A Song of Ash and Moonlight,The Middlemist Trilogy, Book 2 By Claire Legrand

This description introduces The Ashbourne Chronicles by Claire Legrand, a steamy enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance set in a richly magical, gothic world. Farrin Ashbourne, the eldest daughter of her cursed family, has spent her life managing her family's turmoil and suppressing her own emotional needs and magical power. Though the curse binding her family to their rivals, the Basks, has been broken, Farrin’s world remains in turmoil. She is strong but deeply wounded by her mother's abandonment and the pressure of holding her family together.

Enter Ryder Bask, her infuriating, arrogant counterpart from the rival family. Despite their animosity, the two must work together to survive the escalating threats posed by a weakening magical barrier known as the Middlemist, vanishing magicians, and the appearance of ancient creatures. Ryder, with his own mysterious anger, proves to be the perfect foil to Farrin’s fiery temper, and their forced cooperation eventually sparks an undeniable attraction.

As they race to recover their stolen loved ones, Farrin and Ryder uncover a terrifying truth: the gods, long thought dead, are awakening, and someone is hunting them. Their quest entwines with high-stakes magic, political intrigue, and ancient mythology, as their personal battles and the larger cosmic conflict collide.

Legrand weaves a spellbinding tale of family legacies, forbidden romance, and a world on the brink of collapse, reminiscent of A Court of Thorns and Roses and Bridgerton, filled with lush descriptions and intense emotion.