Behind the small town of Barlow lies acres of vibrant green forest, rushing rivers full of natural life, and animals all preparing for their survival of the autumnal hunting season where the men of Barlow gather together to hunt not only for food, but for sport. Although it is illegal in Barlow to hunt animals for sport, it is not, in any way, illegal to hunt one man, and only one man: Judas Sloan. Sloan Mansion is the only home built in Barlow forest, there are no cabins, there are no campsites. There is no indication that human life has tread the forest grounds. For that, there is good reason; Judas's home was cursed, and so was he. When Judas was only an infant, his father killed a grizzly bear who unfortunately was the sister of a well-known Barlow witch. It was an accident, but that did not stop the witch from enacting revenge on his father by cursing his son. Judas was to never be allowed to step foot out of Sloan Mansion for the rest of his life. After his father dies from years of alcoholism, Judas is left alone in the mansion, with no social contact, no one to speak to but the bare walls of the mansion. That is, until every Autumn where he is hunted and killed. Whoever manages to shoot Judas first, gets a large sum of money. It is a game. To them, Judas is no more human than the rabbits they slaughter. After all he deserves it, his father killed a witch. He was the son of a witch killer. Judas cannot die. Not until it is natural of old age. Trust him, he has tried many times, sometimes he does it for fun, sometimes it is out of boredom, but he always ends up waking up again. Death does not want him, and neither, apparently, does life. He finds no meaning, until the day the daughter of a famous Barlow hunter stumbles into Sloan's home, and Judas, terrified to be alone again, refuses to let her leave, even if that means becoming the villain the people of Barlow have always thought he was.

Emberlyn Penrose has grown up in the shadow of her ruthless father-the self-proclaimed King of the South. In Vegvisir, a land fractured into four realms-Boreas, Eurus, Notus, and Zephyrus-peace is nothing more than a brittle illusion. The scars of an ancient war have left humans, fae, and darker beings bound together by mistrust, forced into coexistence. When Ember encounters a prisoner, she sees more than just a dangerous stranger-she sees an escape. With her father intent on sealing her fate in a political marriage to the monstrous rulers of Eurus, Ember seizes her chance. She strikes a perilous bargain: freedom for the prisoner, if he takes her with him. But fleeing the South means more than rebellion. It means abandoning everything she has ever known for a journey into a world of secrets, betrayal, and forbidden magic. As Ember learns more about her mysterious companion-and the truths hidden within her own bloodline-she realizes she may hold the key to either healing Vegvisir...or shattering it completely. Caught between love, loyalty, and survival, Ember must decide whether she will become a pawn in a war she never chose, or rise as the spark that changes its course forever.

The future marquess, lord Bradford is too wise to fall for any of his mother's marital schemes. With his icy English reserve and domineering personality he has managed to keep marriage minded Misses and their cunning mamas at bay. But with his father being ill with consumption, his mother is determined to see him settled and fills their manor with dozens of marriageable ladies. He easily dodges all the traps laid out by young Misses but then a mishap in the stables leaves him honor bound to marry a certain Miss Hughes. His bride-to-be is not too enamoured with him, as he had expected. She would rather be a spinster than be his wife. Hurt by her refusal, he is determined to show her what a great husband he could have been and means to make stubborn Vicar daughter repent. Katherine Hughes is an orphaned daughter of a Vicar After her parents' untimely death, her maternal uncle has taken to her care. Her aunt and her cousins however, deem her beneath them and often treat her with unkindness. When they are all invited to stay at Wimbledon manor, home of the noble Bradford family, she is strictly instructed by her aunt to make herself scarce as her cousins try to charm lord Bradford into proposing marriage. But fate keeps putting him in her way. When a mishap in the stables leads to a scandal, she is forced to be betrothed to lord Bradford. She fiercely refuses to accept such a fate for she knows deep down that a man of rank like him cannot truly love a girl like her. But lord Bradford wouldn't accept her refusal and makes her a counter offer which she accepts with reluctance. They will stay engaged till the end of summer and quietly break-off the engagement afterwards to avoid scandal. But will they break off the engagement or will they fall in love? Only time will tell

John Osborne has a promising career with the War Office and lacks for nothing. Except, possibly, a wife. Unfortunately, the woman he wants only has eyes for someone else. When a shared friend offers to help him win his love's heart--if only he will assist her on a case--he reluctantly agrees. He can put up with their grating presence if it affords him the chance of the happily ever after he so desperately craves. Lady Mary Kinson is happily counting down the days until she will officially be considered 'on the shelf'. Spinsterhood is looking rather appealing when getting married means giving up everything and trusting your husband to care for you. She'd rather use her dowry for a quiet life on her own. Until her younger sister does the unthinkable and Mary has to enlist the help of a friend to save her family from ruin.

This is the year she's supposed to pick a suitor and take over her mothers rule. Except ruling is the last thing Scylla wants. So here's the plan. If she picks a mer, so despicable, so innapropriate and daft he could not possibly rule by her side, her mother would have no choice but to deny her chosen mate. Conveniently Scylla in her 'heartbroken' state, would buy herself another year of respit. Charybdis the sea hag has a plan. Desguise himself as a strapping young Mer. Infiltrate the yearly gathering and win the affections of the new matron to be. Such power should not be in the hands of a snot nosed brat anyway. No. He'd be a much better leader than she could ever be. All that was left is to work his charms...

