Tomes of Moreth: A Heist Forged in Fire and Lit by Desire (Echoes of Aloria)

Will Hawkson feels numb to life. Lydia will set him on fire. But is the heat enough?
After a lifetime as the Resistance's top assassin, Will Hawkson is running on empty, weighed down by the death and destruction on his ledger. Tired of the constant killing and stealing, he desperately needs purpose outside the Resistance.
His distraction arrives in the form of Lydia, a stunning fire-caster and professional hedonist who sparks the violent, chaotic joy Will thought he'd lost forever. Their relationship is a desperate attempt to find life's fire in the ashes of shared chaos.
Then comes the call: a suicide mission offering a chance to balance his ledger—or die trying. The task: steal the ancient, dangerous Tomes of Moreth , protected by the brutal, vindictive religious order known as the Order of Tamris.
This epic heist, filled with assassins, complex traps, and high-level magic , could save thousands of innocent lives. But defying the Order of Tamris will put not only Will but everyone he cares for at irreversible risk. He knows he has the cunning and the combat skills to pull it off. 🖤 Tropes & Heat Level Dark Fantasy Romance Erotica Political Heist Thriller Volatile/Fated Alliance Anti-Hero Epic Heist Morally Gray Domination
Content Warning: Includes themes of violence, war, Graphic Adult Sexual encounters with more than one person, and strong emotional trauma. Reader discretion is advised.
Is Will's fire enough to survive the brutal consequences of the Order's wrath?
Tomes of Moreth is a standalone prequel set in the gritty, dark world of the Echoes of Aloria Series. It is followed by the main series: Escape from Media, Journey to Aloria, and Welcome to Aloria.