A fire-wielding guardian must protect humanity from shadow demons while navigating love, war, and betrayal--only to discover that the greatest threat may come from those she trusts most.
Set in medieval England, Hidden Fire follows Auriella, a powerful Watcher--an otherworldly guardian tasked with protecting humanity from the Shadow Legion, a dark force that possesses human bodies and seeks to dominate the world. As England celebrates military victories, Auriella secretly battles supernatural enemies within the castle walls, wielding her rare fire-based powers. Despite her heroic role, she is misunderstood and diminished by King Edward, who sees her more as a political ornament than a protector. Her life is further complicated when Lucas--her long-lost fianc presumed dead in the Crusades--returns unexpectedly. Their reunion rekindles romance but also raises suspicion, as his behavior and motivations grow increasingly complex. Meanwhile, Auriella learns that Erebus, the Shadow King, is planning an imminent invasion of London. As political tensions rise and she is forced into morally impossible assignments--including assassination--Auriella must balance her duty as a Watcher with her humanity, her love for Lucas, and her growing realization that betrayal may be closer than she thinks. Blending romance, action, and high fantasy, Hidden Fire expands the Watchers saga into a deeper exploration of power, identity, and sacrifice.