrapped things up in a really satisfying way, making both books a memorable experience. Highly recommend for anyone who loves a mix of great characters and compelling storytelling!
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