The Kriegspiel Witches Series by S.L. Prater

He’s a rake. She’s his “just deserts.” Or maybe just dessert?Witch Erin Green seeks freedom far from the controlling machinations of her uncle, a priest. Becoming a professor at the University of Kriegspiel was supposed to be her fresh start, but the Church of the Cloth is at it again. To encourage the compliance and regulation of witches the church will utilize pairing ceremonies to bind these free-spirited women in marriage to their priests... moreHe’s a rake. She’s his “just deserts.” Or maybe just dessert?Witch Erin Green seeks freedom far from the controlling machinations of her uncle, a priest. Becoming a professor at the University of Kriegspiel was supposed to be her fresh start, but the Church of the Cloth is at it again. To encourage the compliance and regulation of witches the church will utilize pairing ceremonies to bind these free-spirited women in marriage to their priests.To make up for past misdeeds, Chancellor Ren Boaz steps in to help the beguiling new professor remain unwed. After all the hearts his rakish ways have left broken, will the Wicked Witch of Kriegspiel turn out to be Ren’s delicious comeuppance?Fantasy Romance ◆ Gaslamp ◆ Forced Proximity ◆ Mature Characters ◆ Steamy less

She thought she could trust him. Then he forced her to marry him—and he won’t even tell her why…Ana didn’t want any part of the long-standing tradition of priests marrying untamed witches. David, a provost at the legendary University of Kriegspiel, was supposed to be her unlikely ally. Her friend. Then for reasons he concealed, he trapped her at the altar. Shrouded in mystery, their arranged marriage will pull Ana down a dark path of discovery... moreShe thought she could trust him. Then he forced her to marry him—and he won’t even tell her why…Ana didn’t want any part of the long-standing tradition of priests marrying untamed witches. David, a provost at the legendary University of Kriegspiel, was supposed to be her unlikely ally. Her friend. Then for reasons he concealed, he trapped her at the altar. Shrouded in mystery, their arranged marriage will pull Ana down a dark path of discovery.Now enemies, Ana must gain David’s permission to become the first witch student at the esteemed university. David makes efforts to win his wife’s affection, but Ana has a few surprises of her own. Can enemies become lovers, or are the secrets that separate them too great?Content Warning: This book is naughty. The steam is plentiful and consensual. True to life, some foul language is used. Secret Witch is written as a standalone fantasy romance set in a magical Gaslamp/Victorian setting, featuring forced proximity, arranged marriage, mature characters, and a grumpy/sunshine trope. It shares a universe with the Street Witch Series and can be read in any order. less

“Are you a lawman, Inspector? Or my man?”A priest has been murdered. Inspector Bastion is selected to lead the case, but he’s got more on his mind than justice. Ten years prior, he lost his heart to the victim's now-widowed wife—but she'd already been paired in marriage against her will.Now he could have a second chance with the legendary witch, but Fiona doesn’t seem to remember him or the affection they once shared... more“Are you a lawman, Inspector? Or my man?”A priest has been murdered. Inspector Bastion is selected to lead the case, but he’s got more on his mind than justice. Ten years prior, he lost his heart to the victim's now-widowed wife—but she'd already been paired in marriage against her will.Now he could have a second chance with the legendary witch, but Fiona doesn’t seem to remember him or the affection they once shared. Distrustful of the constabulary, she's refusing to answer any questions that could solve her husband's murder or the attack on her that same night.In an attempt to lower her guard and win her heart, Bas pursues her to the University of Kriegspiel, where she’s enrolled as a student. But his efforts only make the widowed witch more suspicious ... With a murderer still at large, will Bas win Fiona's trust before it's too late? less