The Masks of Under Series by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

“What a book! I was absolutely blown away… Amazing… Full of twists and turns, kept me on the edge of my seat. I found myself completely absorbed… Captivating, left me wanting more… A must-read!” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bound to a dark king… Everyone in the world of Under has magic. Everyone belongs to one of the six ruling houses. Everyone except me. When all of Under gathers for the ancient Ceremony of the Fall and my weakness is revealed, hungry eyes turn my way... more“What a book! I was absolutely blown away… Amazing… Full of twists and turns, kept me on the edge of my seat. I found myself completely absorbed… Captivating, left me wanting more… A must-read!” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bound to a dark king… Everyone in the world of Under has magic. Everyone belongs to one of the six ruling houses. Everyone except me. When all of Under gathers for the ancient Ceremony of the Fall and my weakness is revealed, hungry eyes turn my way. For some I’m unique, a mystery to be solved. For others I’m prey. From now on, every day will be a fight to survive. Most dangerous of all, I’ve drawn the attention of Aon, the mysterious king who rules the House of Shadows. Dark and seductive, he appears in my dreams, igniting a desire I can’t control. They say Aon is a monster, a killer, and worse… So why do I find myself drawn to him? His face is hidden behind a mask, but his voice and his touch enchant me. When the magic of Under begins to change, the six houses are thrown into a struggle for power and I begin a deadly game of cat and mouse with Aon’s rivals. Because if they discover our bond, they will stop at nothing to destroy me. King of Flames begins a steamy and addictive six-book series of villainous kings and dark romance that’s perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy, Nikki St. Crowe and Penelope Barsetti. This fully revised new edition is darker and spicier than ever. See why readers love The Masks of Under series: “Oh. My. God. That was freaking spectacular!… A riveting, unique and intense ride… Amazing.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow just wow!!… This absolutely knocked my socks off… I just couldn't put this enthralling and addictive new story down… The finale here was so good, tantalising and teasing my senses.” Beckie Bookworm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “OMFG… This series is amazing… I loved it, I cried a little at the end, it’s just so good… You have got to read this book. Totally amazing.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I love everything about this series. The writing and world keep me up late reading and wanting more. The characters are so complex and original. I’m lost in this world and loving every bit of this series.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “CHRIST ON A CRACKER… The writing was phenomenal… The plot was SO very engaging. The world building excellent.” Between the Bookends ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A roller coaster… I am addicted… It really had everything, there was humor, a badass lead, an absolutely precious ‘hero’, epic worldbuilding and fantastic writing, I am in LOVE!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Oh my God. Fantastic characters. Beautiful story progression. I have fallen in love with this series. It paints a story in your mind and pulls you into another world.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ less

He saved my life. Now I belong to him… I was seconds from death when Aon returned to Under, and carried me away to his palace. Now I wander through its ballrooms and libraries, surrounded by dark luxury, searching for my place in this deadly world. The King of Shadows is everything that people say—ruthless, savage, master of the darkest magic, and a prince of pain. And yet I still crave his touch. Trapped together, our temptation turns to passion... moreHe saved my life. Now I belong to him… I was seconds from death when Aon returned to Under, and carried me away to his palace. Now I wander through its ballrooms and libraries, surrounded by dark luxury, searching for my place in this deadly world. The King of Shadows is everything that people say—ruthless, savage, master of the darkest magic, and a prince of pain. And yet I still crave his touch. Trapped together, our temptation turns to passion. Am I his lover, his guest, or his prisoner? Is it really possible that I’m falling for him? One thing is certain. If I leave Aon’s protection, his rivals will hunt me down. As they close in around us, I must uncover the magic that binds me to him, before an ancient war returns to Under and tears us both apart… King of Shadows is the second volume in a steamy and addictive six-book series of villainous kings and dark romance that’s perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy, Nikki St. Crowe and Penelope Barsetti. This fully revised new edition is darker and spicier than ever. See why readers love the Masks of Under series: “Oh. My. God. That was freaking spectacular!…A riveting, unique and intense ride… Amazing.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow just wow!!…This absolutely knocked my socks off… I just couldn’t put this enthralling and addictive new story down…The finale here was so good, tantalising and teasing my senses.”Beckie Bookworm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “OMFG… This series is amazing… I loved it, I cried a little at the end, it’s just so good… You have got to read this book. Totally amazing.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I love everything about this series. The writing and world keep me up late reading and wanting more. The characters are so complex and original. I’m lost in this world and loving every bit of this series.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “CHRIST ON A CRACKER… The writing was phenomenal… The plot was SO very engaging. The world building excellent.” Between the Bookends ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A roller coaster… I am addicted… It really had everything, there was humor, a badass lead, an absolutely precious ‘hero’, epic worldbuilding and fantastic writing, I am in LOVE!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Oh my God. Fantastic characters. Beautiful story progression. I have fallen in love with this series. It paints a story in your mind and pulls you into another world.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ less

