The Tethering by Megan O’Russell

He’s loved her since the moment they met. Now a spell might tear them apart forever.

All Jacob Evans wants is to win the heart of Emilia Gray, but with order in the magical world crumbling, war threatening, and Emilia’s boyfriend living across the hall, he may never have the chance.

After losing everything he has ever known, Jacob is tossed into a world of magic. The Dragons, a group of rebel wizards, are threatening to expose the existence of magic to humans. Jacob is determined to find a way to fit into Emilia’s life, but as his powers grow, so does the danger. With the death toll mounting, Jacob is accused of murder and must fight to stay in a world he’s only just beginning to discover.

When Emilia’s life is threatened, Jacob risks everything to save her. Does he have the power to rescue her in time? And what could their survival cost?