UPDATE: I've now read the entire series and it gets better and better. The series is also a solid MM, for those who may be wondering. Dive in and meetUPDATE: I've now read the entire series and it gets better and better. The series is also a solid MM, for those who may be wondering. Dive in and meet the marionette, you won't regret it.
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Well, well, well, this was a pleasant surprise. I had a feeling it was going to be good when I read the sample and couldn't wait to dive into the full book.
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I rarely read now (I wish I read more), and rarely personally rec books because of it. But this one caught my eye. The solid writing and Fitch's sassy, snarky voice sold it to me. I mean, how can I resist a book about an assassin known as the Marionette? Throw in that anti-hero vibe, a gritty rough around the edges world, and a mess of a main character, and I am so there.
Fitch Farrow is our chain-smoking, potion-taking, alcoholic (he can quit anytime, just not right now) assassin (alleged assassin), and he's late for his "appointment". The boss of the Bloody Hex needs some poor guy dealt with in a way that sends a message. Hungover and cocky, Fitch gets the job done, but it's sloppy. Doesn't matter though, he's the marionette, with 31 kills to his name, almost a celebrity in the walled witch city.
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All that changes when, trying to keep his brother from the gang's clutches, Fitch gets arrested.
Fitch's snark isn't much help in jail, with his powers muffled.
The irony of course, is that the Bloody Hex's boss, Grimm, is the true puppetmaster. Fitch knows it, and doesn't care. It's too late for him. But he'll save his brother, consequences be damned.
This book is a whole heap of urban fantasy fun and it's right up my dark alley. The writing is on point, and the story riveting, with an ensemble of interesting (and equally messed up) side-characters that keep things lively.
Highly recommended. I'm diving in to the next one......more
Adam Vex and his hotel of supernatural misfits is an insane romp that’s too much fun to miss. Funny, sexy, snarky, and that’s UPDATE: Out NOW!
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Adam Vex and his hotel of supernatural misfits is an insane romp that’s too much fun to miss. Funny, sexy, snarky, and that’s just the ex porn-star demon. Add in a sex-adverse vampire lord, and a sweet, ridiculously naive human, and this insane story has all the hilarity you need, and some of the murders you didn’t.
Published in the Fated Mates anthology, out NOW! Sept 1st
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Aiko enclosed Kota’s fingers with his and watched the Sakura Published in the Fated Mates anthology, out NOW! Sept 1st
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Aiko enclosed Kota’s fingers with his and watched the Sakura blossom twirl from the trees like lazy, pink snow. There was no place more beautiful than this, he was sure of it. Nor, was there anyone more beautiful than the man who lay in the long grass beside him. Kota would have laughed to hear such things, so fierce was the bushi warrior. Fierce to all but Aiko.
He looked over now, and the setting sun flared in Kota’s dark hair, making it shine with strands of gold. Kota smiled the precious smile he only gave Aiko, his gift. So soft, yet so strong too, and his fingers tightened with Aiko’s. No, nowhere was more beautiful than this.
Darkness rolled over the orchard and a vicious wind swirled the Sakura blossom. Aiko knew what came next. It was the same every time, and he could never stop it. He didn’t shout, didn’t close his eyes. He’d tried. But nothing changed the past.
Kota’s fingers fell from Aiko’s, and all at once, the cold was inside Aiko, encasing his heart. Kota sat up, and like he did every time, he tipped his face to the churning skies. His lips moved, but Aiko never did hear those final words before the arrow punched into Kota's chest, an arrow that had surely been meant for Aiko. An arrow that changed everything.
-- DRAFT, Violent Secret, Blackrose Brotherhood #2.5 (In the Fated Mates anthology for a limited time, pre-order live now. All proceeds go to charity)
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Published in the Fated Mates anthology, out NOW! Sept 1st
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750 years ago
Aiko enclosed Kota’s fingers with his and watched the Sakura blossom twirl from the trees like lazy, pink snow. There was no place more beautiful than this, he was sure of it. Nor, was there anyone more beautiful than the man who lay in the long grass beside him. Kota would have laughed to hear such things, so fierce was the bushi warrior. Fierce to all but Aiko.
