The Chronicles of Arianthem Series by Samantha Sabian

Separated from her children, Raine guards her sleeping dragon lover at the top of the world. Although Hel continues to threaten Raine in her dreams, training with the strange phantasm, Sentinel, seems to keep the Goddess at bay. Her plans thwarted, Hel finally releases a dangerous prisoner to the mortal realm, sending the enemy of the gods themselves to wreak the havoc she cannot... moreSeparated from her children, Raine guards her sleeping dragon lover at the top of the world. Although Hel continues to threaten Raine in her dreams, training with the strange phantasm, Sentinel, seems to keep the Goddess at bay. Her plans thwarted, Hel finally releases a dangerous prisoner to the mortal realm, sending the enemy of the gods themselves to wreak the havoc she cannot. Terror sweeps the land as a new evil appears in Arianthem: a succubus Witch who empowers herself through sexual activity. The dragon’s daughter, Idonea, stands in the land of the Ha’kan as “The Green” approaches. Powerful allies have fallen, friends have mysteriously disappeared, and now indecision takes hold. Should she face this threat alone? Does “The Green” want her dead? Or does the witch have some worse fate in store for her? less

Raine rejoices when her family is reunited, even though Talan, her dragon soulmate, still sleeps. She continues to train with the dark revenant to prepare for the return of the Sinister. A malevolent book yields tantalizing clues on how to defeat this powerful enemy.In the Underworld, Hel fumes as she is denied access to the dreams of her Consort. Raine was gifted to her by Fate, then torn away by the same... moreRaine rejoices when her family is reunited, even though Talan, her dragon soulmate, still sleeps. She continues to train with the dark revenant to prepare for the return of the Sinister. A malevolent book yields tantalizing clues on how to defeat this powerful enemy.In the Underworld, Hel fumes as she is denied access to the dreams of her Consort. Raine was gifted to her by Fate, then torn away by the same. The Goddess will make the entire mortal realm suffer to regain what is hers, ignoring the monumental risk in her actions.All of Arianthem struggles with the strange taint left on the land. Elves, dwarves, the Ha’kan, all endure the malaise left behind by the Sinister. But no one bears the brunt more than the Empire. The lingering attack is devastating as a brutal cult rises, then thrives under its influence. The entire realm is in disarray, ripe for plunder as the witches return. less

The schemes of the Gods are complex beyond understanding, and Raine feels she is an unwitting pawn. Hel demands she play the role of Consort to perfection, and she complies to protect her family. As conspiracies swirl about her, Raine realizes there is much simmering beneath the surface of the pantheon.The mortal realm mourns the absence of their protector, but things slowly return to normal... moreThe schemes of the Gods are complex beyond understanding, and Raine feels she is an unwitting pawn. Hel demands she play the role of Consort to perfection, and she complies to protect her family. As conspiracies swirl about her, Raine realizes there is much simmering beneath the surface of the pantheon.The mortal realm mourns the absence of their protector, but things slowly return to normal. The devastation left in the wake of the Sinister has left an imprint on the land, however, and the Empire struggles most of all. While Arianthem slowly heals, the banished evil returns in secret, and this time the Sinister are deadlier than before.Raine senses events from a distance, but is trapped, hopelessly trying to navigate the politics of Ásgarðr. Somehow, she’s caught in an invisible web, a triangle between Sjöfn, Tyr, and Saga. And when Love, War, and Wisdom are at odds, it does not bode well for any realm. less