Tempted By the Forbidden Mate by Ellie Pond

Betrayals, dark passions, and a trial that could change everything

In the shadowy realm where nothing is as it seems, Annabelle finds herself torn between love and destiny. While she yearns for the familiarity of Boston, her heart is ensnared by not one, but two men who claim it as their own.
Nico, falsely accused and facing a perilous trial, is sentenced to the treacherous chasm. His task? To retrieve a mythical trident and prove his innocence. But the depths of the chasm hold more than just a trident, and Nico’s journey will test him in ways he never imagined.
Back in the city, a lavish ball introduces Annabelle to the enigmatic Eros. With a charm that’s hard to resist and a gift for the books she treasures, he might just be the key to the answers she seeks. But every gift comes with a price.
Holter, ever the protector, sees the strings of fate tangling around Annabelle. With time running out and threats lurking in every corner, a desperate decision could be their only hope.