Black Skull Chronicles Series by Samantha Ziegler

A murdered king. A cynical soldier. A witch with a secret.When the king of Rhodan is assassinated under supernatural circumstances, Lieutenant Killian Southwick is tasked with bringing the killer to justice. Driven by loyalty and ambition, he’ll do anything to avenge his late king, even if it means teaming up with Elyse Crenshaw.Elyse is regarded as one of the most powerful witches in the kingdom—and she wants nothing to do with Killian, or anyone for that matter... moreA murdered king. A cynical soldier. A witch with a secret.When the king of Rhodan is assassinated under supernatural circumstances, Lieutenant Killian Southwick is tasked with bringing the killer to justice. Driven by loyalty and ambition, he’ll do anything to avenge his late king, even if it means teaming up with Elyse Crenshaw.Elyse is regarded as one of the most powerful witches in the kingdom—and she wants nothing to do with Killian, or anyone for that matter. But when he makes her an compelling offer in exchange for one week’s help with his investigation, she begrudgingly agrees.After a rocky start, Elyse and Killian learn to work together, but secrets and past tragedies threaten to upend the entire investigation, and their budding romance. From magic potions to talking skulls and everything in between, nothing is as it seems.Read Of Bones and Skulls , the thrilling and sexy first installment of the Black Skull Chronicles. less

Dive into a world where love clashes with betrayal, and dark desires awaken.Forced into hiding, Elyse battles with her guilt. She cannot leave the security of her new home, which feels more like a prison than a place to heal.Killian spends his days hunting down Elyse, honing his magic, and trying to forget that he's been dishonorably removed from the Royal Guard. When he stumbles onto a clue, he thinks he might have finally found Elyse. Instead, he discovers a town wrecked by tragedy... moreDive into a world where love clashes with betrayal, and dark desires awaken.Forced into hiding, Elyse battles with her guilt. She cannot leave the security of her new home, which feels more like a prison than a place to heal.Killian spends his days hunting down Elyse, honing his magic, and trying to forget that he's been dishonorably removed from the Royal Guard. When he stumbles onto a clue, he thinks he might have finally found Elyse. Instead, he discovers a town wrecked by tragedy.That very tragedy is what will bring Killian and Elyse together, binding them in an alliance. Something sinister brews in the kingdom, and Elyse is determined to stop it-even if it means turning herself in. As for Killian, the road to forgiveness is paved with conflict.The Black Skull Chronicles continue with Of Blood and Roses, the ultimate enemies-to-lovers fantasy novel. less

COMING OCTOBER 27, 2025“You will not know happiness or love. You will only know the basest and grimmest of human greed, anger, revenge.”That is the cost of trading your soul. It is a cost Elyse will pay willingly if it means saving her love.Elyse’s world was shattered in an instant. The person she loves most was ripped from her grasp, and she’ll give anything to bring him back–even her soul.Stripped of her conscience and fueled by vengeance, Elyse hunts down the demon Lazarus... moreCOMING OCTOBER 27, 2025“You will not know happiness or love. You will only know the basest and grimmest of human greed, anger, revenge.”That is the cost of trading your soul. It is a cost Elyse will pay willingly if it means saving her love.Elyse’s world was shattered in an instant. The person she loves most was ripped from her grasp, and she’ll give anything to bring him back–even her soul.Stripped of her conscience and fueled by vengeance, Elyse hunts down the demon Lazarus. She’s determined to make him pay for her suffering. That means finding the Blade of Hanael, trapping Lazarus, and ending him for good.Nothing else matters. Not the kingdom burning in his wake. Not the warnings of her allies. Not the pieces of herself she’s losing with every reckless decision, every step deeper into darkness.And beneath it all, a question hangs in the Where do her powers come from?Even if she learns the answer, will she be able to accept the truth? Of Gold and Chains is the epic, soul-searing conclusion to Elyse’s story. less