He looked over now, and the setting sun flared in Kota’s dark hair, making it shine with strands of gold. Kota smiled the precious smile he only gave Aiko, his gift. So soft, yet so strong too, and his fingers tightened with Aiko’s. No, nowhere was more beautiful than this.
Darkness rolled over the orchard and a vicious wind swirled the Sakura blossom. Aiko knew what came next. It was the same every time, and he could never stop it. He didn’t shout, didn’t close his eyes. He’d tried. But nothing changed the past.
Kota’s fingers fell from Aiko’s, and all at once, the cold was inside Aiko, encasing his heart. Kota sat up, and like he did every time, he tipped his face to the churning skies. His lips moved, but Aiko never did hear those final words before the arrow punched into Kota's chest, an arrow that had surely been meant for Aiko. An arrow that changed everything.
-- DRAFT, Violent Secret, Blackrose Brotherhood #2.5 (In the Fated Mates anthology for a limited time, pre-order live now. All proceeds go to charity) ...more
Enemies to lovers? ✔ Hate sex? ✔ Pin the hero to a wall with a knife at his throat?(UPDATE to trigger warnings - see my website).
UPDATED COVERS!!
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Enemies to lovers? ✔ Hate sex? ✔ Pin the hero to a wall with a knife at his throat? ✔ Villain lifts male lead's chin? ✔ Fight or fuck? ✔ Triggers that are too hot for Amazon's ban-bots? ✔ The best angsty bois? ✔ I hate him but touch him and you die? ✔ A bad guy that makes Joffrey look cute? ✔ A court jester who plays them all like fools? ✔ ALL THE FEELS? ✔
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This one's gonna hurt, but I heard you guys like pain, so...
Dark is subjective, but there is content in this book that is highly likely to be triggering for some, so please do take a look at the warnings if you're concerned....more
Lark is the most precious court jester full of brilliant smiles and magician's tricks, but inside, his heart is b OUT NOW! No words. Just feels.
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Lark is the most precious court jester full of brilliant smiles and magician's tricks, but inside, his heart is broken. Arin is the not-so-sweet prince of honey and sunshine who will shiv anyone who stands in his way, and Warlord Draven is... well, he's more complicated than he looks.
With our "trio" reeling from events in the first book, we find them cast into War's unforgiving desert. Razak is by no means beaten, and if anything, he appears to have gotten exactly what he wanted—a one way ticket to Justice. Arin, Lark and Draven could walk away. Lark believes Arin and Draven should walk away. What can Lark offer Arin besides pain and strife? (Heroes do not fall in love with villains). Arin believes the three of them together can stop Razak securing all four crowns before Razak's wish to "become a god" is made real. And Draven just wants to keep Lark and Arin safe, by any means.
But their wants soon become afterthoughts, as Razak's careful plans fall into place and an ancient lie at the heart of the shatterlands is unearthed.
As Razak said, it was never about the courts. It's not even about the crowns.
It began with a shattered heart. And it will likely end with the same, if Razak isn't stopped.
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Please note potential triggers (in addition to content warnings on Book 1) including: erotophonophilia (lust murder) on page, and incestual rape....more
Dom & Kempthorne foil a plot to kill the King of England, with a few Tasers and car chases along the way.
You guys are gonna wanna read OUT NOW!
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Dom & Kempthorne foil a plot to kill the King of England, with a few Tasers and car chases along the way.
You guys are gonna wanna read this ;) Action, murder, mystery, sexy times, a sprinkling of crazy, Dom & Kempthorne being bloody awesome together.
Merged review:
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Dom & Kempthorne foil a plot to kill the King of England, with a few Tasers and car chases along the way.
You guys are gonna wanna read this ;) Action, murder, mystery, sexy times, a sprinkling of crazy, Dom & Kempthorne being bloody awesome together....more
A story of love that defies the odds, of madness and obsession, and of how one mistake can last a lifetime.
OUT NOW!
