Servants of Fate Series by Wendy Sparrow

Father Time’s son, Zeit Geist, must sacrifice a mortal’s lifetime to the Fates each New Year’s Eve. Last year—inexplicably, really—he made an 11:59 substitution. The Fates are pissed and they’re after his mortal Hannah. With the year ending, he ought to figure out why he’d saved her—and why he keeps doing it. Following an unlucky year, Hannah Lyons needs a week’s holiday in a lodge to unwind... moreFather Time’s son, Zeit Geist, must sacrifice a mortal’s lifetime to the Fates each New Year’s Eve. Last year—inexplicably, really—he made an 11:59 substitution. The Fates are pissed and they’re after his mortal Hannah. With the year ending, he ought to figure out why he’d saved her—and why he keeps doing it. Following an unlucky year, Hannah Lyons needs a week’s holiday in a lodge to unwind. What she gets is near-death experiences and a sexy immortal who can’t avoid kissing her, but might have to kill her. After all, even Zeit can’t hold back time indefinitely. less

Tempus fugit. Time flies…unless you’re Tempus Halt, Father Time’s son. Day in and day out are the same, except for New Year’s Eve when he steals the life of a mortal on behalf of the Fates. This year marks his first failure to stay the monotonous course. A mortal’s kiss and her insistence on taking the place of his year’s sacrifice stalled out everything. Now, Tempus has to keep her alive for a year so his sacrifice isn’t wasted, but that’s the only reason—definitely... moreTempus fugit. Time flies…unless you’re Tempus Halt, Father Time’s son. Day in and day out are the same, except for New Year’s Eve when he steals the life of a mortal on behalf of the Fates. This year marks his first failure to stay the monotonous course. A mortal’s kiss and her insistence on taking the place of his year’s sacrifice stalled out everything. Now, Tempus has to keep her alive for a year so his sacrifice isn’t wasted, but that’s the only reason—definitely. One of these crazy grim reapers stole Lacey Carpenter’s estranged father’s life two years ago. She’ll give her own life rather than letting it happen again. It backfires when Tempus doesn’t actually kill her, and they have to spend the year together. She’s falling for an immortal who stops time, not just to save her life, but also to ruin her dates and steal her books. This can never work and fate is just not on her side—in fact, they’d really like her dead before Tempus falls for her in return. less

Tempus fugit means “time flies.”Except, it really doesn’t if you’re Tempus Halt, time holder and Father Time’s son. He is so bored…right up until he’s about to sacrifice a mortal’s lifetime to the Fates on New Year’s Eve, and a beautiful woman throws herself into his arms. “Take me,” she says. Oh, he intends to do that—right up until his mortal sacrifice changes to Lacey Carpenter. Midnight passes, without a sacrifice, and killing her would just be a waste. Well, he’s not bored... moreTempus fugit means “time flies.”Except, it really doesn’t if you’re Tempus Halt, time holder and Father Time’s son. He is so bored…right up until he’s about to sacrifice a mortal’s lifetime to the Fates on New Year’s Eve, and a beautiful woman throws herself into his arms. “Take me,” she says. Oh, he intends to do that—right up until his mortal sacrifice changes to Lacey Carpenter. Midnight passes, without a sacrifice, and killing her would just be a waste. Well, he’s not bored.Lacey watched one of those “reapers” kill her father on New Year’s Eve two years ago, and she intends to stop it, even if she has to sacrifice herself. Instead, she ends up with an annoying (but hot) immortal neighbor who steals her books to read, crashes her dates, and leaves behind the imprint of his touch after stopping time to save her life—again. They’re a little dysfunctional. They return to the lodge for the holidays to see if they’ve got a happy ending coming—or just an ending.Taking Time is a magical romance novella with a HEA, a sexy-sweet romance, and no cheating. It features sexy banter, an immortal learning to love, holiday cheer, and a heroine hoping to see the new year. It also has a book-loving hero, in case you’re a fan of sexy readers, which of course you are. If you like immortals who can stop time, moments that make you laugh loud enough to scare your pet, and, of course, a happily ever after, you’ll love Taking Time, the second book in Wendy Sparrow’s paranormal Christmas / New Year’s romance series, Servants of Fate. Each book can be read as a standalone, but make more sense in order. (Taking Time has been published previously, but was unavailable for several years. This "edition" is primarily a rerelease.) less

When Ruin’s mortal sacrifice to the Fates on New Year’s Eve is already dying, it should be the easiest life he has to take, but not this year. The dying man knows Ruin is there to kill him, but he asks Father Time’s son to look after his twin sister. Ruin can’t stay away from the sweet and sensual Phoebe. His previous interactions with women changed the definition of his name, Ruin, so he can’t fall for her, especially when the lovely mortal doesn’t know he killed her brother... moreWhen Ruin’s mortal sacrifice to the Fates on New Year’s Eve is already dying, it should be the easiest life he has to take, but not this year. The dying man knows Ruin is there to kill him, but he asks Father Time’s son to look after his twin sister. Ruin can’t stay away from the sweet and sensual Phoebe. His previous interactions with women changed the definition of his name, Ruin, so he can’t fall for her, especially when the lovely mortal doesn’t know he killed her brother. Phoebe’s brother promised to send her a guardian angel, but Ruin seems too devilish to be holy. He only wants to be friends and keep watch over her, but she can’t resist him. Loving Ruin is a sin tempting her heart. How wrong is it to cause an angel’s fall? Ruin and Phoebe’s time is running out as another New Year’s Eve sacrifice approaches, and Ruin might lose everything for keeping his true hand in fate secret. less

Ruin Angelus has struggled with his place among mortals. When he goes to fulfill his mortal sacrifice to the Fates on New Year’s Eve at a hospital, it should be an easier year. Phillip is expecting him—as death has been haunting him for a while—and agrees to go quietly if Ruin will look after his twin sister. Ruin reluctantly agrees while never intending to tell Phoebe what he’s done... moreRuin Angelus has struggled with his place among mortals. When he goes to fulfill his mortal sacrifice to the Fates on New Year’s Eve at a hospital, it should be an easier year. Phillip is expecting him—as death has been haunting him for a while—and agrees to go quietly if Ruin will look after his twin sister. Ruin reluctantly agrees while never intending to tell Phoebe what he’s done.Her twin had promised to send a guardian angel, but Phoebe Daniels wasn’t expecting him to look like a fallen angel. Ruin is clearly an immortal out of his depth, and he just wants to “be friends.” She can’t fight her feelings for him, even if he seems to be wrestling with some sort of secret. A picturesque lodge for the holidays should provide her with the opportunity to seduce her guardian angel into getting on the naughty list.As a bonus, this book contains “Saving Time,” a short story about Father Time, himself, finding love.Keeping Time is a magical romance novella with a HEA, sexy-sweet heat, and no cheating. It features sexy banter, an immortal learning to love, holiday cheer, and a heroine hoping for more than just friends. It also has a hot guy on a motorcycle, in case you’re a fan. If you like immortals who can stop time, moments that make you laugh loud enough to scare your pet, and, of course, a happily ever after, you’ll love Keeping Time, second book in Wendy Sparrow’s paranormal Christmas / New Year’s romance series, Servants of Fate. Each book can be read as a standalone, but make more sense in order. (Keeping Time has been published previously, but was unavailable for several years. This "edition" is primarily a rerelease.) less