A Curse of Stars and Storms: A Brother’s Best Friend Fae Fantasy Romance
She has death at her fingertips. He’s off-limits, but he might be the only thing that grounds her storm.
River Waterborn is the daughter of a Representative. She was born to immense privilege and is cursed with immeasurable power.
For the past eight years, she’s been trying to atone for the Incident. No matter how many lives she saves or patients she heals, she’ll never truly be able to escape the weight of her magic.
One night, she loses two patients, and her control breaks. She runs from the hospital to seek the help of the only man she trusts: Nikhail Galebringer.
Nikhail is more than just a powerful air fae who happens to be nearby. He’s also her brother’s best friend and is strictly forbidden.
River believes herself to be cursed. She cannot be in a relationship with anyone, especially not the handsome fae she’s flirted with for years. She is a bringer of death, and she must remember that.
But keeping Nikhail at arm’s length gets more difficult with each passing day. Soon, River is left asking if Cursed Ones can find love, or will she forever be alone with her storm?
A Curse of Stars and Storms is the first book in the next duology in The Choosing Chronicles. Book 2 will have a guaranteed HEA. This duology should be read after A Game of Love and Betrayal, and A Heart of Desire and Deceit.
There will be three duologies in total.
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Elayna R. Gallea crafts stories that transport readers to enchanted realms where love, magic, and destiny intertwine. Known for her evocative world-building and emotionally rich narratives, Elayna creates settings where every detail feels alive, from the thrum of ancient magic to the quiet moments of connection between characters. Her works don’t just explore fantastical lands—they delve deep into the human experience, making the extraordinary feel intimately personal.
A native of New Brunswick, Canada, Elayna grew up surrounded by nature’s serene beauty, drawing inspiration from her quiet, forested surroundings. She believes that much of her storytelling strength comes from her ability to observe the small, unspoken moments of life, which she then magnifies through the lens of magic and myth. Though her journey as a writer began with a love for reading, it was only after years of crafting stories in her mind that she felt compelled to share her worlds with others.
The Choosing Chronicles
In a world where love is as unpredictable as the magic that courses through its veins, The Choosing Chronicles offers a dark and thrilling journey through power, deception, and desire. At the heart of this series is Brynleigh, a vampire haunted by a past marked by pain and loss. Her thirst for vengeance drives her into the dangerous world of The Choosing, a mysterious and high-stakes competition where contestants are blindfolded to choose their partner—and never know exactly who they will end up with.
The Choosing Chronicles consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
