NOTE: This is a stand-alone story set in The Darkfire Tales universe. While this book can be enjoyed on its own, readers who begin with Star Jumpers may discover even deeper layers of connection, history, and lore.

Bexari Nebula

In a world that demands perfection, she survives by staying unseen.
Until he sees her—and everything changes.

Dario Lightwing has finally stepped beyond the borders of his books to explore the universe. Wandering in the marketplace of Old Town Hvarr, the last thing he expects is to collide—quite literally—with a woman who will change everything.

From that first explosive encounter, sparks ignite between Dario and Bexari, awakening a desire that terrifies them both.

Dario believed his heart was already broken beyond repair. Haunted by ghosts from his past, he still blames himself for what happened. Yet with Bexari’s appearance in his life, she is unknowingly healing the shattered pieces of Dario’s soul he thought were lost to him forever.

Bexari learned that love is never safe. Survival has taught her to trust no one, and she refuses to let a handsome stranger unravel the life she’s built in an unforgiving society. Bexari is racing against time—caught in a deadly web of secrets that could cost her everything she has left.

As danger closes in, they must decide whether to risk their carefully guarded hearts, because some chances are too rare to lose—and some love is worth everything.

Perfect for readers who love:

• Devoted “he falls first” romance
• Strong but guarded heroines
• Fast-burn chemistry with emotional depth
• Found family and healing arcs
• High-stakes sci-fi adventure with heart
• A guaranteed HEA (Happily Ever After)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I.T. nerd by day, writer by night, single mom through it all, Jennifer Grace has been writing fantasy, fiction, and science fiction since she was 12 years old. Her first job at the public library only fueled her passion for stories and the written word. The American Literature class she took in high school simply sealed the deal where she set a goal to write the next great American novel that ends happily (so American Lit classes would not have to suffer through a solid year of reading only fantastically depressing works which seem to predominantly represent American Literature).

Jennifer Grace grew up in a town nestled in one of the many nooks of the Rocky Mountains, and she’s called that valley home ever since. While the tech world grabbed Jennifer Grace shortly into adulthood and formed her into an I.T. nerd for life, there was a point in time when she almost became an auto mechanic. She had a dream of owning her own garage one day where she could restore old classic cars and trucks and write books in between.

After work, when Jennifer Grace is not adulting or writing, you might find her gaming with her son (who is slowly taking over her gamer screen name) or she might be binging the latest anime her son has introduced her to. Other hobbies near and dear to Jennifer’s heart are painting, photography, and stargazing.

The stars have always captivated Jennifer Grace. Often, she has wondered what else is out there. The more she learns about space and the stars, the more she wants to know. Jennifer Grace always makes a wish when she sees a shooting star.

Jennifer’s life is a beautiful mosaic of strength, survival, and perseverance. The wealth of experience that Jennifer Grace brings to the table shows up in her books from time to time, woven into the story in subtle, and sometimes not-so-subtle ways.

With every ounce of her hopelessly romantic soul, Jennifer Grace brings you The Darkfire Tales, a series of fantastical stories filled with interstellar adventures, growth, healing, and most importantly, love. Deep down, Jennifer Grace believes that true love conquers all, redemption is real, and that heroes deserve their happily ever after.