Grounded

By: Amy Sumida

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

A world divided. A love forbidden. A danger that will change them both.

In the world of Para, three realms keep a fragile balance.
Beneath the earth, the Nethren—half-machine and devoid of magic—claw toward the surface, their touch a death sentence for all enchantment. In the skies above, the winged Aethari live on pure magic, forever severed from technology. And on the surface, the Medeans alone wield convergence, the ancient art of fusing magic and science into wonders that can save—or destroy—the world.

Liria, a battle-hardened Medean security chief, stands watch over one of the most dangerous pit fortresses, where Nethren breaches are a constant threat. She trusts no one, especially not the arrogant Aethari soldier newly stationed at her post. But Thaxvarien is more than he appears—his sharp wit hides a restless heart, and his presence stirs feelings Liria thought she’d buried long ago.

When a deadly incursion shatters their uneasy alliance, Liria and Thax are thrown into a perilous struggle that will test the limits of loyalty, courage, and desire. The barrier between their worlds is breaking...and so is the one around Liria’s heart.

Magic and technology collide in this spellbinding fantasy romance filled with heart-pounding danger, forbidden longing, and a world you’ll never forget.