Nightworld Academy Series by L.J. Swallow

I saw the future and saved someone’s life. Mine changed forever. My once fleeting visions recently sharpened into clear, haunting glimpses of the future. When I saw trouble coming for a classmate, I decided to step in and change events to save his life. As a result, another student ended up in the hospital, and my parents were forced to find a new school to help with my ‘issues’... moreI saw the future and saved someone’s life. Mine changed forever. My once fleeting visions recently sharpened into clear, haunting glimpses of the future. When I saw trouble coming for a classmate, I decided to step in and change events to save his life. As a result, another student ended up in the hospital, and my parents were forced to find a new school to help with my ‘issues’.The moment I walk into the mysterious academy isolated on the Yorkshire Moors, everything I understand about my life begins to change.My new friends seem normal—Jamie, serious and studious, his presence both a comfort and a mystery. Then there's Ash, whose easy charm and protective nature make my heart race in a way I can't explain. But among them lurks Andrei, the brooding figure whose mere glance sends shivers down my spine, hinting at secrets darker than I can imagine.I swear the people and this place are more than they appear, but my friends hold their secrets tight. It’s clear that I'm not just a regular student sent to the academy for help with my ‘issues’, and I'm determined to uncover the truth about why I'm here.But as I try to uncover their secrets, I'm troubled by whispers of a hidden danger known as the Dominion. And the deeper I delve into the academy and students, the more I realize that the future I need to change might be one of my new friends.Nightworld Academy: Origins is a short prequel to the Nightworld Academy series. This is a glimpse into the world and the characters, including Maeve’s life before the academy, and what’s really happening in the background when she first arrives. less

Welcome to the Nightworld Academy, attended by vampires, shifters, and witches. A place filled with harmony and mutual respect between the supernatural races. Sometimes.  I'm told my curse is a gift. A valuable one that could cost me my life. My lifelong visions of the future are weird, but my new academy is weirder. All lessons take place in the evening, and the majority of students are on an advanced program where they take extra classes late into the night... moreWelcome to the Nightworld Academy, attended by vampires, shifters, and witches. A place filled with harmony and mutual respect between the supernatural races. Sometimes.  I'm told my curse is a gift. A valuable one that could cost me my life. My lifelong visions of the future are weird, but my new academy is weirder. All lessons take place in the evening, and the majority of students are on an advanced program where they take extra classes late into the night.My parents enrolled me here after I was expelled from school for one misdemeanour too many. I expected to meet other troubled teens, but the pupils here are predictable for an English boarding school. There's Ash, the rugby team captain and the academy’s most popular guy. Then there’s Andrei, the moody guy with a bad attitude who takes pleasure in annoying me. And Jamie who’s studious and friendly but intense.I thought I had the academy figured out: the mean girl, the quirky friend, the nerd, the emo, and the jock. But on the evening I swear allegiance to my new school house things spin out of control. I realise I’m dealing with more.Much more. One of us will die, and I know who. Term One is the first in this new upper YA/NA series of magic academy books. The main characters are eighteen and older, and this is a slow burn RH. As the series is set at a school in England, the books are written in British English. less

Welcome to the Nightworld Academy, attended by vampires, shifters, and witches. A place filled with harmony and mutual respect between the supernatural races. Sometimes.I'm the only witch at the academy who can wield a rare magic. But should I trust the man who can teach me to unlock my powers?The events on Halloween taught me a lesson--I'm not human and the supernatural world lives by different rules. Now I'm back at the academy determined to work hard, develop my magic skills, and save lives... moreWelcome to the Nightworld Academy, attended by vampires, shifters, and witches. A place filled with harmony and mutual respect between the supernatural races. Sometimes.I'm the only witch at the academy who can wield a rare magic. But should I trust the man who can teach me to unlock my powers?The events on Halloween taught me a lesson--I'm not human and the supernatural world lives by different rules. Now I'm back at the academy determined to work hard, develop my magic skills, and save lives.I met my aunt and she showed me that life as a future-sighted witch has greater challenges than I realised. Especially for me, because we've discovered I've more abilities than anybody expected.The new guys in my life face problems too. Jamie is using dangerous magic to protect himself. Ash is struggling to control how dangerous he is to others. And Andrei's life is under threat as a result of Halloween. Can Tobias help or will he report us for breaking rules?The hunters who survived the attack are looking for revenge, and the Dominion are moving closer to the academy. Add in the pressures of working with Katherine and Amelia on the Winter Ball committee, and I'll be lucky to reach the end of term in one piece.Term Two is the second in this upper YA/NA series of magic academy books. The main characters are eighteen and older, and this is a slow burn RH.Term One must be read first.Please Note: As the series is set at a magic school in England, the books are written in British English.Term One must be read first.Please Note: As the series is set at a magic school in England, the books are written in British English. less

