Emery Ever After

Amanda Murr

Summary

Emery never expected her life to change with a single painting. When the artwork in her childhood bedroom reveals a doorway to another world, everything she thought she knew about reality begins to unravel. She is drawn into a realm ruled by a dark and powerful queen, a place where forests whisper secrets, shadows hide danger, and magic bends the rules of time and space.
In this perilous world, Emery must rely on her courage, her wits, and a mysterious connection she cannot explain. At the heart of it all is Rhiannon, whose presence is both a challenge and a comfort. Together they navigate treacherous landscapes, unravel hidden truths, and face dangers that test not only their skill but the strength of their hearts. As fear and wonder collide, what begins as trust grows into a love that neither expected but cannot ignore.
Every moment becomes charged with intensity as Emery and Rhiannon's bond deepens, their connection a fragile light in a world filled with shadows. Every touch, every glance, carries risk and desire, drawing them closer even as the queen's power threatens to overwhelm them.
In a place where nothing is certain and every choice has consequences, they discover that love can be as transformative and unpredictable as magic itself. Yet the darkness is patient and relentless, and danger waits in every hidden corner. Can their hearts endure the trials ahead? Will their love be enough to survive a world that seems determined to tear them apart, or will it be the very thing that costs them everything?

Available since: 02/16/2026.

Print length: 78 pages.

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