MEET THE AUTHOR

BLAIR M. SHADOWS is the author of the series CRYSTAL IRIS.

She considers herself an old soul with a wild heart. A writer with a weakness for art, history, sweets, and caffeine. A mother who struggles with balancing all. And a wife who is, more often than not, overwhelmed by both love and her never-ending to-do list. Blair has spent her fair share of years in NYC and LA and now lives in Texas with her husband and son.

For inquiries, please email: contact@blairshadows.com

ABOUT THE BOOK

CRYSTAL IRIS

GENRE: MAGICAL PARANORMAL ROMANCE

A magical necklace shattered everything I thought I knew. And now? I’m at its mercy. And so is he.

After losing my mother and watching my father vanish without a trace, I thought I'd finally rebuilt my life. But on my 30th birthday, at my engagement party, my world came crashing down.

The culprit? A mysterious gift from my estranged father—a prism necklace. He reappeared after 16 years, leaving me with an amulet that doesn’t just hold powers I can't control; it pulls me away from the fiancé I thought was my forever and toward Hoyt, a stranger and fellow prism possessor.

Now I’m torn between two men—and two dangerous, uncertain futures. As a Harvard art history professor, I’ve deciphered countless enigmas. But this one? It could destroy all I hold dear.

If only I could take the necklace off... but its magic refuses to let me go.

Crystal Iris is the first book in the series. It’s a spicy, slow-burn romance featuring a love triangle and elements of magic, mystery, and academia.

“Reader beware—a book hangover is inevitable.” —Leblon Publishing

  • "The author has created an expertly crafted page-turner with mystery, modern conflicts, betrayal, art, magic, and hot romance. The unpredictable twists, intrigue, supernatural elements, and authentic love story make it the perfect start to a mesmerizing romance series."

    — Readers’ Favorite

  • "A haunted prism sends Iris astray from her normal life as a history teacher by day, and anxious dancer by night, i loved the writing and how artistic the details are!"

    — Netgalley

  • "After reading this book I immediately wanted to know when the next book comes out! I really wanted to know what comes next for Iris and Hoyt! The concept of the pendants was very interesting. Will they ever be able to touch each other? Are they really cursed? Is there a positive to the pendants? Where are the other pendants? I must know!"

    — Netgalley

  • "When I tell you I GOBBLED this book up! I was sucked into the main characters story immediately, she was so easy to connect to, feel like I knew her. This story kept me on my toes, kept me wondering, I could not put it down! If you want mystery, romance, betrayal, friendship, spice, you MUST read this! I will be suffering until book two."

    — Goodreads

  • "Blair M. Shadows has crafted a world that invites readers to explore the delicate balance between duty and desire, comfort and adventure."

    — Literary Titan

  • "Absolute page turner .. when I say I could not put it down! Really enjoyed living in the world of Iris, the amount of detail and thought that went into not only the characters but the plot. Chefs kiss! The adventure of a lifetime and it has only just begun, I cannot wait to read the next instalment to find out what happens next!"

    — Goodreads

“What if we can’t?”

“Then like a moth, I will burn everyday trying.”

“The story’s pace is slow and deliberate, balancing introspection with thrilling revelations, and moments of light humor and clever dialogue provide levity amid darker elements. Iris’ internal conflict and evolving identity anchor the tale, making her journey as poignant as it is fantastical. This richly developed tale promises deeper revelations and emotional stakes in future installments.”

— Kirkus