True Marks Series by A.J. Manney

In an instant, she lost everything. He pulled her from the chaos, but she wants nothing to do with him. Zalia's world was destroyed in an instant, her family and kingdom ripped away from her. She survives only because of the mysterious dark prince who saves her. Now she is on the run to save herself and to train to take back what was taken from her. She never expected he would be the one to help train her... moreIn an instant, she lost everything. He pulled her from the chaos, but she wants nothing to do with him. Zalia's world was destroyed in an instant, her family and kingdom ripped away from her. She survives only because of the mysterious dark prince who saves her. Now she is on the run to save herself and to train to take back what was taken from her. She never expected he would be the one to help train her. When Zalia turns eighteen, her powers manifest along with strange markings that are identical to the dark prince. It will take courage and opening her heart to love to fulfill the quest she has started. less

She's an assassin, guilty of death. He's tasked with bringing her to justice.When Gwin turns eighteen, she is shocked to discover she's an abjurer- gifted with protective magic. Her world is turned upside down when her power is discovered and her sister is taken from her. Gwin will do anything to get her back, even fulfilling the mission she's been given, to assassinate the King... moreShe's an assassin, guilty of death. He's tasked with bringing her to justice.When Gwin turns eighteen, she is shocked to discover she's an abjurer- gifted with protective magic. Her world is turned upside down when her power is discovered and her sister is taken from her. Gwin will do anything to get her back, even fulfilling the mission she's been given, to assassinate the King.Caught standing over the body of the King with a dagger in hand, Gwin is sure she is going to be killed by the fierce Prince Beckam. But he freezes when he sees his true marks on her, allowing Gwin to escape. Injured and on the run, Gwin must find a way to save herself and her sister. Gwin will have to put her trust in the one man who has more to lose than anyone by letting her live. less

When Raven's eighteenth birthday comes and goes and no true marks appear, she is devastated. She barely has time to process her emotions before she is kidnapped. She has no idea what her captors want with her. She's not marked, and she doesn't have any special abilities. After being beaten and thinking she is going to die, she suddenly finds herself rescued and away from that awful place. Her injuries are too much for her body, and she falls unconscious... moreWhen Raven's eighteenth birthday comes and goes and no true marks appear, she is devastated. She barely has time to process her emotions before she is kidnapped. She has no idea what her captors want with her. She's not marked, and she doesn't have any special abilities. After being beaten and thinking she is going to die, she suddenly finds herself rescued and away from that awful place. Her injuries are too much for her body, and she falls unconscious. When she wakes up, everything has changed. She is shocked to discover she is now bound to a powerful Prince. Soon after, she experiences a vision and discovers she is the seer mentioned in an ancient prophecy. Everything is moving too fast for Raven to process, especially the Prince who is more than happy to fast track their relationship. Now it's up to her to see a future where they can succeed, and it's up to him to keep her safe until they do. less

She’s an orphan that knows nothing about the world she’s being thrown into. He’s a powerful King and in charge of training her for the upcoming war.Arabella is counting down the days until she turns eighteen and can escape the horrible home she grew up in. Her goal is simple- don’t cause any problems; stay under the radar until she turns eighteen and can be free of that horrible place. That plan goes out the window on the day of her eighteenth birthday... moreShe’s an orphan that knows nothing about the world she’s being thrown into. He’s a powerful King and in charge of training her for the upcoming war.Arabella is counting down the days until she turns eighteen and can escape the horrible home she grew up in. Her goal is simple- don’t cause any problems; stay under the radar until she turns eighteen and can be free of that horrible place. That plan goes out the window on the day of her eighteenth birthday.The day she turns eighteen, King Ryder shows up and tells her she’s a telepath and part of an ancient prophecy. Oh, and she bears his true marks. He wants her to come live at the castle so he can train her for the upcoming war. She doesn’t believe him. That is until she notices strange markings on her body and hears voices in her head.Arabella reluctantly agrees and leaves behind everything she’s known to move to the castle to train. Soon, she’s is in it so thick, she can’t see to make her way anymore. The only thing that keeps her grounded is the steady presence of Ryder at her side. But when he disappears, Arabella risks losing herself altogether.Arabella has spent her entire life going at it alone, but now for the first time, Arabella has people who care about her. It’s time for Arabella to unite with Gwin, Zalia, and Raven and the powerful first-borns. First, they need to get Ryder back; then they need to prepare to fight. There’s a war coming, and her power is the only thing that can turn the tide. It’s time to finish this.Don’t miss this epic conclusion to the True Marks series!*If you love fated mates and slow-burn romance, this book is for you! less

It’s been a year since the war, and the first-borns are looking forward to spending Christmas together in Cascadia. Eva is eager to see everyone again, except for a certain King. Reid has always been intimidating and has a knack for making her nervous. When she realizes she has Reid’s Marks, it should be a time of celebration. But for Eva, it’s a reminder of her scars from her capture. She knows she will never be able to be what Reid wants her to be... moreIt’s been a year since the war, and the first-borns are looking forward to spending Christmas together in Cascadia. Eva is eager to see everyone again, except for a certain King. Reid has always been intimidating and has a knack for making her nervous. When she realizes she has Reid’s Marks, it should be a time of celebration. But for Eva, it’s a reminder of her scars from her capture. She knows she will never be able to be what Reid wants her to be. When someone from Eva’s past shatters the peace they have sought so hard to achieve and threatens Eva and Reid’s new relationship, Reid decides to take things into his own hands. He’s not going to let anyone stand in their way of being together. Christmas in Cascadia is a novella that takes place after book four of the True Marks Series . It can be read as a stand-alone but is best enjoyed after reading the series. If you love fated mates and fantasy romance that has an HEA, this series is for you.This is a full-length clean romance with fated mates. Each book features a different couple and a HEA and is best enjoyed as part of the series. less