Dream by the Shadows

Dream by the Shadows is a captivating YA romantic fantasy where 'Beauty and the Beast' meets 'Labyrinth.' It follows Esmer Havenfall, a girl whose life is upended when her sister succumbs to a dream-borne curse and her parents are falsely accused. Esmer must venture into the perilous Dream Realm, ruled by the mysterious Shadow Bringer, to save her family and kingdom. As she uncovers dark magic that might be her own, she finds herself falling for the prince of darkness, whose haunted past holds the key to their future. This lush, gothic tale explores themes of family loyalty, courage, and the blurred lines between good and evil, perfect for readers aged 12-18.

An instant New York Times Bestseller and National Indie Bestseller! Beauty and the Beast meets Labyrinth in this YA romantic fantasy about a deadly dream world and the shadow-cursed girl who must venture its depths to save her family, all while she falls in love with the prince of darkness. The Kingdom of Noctis is plagued by Corruption: a curse that spreads through dreaming. The Shadow Bringer rules from his castle in the Dream Realm, stealing souls one dreamer at a time. Only an elixir, taken every night before sleeping, can ward off the dreams and halt Corruption. But for some, the allure of the Dream Realm proves too strong. Esmer Havenfall desperately wants to escape her dreadful village. When her sister, Eden, succumbs to Corruption and their elixir-dealing parents are accused of a horrific crime, Esmer's life unravels into a nightmare. Then she dreams of the Shadow Bringer and learns that his sinister magic might be a part of her, too. Enticed by the prospect of ending her kingdom's curse and avenging her family, Esmer follows him deeper within the Dream Realm. But the prince of darkness has a haunted past, one that might change the fate of Esmer's kingdom-and her heart-forever. Lush and vividly imagined, this seductive gothic fantasy is filled with magic, secrets, and dreamy shadow-haunted romance.