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Harley James

Harley James writes romance with grit, heart, and a little darkness around the edges. From small-town cowboys to paranormal and fantasy worlds, the stories always come back to the same thing: flawed characters, high emotional stakes, and love that has to be fought for. These are romances where the road to a happily-ever-after isn’t easy, but it’s always worth it.

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Sorcery’s Dark Embrace was originally published under Jupiter Rose in a closed-door edition. This new version has been fully revised into a spicier, first-person, present-tense dual POV—leaning deeper into the romance, intimacy, and emotional intensity of the story. Because of that shift in tone and heat level, the book is now published under Harley James, where my darker, more sensual romances live.

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Sorcery’s Dark Embrace

Dark Fantasy • Forbidden Romance • Fierce Rebellion

Magic is outlawed. Love is dangerous. And some bloodlines were never meant to stay buried.

In the shattered city of Aberdeen, witchcraft is punishable by death and shifters survive by hiding in the shadows. Claire doesn’t remember who she was before the scars, the nightmares, or the cursed magic burning in her veins—but she knows someone wants her dead. When fragments of her past resurface, they reveal a powerful bloodline tied to ancient magic…and a fate written in blood.

Pulled into an underground rebellion led by rogue shifters and dragons, Claire is forced to embrace abilities she barely understands. As the regime tightens its grip, she finds herself drawn to a love she should never want—one forged in danger, secrecy, and impossible choices. Loving him could destroy the rebellion. Losing him could destroy her.

With witch hunters closing in, betrayal lurking in every shadow, and her past threatening to consume her, Claire must decide what she’s willing to sacrifice—for magic, for freedom, and for a love powerful enough to defy the darkness itself.

A dark, romantic fantasy for readers who crave:

Forbidden love with real emotional stakes

Witches, shifters, dragons, and dangerous magic

Dystopian worlds built on fear and rebellion

Slow-burning romance and fierce heroines who refuse to break

Enter a world where magic is hunted, love is forbidden, and survival demands everything.

Harley James
  • sensual, swoon-worthy romance

  • Powerful, independent female protagonists

  • Handsome, strong, and emotionally complex male leads

  • Rich, compelling storylines with emotional depth and drama

  • Chemistry-driven relationships with real growth

  • Themes of resilience, trust, and passion

  • A blend of heart-melting moments and edge-of-your-seat tension

🔥 Forbidden Love Tropes
Secret relationship (e.g., lovers from rival families or clans)

Best friend’s sibling

Witches & witch hunters

Mafia daughter & rival heir

⚔️ Enemies to Lovers Tropes
Rivals forced to work together

Shifters & hunters

Lovers from opposite sides of a war/conflict

Betrayal turned redemption

Hate fueled by misunderstandings that turns into desire

He tries to resist … she doesn’t

🤠 Cowboy Romance Tropes
Grumpy cowboy & sunshine heroine

City girl meets rugged rancher

Second chance love on the ranch

Single dad cowboy

Strong cowboys, drama romance

Cowboy with a troubled past & a healing heroine

🧙‍♀️ Fantasy Romance Tropes
Magical fated mates

Cursed lovers

Royal bloodline with forbidden power

Prophecy-bound love

Witch or sorceress & the warrior

Enemies from rival magical kingdoms falling in love

👻 Paranormal Romance Tropes
Vampire/human forbidden love

Werewolf mates bound by the moon

Ghost & living lover

Demon falling for the angelic heroine

Psychic connection between fated souls

Reincarnated lovers across lifetimes

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