Guardians of the Fortress Series by Kat Adams

I didn’t ask to be the chosen one, and I definitely didn’t sign up to deal with four over-the-top, bully guardians suddenly bound to me. Destiny demands sacrifice, but destiny is so overrated. All I wanted was to claim my fae dowry, get out of the fae realm and back to the human realm where I grew up, and never look back. But fate—or some cosmic joke—had other plans. Instead, I accidentally unleash four deadly reapers hell-bent on destroying everything... moreI didn’t ask to be the chosen one, and I definitely didn’t sign up to deal with four over-the-top, bully guardians suddenly bound to me. Destiny demands sacrifice, but destiny is so overrated. All I wanted was to claim my fae dowry, get out of the fae realm and back to the human realm where I grew up, and never look back. But fate—or some cosmic joke—had other plans. Instead, I accidentally unleash four deadly reapers hell-bent on destroying everything. Oh, and guess what? I’m the chosen one destined to stop them. Lucky me. To make matters worse, I’m stuck with four guardians who are supposed to help me save the realms. Except they think I’m not up to the task since I’m half-human—something they remind me of on the daily. The guardians of the fortress are powerful, arrogant, and seem to think bullying the newbie is part of the job description. Honestly, I’d rather drop-kick them into next week than bond with them to absorb their magic. But if I don’t figure out how to unite this dysfunctional team, we’re all doomed. It’s not all bad. I’m discovering powers I never knew I had—and I’m not just talking about my scrappy street smarts. With every battle, every close call, I’m learning that there’s more to these guardians than their sharp tongues and sharper swords. They have scars, secrets, and a loyalty that runs deeper than blood. And somehow, I’m becoming a part of that. Along our journey, I find a friend and ally in Katy Reed—the elemental prophecy in the human realm bound to four over-the-top elementals she calls her quad squad. With their help, we’ll trap the reapers and stop them from merging into the wraith. Easy peasy, right? Trust me, that’s a lot harder than it sounds. Now the fate of all realms rests on me. No pressure, right? But here’s the I didn’t choose this. And if destiny thinks I’m going to play by its rules, it’s got another thing coming. Because I’m Talisma Jones, and this demi-fae fights like hell for a fate I never knew I wanted—even when the odds are impossible. Author’s The Chosen One is the riveting first book in the four-book Guardians of the Fortress series. If you like a determined heroine refusing to back down from a challenge, four heroes who all have unique ways to drive her crazy, and a bullies-to-lovers romance, you’ll love this new series by USA Today bestselling author Allie K. Adams, writing as Kat Adams. less

Being the chosen one is harder than it looks, but here I am—Talisma Jones, half-fae, half-human, full-time chaos magnet. I’ve been labeled guardian of the guardians. Sounds fancy, but all it’s gotten me is months of training with four larger-than-life guardians while we wait for another reaper to pop up and yell, “surprise! ” There are still three reapers on the loose, and it’s my job to trap them, all while somehow not losing my mind—or my life—in the process. But…details... moreBeing the chosen one is harder than it looks, but here I am—Talisma Jones, half-fae, half-human, full-time chaos magnet. I’ve been labeled guardian of the guardians. Sounds fancy, but all it’s gotten me is months of training with four larger-than-life guardians while we wait for another reaper to pop up and yell, “surprise! ” There are still three reapers on the loose, and it’s my job to trap them, all while somehow not losing my mind—or my life—in the process. But…details. The guardians are a walking soap opera. I have an air guardian hesitant to go into battle now that he’s no longer ageless, a fire guardian who can’t decide if he despises me or wants to set my world on fire in a very different way, a water guardian who can’t remember who he is, and an earth guardian avoiding us all. They’re sworn to protect me, but their loyalty is starting to blur into something more…complicated. And me? Oh, I’ve just discovered I’m part succubus with a penchant for draining life forces. Fun times. It’s a darker side to me—a hunger I can’t control, a part of my heritage I didn’t ask for. Turns out, everyone I care about might be on the menu. Thank the gods I have a friend in Katy Reed, the elemental prophecy who’s been helping me stay sane. She and her quad squad help me and my guardians on the regular, and this time we need them more than ever. Now I’ve made a deal with Hades—yes, that Hades—to track a reaper in the under realm. Not exactly the ideal vacation spot. The guardians and I are barely holding it together, but as we uncover their tragic pasts, it’s clear this isn’t just about stopping the reapers. It’s about them learning who they are without their powers, deciding who I really am, and whether I can trust them to bring me back if I embrace the darkness to save everyone else. After all, the fate of all realms is at stake. No big deal, right? Author’s The Fallen One is the intense second book in the four-book Guardians of the Fortress series. If you like a snarky heroine willing to fight for what she wants, four heroes who are up for the challenge, and a bullies-to-lovers romance, you’ll love this series by USA Today bestselling author Allie K. Adams, writing as Kat Adams. less

