Darkness isn't always the enemy. Sometimes, it's the answer.At Obsidian Academy, magic is power, and only the strongest survive. Nykara has spent her life embracing the shadows, wielding a sharp tongue and an even sharper blade. But when the Awakening Ceremony arrives, she is thrown into the center of something far more dangerous than she ever imagined. Her power isn't just rare—it's forbidden. And now, the academy isn't sure wheth...

Jillian Milzner has lived a life on the run. Her biological sperm donor has made it clear he wishes she’d never been born. Most kids get presents from their dads growing up. He sent thugs to make death threats to ensure she never tries to find him. He needn’t have bothered, since she wants nothing to do with Decon Filmore. His father, however, thinks Jill might be useful. Things go from bad to worse when her grandfather’s goons snatch her up to deliver her to a man both terrifying…and stra...

Lumerian Knight Torrin Llahsab has spent months as a prisoner of the evil Vilitos with one goal, a single purpose…survive, escape, track an ancient artifact before it can be used to destroy more of his people. When an opportunity comes at last, he is moments from stealing an enemy ship and making his escape, when he sees a beautiful human woman, bound and gagged, tormented by the evil guards. Weak and injured, he risks everything to save the female. He is a protector. A defender. It’s what...

Duty or Love… she can’t have both.Dragon Queen Cadeyra has been brought up to do her duty, no matter the personal cost. But that doesn’t mean she can’t get a little… inventive.When a prince from a foreign land visits and she gets wind he intends to court her, Cadeyra needs to get engaged and fast. But who can she ask to be her fake fiancé who won’t let the honor go to his head?The only person she needs protection from… is him.Former general, and one of the f...

Nora knows she needs to move on, and forget about magic. She's back in graduate school, and her life is going surprisingly well. She doesn't need to think about other worlds, about enchantments and demons, or about magicians—even though she once aspired to become one herself. Most of all, she really should forget the magician Aruendiel, who shared the secrets of magic with her but fiercely guarded the deepest secrets of his heart.Then a chance encounter gives Nora the opportunity t...

Well of Magic Guardian Declan Knight has spent the last nine years protecting the world's source of magic from Jack Frost and his evil followers. As it draws close to Christmas Day, when Santa will be at his lowest power and most vulnerable, wolf shifter Declan can't afford any distractions because they could cost the magical people of the world everything.Winterlyn Brooks has never been able to shift into her arctic fox, despite her parents being alphas and coming from a long line...

Mildred doesn't like black magic. But her mother was once valedictorian of Black Magic Academy, so her aunts insist she needs to follow in her footsteps and become one too.Mildred doesn't want to be part of the popular crowd. Nor does she care about her "death-enemy." And she certainly has no interest in murderous spells. But if the teachers catch on that she's actually a good witch . . . well, they don't react well to that kind of ignominy.What's the only good wit...

Dark magic, cursed objects, and a race against time.After unearthing a cursed key, an ancient magic posses archaeologist Olivia Perez, and the dark, dangerous power threatens to consumer her. The only way to free herself? Defeat the dark mage…before he destroys the world.Setting out with her shifter partner, Olivia hunts for a relic that may be the key to saving the earth, but their mission is derailed by demons and sorcerers who want Olivia's dark magic for ...

In this issue of Conjunction, Roy wakes up from his imprisonment in the Majyk outpost where Saymed has left him. But much to his surprise, he is not a prisoner there. Quite the contrary, he is set to met the Lord Regent, a powerful Maji. When he does meet him, Roy immediately likes him as he explains much about the magic and the crystal but when the Psys discover Roy's presence, a battle ensues.

Originally published as Lord of the Abyss.Part 12 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books:• Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1—3 of Royal House of Shadows)• Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4—6 of Royal House of Shadows)• Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7—9 of Royal House of Shadows)• Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts ...

Originally published as Lord of the Abyss.Part 11 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books:• Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1—3 of Royal House of Shadows)• Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4—6 of Royal House of Shadows)• Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7—9 of Royal House of Shadows)• Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts ...

Originally published as Lord of the Abyss.Part 10 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books:• Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1—3 of Royal House of Shadows)• Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4—6 of Royal House of Shadows)• Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7—9 of Royal House of Shadows)• Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts ...