Kirjahaku

All are equal in death.Tallora's world ends in a single, bloodstained night, and all the world will fall in line unless the gods interfere. But divine aid comes at a price no mortal can pay, except in death . . . and perhaps Death herself has a few tricks of her own.From the author of FALLEN GODS comes a tale of redemption and sacrifice-and the true power of forgiveness.

"Simper has created a brilliant combination of gruesomely dark fantasy and scorching romance. The protagonists are both so flawed, you are at once drawn to and repelled by them. Simper takes the idea of grey morality and writes it to perfection."-The Lesbian ReviewWhen Flowridia, a witch granted power by an unknown demon, deceives an alluring foreign diplomat, she is promoted to a position of power to conceal her falsehood. Thrust into a world of politics and murderous ambition, she has her gentle heart and her Familiar to guide her - as well as a drunk Celestial with a penchant for illusion.Meanwhile, Lady Ayla Darkleaf, Grand Diplomat of Nox'Kartha, smiles with predatory charm and wields her blades with a dancer's grace. Flowridia falls into a toxic love affair, one she knows will end in heartbreak. But as Ayla's legacy as a vampiric creature unfolds, Flowridia begins to see the broken woman behind the monster.When a foreign emperor dies at the hands of a mysterious interloper, one who seeks to collect the greatest sources of power in the realms, Flowridia's kingdom is charged to stop him. But Flowridia's devotion is torn between duty to her own and the woman whose claws grip her heart.In the ensuing clash of Gods, Flowridia must choose her loyalties with care - the fates of kingdoms rest in her hands.

"Strange to say, that in a world of gods and monsters, the greatest danger lies within you."The dead lay gone but not forgotten. War has sparked in the demonic realm of Sha'Demoni, ignited by the wrath of a vengeful goddess seeking recompense for her daughter's death - and she deems Flowridia responsible. Meanwhile, Flowridia embarks on a journey with Imperator Casvir of Nox'Kartha, the mysterious patron of her powers. Casvir's assistance in her kingdom's quest to stop the reborn God of Order could ensure victory, but not without its own costs. After all, he who writes the contracts writes them in his favor.Flowridia's powers flourish under Casvir's tutelage, manifesting in talents beyond her nightmares and dreams. With the strings of life and death held in her grasp, destiny might come at the cost of her soul.All the while, Flowridia is plagued by dreams of Ayla Darkleaf, as well as the tantalizing promise of her lost love's return - for a price. But the city of the dead is full of secrets, and those her lover kept were the darkest of all.

"This is a beautiful retelling ... perfect for anyone who likes darker-themed romance, horror stories, or plain ol' lesbian vampires." -The Lesbian 52 In the late 19th century, Laura lives a lonely life in a schloss by the forest, Styria, with only her doting father and two governesses for company. A chance accident brings a new companion, however - the eccentric and beautiful Carmilla. With charm unparalleled and habits as mysterious as her history, Carmilla's allure is undeniable, drawing Laura closer with every affectionate touch and word. Attraction blossoms into a temptation Laura fears to name, a tantalizing passion burning brighter than the fires of hell. But when a mysterious plague begins stealing the lives of young women in her home and the village beyond, Laura wrestles to reconcile the truth - that the gentle, fragile woman she loves may be a monster cast out of heaven. Carmilla, the classic vampire novella written by J Sheridan LeFanu, receives new life in this gorgeous retelling, centered on the provocative, controversial leads of the original, Carmilla and Laura. "The writing is gorgeous, the story is enthralling, and the characters are lovable ... I would recommend this story to anyone who loves vampires, adores sweet historical romance, and/or who wants a delicious little snack of a book to while away an afternoon." -Evie Drae, author of Beauregard and the Beast

Duty before love; legacy before life.Six months have passed, and Tallora's nightmares are haunted by memories of Solvira and the woman she loves-Empress Dauriel Solviraes, seated on a throne a thousand miles away. But war waits on the horizon, and when rumors of her kingdom's coalition with Moratham surface, Tallora fears her small kingdom will be destroyed between the two warring empires. With the help of new friends-a merfolk prince and a mysterious sea witch-Tallora must return to Solvira in order to stop the rising tides of war.From the author of FALLEN GODS comes a story of duty and betrayal-and a love that transcends the bounds of land and sea.

"Simper has created a brilliant combination of gruesomely dark fantasy and scorching romance. The protagonists are both so flawed, you are at once drawn to and repelled by them. Simper takes the idea of grey morality and writes it to perfection."-The Lesbian ReviewWhen Flowridia, a witch granted power by an unknown demon, deceives an alluring foreign diplomat, she is promoted to a position of power to conceal her falsehood. Thrust into a world of politics and murderous ambition, she has her gentle heart and her Familiar to guide her - as well as a drunk Celestial with a penchant for illusion.Meanwhile, Lady Ayla Darkleaf, Grand Diplomat of Nox'Kartha, smiles with predatory charm and wields her blades with a dancer's grace. Flowridia falls into a toxic love affair, one she knows will end in heartbreak. But as Ayla's legacy as a vampiric creature unfolds, Flowridia begins to see the broken woman behind the monster.When a foreign emperor dies at the hands of a mysterious interloper, one who seeks to collect the greatest sources of power in the realms, Flowridia's kingdom is charged to stop him. But Flowridia's devotion is torn between duty to her own and the woman whose claws grip her heart.In the ensuing clash of Gods, Flowridia must choose her loyalties with care - the fates of kingdoms rest in her hands.

