Fates Series by Whitney L. Spradling

Harpies are things of fairy tales. Mythological creatures of violence and bloodshed. And apparently, I am one. After discovering my true identity, I’m determined to take back control of my life. My first goal is to stop this ridiculous contest to win my hand in marriage. Then, I have to turn my attention to something more an evil ex-fiance, a mysterious warehouse, and a threat to my life. Add to that, my new-found powers are unstable. I’m having strange dreams... moreHarpies are things of fairy tales. Mythological creatures of violence and bloodshed. And apparently, I am one. After discovering my true identity, I’m determined to take back control of my life. My first goal is to stop this ridiculous contest to win my hand in marriage. Then, I have to turn my attention to something more an evil ex-fiance, a mysterious warehouse, and a threat to my life. Add to that, my new-found powers are unstable. I’m having strange dreams. And I don’t even know who I am anymore. But I do know my three mates, my Shields, are the only ones keeping me going. My bloody vampire. My mysterious alpha. My sweet and caring mage. While I may have accepted my bonds with Malakai and Cade, Sterling is another matter. His betrayal still sits heavy on my heart, but I’m ready to accept the bond. He has other ideas, though. When he takes the threat to my safety into his own hands and gets captured, I risk losing one of my shields, and the realization sends my magic into a frenzy. Saving Sterling and making him mine becomes my priority. However, as I’ve learned, fate tends to have her own plans. A new development, one that sits close to my heart, threatens to upend my world once again. Only time will tell if I am strong enough to handle this one.Authors note: This is book 2 of 3 in a dark and gritty paranormal romance series. It ends on a minor cliff hanger. less

Fate works in mysterious ways. I only wish she wasn’t so intent on destroying me. I can’t catch a break. Finally, I’m out from under my ‘father’s’ thumb, able to glimpse the possibility of what my life could be. Free. Happy. Loved. But just when I think one problem is resolved, another emerges.Between my recent harpy powers manifesting fully, and the acceptance of my bond with Sterling, I have everything I need to restore the balance in Lustros... moreFate works in mysterious ways. I only wish she wasn’t so intent on destroying me. I can’t catch a break. Finally, I’m out from under my ‘father’s’ thumb, able to glimpse the possibility of what my life could be. Free. Happy. Loved. But just when I think one problem is resolved, another emerges.Between my recent harpy powers manifesting fully, and the acceptance of my bond with Sterling, I have everything I need to restore the balance in Lustros. It’s a big undertaking and one I couldn’t face without my Shields. My dangerous beloved. My protective mate. My supportive soul-bonded. The sister I thought dead, isn’t. But as I learn how to use my powers and listen to my instincts, it becomes clear I have to rescue Cade and Sterling’s families before I can focus on my own. My sister has been held captive by my ex-fiancé, a man who has not only ruined my life but is working on a secret project that will ruin many other lives as well.I can’t wait too long to enact the final stage of our plans. So much is riding on our success. I can only hope when the day is done, I’ll walk away with my three Shields. But despite the threat looming over our heads, the promise of our future shines bright enough to keep me going another day. If only fate would lend a hand this time.Authors This is the third and final book of the Fates trilogy. It ends with an HEA. less