The Nihryst Series by Cait Marie

Thief. Immortal Warrior. Cursed Forever?Most people would be sentenced to death for stealing from King Henri. But not his childhood best friend Loxley.When he and his men are caught, Loxley is ordered to serve the king instead. With a war brewing in the kingdom across the sea, King Henri sets a curse on the thieves and forces them to do his dirty work... moreThief. Immortal Warrior. Cursed Forever?Most people would be sentenced to death for stealing from King Henri. But not his childhood best friend Loxley.When he and his men are caught, Loxley is ordered to serve the king instead. With a war brewing in the kingdom across the sea, King Henri sets a curse on the thieves and forces them to do his dirty work.Loxley and his crew serve as soldiers and spies in the war, and stories quickly spread of the unstoppable gang, labeling them as the fierce immortal warriors known as the Nihryst. After three years, the war comes to an end but at great cost to King Henri. Now, Loxley must atone for his part in it all and face the truth that his life will never be the same. less

Beloved daughter. Skilled merchant. Future pirate?Forced to leave her home as a child and sail the seas with her father's crew, Brienne's life has never been that of an average young woman.Now, she's trusted to go in and make a major deal on behalf of her father. With the hope of proving herself, claiming her place, and living the life she's come to appreciate, she wanders into negotiations with her head held high... moreBeloved daughter. Skilled merchant. Future pirate?Forced to leave her home as a child and sail the seas with her father's crew, Brienne's life has never been that of an average young woman.Now, she's trusted to go in and make a major deal on behalf of her father. With the hope of proving herself, claiming her place, and living the life she's come to appreciate, she wanders into negotiations with her head held high. But as events begin to unfold and none of it goes according to plan, Brienne must fight the odds to save those she loves.How did Brienne, the beloved daughter of a merchant, become part of Captain Lee's pirate crew? Find out in this Nihryst story! less

Orphan. Soldier. Feared pirate?When tragedy strikes and Reynold finds himself alone at a young age, he doesn’t give up. He works his way toward the great kingdom of Detmarya and joins the military in hopes of one day finding his stolen sisters and exacting revenge on those who took everything from him.Reynold wasn’t born a fighter. He comes from an ancient people known for their peaceful ways. For his younger sisters though, he’d destroy his own soul. After all, he has nothing else... moreOrphan. Soldier. Feared pirate?When tragedy strikes and Reynold finds himself alone at a young age, he doesn’t give up. He works his way toward the great kingdom of Detmarya and joins the military in hopes of one day finding his stolen sisters and exacting revenge on those who took everything from him.Reynold wasn’t born a fighter. He comes from an ancient people known for their peaceful ways. For his younger sisters though, he’d destroy his own soul. After all, he has nothing else.Until he meets the beautiful Lira, who makes him feel alive for the first time in a decade. She gives him hope and a reason to smile—something he hasn’t done in a really long time.Can he hold on to this possible future? Or will it slip through his fingers like all he has ever known? less

A plague. A prophecy. A centuries-long curse.All her life, Princess Adalina heard tales of the legendary, immortal warriors known as the Nihryst. Cursed and bound to a deck of tarot cards by her ancestors, the Nihryst were stranded on a remote island nearly a century and a half earlier. Her brother, Prince Shane, is destined to rule the kingdom of Detmarya... moreA plague. A prophecy. A centuries-long curse.All her life, Princess Adalina heard tales of the legendary, immortal warriors known as the Nihryst. Cursed and bound to a deck of tarot cards by her ancestors, the Nihryst were stranded on a remote island nearly a century and a half earlier. Her brother, Prince Shane, is destined to rule the kingdom of Detmarya. Though preparing for this role has encompassed his entire life, control of the kingdom may come sooner than expected due to their father’s sporadic behavior.Discovering the king's plan to set a war in motion with a mass assassination, Ada unwittingly joins a crew of pirates in search of the only beings powerful enough to stop him: the Nihryst. Meanwhile, Shane and a group of underground rebels make a haunting discovery of a plague infecting the streets of Detmarya. With a looming deadline to save multiple kingdoms and thousands of innocent lives, both royal siblings join quests worthy of Ada’s beloved fairy tales. less

A mythical healing flower. A fractured kingdom. A curse unbroken.Adalina and Shane will do whatever it takes to protect their people. Even if that means working with the "enemy."They stopped one tragedy, but now they face an even bigger challenge. Their only hope lies in the story of a mythical golden flower with powers from the sun.It's nothing more than a fairy tale.But that's never stopped Ada before.Once more Ada must set sail on a quest with her favorite band of pirates... moreA mythical healing flower. A fractured kingdom. A curse unbroken.Adalina and Shane will do whatever it takes to protect their people. Even if that means working with the "enemy."They stopped one tragedy, but now they face an even bigger challenge. Their only hope lies in the story of a mythical golden flower with powers from the sun.It's nothing more than a fairy tale.But that's never stopped Ada before.Once more Ada must set sail on a quest with her favorite band of pirates. While she searches for the magical flower and the truth of the curse on the Nihryst, Shane is left to pick up the pieces of their crumbling kingdom. But there are secrets hidden deep within its history.Secrets that could destroy everything the royal siblings know. less

A broken treaty. An enchanted blade. A love worth fighting for.The truth has come out, but not as they expected.The kingdom of Detmarya is on the brink of war, led by a king who has yet to be properly crowned. Shane took his father's throne far sooner than anticipated, and his fear of failure haunts his every move.With the help of his friends, new and old, he must face betrayal, his sister's mortality, and his own feelings... moreA broken treaty. An enchanted blade. A love worth fighting for.The truth has come out, but not as they expected.The kingdom of Detmarya is on the brink of war, led by a king who has yet to be properly crowned. Shane took his father's throne far sooner than anticipated, and his fear of failure haunts his every move.With the help of his friends, new and old, he must face betrayal, his sister's mortality, and his own feelings. But when a new story comes to light, one of a warrior worthy of carrying an ancient hero's blade, he dares to hope they may finally have the answers they seek.For without the stars' help, despite having the biggest military on their side of the world, King Shane won't have the power to save those he loves. less

In a world full of ancient magic, betrayal, and those seeking a place to belong, darkness is spreading.A lonely queen loves a man she cannot have.A soldier fights to find his family.A merchant's daughter tries to prove her worth.But not all hope is lost.When a thief and his crew are caught and cursed as immortals, forced to join a war they have no part in, a prophecy is set in motion. The stars have determined their destinies; they have connected them all across the kingdoms... moreIn a world full of ancient magic, betrayal, and those seeking a place to belong, darkness is spreading.A lonely queen loves a man she cannot have.A soldier fights to find his family.A merchant's daughter tries to prove her worth.But not all hope is lost.When a thief and his crew are caught and cursed as immortals, forced to join a war they have no part in, a prophecy is set in motion. The stars have determined their destinies; they have connected them all across the kingdoms.And one day, their truths will be discovered.One day, a stubborn princess will decide her own fate, and she won't stop until every last one of them is set free.~*~*~Welcome back to the world of the Nihryst! This exclusive collection has five short stories and twelve bonus chapters told from various characters' points of view. Some can be read on their own, but others do go with the first three books and contain spoilers. They will be marked appropriately, giving plenty of warning! less