The Temptation of Magic KBy Megan Scott

In this spellbinding dark academia romantasy, Nicole Palmer is hiding a deadly secret: she’s an Empyreal, a rare supernatural being who can shapeshift into any creature's natural predator. For years, she and her family have lived in fear of the Wake, a shadowy organization that controls all supernatural beings, killing those who resist their authority—just like they did to Nicole’s mother. Nicole’s only hope lies in decoding a hidden message left by her mother in a supernatural art collection, a message that could reveal how to destroy the Wake once and for all.

However, when the art collector is murdered and a crucial painting is stolen, the Wake sends their top Empyreal assassin, Kyan McCarter, to retrieve the painting and eliminate the rogue threat. Kyan is everything Nicole should fear—handsome, skilled, and relentless—but as they are forced to work together to recover the painting, an undeniable connection grows between them. Nicole knows that if Kyan discovers her true identity, he will be duty-bound to hunt her down. Yet, as their search intensifies, so does their bond, making it increasingly difficult for Nicole to keep her secret.

Caught between her growing feelings for Kyan and her mission to destroy the Wake, Nicole must navigate a perilous world of forbidden love, immortal hunters, and dark truths that could unravel the entire supernatural order. Perfect for fans of A Discovery of Witches and Serpent & Dove, this debut novel delivers a mesmerizing tale of love, betrayal, and supernatural intrigue. 📚❤️