Of River and Spirit

By Allison Blanchard

He carries the burden of the myths. She may be the key to surviving them.

In the quiet small town of Great Falls, Montana, sixteen-year-old Adeline Jasely has always believed her life was ordinary. Soft-hearted, loyal, and endlessly curious, Adeline spends her days trying to survive the ups and downs of teenage life-until Cole Dyami begins pulling her into a world shaped by secrets, spirits, and tribal legends that were never meant to awaken.

Cole is kind, guarded, and impossible to ignore. Raised within the traditions of a small Chippewa tribe, he carries the weight of a dangerous truth tied to stories whispered through generations. As their new friendship slowly deepens into something more, Adeline discovers that the legends surrounding Cole's family are not myths at all-they are alive.

When strange events begin unraveling throughout their town, Adeline and Cole are forced to confront a reality hidden beneath the mountains and rivers of Montana. Together, they uncover ancient tribal mysteries, forgotten spirits, and a connection that binds their fates in ways neither of them understands.

But the deeper they fall into the world of legend and magic, the more dangerous the truth becomes.

Of River and Spirit is an atmospheric, no-spice YA paranormal romance featuring friends-to-lovers sweetness, shapeshifter magic, a loyal protective hero, Native legends, small-town secrets, and a tender romance set beneath the mountains and stars of Montana.

The Spirit Bound Series

Book 1: Of River and Spirit

Book 2: Of Mountain and Bone

Book 3: Of Sky and Sacrifice

Please Note: This book was previously published as Forget Me Not and now has newly added content for readers to enjoy.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H9BYH3F1
• ISBN13: 9798256157302
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Varus Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary