Tomes and Tribulations by Vera Winters

A hidden code. An ancient power. A destiny that could reshape the world.

Halizanth Brightminer’s bookshop holds more secrets than she ever imagined. When a mysterious grimoire falls into her hands, she’s thrust into a world of shadowy organizations and primordial magic. But decoding its secrets may cost her everything.
Osric Emberhearth is a man divided. Torn between his duty to the Forge of Vulkan and his growing feelings for Hali, he must choose between the path he’s always known and the future he never dared to dream of.
As dark forces close in and ancient artifacts awaken, Hali and Osric find themselves at the center of a battle for the very soul of magic itself. Can their love survive the flames of destiny? Or will the weight of their secrets tear them apart?