What you can’t see can hurt you. But it can also help you . . . Sakura: Have you ever made a terrible mistake . . . and then run away? That was me arriving in Helenia. All I was supposed to do was take over a magical resort in the woods and hide until the whole thing blew over. But the one man I can’t resist showed up on day one, and oh yeah, the woods are haunted. Which means I may actually need his help. Did I mention he’s a god of the dead? Pluto: I am accustomed to living on the edges of society, obscured by the many myths associated with my name. Most never see me at all. A certain shadow witch saw straight through me the moment we met. It’s not surprising that she now owns one of the most ancient sites on the island–it’s inevitable. But even if it brings up an unpleasant past, what’s more inevitable is my attraction to her . . . In a place where fears catch up with you and dreams just might come true, Saki and Pluto set out to reinvent Hideaway Lake as a cozy haven–but in the process, they may need to reinvent their own lives, too. Elle adores cozy tales, matcha, and above all, learning new things. As a hopeful romantic, she believes in the value of stories as safe havens and inspiration. She currently lives in New Jersey with a grumpy tortoise and a three-legged cat. Find more stories of Sakura and her friends at ellehartford.com. And while you're there, sign up for Elle's newsletter to get bonus material, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and terrible jokes!