Wild Reverence

Description

Dear Matilda, I wrote. I let the words flow for her. And when the ink dried, I gave my very heart to the fire.

From Rebecca Ross, the internationally bestselling master of romantic fantasy and author of Divine Rivals, comes Wild Reverence—a breathtaking, lyrical standalone fantasy romance. Overflowing with mythic world-building, high-stakes immortal politics, and a beautifully tender love story, this novel explores the profound power of words, the magic of shared dreams, and the courage it takes to heal a broken heart.

Born in the vibrant, firelit domain of the under realm, Matilda is the youngest goddess of her clan. Blessed with a humble yet profound messenger magic, she uses her gifts to carry whispered words and handwritten letters across the fragile realms. But the immortal realms are perilous; the gods will ruthlessly kill for ultimate power, and Matilda harbors a dangerous, ancient secret that she must desperately hide from even her closest allies.

Far across the realms, there is a mortal who continuously dreams of her, though they have never officially met in the waking world. Ten years ago, on the absolute darkest night of his life, Vincent of Beckett penned a desperate letter to Matilda—begging the ethereal goddess he befriended in his dreams to save him. When his heartbreaking request seemingly went unanswered, Vincent hardened his heart, transforming into an irreverent, cynical lord of the river who long ago buried his memories of Matilda… until the night she suddenly comes tumbling directly through his bedroom window, holding a letter meant just for him.

Matilda and Vincent were fated by ancient forces to find each other far beyond the boundaries of dreams. But to completely rewrite the tyrannical, blood-soaked ways of the warring gods, Matilda will have to face a terrifying truth. She must confront a fear far greater than losing her immortal magic: finally letting down her walls and allowing herself to be truly loved by a mortal.

An absolute masterclass execution of the dream-connections, fated mates, forced proximity, and soft-magic fantasy tropes, Wild Reverence delivers Rebecca Ross’s signature lush prose, deep emotional resonance, and an enchanting, slow-burn romance that will linger in your heart long after the final page is turned.