Severed: The Sanctwood Series Novella

by Keller Hayden

West sits at the right hand of the most powerful person in The Order.

Ria sits in her garden, tending the earth and longing for the day she lives among the trees.

West believes the Head Cleanser, Hauke Elowen, helps keep Evermere and its citizens safe.

Ria believes that no one in Evermere is more dangerous than him.

West is fae.

Ria is a witch.

But when they run into each other in the middle of Market Square, one thing becomes abundantly clear—it would take an act of the Gods to separate them.

Unfortunately for Ria and West, that may just be their fate.

Severed is a novella in The Sanctwood Series, told in alternating perspectives. Best enjoyed after Unclean, this story is perfect for readers who crave forbidden romance, love at first sight, and character-driven fantasy.

169 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 27, 2026

Reviews

[Bailey Hampton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m obsessed with my sweet Daddy West 😩 He’s everything you could want in a novella and more. This was so well done. I devoured it in just a few hours and truly couldn’t put it down. I’m not usually a novella girl, but this was perfectly done and executed so well. It flowed effortlessly and really pushed the story forward from Unclean.

[Cami Fields · Rating 5 out of 5]

This prequel is everything we needed from Ria and West 😭😭😭 it was so perfect. Such a quick but impactful read. If you loved Unclean, you will LOVE severed. The love story is truly so beautiful and will leave you just wrecked to your core. team daddy west forever ❤️‍🔥

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was beautifully written, as I would expect from this author! I enjoyed it so much I could not put it down, and read it in one sitting. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.!!

[Francesca Harmouzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly made me cry. This is a beautifully devastating love story from Ria and Wests perspective
I absolutely loved this books so much