Publisher's Synopsis
in a remote valley, hidden from the maps of men, lies an ancient orchard where forgotten vows take root. Every lie, broken promise, or love left unspoken manifests as a crimson blossom-growing heavy with grief, regret, and longing. It's a place where hearts rot or heal, depending on who dares to walk its winding paths.
Elowen, bound by a family curse, serves as the orchard's silent caretaker, tending to the haunting beauty of the trees but never plucking their fruit. For decades, she's watched strangers come and go-some leave healed, others vanish into the roots forever. Then Alden arrives-a scarred soldier with no memory of the vow that drew him there. He's a ghost of a man, hollowed out by a war he can't fully recall. But where others wither, he lingers. The orchard reacts wildly to him-trees blooming black flowers, storms swirling overhead-and for the first time, Elowen's isolation cracks.Why Readers Will Love This Book
Some vows never die. They bloom in the dark, waiting to be remembered.
Step into a world where forgotten promises take root in an ancient orchard, each bloom a crimson symbol of love lost, broken, or never spoken. This novel will sweep readers away into a hauntingly beautiful, atmospheric landscape where every corner holds secrets-secrets that could destroy or save those who dare to uncover them.
At the heart of the story is Elowen, a caretaker bound by a family curse, living in solitude and tending to the orchard's silent, decaying beauty. The stakes are high, the emotional weight of love and sacrifice will pull at readers' hearts. When Alden-a scarred soldier with no memory of the vow that brought him here-arrives, the orchard reacts violently, igniting a spark of life and connection neither of them expected.
The lush, gothic world-building creates a vivid, almost tangible setting, where the orchard itself is a character-alive, dangerous, and dripping with haunting symbolism. Readers will be entranced by the imagery of blood-red trees, decaying love letters suspended on branches, and the ever-present hum of magic swirling through the land. The visual possibilities are endless, perfect for fan art and capturing the dark, romantic atmosphere that will make this book impossible to put down.
With themes of love, loss, memory, and sacrifice, this book weaves timeless, deeply emotional stakes into an unforgettable romance that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Lovers of fantasy, gothic tales, and dark fairytales alike will find themselves entranced by the bond that forms between Elowen and Alden as they race against time to uncover the mystery of the orchard's curse. But at what cost? To save him, Elowen might have to destroy the only home she's ever known.
If you crave a story full of magic, heartache, and the kind of love that lingers in your soul long after you turn the last page, then this book is for you. This is a darkly beautiful tale of two souls bound by an ancient curse and a forgotten vow, a story that will tug at your heart and make you believe in the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds.
