A savvy businessman, a reckless mercenary, and a flame that never faded.Tiberon, a sharp orc with a knack for business deals, is pulled into a risky treasure hunt for a questionable client. Worse still, he finds himself stuck with Dredge, the human mercenary who once broke Tiberon's heart. Now, they must return to Tiberon's ancestral homeland in search of the artifact, stirring long-dormant embers of a romance that once was. As the past and present entangle, both men embark on an adventure that threatens to unearth magic, secrets, and the hidden depths of a flame that time failed to extinguish.A new standalone M M cozy fantasy romance from Vera Winters, coming March 1, 2024.