Echoes of Bellek by Morrigan Gaines

Memory is a gift. It's also a curse. When Cyrus Arbritrem refuses to marry the crown princess of Osmaria, his father disowns him. He is cast out into the world, plagued by loneliness and memories of his troubled childhood. He’s becoming the man he never intended to be, finding solace in drugs and alcohol. His life is spiraling out of control. It's only a matter of time before he gets caught up in another dangerous situation - one that may cost him everything. Tessa, a fiery woman with a passion for flowers, lights the spark of hope for a better future in his heart. She holds tight to her own secrets as she cares for her ailing father. Secrets that may threaten their budding relationship. Cyrus grasps his second chance, determined to move beyond the memories that haunt his nightmares. His chance at happiness is within reach, but a darkness is rising that desires the power Cyrus doesn’t know he possesses. Will he survive to shine brightly, or will the darkness destroy him? This book contains themes and situations some adult readers may find triggering.

Adult • Diversity Representation • Fantasy/Sword and Sorcery • Fantasy/Romantic and Erotic • Diversity Representation/Mental Health • Diversity Representation/LGBTQ+

Content Warning: This book contains depictions and mentions of abusive relationships, addiction, alcoholism, amnesia and memory disorders, child abuse (character flashbacks on page), child death (flashback, non-graphic), cursing, depression, disownment, drug abuse, earthquakes, emotional abuse, estrangement, flogging and whipping, grief and loss, hallucinations, homelessness, mental health and illness, nightmares, panic attacks, physical abuse, PTSD, poverty themes, recreational drug use, sexual assault (attempted), verbal abuse, and victim blaming. As is common in fantasy books there are also descriptions of violence/fisticuffs.