Starborn

Jasper wanted an ordinary life.

In the bustling city of Mann, Jasper had found peace in simple things. His food cart fed hungry travelers, his recipe journal held generations of family tradition, and the laughter of his cousin Opal's children filled his days with purpose. While adventurers chased glory and legends filled the taverns, Jasper wanted nothing more than to protect the family he loved and live a quiet life.

But ordinary lives rarely survive a meeting with destiny.

When Aria, a pale-scaled kobold and gifted young mage, arrives in Mann, Jasper's carefully built world begins to unravel. Haunted by a past she cannot escape and powers she barely understands, Aria carries secrets tied to an age long thought forgotten. What begins as a chance encounter soon draws them into a conflict far greater than either imagined.

Across the realm, a dangerous cult works in the shadows. Clad in black robes and driven by fanatic devotion, they seek to restore the reign of an ancient Dragon Goddess whose return could reshape the world. As their influence spreads, whispers of lost magic, forgotten prophecies, and long-buried truths begin to surface.

Together, Jasper and Aria must navigate a world of powerful mages, hidden enemies, and ancient forces stirring from their slumber. Along the way, they discover that family is not always defined by blood, courage is often found in the most unlikely hearts, and even the smallest spark can change the course of history.

Perfect for fans of cozy fantasy, found-family adventures, slow-burn romance, and character-driven epic fantasy, Threads of Hearth and Heart is the first installment in the Starborn series-a tale of friendship, sacrifice, hope, and the bonds that hold us together when darkness threatens to pull us apart.