The Memory Puller Series by Kris K. Haines

She stole his memory. Will he steal her heart? Shrouded Sister Cassandra Fortin is a wannabe rebel hidden beneath midnight blue dress robes.By day, she toils at the Temple, pulling the human memories craved by her Fae overlords. By night, she hunts through those same memories for treasures to steal, buying freedom for the mortal colonies’ least fortunate families... moreShe stole his memory. Will he steal her heart? Shrouded Sister Cassandra Fortin is a wannabe rebel hidden beneath midnight blue dress robes.By day, she toils at the Temple, pulling the human memories craved by her Fae overlords. By night, she hunts through those same memories for treasures to steal, buying freedom for the mortal colonies’ least fortunate families.When her fellow Sisters begin disappearing, the officer assigned to the case is the one individual who could expose her secret criminal history.Good thing Cassandra stole his memory when he apprehended her during her most recent philanthropic robbery.Officer Tristan Saros has always had a soft spot for mortals and a healthy skepticism towards authority. Especially his own. Now the irreverent, flirtatious Fae warrior has finally found the perfect distraction from immortal boredom - his intriguing new partner. Too bad about her pesky chastity vow. And why does she seem so familiar?As Tristan and Cassandra team up to find her missing Sisters, their reluctant alliance transforms into a passionate, yet forbidden attraction. And during the investigation, they uncover a conspiracy that threatens to dismantle the five-centuries-long peace between their two species.In order to save the Sisters and keep their world from the brink of war, Tristan will need to decide if his loyalties reside with Fae or humans. And Cassandra will be forced to choose between her safe, gilded cage or an uncertain, pitiless freedom outside the Temple walls.And if Tristan ever recalls Cassandra’s crime? Well, that might just be the most dangerous outcome of all.The Memory Puller is the first book in a New Adult fantasy series, featuring a spicy, slow-burn, banter-filled romance, a propulsive central mystery, and a found family of lovable, magical characters. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Raven Kennedy and Carissa Broadbent.This book is intended for readers 18+ and contains mature themes. Please check trigger warnings in the beginning of the book and on the author's website. less

When the rules no longer apply, the only thing left to break is your heart. Cassandra Fortin is a Shrouded Sister no longer, unshackled from her vows. But she's struggling to find her purpose outside the Temple. And her feelings for Tristan are more complicated than ever, given his recently revealed secrets. Tristan Saros’s past has come back to haunt him—guilt-ridden memories of a tragedy that crushed his dreams and nearly cost him his life... moreWhen the rules no longer apply, the only thing left to break is your heart. Cassandra Fortin is a Shrouded Sister no longer, unshackled from her vows. But she's struggling to find her purpose outside the Temple. And her feelings for Tristan are more complicated than ever, given his recently revealed secrets. Tristan Saros’s past has come back to haunt him—guilt-ridden memories of a tragedy that crushed his dreams and nearly cost him his life. And could cost him the future he so desperately wants with Cassandra. A surprise visit from the Fae Emperor brings deadly new burdens and a new assignment for Tristan and Cassandra. As the pair travel the colonies, enemies emerge wielding long-dead magic while a divine influence threatens to pitch the continent into turmoil--an influence that hints Tristan and Cassandra have larger roles to play in the looming battle for the soul of Ethyrios. If they can learn to trust each other again. Though their passion comes easy, unguarding their hearts is another matter. Even as the fate of their world may very well rest upon their combined power. For when the Exile and the Savior unite, an Empire will tremble. The Exile and the Savior is the heart-pounding second installment in The Memory Puller series, new adult fantasy full of epic adventure, thrilling twists, swoony romance, and witty banter. And hot Fae males with wings, of course. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Raven Kennedy, and Carissa Broadbent. This book is intended for readers 18+ and contains mature themes. Please check trigger warnings in the beginning of the book or on the author's website. less

Love is the deadliest performance.Ronin Matakos, the Butcher of Aethalia, was once a great war hero.He was once a lot of things—revered, respected, worshipped. But ever since the Empire caged his wolf, he’s suffocated beneath his tarnished reputation, wandering through an aimless fog of fights, females, and that most intoxicating of substances, Delirium.So, when the Empire comes calling again, this time with an opportunity to regain everything he’s lost, the offer is too good to pass up... moreLove is the deadliest performance.Ronin Matakos, the Butcher of Aethalia, was once a great war hero.He was once a lot of things—revered, respected, worshipped. But ever since the Empire caged his wolf, he’s suffocated beneath his tarnished reputation, wandering through an aimless fog of fights, females, and that most intoxicating of substances, Delirium.So, when the Empire comes calling again, this time with an opportunity to regain everything he’s lost, the offer is too good to pass up.Too bad it’s an assignment to pose as the lover of the one female in Ethyrios who’s immune to his cocky charm.Mireille Valette is at the top of her game. Both her games, really—prima ballerina and spy-assassin for the Empire. And this lone wolf, whether on stage or on a case, certainly doesn’t need a High-Gods-damned partner. Especially not one as lazy, entitled, and arrogant as the Butcher.The pair are pitched into a deadly game of cat and mouse with an eccentric Fae billionaire, one with plenty of secrets buried in his macabre mountain estate, the Cathedral of Bones. In this sinister world of bizarre rituals and forbidden magic, danger lurks behind every posh, polite smile.And just when Ronin and Mireille’s fake relationship starts to feel all too real, the secrets of their own tortured pasts rise up to haunt them.Will they survive the Cathedral of Bones? Or will love be their final performance?The Butcher and the Ballerina is an adult urban fantasy romance, book 2.5 in The Memory Puller series. It is NOT a standalone, nor is it intended to be read as an introduction to the series. If you read it first, not only will you be spoiled about things that happen in the first two books (The Memory Puller and The Exile and the Savior), but you might be quite confused about what's going on. But hey, you do you. The Memory Puller series is all about misfits who love to break the rules, after all. If you're a fan of Sarah J. Maas, Raven Kennedy, Sarah A. Parker, or Carissa Broadbent, you just might love it.This book is intended for readers 18+ and contains mature themes. Please check trigger warnings in the beginning of the book or on the author's website. less

