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The Phoenix Keeper
Aila has spent her entire life dreaming of saving phoenixes.
She pulled countless all-nighters at uni just to sneak a toe in the door of the breathtakingly competitive field of conservation, stumbling through failed romance and disastrous class presentations thanks to social anxiety, while also surviving a ferocious class rivalry with the (unbearably beautiful) insufferably hotshot Luciana.
Somehow, she actually did it: landed her dream job as head phoenix keeper at the world-renowned zoo that inspired her as a child, tasked with rescuing the critically endangered Silimalo phoenix from the brink of extinction.
There are just two or three (thousand) impossible problems.
1. She can't act sensibly around the charming dragon keeper, Connor.
2. Her plans to revive the phoenix programme are more precarious than ever, after a poacher attack at a neighbouring zoo.
3. Her best chance at success means teaming up with the star of the zoo, the universally adored griffin keeper, the hotshot showmaster of the most popular exhibit . . .
Yes, of course it's Luciana.
The Phoenix Keeper
The Phoenix Keeper
Cozy Pairings
Vanilla & Cashmere is a soft and luxurious fragrance that blends creamy vanilla with warm sandalwood, gentle musk, and smooth cashmere notes. Subtle and refined, this scent feels clean, comforting, and quietly indulgent. The warmth of vanilla is balanced by light woods and soft musk, creating a smooth, layered aroma that lingers beautifully without overpowering. It brings a sense of calm and ease to any space, like wrapping yourself in something soft at the end of the day.
Why we chose this: Aila spent years of all-nighters and failed presentations to land her dream job as head phoenix keeper, and now she cannot act sensibly around the charming dragon keeper, her plans are more precarious than ever after a poacher attack, and her best chance at saving the phoenix programme means teaming up with her insufferable university rival. Vanilla + Cashmere carries the soft, enveloping warmth of a story about someone who has worked so hard for something good and is now discovering that the best things often arrive alongside the people you least expected. Light this candle as Aila and Luciana begin their reluctant collaboration, and let the warmth fill the room like a zoo at dusk when the phoenixes are settling and everything feels quietly, tentatively possible.