It's ten years after the Battle of Hogwarts and Hermione Granger is a successful author, and is head of Gryffindor House under Headmistress Minerva McGonagall. Still navigating the lingering effects of the war while working on her next book, Hermione is forced to reveal a secret and finds herself falling for rival Hogwarts teacher and head of Slytherin, Draco Malfoy. Draco, per McGonagall's suggestion, teaches Defense Against the Dark Arts. Although his reputation precedes him, he is determined for his students to respect- or fear- him. But it's Hermione's respect that he wants the most, despite his cold and unflinching exterior. Their tentative romance is darkened by the growing rumors of a rising dark power, and suspicions rise that former Death Eaters like Draco will be called to it. And answer.

A Curse of Blood and Stone is a fantasy novel that takes you along the main characters journey of learning whether self preservation and vengeance, is more important than forgiveness, love and stoping a war. - A fae female who has been imprisoned by her own mother and is kept underneath the castle in her animal form. Being controlled and forced to kill over and over again for her mother's enjoyment, and living in a place where she is feared and hated by all. - An orphaned fae Prince who is being forced to find a wife by his uncle, the King to secure their line of succession if the upcoming war ends badly. - And finally, a fae General, who is dedicated to saving his kingdom and whose demons keep him from believing in love or believing he deserves it. But one thing connects these three characters, there is a war coming. Between the Kingdom of Silliera and the Kingdom of Roverra. A Prince and his General, who are hell bent on destroying the fae-shifter who leaves mutilated corpses on their border for them to find. Messages from the Queen that her army is coming, once again. The last time, she won and she almost destroyed Silliera. But now things could be different. Because she has a daughter who has to decide whether the hatred she feels for her mother is more powerful than the fear of being controlled by her. She has so allies. She has no freedom. She has no one but herself.

Persephone, The bringer of Spring and Queen of the Underworld, book one of The Goddess series. Persephone was a beautiful young hearted soul. Her hair was as red as roses and bright as the sun. Her eyes were green like nature blooming as she touched the ground with her feet. Everywhere Persephone walked flowers sprouted from the ground. She sang songs to the birds and to the trees, telling secretes of little thing. She was her mothers favorite child. She always sat on her mothers lap as she did her work on her golden thrown. When her mother and Persephone whisked down to earth she would create new plants that were different colors and bloomed with new sweet fruits. But even someone as admirable as Persephone, could never go unnoticed by the Gods. One in particular seems to have taken an interest.

Saoirse's blood dances with iron and trickery, a secret that is no longer sheathed, nor hers to keep. When Saoirse's cunning and charade is torn asunder by her very own hands, she finds herself in a precarious peril, fighting to salvage her life and that of The Alder King, to whom she has unwittingly given her heart. Bastard Daughter of the Spring. Cursed Iron Faery. Ill-fated lover to the Alder King. She goes by many titles, but none reveal that her very life is bound of iron and thorns, still hinged on a vow she made to the Spring Court. Skin stamped with scars, and head held high, Saoirse must learn to navigate this world of malevolent faery trickery, with dangers and ancient secrets abounding, on a perilous journey to wreck havoc on the Spring.

'Don't look, Lillian. Never look into the eyes of a Sin-Eater, you will be as cursed as he is and will forever languish in darkness.' Lillian Elmes remembers the warning her mother gave her about the town's Sin-Eater only too well. How could she not when she'd ignored it as a child, only to find herself plagued with nightmares when she'd seen with her own eyes what the dark work of the Sin-Eaters entailed? Now an adult, Lilian's curiosity still burns deep, especially when she crosses paths again with the town's freshly-appointed Sin-Eater, the mysterious and strangely alluring, Daniel Carver. Desperate to find out whether the rumours about the dark priests are true, Lillian makes the journey into the forest to spy on Daniel in his woodland cottage, only to realise that she really should have heeded her mother's warning all those years before. For Lillian Elmes, looking into the eyes of the Sin-Eater is going to bring her far more than she had ever imagined it would - murder and mayhem, ghosts that just won't lay to rest and an attraction that might just be more lethal than the undead who've started rising from their graves.