I'm the only witch at the academy who can wield a rare magic. Should I trust the man who can teach me to unlock my powers? Term Three is in session. Let the games begin. I’m back at the Nightworld academy and looking forward to a new term, but life isn’t any easier. I’m still reeling from the events at the Winter Ball and Tobias’s revelation. Now a new face on campus is about to throw everything into turmoil. My relationship with the guys grows more complicated... moreI'm the only witch at the academy who can wield a rare magic. Should I trust the man who can teach me to unlock my powers? Term Three is in session. Let the games begin. I’m back at the Nightworld academy and looking forward to a new term, but life isn’t any easier. I’m still reeling from the events at the Winter Ball and Tobias’s revelation. Now a new face on campus is about to throw everything into turmoil. My relationship with the guys grows more complicated. I’m worried Ash is drifting away from me, I’m no closer to finding how to stop Jamie’s death, and my feelings for Andrei confuse us both. Amelia’s also behaving oddly, and I’m worried she’s planning something stupid. Is somebody trying to pull us apart. Add in the rivalry of the academy games, and this term will test friendships.A prank leads to a frightening and confusing vision unlike anything I’ve experienced, and I’m now certain the biggest danger to the academy is somebody or something already here. Amidst all the confusion, one thing is clear. I need to work on perfecting my new abilities and holding us together before the Dominion infiltrate the academy and my new world comes crashing down. less

A murder on campus divides the houses, and the hidden prejudices between the races spill out into mistrust and violence. Life at the Nightworld Academy will never be the same.  Who murdered Lorna, and who framed Andrei? Proving his innocence may be harder and more dangerous than we imagined, but I'm determined to clear Andrei's name.But helping Andrei isn't our only problem... moreA murder on campus divides the houses, and the hidden prejudices between the races spill out into mistrust and violence. Life at the Nightworld Academy will never be the same.  Who murdered Lorna, and who framed Andrei? Proving his innocence may be harder and more dangerous than we imagined, but I'm determined to clear Andrei's name.But helping Andrei isn't our only problem.First, I discover my relationship with Jamie is more complicated than we both realised, and that he has a more significant role to play in my life. But I've seen his death again—and this time I know where he dies.Then, Tobias finally opens up, and our relationship hits a new level of complicated. Tobias can strengthen my powers, but with dangerous consequences for both of us.Ash continues to struggle with Vincent's control, and with the after-effects of his night away from the academy. As Vincent takes advantage of the unrest between the houses to segregate Gilgamesh, we uncover the darker side of his plans. But there's more to these events than a shifter with an agenda and a vampire framed for murder. The pieces won't fit into place yet, but I'm no longer sure if the Confederacy or the Dominion is our greatest threat.As we grow stronger, we become determined that nobody will succeed in tearing us apart. But how far will our enemies go to stop our group uniting into the powerful opponents they fear? We're facing our most dangerous term yet, and I'm frightened we might not all survive. Nightworld Academy: Term Four is the fourth book in this upper YA/NA series of magic academy books. The main characters are eighteen and older, and this is a slow burn RH. Contains mature content.Scroll up and download now to continue this gripping new academy series filled with magic, mayhem and romance! Please Note: As the series is set at a magic school in England, the books are written in British English. less

