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