The Cottage Candle

The Cottage CandleTucked away from the noise, the cameras, and the chaosThe Cottage is where everything slows down and nothing stays casual for long. This candle captures that unmistakable escape: late nights, quiet mornings, and the kind of privacy that only exists far from the rink. It opens with the crisp snap of fresh fir needles, layered with grounding cedarwood and smooth sandalwood, creating a clean, woodsy scent that feels equal parts rugged and intimate. It

the more time they spend together

and our secrets leave us drowning in these rough waters

And somehow

if they could stop running into each other

but revealing the darkest parts of his soul is nearly impossible

The pair couldn't be more different

the Rebellion surges and dangerous secrets stir from Mayah's past-secrets that could shatter her kingdom

the animalistic need to possess Bailey Dunn as theirs together

She will convince him that love stories matter—even if she has to kiss him senseless to do it

Or that the irritating and inscrutable schoolteacher in charge of the volunteers would be so annoying that she finds it impossible to stop thinking about him

’” ―Kirkus Reviews

newfound family dynamics