Urban Academy Series by Mazzy J. March

Everything will work out. But that’s hard to believe when I can barely afford a hot, tiny apartment that reeks of whiskey and has a floor vibrating with music from the bar downstairs most nights. Not to mention the loud laughter and occasional rattle of the walls from brawls that make me check my door lock and huddle under the quilt my late mother made for me. The pub is frequented by rough types as well as people from the local university where I work for a pittance... moreEverything will work out. But that’s hard to believe when I can barely afford a hot, tiny apartment that reeks of whiskey and has a floor vibrating with music from the bar downstairs most nights. Not to mention the loud laughter and occasional rattle of the walls from brawls that make me check my door lock and huddle under the quilt my late mother made for me. The pub is frequented by rough types as well as people from the local university where I work for a pittance.Joe, short for Josephine, my landlady, has offered me a job downstairs, but so far I’ve held out. Unless something else comes up, I’m going to have to accept the offer, but I’m not sure I have the fortitude to deal with what I can barely tolerate at a distance.When my folks died, my sister and brother-in-law took me in, but they had things to work out in their marriage and were offered the opportunity of a lifetime. Move to Fiji and work mostly from home while living right on the beach. Sounded like a cure for divorce to me.When my sister looked at me with hope in her eyes, I did the only thing I could. Lie. I told them I had an opportunity of my own and needed to move across the country to pursue it. Convenient. Right?One night, a growl louder than my empty tummy snaps my attention to the window outside the classroom I’m mopping I peek through the blinds to find a massive gray wolf with the bluest eyes staring right at me. A wolf in the heart of the city?The wolf’s form shimmers, muscles and bones twisting and reshaping into a man with those same eyes, and, when I come to a while later, there’s no sign of the animal or its aftermath. Skipping dinner must have been a mistake.So much for surviving on my own.Urban Academy Semester 1 is the first story in the brand new Urban Academy series by bestselling author Mazzy J. March. The first three books follow the story of Valentina’s new life in the city at The Academy where she learns that the world is much broader and more varied than she ever dreamed and sometimes a human girl’s fate may twine with that of another kind of being. Or three. less

Valentina We won the battle, but the war is not over. My mates and I have met the enemy, learned my heritage, and discovered why I was the focus of evil for so long. I have an evil uncle and cousins. One was sent to kill me but now she’s one of my best friends. This time when they come for me, we’ll be ready. Cousin Onyx and I are practicing our powers, discovering more and more about them each time... moreValentina We won the battle, but the war is not over. My mates and I have met the enemy, learned my heritage, and discovered why I was the focus of evil for so long. I have an evil uncle and cousins. One was sent to kill me but now she’s one of my best friends. This time when they come for me, we’ll be ready. Cousin Onyx and I are practicing our powers, discovering more and more about them each time. Fox, Bishop, and Storm are trying to make me live a little, but that’s hard when you’re always looking over your shoulder. I wish he would come already. Come and get me so we can end this once and for all. While we’re practicing and learning, I’ve seen something between Onyx and Raven…and maybe one other male wolf. Maybe Fate will smile down on them like she did for me. Urban Academy Semester 6 is the sixth story in the Urban Academy series by bestselling author Mazzy J. March. The first books follow the story of Valentina’s new life in the city at The Academy where she learns that the world is much broader and more varied than she ever dreamed and sometimes a human girl’s fate may twine with that of another kind of being. Or three. Starting with Book 6, we bring some focus on Valentina’s friend Raven and cousin Onyx and the male wolf that fought at their sides less

