I’m on the precipice of a cliff.
One light breeze away from falling off.

At 16, Eden Fortín sees nothing but a bright future ahead of her. With a valuable promotion on the horizon, she is granted a coveted spot as a debutante alongside her wealthy friend, Fallon Riviere, an important step in escaping the sordid South Bout and securing a future with her beau, Myles Taillefer, the son of a powerful congresswoman.

But the happily ever after of Eden’s fairytale rise will be more dangerous than she realizes.

Coming Summer 2025

Hunter Calder, an indentured servant in the Riviere household, is far too familiar with the family’s schemes. Forced to pay off his father’s debt, he discovers a dark secret about the mysterious grimoires Cartier City uses to maintain order. However, revealing the truth might not provide the freedom he seeks.

As Eden becomes overwhelmed with the requirements of high society, her rivals uncover the means to her undoing. Just as grimoire magic works in ripples, so the ruin of Eden Fortín will be the catalyst for bringing Cartier City to its knees.

Filled with suspenseful mystery, shattered dreams, and dire consequences, the first book in this sweeping reimagining of Alexandre Dumas’ masterpiece, The Count of Monte Cristo, invites you into the resplendent world of Cartier City and will make you question everything you know about happy endings.

Content Snapshot

Romance: a few kisses

Violence: injuries & wounds

Cursing: none

"I was hooked from the start and didn’t once switch to a different book. As someone who often has a kindle book, a physical book, and an audio book - this says a lot that I did not pick up anything else once I started TBOE...I am obsessed."

Hannah, Beta Reader
"When I tell you, this book isn't like anything I've read in a hot minute, I mean it. I adored this book and its tropes, and I am now on a search for books that have similar vibes or ingredients."

Maddie, Beta Reader
"I loved the quote, "Even if I am overwhelmed for a little while, it will all balance out in the end. It has to." I FEEL THAT. So many times we push ourselves to achieve more and more now, so that we can rest later. Such a slippery slope."

Lindsey, Beta Reader

Content Snapshot

"I was hooked from the start and didn’t once switch to a different book. As someone who often has a kindle book, a physical book, and an audio book - this says a lot that I did not pick up anything else once I started TBOE...I am obsessed."

"When I tell you, this book isn't like anything I've read in a hot minute, I mean it. I adored this book and its tropes, and I am now on a search for books that have similar vibes or ingredients."

"I loved the quote, "Even if I am overwhelmed for a little while, it will all balance out in the end. It has to." I FEEL THAT. So many times we push ourselves to achieve more and more now, so that we can rest later. Such a slippery slope."