Rifts Series by E.M. Bell

The kingdom of Nellan, located in the heart of the continent, has enjoyed a prosperous century following the vicious Yinka Wars, where men fought monsters that ruled the midnight skies. Despite a contagious virus afflicting the populace, humans have begun expanding their domain and infringing on old boundaries. Driven by a sense of curiosity and a determination to cure the Giddh Virus, young doctor Ankita Dravid joins her cousin in scouting the border of the Faded Forest... moreThe kingdom of Nellan, located in the heart of the continent, has enjoyed a prosperous century following the vicious Yinka Wars, where men fought monsters that ruled the midnight skies. Despite a contagious virus afflicting the populace, humans have begun expanding their domain and infringing on old boundaries. Driven by a sense of curiosity and a determination to cure the Giddh Virus, young doctor Ankita Dravid joins her cousin in scouting the border of the Faded Forest. What she discovers, however, will have lasting social and political impacts on the entire kingdom, for Ankita isn't the only one curious about the Others who dwell across the river. .. less

The Southern Kingdom of Praecip is renowned for its trade and merchant fleet. Celeste Jacobson, crewwoman and "captain in training" of the Merchant Galleon the Quicksilver, is eager to assume leadership and make her mark on the world. But after disaster strikes, she finds herself embarking on a mysterious charter for the merfolk and discovers that an even greater threat faces her ship, Praecip, and all the species of Varlebena... moreThe Southern Kingdom of Praecip is renowned for its trade and merchant fleet. Celeste Jacobson, crewwoman and "captain in training" of the Merchant Galleon the Quicksilver, is eager to assume leadership and make her mark on the world. But after disaster strikes, she finds herself embarking on a mysterious charter for the merfolk and discovers that an even greater threat faces her ship, Praecip, and all the species of Varlebena. Together with the handsome merfolk scout Fugan Auxili, she must navigate a fantastic and magical ocean in order to prevent catastrophe. But, when contending with sorcerer pirates and unpredictable magic, will the pair be able to prevent calamity, or will they succumb to the new and perilous danger? less

Nafret Asim, a royal palace guard for the human king of Citron, gets assigned a dangerous escort duty; protecting the naga pharaoh's youngest son on his journey back to the capital. She is less than enthused about this assignment, but when circumstances toss her together with Prince Hiskick, she finds herself falling in love with both him and their surroundings. Soon though, the pair discover there's far worse fates than dehydration among the dunes... moreNafret Asim, a royal palace guard for the human king of Citron, gets assigned a dangerous escort duty; protecting the naga pharaoh's youngest son on his journey back to the capital. She is less than enthused about this assignment, but when circumstances toss her together with Prince Hiskick, she finds herself falling in love with both him and their surroundings. Soon though, the pair discover there's far worse fates than dehydration among the dunes. It's a race against time to gather a team, infiltrate a shadowy sorcerer's lair, and destroy the plot that threatens all the kingdoms and species. But, are they too late? less

Signe Troelsdötter, daughter of the jarl and High Skáld for the Snær Isles, has given up hope of ever returning to the mainland. Adventure and inspiration are things no longer within her grasp—or so she believed. With warfare about to break out on the continent, an enchanted encounter one afternoon changes everything. Signe finds herself host to a shy shadow demon suffering amnesia. As his memories return, however, the pair realize there’s more at stake than their blossoming romance... moreSigne Troelsdötter, daughter of the jarl and High Skáld for the Snær Isles, has given up hope of ever returning to the mainland. Adventure and inspiration are things no longer within her grasp—or so she believed. With warfare about to break out on the continent, an enchanted encounter one afternoon changes everything. Signe finds herself host to a shy shadow demon suffering amnesia. As his memories return, however, the pair realize there’s more at stake than their blossoming romance. Can the star-crossed couple surmount inter-continental politics, bodiless mages, looming war, and dark sorcery to find their own happily ever after? less