Worlds Collide, passions flare, and hearts are tested when young scholar, Salix, falls in love with infamous and callous warg alpha, Rath. *** Young scribe, Salix Bywater, raised by an overprotective mother, embarks on a thrilling mission to the warg city of Esk. It's the first time humans have ever been invited to the famed gathering of all the outland's warg packs, Tungfolk. Tasked with representing her whole race as the High Lord's royal translator, Salix must navigate the intricate dynamics of pack politics and earn the respect of the legendary new wargrex of Esk, Rath Ironblood. A warg embittered by abandonment. With tensions rising between the species, a growing orken threat, and suspicions of a new and unexpected mate bond, Salix and Rath must confront their prejudices and fears to uncover an enemy in their midst. Will they forge a bond that transcends boundaries, or will their worlds remain forever divided? Dive into a captivating tale of loyalty, betrayal, and unexpected connections in this gripping viking-flavored fantasy novel. WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence, sex, and strong language that may be upsetting to some readers. Cover designed by Jeanine Croft Updates begin June 1st.

Lines blur as loyalty clashes with desire when young soldier Reia is forced into captivity by her nemesis, a warg alpha. *** There's nothing military prefect Reia Rathbone hates more than wargs. The only good warg is the one bleeding at the end of her sword. Warg leader Bayne Longtooth has a thirst for revenge on the humans infringing on his mountain, and he'll stop at nothing to see they're destroyed. When a turn of events puts Reia in Bayne's captivity as the winter darkness descends, their worlds clash. As sworn enemies taught to hate each other, they shouldn't feel the inexplicable temptation pulling them closer. But could the love of a human finally thaw the heart of a warg with nothing left to lose? Or will they end up killing each other before they can find common ground? WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence, sex, and strong language that may be upsetting to some readers. Cover designed by Louise de Ramos.

Thrust by duty into the world of monsters, sheltered Rowan is forced to marry fearsome rival warg alpha, Thrax. *** In a realm where darkness reigns and beasts roam, Rowan, sheltered daughter of a powerful monarch, faces the ultimate test of courage. Forced to wed a formidable foe, Thrax, alpha of the wargs, she must navigate treacherous terrain where love and duty collide. As Rowan grapples with the past and present, a new enemy emerges from the dark, thrusting her into the underworld. Pitted against all her worst fears, Rowan must choose to remain a child, or stare death in the face to save the monster she's come to love. Dive into a tale of passion, peril, and self-actualization in a world where survival means unlocking the truth of one's heart. A gripping tale of fated mates and werewolf fantasy romance, this story will keep you hooked till last page. If you loved SKY IN THE DEEP and A FATE INKED IN BLOOD then you're sure to enjoy this thrilling Tolkien-inspired fantasy romance. WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence, sex, and strong language that may be upsetting to some readers. Cover designed by Jeanine Croft

After being put in 'time-out,' an angel finds herself thrown into a demon's purgatory. Trapped with each other, whose influence will prove strongest? ******************************************************************** Ash is an angel out of grace. Atticus is a demon with something to prove. After events go wrong in the mortal plane, both are due punishment. What they don't expect is to serve that sentence together. Armed with otherworldly powers, they battle for control in a stagnant prison built just for them. Bonds twist and grow, like a thorny vine, as black and white fade to gray in this paranormal romance full of mystery and legend. FEATURED ON: @Paranormal ~ What in the Wattpad? @Romance ~ Slow Burn // Para-Romantasy @WattpadAfterDark ~ Dark Romance @Ambassadors ~ Para-Romantasy AWARDS: 🥇1st Place ~ Morsus Mortis 2024 {Dark Romance} 🥈2nd Place (Tied) ~ EC Fiction Awards 2024 {Romance} 🥉3rd Place ~ Romance Reads 2024 {AfterDark} Longlist ~ NanoWatt2024 {Paranormal} Wordcount 50k ⚠️ Content warning: depictions of graphic violence and sexual content. 🎵 Recommended playlist 🎶 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Mxy7QZYoJpB5MHAU4GRAk?si=31afeafde6b44258 Cover art background sourced from free-use photographs by @kkalerry via unsplash.com AI assistance was not used in any way, shape, or form to create the story or cover.

King Baudwin of Breoch is a broken man. Crushed in the height of war, crowned in the face of treason and turmoil, he fights to save his kingdom. Hoping to stave off rebellion, he reluctantly agrees to marry the daughter of his main opposition. But travelling in disguise, he comes to realise his future bride may be even less inclined to marry than he is. Rhiannon is hiding from the world. Haunted by the demons of her past, the last thing she needs is to be dragged from the shadows to marry a stranger. Refusing to play as a political pawn, she grudgingly agrees to leave the safety she's found in the Swamps of Lyndor to confront her parents. Against her better judgement, Rhiannon finds herself warming to the company of the knight escorting her. Together, they must face their past. To survive the misery and destruction that have pervaded their worlds, they must learn to trust again. Not a simple task when their relationship is filled with lies and deception from the very start. - 2nd Place Virginia Awards (Fantasy)