Mystic Riegan Duet Series by Allie Shante

Riley Monroe has a pretty normal life, well, as normal as it gets being a human living in a world where magic can exist freely.She’s been surrounded by magic users her whole life to the point that she hardly notices anything abnormal in her quaint suburb. She didn’t expect her world to change the night she meets River St. James at a bar. He’s charming, confident, and just so happens to be able to read her mind... moreRiley Monroe has a pretty normal life, well, as normal as it gets being a human living in a world where magic can exist freely.She’s been surrounded by magic users her whole life to the point that she hardly notices anything abnormal in her quaint suburb. She didn’t expect her world to change the night she meets River St. James at a bar. He’s charming, confident, and just so happens to be able to read her mind.The tattooed telepath piques her interest, even when he tells her he’s a student at the institution where her father works: the notorious Mystic Riegan University, a school that caters to both humans and magic wielders.When a mysterious tragedy strikes and Riley’s world is turned upside down, she is left with more questions than answers. She’ll have to take matters into her own hands to find the truth, starting with enrolling at Mystic Riegan. However, flying under the radar won’t be as easy as Riley hoped when she catches the attention of not only River’s best friend, Grayson but also his older brother, Asher.Riley begins to unravel secrets within the seemingly prestigious university, discovering that some puzzles are better left unsolved. As truths began to surface, Riley will begin to question her new university friends while seeking help from others…including the three men that don’t mind sharing. less

What started out as a murder investigation spiraled into something Riley hadn’t planned for. Haunted by grief and deceit, she’ll have to find a way back to any sense of normalcy. A luxury that is nowhere close to being achieved now that the truth is muddled in new revelations and betrayal.Everything she’s ever known is now twisted into something she hardly recognizes and trust towards those that have hurt her will not be given so easily... moreWhat started out as a murder investigation spiraled into something Riley hadn’t planned for. Haunted by grief and deceit, she’ll have to find a way back to any sense of normalcy. A luxury that is nowhere close to being achieved now that the truth is muddled in new revelations and betrayal.Everything she’s ever known is now twisted into something she hardly recognizes and trust towards those that have hurt her will not be given so easily. Ignoring things won’t work and letting her emotions get the best of her just makes matters worse, especially now that magic is within her grasp. Eyes are everywhere and the threats run deeper than she realized. The more she pulls back, the more pain is inflicted on those around her.Leaning on River, Grayson and Asher would be easier if things didn’t happen the way they did, but forgiveness may be the only solution to get them back to where they were. They want to protect her, but doing so may anger the person puppeteering their lives. Riley’s allies aren’t afraid, but maybe they should be. Maybe digging deeper is a mistake.Riley is a prize in a game she never wanted to play and she’s been told that the only way out is compliance. Submission isn’t something Riley’s interested in and it can’t be the only way to win. less