I died. It was supposed to be the end of my story. But after Aon buried me in the Pool of the Ancients, I learned that Under wasn’t done with me yet. Even though I escaped death the first time, there’s a prophecy predicting my demise, and it’s driving Aon mad. His desperation to protect me is dangerous, deadly, and I’m afraid of what he might do.The void that threatens to destroy this world is receding, yet Under is still not safe... moreI died. It was supposed to be the end of my story. But after Aon buried me in the Pool of the Ancients, I learned that Under wasn’t done with me yet. Even though I escaped death the first time, there’s a prophecy predicting my demise, and it’s driving Aon mad. His desperation to protect me is dangerous, deadly, and I’m afraid of what he might do.The void that threatens to destroy this world is receding, yet Under is still not safe. I can feel it in my blood, the warning that something terrible is coming. Something bigger and stronger than all of us. But I am no longer the human girl merely fighting for survival. I’m different now, changed into something this world hasn’t seen in fifteen hundred years. I am immortal, a queen of Under.I am the Queen of Dreams. less

The kings and queens of Under have returned…My magic has woken the most dangerous beings in Under’s history. As they take back their thrones, the rivalries between them could drag us all into war.Aon tried to prepare me for this moment, by unleashing the powers inside me and teaching me to fight.But his methods were more vicious than I could ever imagine. The passion between us still burns bright. But I can never forgive the way he sacrificed my friend without hesitation or remorse... moreThe kings and queens of Under have returned…My magic has woken the most dangerous beings in Under’s history. As they take back their thrones, the rivalries between them could drag us all into war.Aon tried to prepare me for this moment, by unleashing the powers inside me and teaching me to fight.But his methods were more vicious than I could ever imagine. The passion between us still burns bright. But I can never forgive the way he sacrificed my friend without hesitation or remorse.Now, as a deadly struggle begins, my relationship with Aon is utterly broken. I stand alone… and unprotected.But I am no longer a helpless mortal, facing down enemies with unimaginable power. I am one of them—the Queen of Dreams.To save my life and heal this world, I must make deadly new allies. But will my bond with Aon—and the love I can no longer deny—turn all of Under against me?I just need to determine whether he’s an ally…or the worst enemy Under has ever seen. less

The Ancients are free, and all bets are off. With the rise of the primordial creators of Under everything has changed. Our world is no longer the same, and neither is Aon.I learned his dark secret the moment the sun peeked over the horizon for the first time in thousands of years. Every king and queen in Under used to be human—even Edu. But not Aon. He’s the only soul ever made by the Ancients, their firstborn and only son... moreThe Ancients are free, and all bets are off. With the rise of the primordial creators of Under everything has changed. Our world is no longer the same, and neither is Aon.I learned his dark secret the moment the sun peeked over the horizon for the first time in thousands of years. Every king and queen in Under used to be human—even Edu. But not Aon. He’s the only soul ever made by the Ancients, their firstborn and only son.Now that they’ve been set free, he has no choice but to obey his makers and do what he has been created to do. Rule. Aon, the King of Shadows, was a madman and a warlock. But he no longer exists. In his place is someone—something—far worse. The King of All. less

The world of Under has been remade into what it was long before the Ancients were put in their prison. They are free, and with them comes the reign of the callous, merciless King who was once the man I loved. I always knew Aon was a monster, and as the King of All he is far worse. But a part of me refuses to give up on him, hoping that Aon might be strong enough to shed the skin of the ruthless King he has become. But time is running out, and the Ancients are forcing me to choose... moreThe world of Under has been remade into what it was long before the Ancients were put in their prison. They are free, and with them comes the reign of the callous, merciless King who was once the man I loved. I always knew Aon was a monster, and as the King of All he is far worse. But a part of me refuses to give up on him, hoping that Aon might be strong enough to shed the skin of the ruthless King he has become. But time is running out, and the Ancients are forcing me to choose. Either I let them destroy who I truly am, or fall to my knees and be remade into the one thing the King of All has always wanted, yet has always been denied… The Queen of All. less