Among the valley fae, Meira's family has maintained the protective wards surrounding their village for generations—a sacred duty meant to be shared between partners bound by both love and magic. Since her parents' untimely deaths, she's shouldered this responsibility alone.  

It's fine that she's doing the work of two people. She's only had three nosebleeds from overexerting her magic so far... this week. But it's fine! Really. She's managing just fine.

When she collapses at her best friend's wedding, the elders finally put their foot down: find a proper partner to share the burden, or step down from her family's legacy.

To avoid being pushed into an arranged marriage with one of the elders’ patronizing nephews, Meira blurts out that Tieran is pursuing her. It's a lie—or at least, she thought it was. But when the forest fae agrees without hesitation, the world beneath her feet becomes decidedly less solid. Has he actually been interested this whole time? When exactly did their casual flirtations become something more? And why does she find herself hoping this lie might turn into truth?

The Hidden Magic of Ordinary Things delivers quaint valley charm, ancient magic, playful romance, and steamy scenes that will make you believe in the power of both truth and lies.