Blossom and Bone

When Amé's life's work is stolen, she must hunt down the culprit at any cost. She's not a sleuth, but she's a genius witch scientist who can work out difficult puzzles. But magic seeds are hard to find, so she enlists the help of her reticent neighbor. She's had a crush on him for years, but he's a mystery she's never been able to solve. When they join forces, she realizes love is about taking chances and having the courage to fight for it.

Xephriel assists Amé at a great cost, because one touch from any person could cause his death. Cursed with this magic disorder from birth, he rarely leaves his house. But he'll do anything for Amé. When she's been wrongly accused of murder, not even his fear of death can prevent him from rescuing the woman he loves. He's been pining for Amé for years, and now that they are forced to fight a mysterious evil together, he has a chance to tell her how he truly feels.

Will their true love grow, or will it wither when faced with unbeatable odds and terrible magic?

Blossom and Bone Tropes Include: low spice romantic fantasy, witches, plant and death magic, untouchable mmc, plus size fmc, fated mates, strangers to lovers, neurodivergent characters, chronic illness rep, epic world building, cottage core and gothic romance, major pining for true love.