Release Date: December 8, 2026

Preorder Embrace of the Shade by local Utah author Kayla Hansen and Amanda Muratoff from The Romantics Archive and receive:

• Paperback edition hand signed by Kayla Hansen
• Bookplate signed by Amanda Muratoff
• 3 stickers
• 3 character art cards
• 1 exclusive foiled bookmark

Book Summary

Embrace of the Shade

(Adult Fantasy Romance)

Amarie’s legendary magic could incinerate her enemies, but it’s her sword she trusts.

While running from the men who killed her family, Amarie learns of an ancient text hidden inside the Great Library that may hold the key to understanding her curse. During a daring theft, a stranger disrupts her plans and unknowingly changes the course of both their lives.

Kin gave up a piece of his soul years ago for the power to wield shadows, binding himself to a wicked master and embracing the morally questionable choices required to survive. But when he meets Amarie, she begins to break down the walls he has built around himself.

The problem? Kin is hunting the very thing Amarie is trying to hide.

As secrets unravel and their connection deepens, Amarie must decide whether to trust the man who should be her enemy or disappear before he discovers the truth. Together, they could defeat Pantracia’s greatest evil, but if Kin’s master finds Amarie first, even the stars may fall to dust.

Tropes

• Forbidden Love
• He Falls First
• One Horse
• Epic Secrets
• Touch Her & Die
• Powerful FMC
• Shadow Daddy
• Morally Grey MMC
• Hidden Identity
• Multiple POV
• Open Door Spice

Pre-Order Options

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Pickup Information

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290 25th Street, Suite 101
Ogden, Utah

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Important Pre-Order Information

Publishing schedules can occasionally change. If the official release date shifts, your preorder will automatically move to the updated release date and you will be notified.