Grayshell Rising Series by S.J. Barnett

August Porter's nights are spent fighting for his life—trying to escape talons that drag him into darkness, fleeing monsters promising an end to his future. But they're just nightmares. At least, that's what he convinces himself. .. until he comes face to face with a fierce stranger promising salvation. .. if he leaves everything he's ever known behind. Will he trust the light, or succumb to the dark? The legendary Alvara of Grayshell is haunted daily by his face. By the constant pull to him... moreAugust Porter's nights are spent fighting for his life—trying to escape talons that drag him into darkness, fleeing monsters promising an end to his future. But they're just nightmares. At least, that's what he convinces himself. .. until he comes face to face with a fierce stranger promising salvation. .. if he leaves everything he's ever known behind. Will he trust the light, or succumb to the dark? The legendary Alvara of Grayshell is haunted daily by his face. By the constant pull to him. Yet, this mysterious man evades her power when no mark ever has. Grayshell, Chicago. .. even Hell itself—she won't stop fighting until his soul is safe with her. The demons are hunting him. So she hunts too. He'll live. But only if she gets there first. Join Alvara and August as their worlds collide in this thrilling, fantastical first installment in the Grayshell Rising series. less

In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, love emerges as the ultimate battleground. Bellamy Blackwell wants to believe in a better world. Unfortunately, the world refuses to cooperate. He thought he had nothing left to lose until an ancient evil sets its sights on Magnolia, a witch he’s been protecting from the shadows for years. He quickly realizes there are no lines he won’t cross to defend a soul still worth fighting for. The shadows are hunting for Magnolia Green... moreIn a world teetering on the brink of chaos, love emerges as the ultimate battleground. Bellamy Blackwell wants to believe in a better world. Unfortunately, the world refuses to cooperate. He thought he had nothing left to lose until an ancient evil sets its sights on Magnolia, a witch he’s been protecting from the shadows for years. He quickly realizes there are no lines he won’t cross to defend a soul still worth fighting for. The shadows are hunting for Magnolia Green. A healer by blood, and shadow-walker by birth, Magnolia spent years fighting the darkness within, until a relentless attack ravaged her hierarchy. When Bellamy extends a protective hand, she knows better than to go it alone. What she never expected was joining forces with the legendary Commander of Grayshell. Grayshell may have won their battle with Adrastos, but locked out of The Middle, they’re poised to lose the war…and everything that matters to Aren in the process. In his mission to breach the chasm between hierarchies, fortify defenses, and get his people back to Grayshell before Adrastos strikes again, he didn’t expect to find love—let alone in a young healer hiding an impressive arsenal of talents. But with an inter-dimensional war on the horizon, can Aren afford to split his focus? The fate of entire worlds hangs in the balance. (Releasing 1/25/24). less

In games of gods and monsters, no one walks away free. All debts must be paid. As the Four Horsemen ride to open the gates of hell, Alvara and August race to align the prophecy’s fractured pieces. Their only hope lies in their Soul Bond, a connection more powerful—and dangerous—than they ever imagined. But time is slipping away, and even fate may not save them from this storm. Freya is no stranger to impossible missions... moreIn games of gods and monsters, no one walks away free. All debts must be paid. As the Four Horsemen ride to open the gates of hell, Alvara and August race to align the prophecy’s fractured pieces. Their only hope lies in their Soul Bond, a connection more powerful—and dangerous—than they ever imagined. But time is slipping away, and even fate may not save them from this storm. Freya is no stranger to impossible missions. Tasked with rallying the continent’s second-largest legion to Grayshell’s cause, she plans to deliver more than her orders require. Failure isn’t an option—because this time, her life depends on it. But Freya isn’t just fighting for survival; she’s waging a private war against the shadows of her past, and her enemies will see just how far she’s willing to go. Cyrus Stuart has his hands full unraveling the lore of Bellpost’s ghost, a Wraith tearing through his life and legacy. When a masked man arrives to collect on an ancient, deadly bargain, Cyrus must delve deep into history’s darkest corners, where gods and mortals alike have burned their hands on the threads of power. As alliances shift and betrayals mount, the lines between hero and villain blur. The clock is ticking. The gates are opening. And the game is only just beginning. less