Fate of the Dehmi Series by K.T. Host

A sacred duty…. An impossible love…. A ruthless fate…. Valorie’s life revolves around two simple finish her final year at Sycamore University alongside her two best friends, and escape the clutches of her abuser. When she meets an interesting stranger one afternoon and a fast friendship sparks into existence, things seem to finally be looking up for her…if she can only stay alive long enough to enjoy them... moreA sacred duty…. An impossible love…. A ruthless fate…. Valorie’s life revolves around two simple finish her final year at Sycamore University alongside her two best friends, and escape the clutches of her abuser. When she meets an interesting stranger one afternoon and a fast friendship sparks into existence, things seem to finally be looking up for her…if she can only stay alive long enough to enjoy them. As a dehmi—a grunt class of benevolent immortals sent to facilitate the advancement of mortal realms—Conall spends his days using his healing affinity to complete missions assigned by the Paragons. Prove his worth, and he will eventually earn his place back on Avallea. After being shown a vision of a battered Valorie by the Paragons of the Underworld, he steels himself to do what he does best: defeat whatever, or whomever, is threatening her. Until he finds out his mission is not to save her…. It’s to kill her. ——. Strands in the Web weaves together a heart-wrenching tale of love, fantasy, and paranormal intrigue perfect for fans of Twilight, Disney’s Hercules, and the Flesh and Fire series. The captivating narrative follows Valorie’s struggle for autonomy alongside Conall’s quest to navigate the delicate balance between divine duty and unwelcome desire. As the threads of destiny tighten around them, will they be strong enough to forge their own path? Or will fate’s pull prove impossible to resist? ——. Content Warnings: Strands in the Web is a NA/Adult romance intended for ages 18+. While the romance itself is not dark, the book does contain dark elements that may be upsetting to some readers. These include, but are not limited descriptions of mental health issues, graphic descriptions of physical assault and SA, open-door intimacy, death and gore. Please prioritize your own mental health when reading. less

Valorie Vargas is dead. But her end is just the beginning. Valorie was planning on becoming an immortal, not a corpse. But, even the best laid plans go awry, and waking up in a world reserved for the dead certainly falls under “awry”. Now, she’s being told her only hope of returning lies in a secret city hidden within the depths of this world... moreValorie Vargas is dead. But her end is just the beginning. Valorie was planning on becoming an immortal, not a corpse. But, even the best laid plans go awry, and waking up in a world reserved for the dead certainly falls under “awry”. Now, she’s being told her only hope of returning lies in a secret city hidden within the depths of this world. Alongside a draconic shifter and an enigmatic Avallean spirit, Valorie must claw her way through the wonders and secrets of the Underworld, all while her strand in Fate’s weave stretches closer and closer to its breaking point. The other half of Conall’s heart is lying on the cold stone altar where they were to be wed. In his eyes, they’ve all failed Valorie. Yet the Paragons of Death have come bearing a thread of Fight your way through the trials of Death’s domain, and be reunited with the one you’ve lost. As he steps through a portal into the treacherous belly of the Underworld beside his siblings, Conall’s rage and grief threaten to consume him—and he’s tempted to open the floodgates and scorch the entire realm if it brings Valorie home. ———————. Picking up directly after the heart-stopping ending of. Strands in the Web. ,. Shards in the Void. sends the Avalleans into a terrifying and mysterious new realm in search of the one they’ve lost. Will love and determination be enough to reunite them with Valorie before the hands on her clock stop forever? Or will their fragile fates fracture into shards that are impossible to repair? One thing is certain—the Web of Fate weaves its own designs far beyond the eyes of humans and immortals alike. Follow the intertwined stories of Valorie, Conall, and companions both old and new as you journey across the Underworld at their sides in this captivating second installment in the Fate of the Dehmi series. Strands in the Web is a NA/Adult romance intended for ages 18+. While the romance itself is not dark, the book does contain dark elements that may be upsetting to some readers. Details can be found on the author’s website or at the beginning of the book. Please prioritize your own mental health when reading. ———————. The. adult mix of Twilight and Herculesunique, mystical underworlddragon shifters with sassmagical immortalsfound family full of banterLOTR-inspired fantasy journey“my wife”teaching pinky promises to dragonshe’ll do anything to find hera race against death itselfterrifying creaturesmorally gray friendsthe romance isn’t dark but the plot isFMC with the best LGBTQ+ power couple as bestiesreal mental health rep that isn’t magically fixedgolden boy falls apart“what’s happening to me? ”“f-ck fate, she’s mine”moderate spice. less