Hellfire and Honey

Hellfire and Honey

A. N. Payton

A. N. Payton

Princess Sal's magic bought her people peace and security, but she'll never be safe with the vampire king in her castle. Centuries of war come to a bitter end when Princess Sal's parents steal half the witch army and disappear. Sal is forced to surrender to the vampire king, Kadence, and bind her magic as part of their agreement. She will give anything to protect her people – anything except her heart. When Kadence conquers the witch kingdom, he doesn't expect their princess to be as delicious as wild honey. He can't decide if he'd rather kiss or kill Sal, and his desire for her battles against his hatred of witches. Despite their attraction, Kadence can't forget their war-torn history. He must decide if he can overcome his past to make way for a new future – one that might include Sal. But when scouts locate Sal's parents and discover they're marching a demon army toward the kingdom, Sal and Kadence must...
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Shadows and Sage

Shadows and Sage

A. N. Payton

A. N. Payton

Born during wartime, Natalie struggles to raise her little sister and keep their ailing father alive. When vampires raid their village, Natalie sacrifices her freedom to protect her family. Her kidnapper, the vampire marshal, Rayhan, demands that she use her magic to solve his father's murder in exchange for her release. The only problem: Natalie can't control her own powers. She must trick the vampire into letting her go before her father's medication runs out – and before she craves Rayhan more than her freedom. Rayhan doesn't usually kidnap civilians, but when the witch uses magic to see his memories, he knows Natalie can find his father's killer. He longs for justice but isn't prepared when unexpected feelings for Natalie overpower his thirst for vengeance. With one searching for freedom and the other for revenge, the last thing they expect to find is love. When the killer targets Natalie next, she and Rayhan...
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Deathbringer and Desire

Deathbringer and Desire

A. N. Payton

A. N. Payton

As the line between past and present thins—so does Belle's grip on reality. Queen Belle is ready to put her dead father, and the years of his abuse, in the ground. Moving forward with her new marriage to the vampire king, Alex, she is eager to rule their nation of vampires, witches, and humans together. But when someone steals dangerous supplies from the Apothecary, people fear that an illegal cursecaster may live among them. After Alex faces an assassination attempt and a mysterious injury only capable by black magic, Belle worries the cursecaster intends to kill her husband. She will do anything to keep him safe. Anything. Convinced that only she can save Alex, Belle seeks help from the mysterious Order of Spellcasters, a magical organization founded by her father to preserve the history of magic. Desperation to save Alex's life fuels her, until Belle begins to question her own sanity. She must...
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Meads and Deeds

Meads and Deeds

A. N. Payton

A. N. Payton

CSI meets fantasy - with a dash of cozy!Hallow's Promise is free from the king's evil rule, but crime doesn't care about political upheaval. When a murder occurs with ties to an illicet animal trading ring, the new Marshal calls on Rae's special skillset to help solve the case.But now the king knows Rae's location and has ordered his elite Providers to retrieve her by any means necessary. She must solve the murder, confront powerful mages, and protect old and new friendships - without being captured by the king, of course. And when the tides of war shift, Rae must decide how much she's willing to pay for freedom. Shake up a delightful drink, find the perfect reading nook, and nestle in with this almost-cozy fantasy murder mystery, blended with humor, sweetened with intrigue, and crafted especially for you.
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