Chloe C. Peñaranda

'The blood that binds them, may become the weapon to end them'Reeling from shocking betrayal, the Star Maiden Astraea must now race against time to break the curse imprisoning her lover, Nyte. She will have to decide if the hand of darkness, or that of her enemy, is an alliance that could bring him back.But with the loss of daylight and the realm on the brink of ruin, Astraea and her companions must set off on their quests to retrieve the Maiden's broken key, the only weapon that can kill the wrathful gods determined to rule the mortal world.Dragons will fly and their bonds may choose friend or foe. Gods will face gods, fathers will face sons, and all will face the end of the world. Because when the blood that binds them becomes a weapon to end them, two star-crossed lovers must yield to fate or pay their greatest sacrifice yet.

DELUXE EDITION--featuring stunning purple sprayed edges The exciting second volume in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Chloe C. Pe aranda's Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world...Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams. Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories with the hope it will unveil her killer. Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea's awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through? For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin.

DELUXE EDITION--featuring gorgeous, celestial stenciled edges and beautiful case art under the book jacket The explosive conclusion to New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Chloe C. Pe aranda's Nytefall trilogy. The strongest light needs the deepest shadows. Reeling from shocking betrayal, the Star Maiden Astraea must now race against time to break the curse imprisoning her lover, Nyte. She will have to decide if the hand of darkness, or that of her enemy, is an alliance that could bring him back. But with the loss of daylight and the realm on the brink of ruin, Astraea and her companions must set off on their quests to retrieve the Maiden's broken key, the only weapon that can kill the wrathful gods determined to rule the mortal world. Dragons will fly and their bonds may choose friend or foe. Gods will face gods, fathers will face sons, and all will face the end of the world. Because when the blood that binds them becomes a weapon to end them, two star-crossed lovers must yield to fate or pay their greatest sacrifice yet.

The exciting second volume in bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda's Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world...Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams.Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories, and with it the hope to unveil her killer. Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea's awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through?For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin.

DELUXE EDITION--featuring gorgeous gold sprayed edges The Serpent and the Wings of Night meets Shadow and Bone in a dark romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the Greek myths of Astraea with a page-turning new epic world and a darkly seductive star-crossed romance. "The brightest star needs the darkest night." Astraea is a prisoner of her own mind, the past sliding from her grasp like water. But she knows she must escape the tyrannical king who holds her captive and find her clouded memories once again. This quest leads her to the Libertatem, a succession of trials hosted by the king in which five human lands compete for a cycle of safety from the vampires seeking blood, claiming souls, and savaging after dark. But even winning the Libertatum will not keep Astraea safe from vampires. She's made a bargain with Nyte, the beautiful, deadly vampire who stalks her dreams and haunts her waking hours. He promises to keep her safe, but she knows she cannot trust him, cannot trust his lies, even as she finds herself drawn deeper and deeper into his seductive embrace. Caught between Nyte and her own mysteries, Astraea must decide if winning the Libertatem for her kingdom is worth her life, or if protection--and the answers to her past--really are her strongest desires.

The heart-stopping, emotional finale to the epic romantic fantasy series An Heir Comes to Rise by Chloe C Pe aranda.A WarAs Ungardia teeters on the brink of ruin, Faythe faces a war that's closing in from all sides. With Rhyenelle fallen and Reylan taken, her heart is torn between vengeance and duty. But as shadows gather, can she battle the darkness without becoming it?A ProphesyThe rise of the Phoenix Queen demands blood-and not all of it will be her enemies'. As kingdoms unravel and secrets claw their way from the past, Faythe is forced to confront the cost of her actions. If villains are made, not born, then what hope remains when even the saviors are one choice away from becoming monsters?An HeirAs ancient prophecies ignite and powers awaken, Faythe and her allies rise against the Spirit that has ruled from the shadows. Blood will mark the path. Sacrifice will seal their fate. And in the clash between light and darkness, the final reckoning will decide not just who survives, but who they become.From ancient powers, some chosen must fall. But from the shadow of their wrath, the Phoenix Queen will rise.

The Serpent and the Wings of Night meets Shadow and Bone in a seductive, star-crossed, dark romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the Greek myth of Astraea - AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'The brightest star needs the darkest night'In a world abandoned by its celestial guardians and left to suffer a tyrant king's reign, all Astraea can recall are the fragmented memories of the past five years. She's determined to discover more about her past, even if that means leaving behind the only safety and security she has ever known by venturing out into a world where bloodthirsty vampires are rumoured to roam. Making her way in an unfamiliar world, she encounters the mysterious Nyte, who makes her an offer she cannot refuse. As Astraea accepts Nyte's help, she is drawn in by his darkness and she begins to wonder if she has struck a deal with one of the ruthless beings her people have always feared.Astraea's opportunity to escape this deal presents itself when she has to decide whether to take her friend's place in centenary celebrations of the Libertatem - a succession of trials hosted by the king in which the five human lands compete for safety against vampires who hunt them down to drink their blood. Is fighting for the safety of her kingdom worth more than answering questions about her past?______________________________'The ending of this book truly had me shocked! The extensive world-building was executed beautifully with Chloe's style of writing' ? ? ? ? ?'This book has been on my mind constantly since I finished it last night . . . TSAD is nothing short of a masterpiece' ? ? ? ? ?'I read this book in one sitting, not that I ever can when it is a Chloe Penaranda book because she just has a way of gripping me and this is no different' ? ? ? ? ?'A perfect start to a new favourite series' ? ? ? ? ?

"The exciting second volume in USA Today bestselling author Chloe C. Pe aranda's Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world... Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams. Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories with the hope it will unveil her killer. Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea's awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through? For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin."

The exciting second volume in bestselling author Chloe C. Penaranda's Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world...Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams.Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories with the hole it will unveil her killer. Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea's awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through?For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin.

ASTRAEA AND NYTE ARE BACK!!'Filled with revelations that will make you gasp, moments where your heart is in your throat and some delicious spice!' 'I didn't think anything could top Book 1 in this series, but Book 2 was out of this world' 'I'm still mad at the author about that ending, it's brutal and had me crying''A perfect continuation to this incredible and fascinating series''I absolutely loved the book, devoured it and now it will live with me for a long time!''Wrecks you in the best possible way'--------------------------------------The UNMISSABLE exciting second volume in New York Times bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda's Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world...Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories, and with it the hope to unveil her killer. Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea's awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through?For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin.MORE PRAISE FOR THE NYTEFALL TRILOGY: 'A forbidden romance to die for, a complex world and plot twists galore' GENOVEVA DIMOVA 'Poetic and whimsical, with characters you can't help but root for' ELIZABETH HELEN'Peñaranda's prose will captivate you till the very last page' RINA VASQUEZ