Fate Cycle Series by Sam Fairburn

Moderation is key… That being said, when not one but two enigmatic liars creep into my life, what’s a witch to do?RileyAll I want is to start this new chapter of my life in peace, brewing beer and mixing potions at The Drunken Sailor. Simple. Safe. Single. But when my skills as potion master and healer are noticed by a mysterious stranger, the stalking that ensues leads me to ask more questions than I should... moreModeration is key… That being said, when not one but two enigmatic liars creep into my life, what’s a witch to do?RileyAll I want is to start this new chapter of my life in peace, brewing beer and mixing potions at The Drunken Sailor. Simple. Safe. Single. But when my skills as potion master and healer are noticed by a mysterious stranger, the stalking that ensues leads me to ask more questions than I should. Things take a dark turn as the secret I fought all my life to protect gets uncovered by the deadliest magical mob boss in the city. Now, my best chance at survival is down to a cocky criminal and a bookman that is too clever for his own good. As their presence haunts my every waking hour and the situation gets dire, I don’t know if I can keep fighting this relentless pull between us.FinnI have focused on only one thing for the last three years—work. But when Riley comes into my bookshop, searching for a way to undo the tracking spell placed on her, I am caught up in a journey that ushers me right back to the one man I am trying to forget. I was his to cherish, his to punish, yet the worst wound he gave me was not a physical one. And she might be my salvation.ErickMy blood is made of hunger and fight, which serves me well on my side of the law. No one but him knows who I am or where I come from. And I have all the intentions for it to stay that way. But when witches start to disappear in the city and no one, not even the Sennex, does a damn thing about it, I make it my business to investigate. Grave mistake. My efforts only lead me to desires I should steer clear of and discoveries darker than I could ever fathom. I fought to keep them away, to keep them safe, but life is never as kind as to bring hope without taking something in return.♥ Witchy meets steamy in this tale of soul-wrenching magnetism, dreadful secrets, and magic that could wreck the world. ♥Potion Master is a slow burn dark fantasy MMF romance. It’s book 1 in the Fate Cycle series.Note: For CWs, please check the author website. less

The letters of love are written in blood. The horrors of death are measured in souls. But when both come together, it’s a sure recipe for tragedy.RileyI’m not a bellicose person by nature. Angry? Sometimes. Grumpy? Most definitely. Snarky? All. The. Time. However, when my entire life boils down to a twisted game of deadly hide and seek, things start to shift... moreThe letters of love are written in blood. The horrors of death are measured in souls. But when both come together, it’s a sure recipe for tragedy.RileyI’m not a bellicose person by nature. Angry? Sometimes. Grumpy? Most definitely. Snarky? All. The. Time. However, when my entire life boils down to a twisted game of deadly hide and seek, things start to shift. After all, half of my essence is shrouded in darkness, and like calls to like… While Erick pulls away for reasons I don’t understand and I long to track down Finn’s whereabouts, ghosts from our past are brought to life. Some are even made of flesh and blood… And they unearth truths that none of us are prepared to deal with. But I refuse to be powerless in the face of death again. I’ll do whatever it takes. And if I can’t beat death, I’ll have to join in its power.FinnThis is what my entire life amounts to: failure. My misguided actions will cost us much more than we bargained for. I don’t know how much time I have left, but I intend to transform this harrowing setback into an opportunity. Despite fighting with all I’ve got to return to my beloved, it might be too little too late… It’s ridiculous when you think about it. Love is supposed to conquer all. But it might be death’s cold embrace that will save us in the end.ErickThere’s something seriously wrong with me. The hunger takes over my life like a tidal wave until I can’t think straight. My blood screams for Riley’s body, for the depth of her darkness. Is this how it started for my father, too? Will I become an abomination like him? I hate my dad. I hate this situation. But, above all, I despise myself and what I am becoming. I need to find Finn and grovel at his feet until my knees are raw. I need to keep Riley safe, especially from me. My father dared rip my family apart. But make no mistake, he will pay for his offense. In the end, my void and I agree—bloodshed is inevitable.Witchy meets steamy in this tale of soul-wrenching magnetism, dreadful secrets, and magic that could wreck the world.Necromancer is a dark fantasy MMF romance. It’s book 2 in the Fate Cycle series.Note: For CWs, please check the author’s website. less

A legacy of blood and shame… What do you do when your worst fears come to pass?RileyWar shatters everything. The woman I was is no more. When nightmares invade my waking hours, I tell myself that it’s just a normal reaction to trauma. That I’m processing. But the more I try to deal with my problems, the less in control I become. Until I make one fatal mistake that sends me worlds away from Finn and Erick in a universe full of gods and monsters... moreA legacy of blood and shame… What do you do when your worst fears come to pass?RileyWar shatters everything. The woman I was is no more. When nightmares invade my waking hours, I tell myself that it’s just a normal reaction to trauma. That I’m processing. But the more I try to deal with my problems, the less in control I become. Until I make one fatal mistake that sends me worlds away from Finn and Erick in a universe full of gods and monsters. My focus narrows to one objective: come back to them. While I face my new reality, a beast stalks me from the shadows. And there is no telling what will happen if he catches me.FinnBlood. It can mean the warmth of family, or it can be twisted out of shape to control and rule. When the all-powerful Sennex appears to be in the throes of a mysterious shadow, I find myself sucked into a political career I never wanted. As I fight to keep my freedom, I discover just how deep the deception goes. While I am busy playing the game, love slips through my fingers, and the only way I can keep it is to fall deeper into the twisted darkness.ErickThe ripple effect created by the battle with Victor continues to echo throughout the island. All eyes are on me: the enemy’s son. And when my mom and I are taken into custody by the task force, it becomes clear that there is a target on my back. But who put it there? As a series of seemingly unrelated events unfold, a pattern emerges. It’s not a pretty one. Old friends are not who they seem, institutions fall prey to greed, and the ones I love are caught in the crossfire. To protect them, I must rise to the challenge of my evolving powers and sacrifice my father’s legacy.Healer is a darkish fantasy romance. It’s book 3 in the Fate Cycle series.Note: For CWs, please check the author’s website less