The Last Triumvirate Series by Karen C.P. McDermott

They may fall, but she will rise.Cyra of Fernweh is perfectly content to spend her days making wine on her family’s vineyard after being left there as an infant twenty-two years earlier. Those in the outer lands are not especially hospitable to anyone with magic, so only her brothers know that Cyra uses her meager elemental gifts to light stove fires and water crops around the vineyard... moreThey may fall, but she will rise.Cyra of Fernweh is perfectly content to spend her days making wine on her family’s vineyard after being left there as an infant twenty-two years earlier. Those in the outer lands are not especially hospitable to anyone with magic, so only her brothers know that Cyra uses her meager elemental gifts to light stove fires and water crops around the vineyard. When her life is threatened one day, however, Cyra draws on a much greater magic she didn’t know she possessed to save herself. In doing so, she accidentally lands herself in trouble with the Triumvirate Lords of Thasia.Torn from her home and summoned before the lords, including the dangerous and feared Lord Bressen, Cyra learns that a seer’s vision predicted she will cause the downfall of the Triumvirate. With the help of Samhail, a huge warrior who gives new meaning to the idea of rock-hard muscles, Cyra is forced to navigate a world of power, passion, and political intrigue to discover how she’s involved in the coming crisis before the lords decide to remove her as a threat to their power and their lives.As old enemies emerge to settle grudges and new ones prove willing to do anything for their ambition, what Cyra discovers about herself and her growing powers could put her in more danger than she ever dreamed possible. Fighting for her life, though, may prove easier than fighting her desires.The Last Triumvirate is Book 1 of a six-book series. Book 2 is anticipated in Summer 2024.“It is a FANTASTIC novel! I haven’t read such well-written fantasy in a while. Lots of humor and badassery.” - Advanced ReaderContent Advisory: This book includes mature (18+) subjects and potentially upsetting situations that include graphic violence, death, threats and mentions of sexual assault, brief accountings of torture, abuse, and self-harm, multiple explicit depictions of sex, and some non-traditional sexual practices and proclivities. less

This is Book 2 of a series that should be read in order. The summary below contains some spoilers for Book 1.She’s the light to his darkness…But her shadows are whispering.Two months after the attempted coup, Thasia is still reeling. Only Bressen remains of the Triumvirate as the other two territories drag their feet in replacing their rulers.Meanwhile, Cyra struggles to find her footing in a world where she’s no longer just a winemaker, but one of the most powerful perimortals on the continent... moreThis is Book 2 of a series that should be read in order. The summary below contains some spoilers for Book 1.She’s the light to his darkness…But her shadows are whispering.Two months after the attempted coup, Thasia is still reeling. Only Bressen remains of the Triumvirate as the other two territories drag their feet in replacing their rulers.Meanwhile, Cyra struggles to find her footing in a world where she’s no longer just a winemaker, but one of the most powerful perimortals on the continent. She may have a dizzying array of magic at her fingertips, but she’s unpracticed and reluctant to use her abilities after two decades of having to hide her powers.Cyra and Bressen’s upcoming marriage should be cause for celebration, but obstacles seem determined to make their path to wedded bliss as rocky as possible, and their enemies are closer than they think.Cyra’s newfound knowledge about herself and her powers is only the beginning as the layers peel back to reveal a truth much bigger than she or anyone else could imagine. A storm is gathering, but is Cyra part of the solution or part of the threat?Content Advisory: This book includes mature (18+) subjects and potentially upsetting situations. For details on tropes and triggers, please visit the book page on author's website at www.karencpmcdermott.com. less

This is book 3 of a series that should be read in order. It can also be read in tandem with book 4, Nemesis Rising.It could be love…If they don’t kill each other first.The AssassinTalyn, “The Raptor” of Avril, is the deadliest assassin on the Arystrian continent. With her abilities to port between two places and change her appearance at will, she can take out her marks before they realize she’s there, then blend back into the crowd.Her latest job sounds easy enough... moreThis is book 3 of a series that should be read in order. It can also be read in tandem with book 4, Nemesis Rising.It could be love…If they don’t kill each other first.The AssassinTalyn, “The Raptor” of Avril, is the deadliest assassin on the Arystrian continent. With her abilities to port between two places and change her appearance at will, she can take out her marks before they realize she’s there, then blend back into the crowd.Her latest job sounds easy enough. Gather information for the former King of Rowe while working as a servant at Tide’s End until called upon to kill the lord and lady of the house. The problem? Her targets are two of the most formidable perimortals in a mind wraith people call the Nemesis Incarnate, and the first known syphon in four centuries.But that’s not all. There’s also him.The MercenarySamhail is the center of attention whenever he walks into a room. He’s the biggest, most dangerous person anywhere he goes, and he’s used to dealing with the risks and challenges that come with being a warrior of the fiercest reputation.None of that has prepared him to face the lethal threat hiding right under his nose, though. When the beautiful assassin is unmasked, Samhail is torn between wanting to kill her and just wanting her. As the threat from Rowe continues to intensify and loyalties become uncertain, Samhail will learn just how dangerous The Raptor of Avril can be.Content Advisory: This book includes mature (18+) subjects that may be upsetting to some readers. For a complete list of triggers and tropes, please see the book page on the author's website at www.karencpmcdermott.com. less

NOTE: This is book 4 of a series that should be read in order. It can also be read in tandem with book 3, Clash of Stone and Steel. A tandem edition containing both books with the chapters in their reading order can be found at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0F25BCFNN.There’s a fine line between punishment and vengeance…And she’ll erase it altogether.While Samhail is off handling the assassin they just discovered living in their midst, Cyra and Bressen plan for war.Easier said than done... moreNOTE: This is book 4 of a series that should be read in order. It can also be read in tandem with book 3, Clash of Stone and Steel. A tandem edition containing both books with the chapters in their reading order can be found at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0F25BCFNN.There’s a fine line between punishment and vengeance…And she’ll erase it altogether.While Samhail is off handling the assassin they just discovered living in their midst, Cyra and Bressen plan for war.Easier said than done. The Triumvirate still lacks its third member, and Lord Aidan is hampering preparation efforts. Complications continue to arise as Bressen works to hold both the country and his wife together.Meanwhile, Cyra treads down a dark path as she grieves a terrible loss, and the fates don’t seem inclined to let up anytime soon. With the influence of the Nemesis growing stronger inside her, she becomes more willing to cross boundaries and justify vengeance in her pursuit of those who’ve hurt the people she loves. But when does punishment just become wrath?The gods are stirring, the scales are tipping, and a world out of balance grows ever more dangerous as one of its most powerful beings threatens to go over the edge.Content Advisory: This book includes mature (18+) subjects and potentially upsetting situations. For a complete list of triggers and tropes, please see the author's website at www.karencpmcdermott.com. less