My life has gone from zero to what-the-actual-hell in record time, and it just keeps getting more…complicated. One minute I’m a demi-fae relic hunter dropping movie quotes no one gets, the next I’m a demigod chosen one with four smoking hot guardians who are all—get this—my fated mates. Yeah, ALL of them. Did I mention I accidentally released ancient beings called reapers hell-bent on destroying everything? My bad... moreMy life has gone from zero to what-the-actual-hell in record time, and it just keeps getting more…complicated. One minute I’m a demi-fae relic hunter dropping movie quotes no one gets, the next I’m a demigod chosen one with four smoking hot guardians who are all—get this—my fated mates. Yeah, ALL of them. Did I mention I accidentally released ancient beings called reapers hell-bent on destroying everything? My bad. Although I’ve recaptured two, the other two join forces, making them practically unstoppable. Now I have to figure out how to trap them both, all while figuring out how this whole guardian of guardians gig works. The winter solstice is only a few months away, and we’re running out of time. Oh, and there’s this barbaric human jerk running around with my stolen magic stick (an encharmer, technically), creating even more powerful iron cages to trap and enslave fae. He’s been after me ever since I granted him a wish that reversed his fortune. I’ve got unfinished business with that guy, especially after a vision reveals his plan to capture me. Yeah, good luck with that. Between training sessions with my water guardian that usually end in disaster, my air guardian’s overprotectiveness, my fire guardian’s temper, and my earth guardian’s brooding mystery vibes, I’m juggling four supernatural relationships while trying to save multiple realms from collapsing. On top of the deal I made with Hades—yes, that Hades—I wind up making a deal with his brother Poseidon—yes, that Poseidon—to help us trap the water reaper. Now I’ve got the attention of two gods, four guardians fated to me, and a prophecy with my name on it. So here I am, one demigod with commitment issues and a boot full of throwing knives, ready to kick some serious reaper ass? Destiny has never been this complicated…or included bonding with four larger-than-life guardians. But hey, a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. Author’s The Just One is the passionate third book in the four-book Guardians of the Fortress series. If you like a sarcastic heroine who never backs down from a fight, four heroes who struggle to keep up with her, and a bullies-to-lovers romance, you’ll love this series by USA Today bestselling author Allie K. Adams, writing as Kat Adams. less

So…I trapped four apocalyptic reapers in a magical talisman and thought my life might finally calm down. Silly me. My cloak-and-dagger dad decides now is a great time to show up and claim to want a relationship with me. He teaches me how to embrace my heritage and the powers that come with being the daughter of a Titan—gods in the fae realm. As the ancient prophecy begins to unfold, the lines between ally and enemy blur... moreSo…I trapped four apocalyptic reapers in a magical talisman and thought my life might finally calm down. Silly me. My cloak-and-dagger dad decides now is a great time to show up and claim to want a relationship with me. He teaches me how to embrace my heritage and the powers that come with being the daughter of a Titan—gods in the fae realm. As the ancient prophecy begins to unfold, the lines between ally and enemy blur. Daddy Dearest reveals his true colors—he wants to consume the talisman, become an all-powerful wraith, and redecorate all realms in shades of destruction and tyranny. And I’m the only one powerful enough to stop him. Typical Titan father-demigod daughter dynamics, am I right? While juggling four incredibly over-the-top guardian boyfriends and their supernatural mood swings, I’m now playing Titan chess against my own father. Oh, and remember the deals I made with Hades and Poseidon? Well, Zeus couldn’t let his brothers have all the fun and crashes the party. Don’t even get me started on wartime politics—when a colleague’s idea of team building involves cosmic betrayal and stealing an ancient artifact, it really ruins the command center vibe. Between prophecies that read like fortune cookies written by sadists, three gods with serious family drama, and my own developing powers doing their best impression of magical puberty, I’m just trying to keep everyone alive without dying myself—by the hands of the Titan who created me. They say you can’t choose your family, but you can choose whether to let them consume all existence. Saving the world might even earn me a promotion. But honestly? I’d rather fight to prevent another apocalypse than deal with the paperwork. Author’s The Final One is the incredible fourth and final book in the four-book Guardians of the Fortress series. If you like a snarky heroine destined to save the world, four larger-than-life heroes fated to her, and a bullies-to-lovers romance, you’ll love this series by USA Today bestselling author Allie K. Adams, writing as Kat Adams. less