Unmarked Series by Miranda Lyn

ALL RAVEN WANTS IS PEACE. BUT IN A MAGICAL REALM PLAGUED BY DECEPTION, THE ONLY THING HER WORLD KNOWS IS TURMOIL. A land where witches wear their spells like tattoos is no place for a woman without a single magical mark—except for Raven, whose unblemished skin contradicts the truth of her power. Surviving under the scowls of her fellow witches has carved indelible scars into her mind over the years—just as the day she watched the Dark King's men murder her grandmother in cold blood... moreALL RAVEN WANTS IS PEACE. BUT IN A MAGICAL REALM PLAGUED BY DECEPTION, THE ONLY THING HER WORLD KNOWS IS TURMOIL. A land where witches wear their spells like tattoos is no place for a woman without a single magical mark—except for Raven, whose unblemished skin contradicts the truth of her power. Surviving under the scowls of her fellow witches has carved indelible scars into her mind over the years—just as the day she watched the Dark King's men murder her grandmother in cold blood. But the Dark King's reign of terror is far-reaching, and Raven's grandmother won't be the last witch to die under his rule. After the death of a coven leader heralds the start of the infamous Witch Trials, Raven finds herself dodging death to triumph. The journey quickly descends into perils far greater than she'd ever imagined, including a war on her heart from a man she’d only ever known as a villain. Still, trust is always fragile in kingdoms ruled by magic, especially when love enters the fold. Yet, something else is awry in the land of spells and shadows and Raven must decide whether she trusts her gut or her heart. The Unmarked Witch is the first gripping book in the seductive and intriguing duology,Unmarked. From the author of the heart-pounding fantasy series, Fae Rising comes this new darkly ambitious tale. less

A HEART DRIVEN BY VENGEANCE; A SOUL DEVOURED BY REGRET. After finally ending the Dark King's perceived reign of terror, a heartbroken Raven must face the grief and guilt of becoming a murderer. Her best friend Kirsi might've helped her cope, except she has her own existential crisis learning to be a wraith. They find themselves stranded in the human lands with the Dark King's cousin, Grey, and a new band of misfits desperately searching for a way back home... moreA HEART DRIVEN BY VENGEANCE; A SOUL DEVOURED BY REGRET. After finally ending the Dark King's perceived reign of terror, a heartbroken Raven must face the grief and guilt of becoming a murderer. Her best friend Kirsi might've helped her cope, except she has her own existential crisis learning to be a wraith. They find themselves stranded in the human lands with the Dark King's cousin, Grey, and a new band of misfits desperately searching for a way back home. BUT HOME IS HARBORING NOTHING BUT RUINATION. In the wake of the Dark King's demise, the coven leaders have the perfect opportunity to retrieve the Grimoires in their hunt for supremacy and power. But casting near two at once could unleash catastrophic horrors, and Raven's life has already been shattered enough. Determined to preserve what's left of their broken worlds, Raven and Kirsi race against time as they battle the remaining coven leaders to stop the Harrowing. And a shocking revelation from the other side might crash Raven's world once and for all. From the author of the heart-pounding fantasy series, Fae Rising and the explosive opening, The Unmarked Witch comes the twisted conclusion to the Unmarked Duology, The Unbound Witch. less

ONE WITCH'S BLESSING IS ANOTHER'S CURSE. In this captivating holiday novella following the events of The Unbound Witch, Marley, a witch burdened by a dark history, possesses an extraordinary gift-the power to hunt shattered hearts with her enchanting magic. With every Winter Solstice, a relentless pursuit commences, as she begins a quest to help a wounded soul, invoking the Spirits of Past, Present, and Future... moreONE WITCH'S BLESSING IS ANOTHER'S CURSE. In this captivating holiday novella following the events of The Unbound Witch, Marley, a witch burdened by a dark history, possesses an extraordinary gift-the power to hunt shattered hearts with her enchanting magic. With every Winter Solstice, a relentless pursuit commences, as she begins a quest to help a wounded soul, invoking the Spirits of Past, Present, and Future. Though Marley abhors her magical abilities and the role she must play, the goddess does not care. She unknowingly hunts down Atlas, now stripped of his shapeshifting powers and consumed by an unyielding resentment towards magic. Their fates intertwine, and Marley finds herself irresistibly drawn into the pits of Atlas' haunting past, challenging his deeply ingrained fear of commitment. Bound by magic, they must stay together as Atlas embarks on a perilous royal mission. As their connection deepens, Marley and Atlas unwittingly become entangled in the shadows of Marley's own haunted history, setting off a race against time that pushes their limits to the edge. Will Atlas summon the strength to redefine his destiny? Can they rise above the weight of their individual burdens and forge a shared future? Prepare to be spellbound by the poignant twists and turns that shape the interwoven fates of Marley and Atlas in this loose retelling of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, "A Christmas Carol. ". less