"I love when I can see the characters in my mind and the book falls away leaving the story to play in my mind. " - Nikki via BooksirensSecrets are waking. So are the dead. And she’s caught between both. After the gala ends in blood and silence, Melissa Moore begins to see Blackmoor for what it really is—a town built on forgotten wars, buried truths, and magic that was never meant to return. With her aunt’s diary pointing toward lost daggers capable of killing dragons, and secrets her guardians died to protect, Melissa is forced deeper into the legacy she was never meant to inherit. Students are vanishing. Memories are shifting. And something is haunting the town’s most sacred places—something that knows her name. Xylar Throne has kept his distance, but Melissa can feel the change in him. The way he looks at her. The way he doesn’t. Their kiss still lingers between them, but so does the danger. And if she gets too close, she might lose more than just her heart. As ancient enemies rise and a sealed darkness stirs, Melissa must decide how far she’s willing to go to uncover the truth—and who she’s willing to lose to keep it.A Message to My ReadersForget the fairytales. The Dragons of Blackmoor series isn't a world of sweet magic and easy answers. This is a dark urban fantasy where powerful witches and ruthless dragons collide, and every loyalty is a weapon waiting to be wielded. Don't expect clear heroes or simple choices, because in Blackmoor, the most dangerous monsters are often the ones you crave. So, if you're ready for ancient secrets, forbidden powers, and a love that could ignite a war... brace yourself. This ride is going to be brutal. This story has a multi-layered plot and complex characters, is character-driven, and has multiple POV. Features a slow-burn romance with "touch her and you die" vibes, intricate world-building, and morally grey characters.