Love is the deadliest performance.Ronin Matakos, the Butcher of Aethalia, was once a great war hero.He was once a lot of things—revered, respected, worshipped. But ever since the Empire caged his wolf, he’s suffocated beneath his tarnished reputation, wandering through an aimless fog of fights, females, and that most intoxicating of substances, Delirium.So, when the Empire comes calling again, this time with an opportunity to regain everything he’s lost, the offer is too good to pass up... moreLove is the deadliest performance.Ronin Matakos, the Butcher of Aethalia, was once a great war hero.He was once a lot of things—revered, respected, worshipped. But ever since the Empire caged his wolf, he’s suffocated beneath his tarnished reputation, wandering through an aimless fog of fights, females, and that most intoxicating of substances, Delirium.So, when the Empire comes calling again, this time with an opportunity to regain everything he’s lost, the offer is too good to pass up.Too bad it’s an assignment to pose as the lover of the one female in Ethyrios who’s immune to his cocky charm.Mireille Valette is at the top of her game. Both her games, really—prima ballerina and spy-assassin for the Empire. And this lone wolf, whether on stage or on a case, certainly doesn’t need a High-Gods-damned partner. Especially not one as lazy, entitled, and arrogant as the Butcher.The pair are pitched into a deadly game of cat and mouse with an eccentric Fae billionaire, one with plenty of secrets buried in his macabre mountain estate, the Cathedral of Bones. In this sinister world of bizarre rituals and forbidden magic, danger lurks behind every posh, polite smile.And just when Ronin and Mireille’s fake relationship starts to feel all too real, the secrets of their own tortured pasts rise up to haunt them.Will they survive the Cathedral of Bones? Or will love be their final performance?The Butcher and the Ballerina is an adult urban fantasy romance, book 2.5 in The Memory Puller series. It is NOT a standalone, nor is it intended to be read as an introduction to the series. If you read it first, not only will you be spoiled about things that happen in the first two books (The Memory Puller and The Exile and the Savior), but you might be quite confused about what's going on. But hey, you do you. The Memory Puller series is all about misfits who love to break the rules, after all. If you're a fan of Sarah J. Maas, Raven Kennedy, Sarah A. Parker, or Carissa Broadbent, you just might love it.This book is intended for readers 18+ and contains mature themes. Please check trigger warnings in the beginning of the book or on the author's website. less

The Rebel and the Captive is the gut-wrenching third installment in The Memory Puller series, romantic fantasy full of epic adventure, thrilling twists, swoony couples, and a witty found family. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Nisha J. Tuli, and Carissa Broadbent.**MAJOR SPOILERS FOR PREVIOUS BOOKS BELOW. PROCEED WITH CAUTION**Sparks of rebellion can catch fire, even in the darkest hour... moreThe Rebel and the Captive is the gut-wrenching third installment in The Memory Puller series, romantic fantasy full of epic adventure, thrilling twists, swoony couples, and a witty found family. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Nisha J. Tuli, and Carissa Broadbent.**MAJOR SPOILERS FOR PREVIOUS BOOKS BELOW. PROCEED WITH CAUTION**Sparks of rebellion can catch fire, even in the darkest hour.Cassandra Fortin has been taken by her enemies, locked away at the edge of the world and separated from everyone she loves. But when a chance encounter offers her the opportunity to fight for her life, she seizes it despite insurmountable odds. She’ll need every ounce of her new strength, not to mention her new friends and evolving power, to win the day—and her freedom.Tristan Saros has been taken by his allies, spirited away to an ancient jungle village where a group of rebels have been preparing for their Prince’s arrival for centuries. Their goal? Restore Tristan to the Crystal Throne of Ethyrios and end the reign of his terrible brother. There’s only one problem: he may have to forsake Cassandra to do it. As Tristan grapples with his new fate, dodging threats from all sides, he’ll have to make an impossible choice—save his people or save the woman he loves.But if the Rebel and the Captive can find their way back to one another? Sparks ignite and worlds will burn.This book is intended for readers 18+ and contains mature themes. Please check content warnings in the beginning of the book or on the author's website. less