Lora Baines
Ethereal Stone
In a kingdom bound by ancient magic and fractured loyalties, one forbidden stone holds the power to unravel fate itself.
When Elira Vale touches the Ethereal Stone, she sees the future—and it’s drenched in blood.
Cursed with a rare gift and hunted by a ruthless king, Elira flees into the shadowed forests beyond the realm—only to be saved by Kael, a battle-scarred guardian sworn to destroy the very magic she now carries. He should be her enemy. But every glance between them ignites something neither of them can afford. As war looms and the line between ally and traitor blurs, Elira must choose: give up the stone and save Kael… or unleash its power and risk losing everything—including her heart.
Desire burns. Magic awakens. Fate demands a price.
Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout, Ethereal Stone is a sweeping romantic fantasy filled with forbidden love, slow-burn tension, and secrets that could shatter a kingdom.
REVIEWS
Elira and Kael is electric, and the world Lora Baines has built is both lush and terrifying. I couldn’t put it down. This is the kind of book that stays with you long after the final page.
—Mira Devlin
“This book understands love better than most people do. It’s not about instant sparks—it’s about the ache, the waiting, and the moments that add up to something unforgettable. The writing is lyrical without being overdone, and the story unfolds with grace. It made me cry, hope, and believe all over again.”
— Julian Merritt, Book Blogger at Shelf Reverie
“Reading Grain of Sand felt like watching a painting come to life—layer by layer, emotion by emotion. It reminded me that love isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s quiet, patient, and enduring. This novel is a triumph of storytelling and heart.”
— Lena Caldwell, Editor at Lit & Linger
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