Shadows and Shade Series by Amanda Cashure

Pranks and games, dares and darts, can Shade keep herself out of trouble long enough to fall into the real story? Growing up in a medieval fantasy world, inspired by the greats like Tamora Pierce and Maria V Snyder, Shade hasn't even begun to understand the dangers around her and the power within her. Shadows and Shade is a fantasy romance series, and this is the prequel. It's light-hearted, funny, and a delightful window into the world before the shit-storm... morePranks and games, dares and darts, can Shade keep herself out of trouble long enough to fall into the real story? Growing up in a medieval fantasy world, inspired by the greats like Tamora Pierce and Maria V Snyder, Shade hasn't even begun to understand the dangers around her and the power within her. Shadows and Shade is a fantasy romance series, and this is the prequel. It's light-hearted, funny, and a delightful window into the world before the shit-storm. This is a short story, not a full novella. Here's the blurb for Shadows and Shade, the book that this prequel leads into:. Witty servant meets the brother of Chaos and one prank gone wrong later they're all in the kind of mess that is unravelling an entire magical kingdom. Highlights reel for the series:. ✓ Shade, an orphaned servant, who unknowingly carries deeply hidden secrets. ✓ Four Elite brothers from a long-forgotten magical kingdom who rescue her, almost by accident, from her abusive master. ✓ Alpha and overprotective male lead, who knows from the beginning he needs to push her away but just can't resist. ✓ The kingdom is in the hands of a tyrant who literally controls death itself and is on a slow, torturous, killing spree. ✓ Not your typical romance from book one (no love triangles for this team of five). ✓ Laugh out loud funny. ✓ Dual or Multi POV after book one. ✓ Slow-burn, the relationship and plot development are given real detail (full sexual content by book four). Full-length novel at 80k + for book one. 100k+ for book two, and 180k+ for book 3. Check out www. AmandaCashure. com for bonus'. less

Shadows and Shade is a full-length Young Adult Why-Choose fantasy with a romantic subplot. "I was a beta reader for this and the next three books, so let me just tell you now, you’re going to be falling for Shade, you’re going to love the smart ass, independent, strong-willed character that she is and you’re going to need more and more of her and the guys! " ~ Tonya Thomas... moreShadows and Shade is a full-length Young Adult Why-Choose fantasy with a romantic subplot. "I was a beta reader for this and the next three books, so let me just tell you now, you’re going to be falling for Shade, you’re going to love the smart ass, independent, strong-willed character that she is and you’re going to need more and more of her and the guys! " ~ Tonya Thomas. Shade’s life is pretty ordinary as an indentured servant working in the isolated lands for Lord Martin, a master who is anything but kind. Until one day when the deliciously handsome Elorsin brothers arrive, save her life, and drag her into the forest from which only scary crap ever comes out of. Commander Pax can’t deny that something about Shade calls to him. Killian thinks a mere mortal won’t survive long in the world of the Silvari, a race that’s gifted with strength and powers that Shade has never seen before. Roarke thinks she’s cute and would make a good pet. But her biggest problem is Seth – who thinks she’s the perfect tool to help him play a prank on their enemies. .. without his commander knowing. A prank which goes incredibly wrong, forcing them to learn to live with each other. Respect each other, value each other, and ultimately, love each other despite the well-known fact that mortal and Silvari pairings only end in one way – death. Whilst battling the rules of their world and figuring out how Shade can fit into their warrior quartet, they must also survive the wicked ruler who’s slowly sucking the life from their realm, destroying the ruling hierarchy, and burning the magic from their protective borders. Let’s not forget Seth’s crazy stalker ex-girlfriend who’s trying to eliminate her competition – Shade. What match is a mortal against an Elite warrior who will stop at nothing to kill her? In Shadows and Shade, book 1, Shade and her Elorsins need to stay alive long enough to get out of the White Castle and track down a Potion Master who just might be able to release them from the invisible force that constantly threatens to end Shade’s life. This is a fantasy series with a slow-burn why-choose romance , meaning Shade will not have to pick between her men, and both the emotional and physical relationships take time to develop. While the relationships are extremely important, the content is also dedicated to creating a detailed world that is filled with characters who will grow, change, and work their way into readers’ hearts. Books 1-3 will be categorized as YA, so there will be a limit to the graphic nature of any sexual content and no trigger warnings. Starting with book 4, the series will build to NA with the potential for sexual content and for a trigger warning. But they will remain true to the characters, and be a natural progression of their relationships. Currently, there is no mm or mmfmm content projected for this series. There will be spin-off books, bonus material, extra chapters and a variety of content (some of which is very much adult) which will be available through the Facebook group and the authors other platforms. Check out her website, or her Facebook group, for more information. less

