A Forever Unrooting of Jade and Hickory (The Rooted Realm)
Mikki Roule
by Elise Riley
Sweetie has spent her entire life shrinking to fit into the narrow boxes others have built for her. Told she is too much and never enough, she has learned that love is a transaction with heavy conditions. But her constant companion, Max, is different. An invisible demon who has shadowed her since childhood, Max is her secret confidant, her biggest cheerleader, and the only soul who has never asked her to change.
In this poignant paranormal romance, the bond between human and monster defies every expectation. While society warns that demons are inherently evil, Sweetie and Max share a tender, low-spice connection built on years of silent devotion. Yet, Sweetie is paralyzed by the fear that his kindness is merely a prelude to a devastating betrayal. She is terrified not of his monster nature, but of the vulnerability required to accept the love she has spent a lifetime convincing herself she does not deserve.
When a lethal threat emerges and a persistent demon hunter threatens to expose their secret, the walls protecting Sweetie’s heart begin to crumble. She must decide if she can finally trust the one being who has always seen her true worth. This is a story for anyone who has ever felt unlovable and is ready to believe in a different kind of darkness.
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