Demons of Velarta Series by Lydia Reeves, Xu-Ji Westin

It’s the opportunity of a lifetime—a coveted spot on the prestigious archaeological dig in Velarta. It has everything River could want: a view of the Baltic Sea, a gorgeous yet mysterious Italian archaeologist, and a chance to one-up her lifelong best friend and rival, Theo. So what if the locals say the dig site is cursed?River doesn’t believe in any of that nonsense…until a mysterious artifact is unearthed and everything begins to change... moreIt’s the opportunity of a lifetime—a coveted spot on the prestigious archaeological dig in Velarta. It has everything River could want: a view of the Baltic Sea, a gorgeous yet mysterious Italian archaeologist, and a chance to one-up her lifelong best friend and rival, Theo. So what if the locals say the dig site is cursed?River doesn’t believe in any of that nonsense…until a mysterious artifact is unearthed and everything begins to change. Suddenly things are happening that River can’t quite explain. When she wakes up in a field with blood on her hands, she knows she can’t ignore it any longer.With help from Theo and the mysterious Luca, River embarks on a quest to find out what’s happening before she loses herself completely. But in Velarta, asking questions might give you answers you don’t want…River of Flames is the first book in the Demons of Velarta series. It is a reverse harem paranormal romance, with lots of mystery and secrets, and plenty of heat. less

In the wake of a cataclysmic battle, River has to save her friends…and herself.Flung across realms by a desperate demon, River is plunged into the depths of Hell. Alone and terrified, she must draw on her deepest strengths to cross an alien landscape that shifts and changes at every turn. When she finds the men she loves, her luck finally seems to have changed – until a terrible accident catapults her back to Earth, leaving Luca and Theo behind... moreIn the wake of a cataclysmic battle, River has to save her friends…and herself.Flung across realms by a desperate demon, River is plunged into the depths of Hell. Alone and terrified, she must draw on her deepest strengths to cross an alien landscape that shifts and changes at every turn. When she finds the men she loves, her luck finally seems to have changed – until a terrible accident catapults her back to Earth, leaving Luca and Theo behind. With Julian at her side, River must find a way to cross between the worlds. But something sinister lies in wait, and with every second that passes, the chance of rescue drifts further out of reach…River of Darkness is the second book in the Demons of Velarta series. It is a reverse harem paranormal romance, with lots of mystery and secrets, and plenty of heat. less