Lara Rosa

She’s forced to hide her true origins — and refuses to accept the fate her family has chosen for her. But to carve out a life of her own, she needs money. Where is a student supposed to get any?! Especially when magical licenses aren’t granted until graduation. Well… there is one opportunity: a position as estate manager for an arrogant noble mage. The catch? He’s only considering men — with relevant experience. But when has that ever stopped her? She’s changed her appearance before — she’ll do it again. If "becoming" a man is the only way to get the job, so be it. She can suffer through it for the sake of her goal. And while she’s at it… maybe make someone else suffer a little too. Might knock that pompous peacock down a peg or two!

Viorin da Grein has finally reclaimed her name — and managed to do so without ending up behind bars. As a bonus, she also ended up with the man she once ran away from… back when she was his bride-to-be. But fate, it seems, has a sense of humor. Fortunately, this particular joke she actually likes. Too bad not everyone shares her amusement — especially those who worked so hard to keep them apart. Now the schemers are forced to rebuild their plans from scratch. Why are they so interested in her gift for spatial magic? Surely it’s not just to make it easier to rob wealthy citizens? Because if so, provoking the entire Royal Security Department seems like a very steep price to pay. So what’s the real reason? And who is the one still hiding in the shadows?

Tired of the dull routine of everyday life? Then head straight to the Department of Applied Biochemistry! Tease the professor just enough to ignite his burning desire to supervise your term paper — and he’ll kindly provide you with a ticket-free pass to another world. Not the afterlife, mind you. A perfectly living one — just… not ours. And there? Tea with a Sirin bird? Easy. Get the local scoop from an overly chatty mermaid? Piece of cake. Oh, and the professor? He occasionally growls. Like a tiger. And he’s not the only one...

Just when life had finally started to fall into place, one act of betrayal from the man she loved leaves Valeria with only one wish — to run as far from him as possible. But waking up in an unfamiliar place among strangers?! That’s hardly an improvement. And yet… things can get worse. Like doubting the very person you love. Did he truly betrayed her? Whatever the truth, Colvin will pay dearly to win his beloved woman back. And Valeria must face a price of her own — to remember who she really is, and why her former professor and a black dragon keep haunting her dreams.