A bubble to break. And secret past to uncover. A deadly tyrant who’s stolen the crown. And a prophecy that might just change everything. An infuriating mortal female with a deathwish. And four sinfully handsome and powerful brothers... moreA bubble to break. And secret past to uncover. A deadly tyrant who’s stolen the crown. And a prophecy that might just change everything. An infuriating mortal female with a deathwish. And four sinfully handsome and powerful brothers. Shadow and Darkness, the dual-perspective sequel to Shadows and Shade, immediately continues Shade’s adventure, bringing us out of the White Castle, through the depths of the forest, and into Silvari civilization to figure out how she can burst the bubble that keeps her tethered to the alluring brothers. Commander Pax is fighting the instincts that scream Shade is his regardless of what he’s decided is best. Roarke, a master of manipulating others’ desires, is finding that his own are actually the hardest to resist. Seth, the trickster, is always ready to make someone laugh or smile, but he’s finding that there are other things he’d rather do with Shade. Killian is seeded with a power and hunger that makes him a threat to others, but his dangerous darkness is inexplicably drawn to Shade despite the risks. With all the other threats they need to overcome, will the brothers be able to withstand the temptation of a simple mortal girl? The Shadows and Shade series features a slow burn WhyChoose romance that will cross from young adult to new adult content. less

With Tanakan prison empty of its most powerful and dangerous criminals, and a tyrant with insurmountable power and a thirst for death still named as Crown, the Silvari and human worlds are on the edge of a catastrophe they may never recover from.   While most of the Silvari spend their days in ignorance of the darkness looming in their futures, Shade’s pentad are the only ones willing to stare it in the eye... moreWith Tanakan prison empty of its most powerful and dangerous criminals, and a tyrant with insurmountable power and a thirst for death still named as Crown, the Silvari and human worlds are on the edge of a catastrophe they may never recover from.   While most of the Silvari spend their days in ignorance of the darkness looming in their futures, Shade’s pentad are the only ones willing to stare it in the eye. The real question is, can they figure out the true meaning of their mother’s prophecy in time for it to turn the tides of the impending battle for the crown? Commander Pax is relearning how to live in a world where he now has so much to lose, and the demon inside him refuses to let go of the reason they’ve decided to love again. Roarke, haunted by the memory of the people his power has devoured, must overcome his self-loathing to truly open up to the opportunity right in front of him. Seth and his chaos are keeping the pentad together, bringing light into the darkness and helping them find the little moments of joy in the midst of all those who seek to destroy them. Killian must start to confront the demons of his past when Shade’s hatred of secrets opens doors he’d rather keep tightly locked. Kitten and Allure, the dual-perspective third installment in the Shadows and Shade series. It is a slow burn RH that brings readers to the edge of the forest, suspiciously near a place that still haunts Shade’s dreams. So close to the memories that are literally left behind in the jagged patterns on her wrists and back, will Shade uncover the truth of who and what she is? Will the pentad discover the depths of Lithael’s plan before it’s too late to salvage the Silvari and human realms? And most importantly, will Shade live long enough to eat her bodyweight in chocolate? less

This is the biggest teaser you will ever find - and it is NOT optional reading. Behind the scenes content, all-new plot twists, and an entertaining field guide, along with a peek inside book 5. Book 4 is an INTERMISSION, though not a direct continuation of the timeline after Kitten & Allure, this book is your key to past and present events not yet revealed. And it will blow your mind. From the moment baby Shade was found to what happened after Shade’s demise in Kitten & Allure... moreThis is the biggest teaser you will ever find - and it is NOT optional reading. Behind the scenes content, all-new plot twists, and an entertaining field guide, along with a peek inside book 5. Book 4 is an INTERMISSION, though not a direct continuation of the timeline after Kitten & Allure, this book is your key to past and present events not yet revealed. And it will blow your mind. From the moment baby Shade was found to what happened after Shade’s demise in Kitten & Allure. Meet Shades father’s (yes, her biological and adoptive), and see exactly what happens when you get on Killian and Pax’s bad side. There are trigger warnings for this one, bad guys die, and you will have access to the moment Pax met his first mate (some readers hate the mmc’s with anyone other than the fmc, so fair warning. ). Get excited, because you’re about to have your mind blown. Everything you thought you knew just got a whole lot more deadly. less

