ROMANCE.

MAGIC.

BAD DECISIONS.

Welcome

to the Chaos

Are you into cursed objects?
Emotionally reckless characters who feel too much and kiss too late?
(And obviously don’t stop at kissing — we like our men messy and our love scenes on fire.)

Then you’re in the right place.
Around here, the magic bites back.
The couple gets punished.
And no one walks away clean.

ABOUT THE BOOK

CRYSTAL IRIS

GENRE: MAGICAL PARANORMAL ROMANCE

Forbidden touch. Contemporary magic. Emotional wreckage guaranteed.

She was warned. He was cursed. Neither of them listened.

A necklace that feeds on blood.
A forbidden touch.
A love that could destroy them both.

On the night of my engagement party, my estranged father crashed back into my life—only to disappear again, leaving behind a prism necklace I can’t take off.

It’s not just jewelry.
It’s alive.
It pulses with ancient magic—blood-bound, volatile, and hungry for more than I understand.

Now it’s changing me—pulling me away from the life I swore I wanted… and toward Hoyt Locklear, a stranger forged in secrets and danger.
A man with a prism of his own.
A man I was never supposed to touch.

Because when our skin meets, the magic strikes back.
Violent. Addictive. Punishing.

And still, I can’t stay away.

Caught between a fiancé who promised me safety—and a man whose touch feels like fate—I’m falling deeper into a prophecy I can’t escape.

The longer I wear this necklace, the more it owns me.
And the less I want to be saved.

For readers who crave forbidden love, cursed magic, and stories where desire demands a price.

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

“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

“Steamy and graphic and oh so good”

“I will be suffering until book two”

I write the kind of stories that punish you for wanting too much.

  • "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

Book two is coming soon.

So is the emotional damage.

MEET THE AUTHOR

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

She writes mystical, emotionally charged romances about aching hearts, fate-tangled lives, and the beauty of falling apart just to find yourself again.

Her stories are full of drama, magic, tension, and smart characters who make very bad decisions for all the right reasons. She loves slow burns, sharp turns, and the kind of love stories that unravel you.

She drinks too much caffeine, wishes she were the female Indiana Jones, and if anyone asks, she doesn’t believe in destiny.
(But she does.)

For inquiries, please email: contact@blairshadows.com