A Bisexual Wolf-Shifter. A Grieving Firefighter. A Forest Where Magic Plays for Keeps.
Diesel Cade hates shifting. He hates the enchanted forest he’s bound to even more. All he wants is to live as a normal human — free from pack politics, ancient magic, and the claws of destiny. But freedom has a price, and Diesel’s about to set fire to everything to pay it.
When Diesel’s truck goes up in flames deep in the forest, he doesn’t expect to be rescued by Mat Kwan — a firefighter whose grief makes him untouchable to magic… and irresistible to Diesel.
Their spark is instant, but the forest is watching. And the pack? They have plans for Mat that Diesel will never allow.
As humans begin to awaken into a species the supernatural world fears, loyalties shift, magic stirs, and the line between love and survival blurs.
If Diesel can’t keep Mat safe, he’ll lose more than his shot at freedom — he’ll lose the one person who makes him believe he belongs anywhere at all.
Why You’ll Love The Rise
- Gaslamp fantasy atmosphere with a contemporary edge
- LGBTQ+ romance that’s heartfelt, not just hot
- Found family, forbidden love, and high-stakes magic
- Perfect for fans of TJ Klune’s Wolfsong, V.E. Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic, and KJ Charles’s Charm of Magpies
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📅 Release Date: September 10, 2025
Rick Bettencourt 