Asher I swore I wouldn't sleep until we got Onyx back, but even a shifter can only stay awake for so long. I finally passed out after a few days and woke loathing myself. Raven was at my side, telling me it would be all right, that we’d find her, bring her home, and then kill her father as many times as I’d like. But we didn’t know where she was or if she was even all right... moreAsher I swore I wouldn't sleep until we got Onyx back, but even a shifter can only stay awake for so long. I finally passed out after a few days and woke loathing myself. Raven was at my side, telling me it would be all right, that we’d find her, bring her home, and then kill her father as many times as I’d like. But we didn’t know where she was or if she was even all right. Raven Last time we saw our mate she was being carried off by a dragon, hanging from its claws, limp and doing nothing to fight back. But I’d know if she was dead. I had to believe that. And I had to keep Asher from killing himself in the process of saving her. And finalize our matings. It was past time we let down the last of our barriers and welcomed in the gift of Fate. The minute we got Onyx back, I’d make sure that happened. Urban Academy Semester 8 is the eighth story in the Urban Academy series by bestselling author Mazzy J. March. The first books follow the story of Valentina’s new life in the city at The Academy where she learns that the world is much broader and more varied than she ever dreamed and sometimes a human girl’s fate may twine with that of another kind of being. Or three. In book 8 we complete the mating of Valentina’s friend Raven and cousin Onyx and the male wolf, Asher that fought at their sides As well as the final battle with Uncle Dean and his vampires and dragons and other creatures of the darkness. less

When I moved to the city to make my own way, I pictured difficulties of various kinds. Making ends meet, finding an apartment, loneliness, but my imagination never led me to what actually did happen. Mated to three wolf shifters, discovering my ancestry includes a goddess, and coming face to face with some of the worst evil I could imagine. Evil in the form of my very own uncle.We’d barely managed to survive him and his vampires, zombies, and all the rest so far, but we had survived... moreWhen I moved to the city to make my own way, I pictured difficulties of various kinds. Making ends meet, finding an apartment, loneliness, but my imagination never led me to what actually did happen. Mated to three wolf shifters, discovering my ancestry includes a goddess, and coming face to face with some of the worst evil I could imagine. Evil in the form of my very own uncle.We’d barely managed to survive him and his vampires, zombies, and all the rest so far, but we had survived. I was starting to think the only way to defeat Uncle Dean and his rotting-fruit scented dragon form was to call in our goddess ancestor. But was she still alive? Would she heed her daughter’s call? There was only one way to find out.Urban Academy Semester 8.5 is the ninth story in the Urban Academy series by bestselling author Mazzy J. March. The first books follow the story of Valentina’s new life in the city at the Uban Academy where she learns that the world is much broader and more varied than she ever dreamed and sometimes a human girl’s fate may twine with that of another kind of being. Or three. In Semester 8.5, with mating bonds between Valentina and her mates as well as Onyx, Raven, and Asher in place, they face the future and the fight of their lives. less

With finals over, and the winter season upon us, we can all enjoy the holidays. Most of the students from the Urban Academy have headed home for a much-deserved break, but my mates and I have decided to stay and create a special Yule season together... moreWith finals over, and the winter season upon us, we can all enjoy the holidays. Most of the students from the Urban Academy have headed home for a much-deserved break, but my mates and I have decided to stay and create a special Yule season together.Jo, my boss at the Midnight was a huge fan of the winter holidays and not only would I be able to work all the hours I wanted, but with Onyx and Raven committed to spending this time at Asher’s family home —something both of them declared they’d pay a billion dollars to get out of —the bar would be shorthanded.All was merry and bright at first, but of course in the urban jungle where paranormal crime abounds, nothing is ever as easy as it seems. Erik, the vampire who helped us take out my evil uncle Dean wants to find out who killed his lady Diane decades ago, and he’s enlisted our help. He saw her briefly, during our finally battle with my uncle, but she was gone before he had a chance to speak to her.It would be easier if Onyx and the others were here. Maybe they’ll come back early? But either way, we are to help. It’s only fair. And how boring would it be just to sit around and drink eggnog with shifters and vampires and the fae?Urban Academy Semester 9 is the tenth story in the Urban Academy series by bestselling author Mazzy J. March. The first books follow the story of Valentina’s new life in the city at the Urban Academy where she learns that the world is much broader and more varied than she ever dreamed and sometimes a human girl’s fate may twine with that of another kind of being. Or three. In Semester 9, Valentina and the others are ready to relax and enjoy the holidays but nothing is ever as easy as that for the students at the Urban Academy and their friends. less