Acting normal is not the same as being normal. No one knows that truth better than Suthe Montikwe. Born with the unlucky genes of a distant druith ancestor, she's had to hide her talents in order not to be outcast by society. Her strategy is to smile, keep quiet, and work hard. While that method may keep her safe, it's also alienated her from her neighbors and friends, and the worry that she may be discovered is never far from her thoughts. When her country sends out a warrant to capture anyone who practices magic, Suthe is forced to seek refuge elsewhere, all the while wondering at the sudden proclamation. Why has the government taken an interest in her, and when will she be able to return home? Unsatisfied with her lack of answers, Suthe decides to investigate. But the more she looks, the deeper she gets herself into trouble, and she comes to realize that this mystery does not involve her country alone. The threat of war looms on the horizon, and Suthe will need to put her trust in the strangers she meets, including a dangerous spy wanted for the betrayal of his own country. But most importantly, Suthe will need to trust herself, and her abilities, if she ever wants to see home again. ~*~Current cover by Amanda-Mae ~*~ ~*~Previous cover by italychick~*~

❛The hero isn't supposed to love the monster...❜ A retelling of the story of Medusa. Medusa has been cursed since birth, a monster feared and hated by all. Longing to see the world but resigned to her cruel fate, Medusa expects to spend the rest of her days alone on her island, where she cannot hurt anyone. When a wounded soldier suddenly appears on her shores, Medusa begins to wonder if the Fates have another destiny in store for her.

EBOOK AND PAPERBACK NOW AVAILABLE ***READ THE FIRST THREE CHAPTERS FOR FREE *** You can purchase the new and improved published version of ADF here: UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09BZMN3JQ/ref=nodl_ US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BZMN3JQ The first installment of a dark and heated opposites-attract romance exploring obsessive lust, dangerous passion, and two tangled hearts free-falling on a devastating descent. DARKER THAN LOVE . . . From the outside looking in, Dr. Alex Marlowe has it all. A comfortable middle-class upbringing, a great job as a GP, a picturesque cottage in a quiet village, and all the support she could need to get over her cheating ex-fiancé. So, when dark and dangerous Jake Lawrence appears bleeding on the doorstep of her late-night surgery in London's East End, she isn't prepared for the myriad of feelings he leaves behind. DEEPER THAN LUST . . . Respected and feared in London's violent criminal underworld, Jake lives the furthest life from Alex's safe suburban existence, yet he can't get the classy doctor out of his mind. He's forged his reputation from nothing on these streets, but no amount of fancy cars or high-end apartments can make him feel as if he belongs. Could Alex finally be his key to redemption, or will his growing obsession only lead them both into greater danger? A FALL SO HARD THERE'S NO COMING BACK. One thing's for sure: Neither of them want to let go. But with so many secrets lurking in the shadows, Jake's relentless pursuit of Alex starts to attract some unsavory attention. With all eyes on them and no clear way out, Alex soon realizes she hasn't just fallen in love...but into something much darker.

[AMBYS WINNER 2024] Eccentric, troubled and undesirable, the Hargreaves twins Noah and Luna are often referred to as a curse upon mankind by the society of South Kerilia. And society is right. *** Luna Hargreaves is as unapproachable as they come, armed with poor manners, an uncanny interest in the occult and a fearsome bodyguard. All of them necessary according to her as she struggles to fend off the endless amounts of otherworldly horrors following her every footstep, as well as the threat of an unwanted fiancé. Ghostly adventures and unfortunate engagements are one thing, but when Luna and her brother's previously unknown origins begin unravelling in front of them, they soon find themselves with more knowledge than they would've preferred, and their identities crumbling before their eyes. Despite their best efforts to deny the fate designed for them and go about their lives, past drama creeps ever closer, and when a dire situation threatens the safety of their loved ones the twins come to realize they may need to embrace their nature in order to fight it.

In a world of dragons, magic and technology, a world that has been drastically changed from what we know, the weakest man alive must rise to overcome the greatest evil and discover a thousand years of mystery and secrets. Alf and his friends have survived the apocalyptic forces brought down on Glandledale once again set out but things have changed, Alfireá a once Peaceful and tranquil land is now rife with untold terrors and the magic imbued roads and the teleportation stones that held the great nation together have ceased to function. Now Alf and the others must find their own way in the world as they desperately tried to stop Vackzilian's destructive plans.