Never The Roses

Never the Roses by Jennifer K. Lambert Pre-Order July 8th 2025

Never the Roses by Jennifer K. Lambert is a sweeping, romantic fantasy debut where The Witch’s Heart meets Circe—a spellbinding tale of forbidden love, ancient magic, and two powerful enemy sorcerers destined to change the world or burn it down.

After years of bloodshed and exile, sorceress Oneira retreats to a remote forest, hoping to escape her past and the relentless pull of destruction. Her only companions: a magical feline, a goddess-bound kestrel, and a legendary wolf. But when fate draws her to the greatest library in the realm—ruled by her rival, the enigmatic sorcerer Stearanos—her quiet life begins to unravel.

A single act of thievery sparks an unlikely connection. What begins as a dangerous game of letters turns into a passionate and deeply emotional bond, one that defies duty, war, and the dark histories that haunt them both.

As Stearanos is forced to fight for a king Oneira once swore to destroy, the two must choose between love and loyalty, survival and sacrifice. Never the Roses is an epic enemies-to-lovers fantasy filled with lyrical prose, unforgettable characters, and the aching tension of a romance written in the stars—but doomed by destiny.

Perfect for fans of slow-burn magical romance, morally gray characters, and rich world-building steeped in myth and emotion.