One night with the Blackwood witches changes everythingThe Blackwood family and their magic have edged our lives since Jamie discovered the pendant. Now they've found me, and I'm in more danger than ever. Trapped with Tobias inside the Blackwood estate, I'm subjected to the family's chilling magic and meet their disturbing associates.Andrei, Jamie and Ash take a dangerous risk in their attempt to rescue me from an unknown fate and only succeed with help from an unexpected source... moreOne night with the Blackwood witches changes everythingThe Blackwood family and their magic have edged our lives since Jamie discovered the pendant. Now they've found me, and I'm in more danger than ever. Trapped with Tobias inside the Blackwood estate, I'm subjected to the family's chilling magic and meet their disturbing associates.Andrei, Jamie and Ash take a dangerous risk in their attempt to rescue me from an unknown fate and only succeed with help from an unexpected source. Are there others we can rely on to help beat the threat against us or do these people have a different agenda?I struggle to cope with the after-effects of events at the Blackwoods, and my reality and visions start to blur. What can I hear inside the academy that nobody else can—is this connected to Jamie's discovery about the building's history?I'm closer to Ash after last term's difficulties, and Jamie opens up more. My romance with Andrei becomes more intense, and my relationship with Tobias reaches a whole new level of "it's complicated."One thing is sure, whoever tried to break us hasn't succeeded, because the five of us are closer than ever. The guys are determined to protect me and will do whatever they need to help strengthen my magic. We'll need that strength and unity because we're facing something bigger than a war between Confederacy and Dominion forces. Nightworld Academy: Term Five is the fifth book in the paranormal academy series from USA Today bestselling author LJ Swallow. If you love a fierce heroine who learns to accept her life, delicious guys who love and protect her, and a supernatural academy world filled with magic, mystery, romance and danger, check out the series today. This series is a slow burn YA/NA reverse harem. less

The Blackwood witches were banished years ago and their dark magic locked away. Now someone at the Nightworld Academy has the Blackwood grimoire and possesses the ability to unleash the darkness hidden inside. Matt is the most gifted elemental witch at the Nightworld Academy, but he's breaking academy rules. If he doesn’t stop misusing his magic, Matt faces expulsion from the academy and time in detention at the Ravenhold Supernatural Reform Academy... moreThe Blackwood witches were banished years ago and their dark magic locked away. Now someone at the Nightworld Academy has the Blackwood grimoire and possesses the ability to unleash the darkness hidden inside. Matt is the most gifted elemental witch at the Nightworld Academy, but he's breaking academy rules. If he doesn’t stop misusing his magic, Matt faces expulsion from the academy and time in detention at the Ravenhold Supernatural Reform Academy.Amelia struggles with her elemental magic and is in awe of Matt's powerful abilities, but Matt barely notices the shy witch who hangs out with his best friend, Jamie. After another magical mishap, Matt is given one last chance and a different type of punishment. Now forced to work together on the academy musical production, Amelia and Matt grow closer and discover they share a rare witch spellbond.Can Matt’s powerful connection to Amelia stop him using illegal Blackwood magic before it’s too late? Or does the magic already control him? Blackwood Magic is a standalone book in the Nightworld Academy series and focuses on Matt and Amelia’s relationship. This was originally written as a short novella and published in an anthology, but has been lengthened to a full book in order to finish their story. less

From the first day I arrived, I knew the Nightworld Academy held secrets. Now, I've discovered I’m the greatest secret.My time with the Blackwoods opened my eyes to a frightening side of the new world I belong to. The night brought me closer to Tobias, but now he’s discovered a hidden connection that tears us apart. My reality turns upside down for the second time since I arrived at the academy and my visions become more horrific... moreFrom the first day I arrived, I knew the Nightworld Academy held secrets. Now, I've discovered I’m the greatest secret.My time with the Blackwoods opened my eyes to a frightening side of the new world I belong to. The night brought me closer to Tobias, but now he’s discovered a hidden connection that tears us apart. My reality turns upside down for the second time since I arrived at the academy and my visions become more horrific.Ash’s strength and Jamie’s empathy help me cope with the shattering news, and we begin to uncover more of the truth. My relationship with Andrei remains intense, and we have an issue to confront that’s followed us from the first day. And however big the divide between myself and Tobias, he has a role in my life that neither of us can avoid.Theodora’s response to our latest discovery isn’t what we expected, and I’m shocked when the academy remains open and she announces the final challenge. Can the head professor’s attempt to bring the houses together succeed, or are darker forces at work that she can’t control?With Petrescu students behaving strangely, the conflict between the witches and vampires intensifies. And as Gilgamesh’s strongest shifters leave campus for secret meetings, Ash discovers that our world could be threatened by more than the Dominion.An attack on the academy is imminent, but we don’t know precisely when. If my magic is more central to the situation than I realised, we need to act fast to save the academy and students.But my biggest fear isn’t that my magic might fail—I’m terrified that someone I love will die. less

Winterfall Magic is the seventh book in the Nightworld Academy series.The events take place immediately after Term Six and continues Maeve's story after the events at the academy.

