Blair M. Shadows
Blair Shadows writes mystical love stories packed with forbidden tension, devastating men, and heroines who don’t beg—they bite. Crowned Queen of Mystical Romance (but she prefers Host of Bad Decisions), Blair is known for slow burns, sharp turns, and books that leave a mark.
Find her on Instagram and TikTok @authorblairshadows—or join the Shadows Society, where bad decisions are served on ice.
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