Wither by Ashlyn Drewek

A tale as old as… well, you know.

Zane Beaumont
Like every bookworm, I’ve always wanted to be an author. So when a twist of fate lands me in literary sensation Gerulf Prince’s mansion with an offer I can’t refuse, of course I jump at it. Except, there’s a reason no one has seen the famous author in two years and why his lawyer is willing to pay so much for a job people should have been clamoring to do for free. I just have to remind myself it’s only six months. How bad could it be?

Gerulf Prince
After going from a life in the limelight to hardly leaving my estate, it’s no secret that I’ve struggled to pick up the pieces. But despite what my idiotic lawyer thinks, I don’t need an assistant and I certainly don’t want someone like Zane Beaumont hanging around all day. With the deadline for my latest project fast approaching, however, I have no choice but to grudgingly accept Zane’s help. At least after six months he’ll be gone… right?

WITHER is a “Beauty and the Beast”-inspired MM novella about a librarian desperate for a change, an award-winning author who hates the world, and plenty of grumpy/sunshine moments. The original version of this story was published in the Because of You anthology and has been expanded prior to its rerelease. It is intended for a mature audience and reader discretion is advised. A full list of triggers can be found in the front matter of the book and at my website under Tropes & Triggers.