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The magic is real. So is what it costs.

Worlds built on firelight and ancient secrets.

The Blood & Tongue Series

Five books. One academy. A slow-burn love story built in secrets and earned in fire. The Blood & Tongue Series begins June 5, 2026.

The Scholar's Lie by Lark Masters — Book 1 of the Blood & Tongue romantasy series, releasing June 5,
The Scholar's Lie by Lark Masters — Book 1 of the Blood & Tongue romantasy series, releasing June 5,

About Lark

Writing romantasy where the magic is firelight and the love story is earned one brave choice at a time. Slow burn. Found family. Ancient secrets.

Based in San Diego with a rescue dog named Zeke, two boa constrictors, and a desert tortoise. Usually making something homemade, camping in the fifth wheel, or conducting field research into how many candles is too many.

Lark Masters' dog Zeke, a black dog with a white star patch, hanging out on his couch in San Diego
Lark Masters' dog Zeke, a black dog with a white star patch, hanging out on his couch in San Diego

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