Petals and Poison: A Steamy Romantasy Novella with Fae Magic, Fake Dating, and Dangerous Desire

Petals and Poison: A Steamy Romantasy Novella with Fae Magic, Fake Dating, and Dangerous Desire

If you love steamy romantasy, fae magic, insta-connection, and a touch of danger, then my upcoming novella Petals and Poison might be your next obsession.

Set in the same world as the Frostborne Legacy, this story is a standalone urban fantasy romance with no direct connection to Frostbird Reborn or the upcoming sequel Frostbird Awaken (coming around Halloween).

That said… keep an eye out. These characters may appear again in future stories 👀

This novella was written as a palette cleanser—something short, sweet, and spicy for readers waiting for the next full-length book in the series.

And yes… it absolutely brings the heat.


🌸 What is Petals and Poison About?

Rosilina runs the most enchanting flower shop in Boston—and everyone who meets her falls a little bit in love.

They can’t help it.

As a Cupidiso pixie, Rosie’s magic pulls at hearts, creating instant connection and desire. But when that magic spirals into obsession, admiration turns dangerous—and a stalker begins closing in.

Desperate to fix the imbalance her magic has caused, Rosie seeks help from the one man who shouldn’t exist.

Rowan Hale—a private investigator completely immune to magic.

Including hers.

He can’t be enchanted. Can’t be compelled. Can’t be controlled.

And yet… he’s drawn to her anyway.

What starts as a case quickly turns into something far more complicated—because for the first time in Rosie’s life, the feelings growing between them might actually be real.


🔥 What You Can Expect

Petals and Poison is perfect for readers who love:

  • Steamy romantasy / adult fantasy romance
  • Paranormal romance with fae and magical creatures
  • Urban fantasy romance (modern Boston setting)
  • Fake dating → real feelings
  • Forced proximity
  • Grumpy, magic-proof detective
  • Soft but powerful pixie heroine
  • High tension, danger, and a protective hero
  • A short, addictive read (approx. 25k words)

This is a spicy adult novella blending romance, magic, and suspense—with emotional depth and undeniable chemistry.


🌙 Where It Fits in the Frostborne Legacy

While Petals and Poison is a standalone romantasy novella, it exists within the wider Frostborne Legacy universe.

  • 📖 Frostbird Reborn — Available now
  • 🌸 Petals and Poison — Coming soon
  • 🎃 Frostbird Awaken — Releasing around Halloween

If you’ve already read Frostbird Reborn, you may recognize elements of the world—and possibly spot a few hidden connections.

If you haven’t, this is a perfect entry point into a world of fae magic, romance, and danger.


💌 Preorder Now

Petals and Poison is available for preorder on Amazon and will be free to read on Kindle Unlimited at launch.

Releasing end of May.

Make sure to subscribe and follow me on social media for updates, artwork, and exclusive sneak peeks.

Because sometimes love is magic…

And sometimes, it’s poison.

Frostbird Reborn Book Launch: A Dark Fae Romantasy of Phoenix Fire, Prophecy, and Enemies to Lovers

Frostbird Reborn is a dark fae romantasy featuring phoenix rulers, enemies to lovers tension, and a prophecy twist. Read in KU with bonus story.

Frostbird Reborn is officially live.

If you’ve been searching for a dark fae romantasy with enemies-to-lovers tension, immortal phoenix rulers, divided courts, and a prophecy that isn’t what it seems — this is your next read.

This is Book One in The Phoenix Reborn trilogy: a new adult fantasy romance filled with political manipulation, slow-burn heat, betrayal, and a heroine who refuses to remain broken.

❄️ Enter the world of frost and fire here:

What Is Frostbird Reborn About?

Lyra Vale has died before.

In another life, she was Isolde Frostborne — a name the fae courts tried to erase.

Now the prophecy whispers that the Frost Bird has returned.

One phoenix ruler believes she will unite the realms.


One believes she must destroy the dark.


Neither knows the full truth.

As memories resurface and ancient power awakens, Lyra is forced to decide who she is — and who she is willing to burn for.

If you love:

  • Fae court politics
  • Morally grey immortal love interests
  • Reincarnation and hidden past lives
  • Prophecy-driven fantasy romance
  • Touch her and die vibes
  • Addult romantasy with rising spice

The Frostbird Reborn was written for you.

Your Heading

The Kindle Unlimited edition of Frostbird Reborn includes an exclusive short story introducing characters who will play a major role in Book Three.

You won’t meet them fully yet.

But the seeds are planted here.

If you’re reading in KU, you’re getting early access to threads that will matter later in the trilogy.

🔥 Start reading in Kindle Unlimited or choose your preferred retailer here:

Frostborne.kal-locksley.com

Social proof matters — and early reviews are already highlighting the tension, emotional stakes, and slow-burn chemistry at the heart of this story. If you’ve read Frostbird Reborn, leaving a short review on Goodreads or Amazon helps more than you know. Word of mouth remains the most powerful force in book marketing.