When a mysterious book appears overnight in the return slot of Millbrook Public Library, research librarian Eliza Marlowe discovers that some stories refuse to stay safely on the shelf. One touch of its ancient pages transports her to Calereth, a crumbling city where unresolved emotions manifest as dangerous phantoms—and where the residents desperately need someone who understands that every ghost has a story worth saving.

Partnered with Alaric Fenlor, a brilliant but solitary archivist who's spent years containing supernatural manifestations rather than healing them, Eliza must learn to navigate a world where her empathetic instincts are both her greatest strength and her most dangerous weakness. Together, they develop revolutionary techniques for collaborative phantom resolution, proving that some problems can only be solved when two people choose to trust each other completely.

But when their unorthodox methods attract the attention of interdimensional authorities, Eliza and Alaric must defend not only their groundbreaking work but the deepening connection between them. In a realm where love stories become literal hauntings and partnership can mean the difference between healing and destruction, they'll discover that the most powerful magic isn't found in ancient books—it's found in the courage to love someone enough to risk everything.

A portal fantasy romance for anyone who's ever believed that the right partnership can heal any wound, solve any mystery, and bridge any distance between hearts. Perfect for fans of cozy fantasy, workplace romance, and stories where librarians save the world one book at a time.