Hematite & Hemlock: Cover Reveal & Release Date!
- Julie Embleton
- Sep 10
- 3 min read
Hematite & Hemlock is coming out of the shadows!
It’s finally time to lift the veil. Hematite & Hemlock (Oath & Legacy Book 2) arrives on 30 September, and today I’m revealing the cover for this dark fantasy romance steeped in witchcraft, necromancy, and peril.
Here it is — the official Hematite & Hemlock cover. Expect moody, witchy, dark vibes that mirror the story’s shadowed magic, perilous choices, and slow-burn intensity.
Publication date: 30 September (*Sooner, for Readers Lounge Members!)
Formats: Ebook and paperback at launch; audiobook to follow
Availability: Wide distribution across major retailers and my website
If you loved Moonstone & Mugwort’s enemies-to-lovers sparks, necromantic threads, and Irish setting, Hematite & Hemlock continues the Oath & Legacy saga with higher stakes, deeper magic, and consequences that refuse to stay buried.
A witch in captivity.
A vampire on the brink of madness.
Secrets as dark as the magick that binds them.
Bound by oaths and haunted by legacy, Ava and Enzo must overcome the most malevolent of magicks if they’re to find their way home. But when trust is a weapon, and deception a currency, will love be enough to conquer the darkness?
Oath & Legacy weaves a spellbinding dark fantasy where ancestry and duty walk hand in hand, for better or worse. With vampires, witches, demons, and fae at its heart, the series brims with betrayal, devotion, and forbidden longing.
In this world, every choice echoes through generations.
This Book Contains:
Witch/vampire dynamics
Dark magic and necromancy
Ancient curses and magical artefacts
Strong female protagonist
Irish setting and folklore
Adult themes, including violence and psychological tension
Low spice
Minimal romance, maximum intrigue
Full trigger warnings are included at the front of the book.
Members of my Readers Lounge get a very special treat for the release of Hematite & Hemlock!
Hematite & Hemlock will be available in ebook format on September 28th - that's two days before anyone else can get their mitts on Ava and Enzo's adventure! Members will receive the special link to access the early release on September 28th via email. Click on 'What's The Story?' in my main menu to access the fun!
Members also receive Turning Moon: A Novella for free!
Series reading order
Oath & Legacy Book 1: Moonstone & Mugwort
Oath & Legacy Book 2: Hematite & Hemlock
Ideal for readers who enjoy
Dark fantasy romance with an Irish backdrop
Witchcraft, vampire–witch dynamics, and necromancy
Irish folklore, gothic atmosphere, and morally grey heroes
Slow-burn tension, found family, and dangerous magic
Enemies-to-lovers energy with high-stakes twists
Pre-order, wishlist, and Readers Lounge Early Access
Pre-order: Grab your copy now via the listed Amazon links to have Hematite & Hemlock delivered on release day.
Wishlist/TBR: Add to your reading list so you don’t lose track.
Readers Lounge: Join my Readers Lounge for early access to Buy Direct, be the first to hear about exclusive teasers, behind-the-scenes notes, and first-look freebies. Click on 'What's The Story?' in the main menu to join in the fun!
What’s next?
Keep your eyes peeled for a launch giveaway. Think bookish goodies and a little witchy fun. For now, I’d love to hear your first impressions of the cover in the comments.
If you’re new to Oath & Legacy, start with Moonstone & Mugwort, a dark fantasy romance set in Ireland, filled with witchcraft, necromancy, and vampire–witch tension. Buy direct to support the author and dive straight into Book 1!
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