Pax, heir to the throne, last wolf shifter in the kingdom, and mate to a woman who up until two days ago was mortal and off-limits, is facing the toughest challenge of his life. No, make that the two toughest challenges. Keeping his mate safe from the tyrant who has sent an army of released prisoners, the worst of the worst, after them. And resisting his desire for his mate, worried she’s still too weak for the power inside him. He’s destined to fail at least one... morePax, heir to the throne, last wolf shifter in the kingdom, and mate to a woman who up until two days ago was mortal and off-limits, is facing the toughest challenge of his life. No, make that the two toughest challenges. Keeping his mate safe from the tyrant who has sent an army of released prisoners, the worst of the worst, after them. And resisting his desire for his mate, worried she’s still too weak for the power inside him. He’s destined to fail at least one. A whole kingdom away, the three other Elorsin brothers are in a race against time to retrieve the help they need and get back to Pax and the woman they’re desperately in love with. They’re pushing shit uphill in their efforts to get the support of the dignitaries and a sealer to return with them – but their biggest problem is a plot they’re not even aware of yet. Read AFTER The True Histories. Steam level Warning ~ There are no fade to blacks, so ladies prepare to swoon or glow red and skip a few pages, whichever is your style. Alphahole warning ~ Pax has to learn not to be an Alphahole in this book, so expect some Alphaholing for the first act. Trigger Warning ~ This book features an attack and attempted rape followed by the graphic… ah… killing, destroying, and annihilating of the attackers. The attempted rape has a ***** marker before and after, but the violence does not. Cliffhanger warning ~ Because Power & Pentad is a two-part book due to its size, there **will** be a cliffhanger. less

♥ Power & Pentad Part-Two promises the reuniting of our beloved harem, the introduction of long-awaited key players in the battle to win this war, Shade finding her Alpha voice and Pax learning to trust mortals (well, a select few mortals) as well as a bubble bath scene, shower scene, and the beginning of answers to so many of the questions we've all been waiting for (though not all of them). ♥. ** The following contains spoilers from books 1-5 **... more♥ Power & Pentad Part-Two promises the reuniting of our beloved harem, the introduction of long-awaited key players in the battle to win this war, Shade finding her Alpha voice and Pax learning to trust mortals (well, a select few mortals) as well as a bubble bath scene, shower scene, and the beginning of answers to so many of the questions we've all been waiting for (though not all of them). ♥. ** The following contains spoilers from books 1-5 **. We ended Kitten and Allure with the big split up, Killian, Roarke and Seth headed for the White Castle and the promise that Jada will secure them seals and the ability to ride straight back out. Allow them to rescue Pax and Thane from having their soul ripped out. We all knew that would go bad – didn’t we? The guys ended up having to plead their case to the White Castle Dignitaries, which left them stuck at the castle and drove them to the Veil mirror and a snippet of the moment Shade was attacked. Followed by three Elorsin’s rampaging through the castle – and I mean through. Right through the damned walls. Until they were reprimanded into the cells, where Lithael decided to have a friendly chat about Shade’s existence. That guy sure is wary of the concept of a mortal being important to anyone. I mean, if he actually wanted to just hurt the Elorsins wouldn’t he kill the mortal, then see their reaction, and if she means nothing to them shrug it off and go on his merry way? Why be so suspicious and so determined for information and yet not want to kill her? At least, not yet. As far as Pax, Thane and Shade go, they’ve just left Hirana on their way, under Shade’s less than ideal directional sense, toward the White Castle. Which means they’re on a more direct path toward the Manor – because that’s the best landmark she has. On that end of the map we have a newly revealed wolf to contend with, and we all know how stubborn they can be, a potion-tampered quill that no one is answering the messages of, a Null Elixir procured from under Eydis’ cottage still to be put to use, and a mage named Leon looking for them. ♥ Are you ready for this? ♥. less

♡ This is the book that Chaos broke - and oh how sweet a breaking it is ♡.