Hel's Carnival Series by Rose Santoriello

Welcome to Hel, where your earthly morals no longer apply. When Gemma Marino mysteriously wakes up on a demon planet with no memory of her previous life, she fears the worst. Especially when the first demon she encounters tries to kill her. Barely escaping with her life, Gemma is determined to not only survive this strange anarchist planet, but to regain her memory. She strikes a deal with The Devil himself—get a role at Hel’s Carnival, and he’ll grant her his protection... moreWelcome to Hel, where your earthly morals no longer apply. When Gemma Marino mysteriously wakes up on a demon planet with no memory of her previous life, she fears the worst. Especially when the first demon she encounters tries to kill her. Barely escaping with her life, Gemma is determined to not only survive this strange anarchist planet, but to regain her memory. She strikes a deal with The Devil himself—get a role at Hel’s Carnival, and he’ll grant her his protection. The only problem? A sexy half-demon. Contract killer, royal spy, and circus star—Draven ‘The Scorpion’ Orzath—has no intentions of letting this butterfly soar in his territory. That is, until he learns it’s The Devil’s orders. Deep in the heart of Hel’s Carnival, something rotten eats away its its core. In a world full of smoke and mirrors, who can he trust? Meanwhile, as Gemma takes the stage, the ghosts of her past haunt her, leaving more questions than answers. Can she truly return to Earth and live without the new family she’s found among the carnies—and does she even want to? Gemma Marino might just be Draven’s Devil-given solace, and Hel hath no fury like a woman reborn. Hazbin Hotel meets The Greatest Showman in this Wizard of Oz inspired story that is sure to send you straight to Hel. With steamy romance, a quirky queer found family, and a wicked sense of humor, Dance for Demons is perfect for fans of Aurora Ascher, Kaylie Smith, and Brynne Weaver. less

The night is young, and you’re a winner. Enter the tent, become a sinner. Yasmeena Al-Khalifa joined Hel’s Carnival as a means to an end, escaping the harsh conditions of Ira. Now that she’s a spy for The Devil’s Masquerade, she’s seeing more blood and death than she initially bargained for. It’s a dog eat dog world, except the biggest enemy of the felion… are wolves... moreThe night is young, and you’re a winner. Enter the tent, become a sinner. Yasmeena Al-Khalifa joined Hel’s Carnival as a means to an end, escaping the harsh conditions of Ira. Now that she’s a spy for The Devil’s Masquerade, she’s seeing more blood and death than she initially bargained for. It’s a dog eat dog world, except the biggest enemy of the felion… are wolves. Tempest Lupine—daughter of the leader of Pack Escalus—must pair up with Yasmeena for the performance of a a fake engagement, designed to bring their two warring species together. As the battle between the felion and lupion continues, can Yasmeena and Tempest extinguish their fiery hate? Or will their flames grow into an inferno? These violent delights might just meet a violent end. less

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