Andromeda's Account Series by L.B. Benson

Andromeda is a priestess without a temple.She escaped the horrific fate her sister priestesses faced at the hand of the Usurper King’s men years ago and has resigned herself to a life in a brothel, hiding from her past and those who would wipe the priestesses and their Goddess from memory.Captain William Lennox is a pirate with an unsavory and violent reputation. After years of avoiding the notorious Captain Lennox, Andromeda finds herself ensnared by the rogue... moreAndromeda is a priestess without a temple.She escaped the horrific fate her sister priestesses faced at the hand of the Usurper King’s men years ago and has resigned herself to a life in a brothel, hiding from her past and those who would wipe the priestesses and their Goddess from memory.Captain William Lennox is a pirate with an unsavory and violent reputation. After years of avoiding the notorious Captain Lennox, Andromeda finds herself ensnared by the rogue. She begrudgingly accepts her fate – to accompany the handsome, yet dangerous, pirate on his latest voyage across the sea; both as entertainment for him and his crew and to keep watch over a younger girl trapped in the same bargain. It’s the only sure way to earn their way to a new life across the ocean, safe from the King’s bigotry.Despite her best efforts, Andromeda finds herself surrounded by reminders of who she was before her future was taken from her.Can she continue to wear the mask she has donned for almost a decade and escape her past for good? Or will her traitorous heart push her toward a new future solidly entwined with the painful secrets she has tried so hard to forget and the Captain who harbors secrets of his own?Fans of fantasy, historical fiction, romance, pirates, and magic will enjoy The Bartered Soul, the first book in the Andromeda’s Account series.Content Warning: The Bartered Soul is an adult fantasy/romance that contains content that might be upsetting for some readers. Please visit the author's website for a list of content warnings. It is intended for readers over the age of 18. less

Warning: The City of New Aphros is the second book in the Andromeda's Account series and this description may include spoilers for book one, The Bartered Soul. After eight years in hiding as a prostitute, former priestess Andromeda never thought she would find love. Now she has, in Captain William Lennox, a brash pirate who uncovered more than a few secrets on their journey aboard the Bartered Soul... moreWarning: The City of New Aphros is the second book in the Andromeda's Account series and this description may include spoilers for book one, The Bartered Soul. After eight years in hiding as a prostitute, former priestess Andromeda never thought she would find love. Now she has, in Captain William Lennox, a brash pirate who uncovered more than a few secrets on their journey aboard the Bartered Soul. Deciding to wait out the winter storms in the mild climate of New Aphros, a little serenity is just what Andromeda is hoping to find. Never having ventured far from her home in Selennia, she is looking forward to exploring a new city and, with any luck, settle into a new life with Lennox at her side.When she meets the cunning Madame Salome, who holds more knowledge about the Old Ways than Andromeda could have ever imagined, it becomes clear this winter will bring much more than whiskeys by the fire as a respite from the storms. When the threat of King Dargan Blackwell and his priests comes knocking even across the sea, Andromeda must choose — live the life of freedom she so craves, even if it means continuing to live in hiding, or face her past and step into the full extent of her power.The City of New Aphros is the second book in Andromeda’s Account. Fans of fantasy, historical fiction, romance, pirates, and magic will enjoy this sequel to The Bartered Soul. less

** Warning : Andromeda’s Vengeance is the third book in the Andromeda's Account series and this description may include spoilers for book one, The Bartered Soul , and book two, The City of New Aphros .** Nerissa Faelan never wanted to be queen. After the usurper Dargan Blackwell killed the last queen and sent his soldiers to wipe out the priestesses from the temples, her only thought was to survive without being noticed... more** Warning : Andromeda’s Vengeance is the third book in the Andromeda's Account series and this description may include spoilers for book one, The Bartered Soul , and book two, The City of New Aphros .** Nerissa Faelan never wanted to be queen. After the usurper Dargan Blackwell killed the last queen and sent his soldiers to wipe out the priestesses from the temples, her only thought was to survive without being noticed. After sailing away with Captain William Lennox she wasn’t sure she would see Selennia again, let alone be returning to claim her birthright. Left reeling from the revelations of a fateful winter in New Aphros under the tutelage of Madame Salome, Nerissa finds no other option than to take a stand against the spread of Blackwell’s cruelty if she and her friends wish to ever live in peace. After almost a decade as King, Dargan Blackwell still struggles to gain the loyalty of the country he took by force. When Nerissa offers the unthinkable, will the superstitions of the common people encourage him to reply to her offer? Or will the machinations of pirates and priestesses fall prey to his cruel whims? With Lennox, her sister priestesses, and their loyal crew, Nerissa now seeks allies to unite behind her power and return to retake Selennia and unleash her vengeance. Andromeda's Vengeance is the third book in Andromeda’s Account. Fans of fantasy, historical fiction, romance, pirates, and magic will enjoy the conclusion to the trilogy. Content Andromeda's Vengeance is an adult fantasy/romance that contains content that might be upsetting for some readers. Please visit the author's website for a list of content warnings. less

PLEASE NOTE: While The Northman’s Lullaby is set several years before the events of The Bartered Soul, it contains information that will SPOIL Book 1 of the Andromeda’s Account series. The author recommends you read The Northman’s Lullaby after reading The Bartered Soul, if not the entire completed trilogy, for the most enjoyment and least amount of spoilers. This synopsis may also contain SPOILERS for The Bartered Soul... morePLEASE NOTE: While The Northman’s Lullaby is set several years before the events of The Bartered Soul, it contains information that will SPOIL Book 1 of the Andromeda’s Account series. The author recommends you read The Northman’s Lullaby after reading The Bartered Soul, if not the entire completed trilogy, for the most enjoyment and least amount of spoilers. This synopsis may also contain SPOILERS for The Bartered Soul.Erik Varangr is the quartermaster on the Bartered Soul, a pirate vessel newly captained by his friend, William Lennox. When the two find a priestess hiding before they set sail, Erik discovers she is more than just another woman seeking escape from the harsh new regime that’s taken over Selennia.Siobhan is a priestess on the run from captivity in one of King Dargan Blackwell’s army camps. When two brutal pirates save her from being re-captured, she’s too weak to flee again. Little does she know that she will have more in common with the tall Northman who nurses her back to health than she ever expected.On the voyage to Delosia, Erik and Siobhan will be forced to ask the question of what their future holds, and what they must give up to find balance for both their hearts and their happiness. Fans of fantasy, historical fiction, romance, pirates, and magic will enjoy this novella set in the world of Andromeda’s Account.Content Warning: 
The Northman's Lullaby is an adult fantasy/romance that contains content that might be upsetting for some readers. Please visit the author's website for a list of content warnings. less