Synopsis:

She is bonded to a spirit who demands her blood. She follows a mother-in-law who resents her power. She meets a man who challenges everything she’s ever believed.

After a fatal illness takes newlywed Caitrin’s husband, she finds herself obligated by duty and oath to care for her mother-in-law, Meara, at any cost…even if it means traveling to Croìthe, where magic of any kind is outlawed. Burdened by Meara’s bitter grief and weighty demands, Caitrin struggles to keep all of her secrets hidden and make a new life in the foreign land.

However, when the charming and charitable Callen Lockhart, a wealthy lord who is at odds with the town, welcomes her to Croìthe without judging her past, Caitrin worries that his generosity will come at a cost she is unwilling to pay. Bonded to a spirit who empowers her to create spells and curses, Caitrin must either become the powerful cairline her mother had always wanted her to be or suffer the consequences of breaking free.

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What To Expect:

A Bond of Briars is a dark fantasy retelling of the story of Ruth from the Bible. You’ll find witches, magic, and romance with a strong emphasis on truth and a beautiful story of redemption.

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Content Warnings:

Language: None

Sexual Content: None

Violence: Mild – Some curses are made with the blood of humans

Substance Use: None

Prejudices: Mild – Prejudices against people groups/witches

Religious Themes: Religious themes are strong throughout the story but portrayed as fiction. There is a strong allegory to the Christian God and salvation.

Other Topics: Strong emphasis on magic, curses, and witches. Loss of husband.

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