The Dominion always threatened our future.Now they’ve changed our lives.Gabriella took Andrei, Jamie, and Ash, and I'm terrified she’ll kill them. Instead, Gabriella has plans for those I love.Andrei spent years escaping his mother’s influence, and now she’s prepared to do anything to make him her pawn.Jamie is a witch trapped on an estate owned by Dominion vampires who crave his blood—and he's attracted attention.And if Ash escapes, he faces something as big a threat to his future as Gabriella... moreThe Dominion always threatened our future.Now they’ve changed our lives.Gabriella took Andrei, Jamie, and Ash, and I'm terrified she’ll kill them. Instead, Gabriella has plans for those I love.Andrei spent years escaping his mother’s influence, and now she’s prepared to do anything to make him her pawn.Jamie is a witch trapped on an estate owned by Dominion vampires who crave his blood—and he's attracted attention.And if Ash escapes, he faces something as big a threat to his future as Gabriella.As my three lovers return to me one by one, it’s clear they’ve changed—and the guy who remained with me has altered too.Our battle against the Dominion is now personal.A surprise ally shares our determination to take down Gabriella and the Dominion, and he could be the answer. But what agenda does our new friend have?Now Gabriella possesses a new power, she's a deadlier enemy. We may not be able to kill Gabriella yet, but if I can bring justice to those involved in hurting the guys I love, we’ll strike at the heart of her plans.Because until we take down the Dominion, our lives will never be safe.And as long as this Winterfall witch lives, surrounded by her men, those who threaten us risk their lives too.Maeve's story continues in Winterfall Witch. Winterfall Witch is a continuation of Winterfall Magic featuring characters from the Nightworld Academy series. The books contain more adult content the the original series. less

Now that the group are back together, they have new challenges to face—including finally confronting Gabriella.But what is the First and how dangerous is she?And what problems will Dorian Blackwood's involvement create?

Will we survive the First's twisted games and stop Gabriella’s plans? We're urgently looking for Gabriella as stories spread about powerful Dominion recruits, created from the First’s stolen blood. But where is the Dominion leader, and what plans does she have for her army? Ash's connection to the dragons takes a step in a new direction, and we discover Gabriella may have turned to the dragon mafia for help... moreWill we survive the First's twisted games and stop Gabriella’s plans? We're urgently looking for Gabriella as stories spread about powerful Dominion recruits, created from the First’s stolen blood. But where is the Dominion leader, and what plans does she have for her army? Ash's connection to the dragons takes a step in a new direction, and we discover Gabriella may have turned to the dragon mafia for help. In return, Dorian and the hybrids are willing to help us, but they bring as many problems as they aid in solving. The First's manipulation continues as we desperately search for a new way to beat the preternatural creature, and Andrei's reckless decision adds more complications. Have his actions created something powerful to use against the First and Gabriella, or has Andrei unknowingly created another danger to our lives? I'm a Winterfall, but Blackwood magic exists within me. As the risk to my future grows, the bond with Jamie intensifies, and his unwavering desire to keep me safe draws him towards Blackwood magic too. The shadows could be the answer to defeating the First, but can I control the magic everybody's forced me to reject? As darkness closes in, our loyalty and trust need tightening in the face of new revelations, or we'll weaken against those who would destroy us. Along with Jamie, Andrei, Ash, and Tobias, I’ve survived hit after hit from enemies wanting to tear us apart. Now the five of us must forge a stronger bond than ever. Can we kill Gabriella and change the future, or are we destined to be pawns in the First’s game? Winterfall Destiny is the fourth book in the Nightworld Academy: Winterfall series. The Winterfall series is a 'life after academy' series featuring all the characters from the original Nightworld Academy series. All books in the series must be read first. less