"Warm her heart. Cherish it. Kiss her as you slit her pretty throat."Successful in her quest, Flowridia returns to Staelash for a joyous affair-the long awaited wedding of Marielle and Zorlaeus, an event promising to seal her kingdom and Nox'Kartha as allies. But the price of Ayla's return, and the sacrifice it demands, weighs heavily on her heart. To do nothing means to live a life of loneliness, but to act would condemn her eternal soul.Meanwhile, Etoli wades through the cesspool of politics, yet drowns in a loneliness she cannot voice in words. The news of Khastra's new position in Nox'Kartha forces her to confront a few harsh truths of her past, as well as her place in her dearest friend's life, if she has a place at all.For Flowridia's mission to be complete, she must make allies of enemies-including enemies thought dead. And Etoli finds herself at the center of a murderous conspiracy, yet to speak the truth would condemn the one she loves the most.Kingdoms clash, betrayal is nigh, and the bounds of love are tested in the third installment of Fallen Gods.Includes the bonus short story "Etoli and the Horrible, Awful, Messed-Up, Worst Kind of Day."

"Become the greater monster."The God of Order marches on, approaching victory with every stride. Frustrated with the stagnation of politics, Etoli takes matters into her own hands, resolving to find the reborn God and defeat him herself-with the help of her favorite half-demon, of course. An unexpected ally finds them in the woods, and while Etoli knows better than to trust vampires, Mereen Fireborn seems honest enough.Meanwhile, Flowridia basks in her impossible victory, even if the haunting memory of its cost lurks in every shadow. Joy comes with compromise, however, because the woman she loves will never die, and so neither must she. Immortality holds a soul-wrenching cost. Flowridia agrees to pay it with a single addendum-that they first be wed.Gods rise, kingdoms fall, and a monster is unleashed in the fourth installment of FALLEN GODS.

"The Fate of Stars, the first book in the Sea and Stars trilogy, is delightfully dark and sexy, full of lush imagery, vibrant characterization, and enough adrenaline to keep me up way past my bedtime."-Anna Burke, award winning author of THORN and COMPASS ROSEA devout mermaid. A disgraced princess. A feud as ancient as the gods.Worlds collide when Tallora is kidnapped from her ocean home and forced to be a pet to a tyrannical foreign empire. Her only hope for rescue lies with a sworn enemy-Princess Dauriel, infamous for her stone heart and conflicted past. But when Dauriel's kingdom comes to the cusp of war, could their uneasy alliance be the key to defeating a common foe? Or will their growing feelings for each other lead them to ruin?From the world of FALLEN GODS comes a tale of ancient magic and cutthroat politics-and finding redemption through love."If you like your fantasy with an extra dark twist, exceptional world building and deeply complex characters then reel this book in fast. You'll be hooked. Oh, and mermaids Enough said." -The Lesbian Review

Duty before love; legacy before life.Six months have passed, and Tallora's nightmares are haunted by memories of Solvira and the woman she loves-Empress Dauriel Solviraes, seated on a throne a thousand miles away. But war waits on the horizon, and when rumors of her kingdom's coalition with Moratham surface, Tallora fears her small kingdom will be destroyed between the two warring empires. With the help of new friends-a merfolk prince and a mysterious sea witch-Tallora must return to Solvira in order to stop the rising tides of war.From the author of FALLEN GODS comes a story of duty and betrayal-and a love that transcends the bounds of land and sea.

"This is a beautiful retelling ... perfect for anyone who likes darker-themed romance, horror stories, or plain ol' lesbian vampires." -The Lesbian 52In the late 19th century, Laura lives a lonely life in a schloss by the forest, Styria, with only her doting father and two governesses for company. A chance accident brings a new companion, however - the eccentric and beautiful Carmilla.With charm unparalleled and habits as mysterious as her history, Carmilla's allure is undeniable, drawing Laura closer with every affectionate touch and word. Attraction blossoms into a temptation Laura fears to name, a tantalizing passion burning brighter than the fires of hell. But when a mysterious plague begins stealing the lives of young women in her home and the village beyond, Laura wrestles to reconcile the truth - that the gentle, fragile woman she loves may be a monster cast out of heaven.Carmilla, the classic vampire novella written by J Sheridan LeFanu, receives new life in this gorgeous retelling, centered on the provocative, controversial leads of the original, Carmilla and Laura.

"Face your sins."War erupts between Nox'Kartha and the Elven Territories, but the world feels far away for Flowridia and Ayla Darkleaf, living a life of bliss--until a summons from the Elven Council upturns their world. Respect among the elves must be earned, and Flowridia steps into a political regime more dangerous than any she has experienced before. But though their allies are unpredictable, they are powerful, and Flowridia thinks she might've found a place for her small family to belong . . .. . . until the whole world ends with a click and a boom.Darkness falls, enemies become allies, and family is forged and shattered in the fifth installment of FALLEN GODS.Publisher's Note: Please see the author's website for content warnings.

What was a monster without monstrosities? Whispers from across the sea warn that the Goddess of Chaos walks the elven lands once more, and Sora and Etoli find themselves victims of her wrath. However, Chaos' loyalties are as mercurial as her name, and only she holds the knowledge of how to break the cycle of destruction and stop the God of Order once and for all. But her current form is a mere shadow of her true power-and helping her means to place all the realms at her mercy.Meanwhile, Flowridia languishes as a prisoner in her own body, burdened by bargains and her own chronic pain. But Flowridia discovers she doesn't need the temptation of magic to embrace her inner darkness, and when a new destiny calls, to answer means to regain all she has lost . . . at the cost of her heart.Pasts and futures collide, dead deities rise, and all that is earned is delivered in the sixth and final installment of FALLEN GODS.