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I stamped the snow from A story of love that defies the odds, of madness and obsession, and of how one mistake can last a lifetime.
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I stamped the snow from my boots, blew into my gloved hands to warm my fingers, and stood in wonder at the contents of Jacapo’s World of Toys. Dozens of clocks ticked on the shop walls, their pendulums swinging out of synchronicity. Ornate tables to my left and right displayed multicolored dolls. Painted trains buzzed along miniature tracks, stacks of puzzles and games were piled high, and bright rugs carved a footpath through it all, leading the customer deep into a seductive wonderland of possibilities.
As a boy, I’d dreamed of Jacapo’s store, of being able to afford its toys. Fifteen years later, the store’s wonder hadn’t paled, even if my enthusiasm for dreams had.
OUT NOW! For NSFW character art, join my FB group here.
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✔ Elite, mysterious, anti-hero vampire brotherhood ✔ Each book will focus on a new MM coOUT NOW! For NSFW character art, join my FB group here.
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✔ Elite, mysterious, anti-hero vampire brotherhood ✔ Each book will focus on a new MM couple ✔ Each book will end in a HFN/HEA ✔ Over-arching series plot ✔ Ariana Nash Angst ™ ✔ 18+ graphic violence, sex, language
Content warning: These are adult books with dark content. There will be graphic, on-page depictions of sex and torture, and plenty of swearing. These vampires do not sparkle. They're relentless in their mission. They do bad shit for good reasons, and some do good shit for bad reasons. They have been described as psychopaths with fangs.
✔ More HEAT (now the guys are together!) ✔ More adventures (this time, across the pond in the USA). ✔ More Dom being awesome (of course!) ✔ More OUT NOW!
✔ More HEAT (now the guys are together!) ✔ More adventures (this time, across the pond in the USA). ✔ More Dom being awesome (of course!) ✔ More of Kage's backstory (why is he this way?)
America. The land of the free. Unless you're a latent.
Relationships are tested and old fears come back to haunt Dom in this all new Shadows of London adventure.
HUGE Book #3 spoilers below - READ AT OWN RISK - Seriously, it's huge, do not read!
Seriously! Do not read the below if you don’t want to know!
(view spoiler)[ Kage is missing, his Docklands apartment trashed, the only clue a note left behind for Dom. Don't do the right thing. Dom knows he should let it go. Kage's life is his own. Whatever they had together, it's over. But Kage isn't a bad guy, he saved Dom's life, albeit by taking another's, and he needs help...
Kempthorne would say not to go looking for trouble, that Kage Mitchell brought it on himself... And he's right. But Kempthorne has connections. He has ways of manoeuvring around laws and finding out the truth. Kempthorne won't help for Kage, but he will for Dom... he might just do anything for Dom.
But is saving Kage's life worth the cost of Alexander Kempthorne's love? (hide spoiler)]
The answers lie in America, where latents are separated from society and treated with suspicion and fear. Because while the shadows began in London, they've become something else entirely across the Atlantic....more
The answers to some questions you've all been asking:
★ In Trial by Fire we get Kempthorne's POV ★ Published March 18th ★ This will be the final OUT NOW!
The answers to some questions you've all been asking:
★ In Trial by Fire we get Kempthorne's POV ★ Published March 18th ★ This will be the final book in this story arc BUT the series continues with a whole new story arc.
Thank you, Readers, for all the Dom, Kempthorne and Hollywood love!...more
Dec 2023: Please note: this series is ON HOLD. I do not know when the next book will be released. I'm not actively working on it.
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The magic of TDec 2023: Please note: this series is ON HOLD. I do not know when the next book will be released. I'm not actively working on it.
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The magic of The Final Masquerade, the darkness of Silk & Steel. Coming soon...
More info in my FB group, as it happens here Sign up to my newsletter so you don't miss the release here (and get a free ebook!) Meet the Jailor in 2022. (Estimated release date end October). Triggers: Yes. Lots. This is a DARK fantasy. I'll add more once I've finished edits, but the big triggers are: self mutilation, sexual threat, violence and gore. But no animals are harmed. Just people. And monsters....more
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