Brigid Kemmerer

Thomas Bellweather has barely unpacked his bags in the small town of Garrett Mills when his world shatters. His newlywed mother is brutally murdered, and the local police are convinced Thomas is the killer. With zero evidence but a town full of suspicion, Thomas finds himself completely isolated. Enter Charlotte Rooker. As the younger sister of three cops, she should be keeping her distance. But Charlotte knows the pain of loss, and she risks her family's trust to help him uncover the truth. Together, they navigate a dangerous web of local secrets. As their connection deepens, Charlotte realizes that proving Thomas's innocence means exposing a supernatural reality he would die to keep hidden.

Hunter Garrity knows better than to let his guard down. Everyone at school senses there is something dangerously different about him, and they are absolutely right. Hunter possesses powerful elemental abilities that have nothing to do with physical strength and everything to do with forces of nature. His strategy is to keep his head down and survive high school unnoticed. That plan goes out the window when Clare Kasten steps into his life. Quiet, intense, and unexpectedly persistent, Clare seeks Hunter out for reasons he cannot quite figure out. While his instincts scream that she is hiding a massive secret of her own, the pull between them is impossible to ignore. Getting close to Clare might be the most dangerous thing he has ever done.

Nick Merrick plays a very specific role in his family. With three hotheaded brothers and a dangerous secret to protect, keeping a level head is his only survival tactic against an unforgiving world. But the careful balance Nick has built is beginning to crack. His girlfriend, Quinn, is spiraling into unpredictable behavior, leaving Nick scrambling to keep her safe. At the same time, a charismatic dancer named Adam is pushing Nick’s boundaries and forcing him to confront a deeply buried truth about his own identity. As the tension in his personal life reaches a boiling point, an external supernatural threat zeroes in on the Merrick family. With the atmosphere sizzling with danger, Nick must figure out who he truly is and what he is willing to fight for.

King Maddox Kyronan commands a fearsome reputation on the battlefield, fueled by his destructive fire magic. But secretly, his kingdom is burning to ash. His only hope for survival lies in a calculated marriage alliance with the neighboring nation of Astranza, a land blessed with weather magic. He just has to hide the terrifying truth about the devastation he caused. Princess Jory of Astranza desperately needs the protection of the ruthless warrior king. Her own dangerous secret is that her family's legendary magic is rapidly fading. Though she dreams of escaping her crushing royal duties with her childhood friend, Asher, she knows she is her people's last defense. When she finally meets Maddox, she finds a surprisingly compassionate man who sparks an unexpected connection, making her deception all the more perilous. Meanwhile, Asher has traded his noble upbringing for a life in the shadows. Now a lethal member of the Hunter's Guild, he takes a lucrative contract only to discover his targets are Maddox and the princess he still loves. With the Guild tracking his every move, Asher is forced into a deadly game of loyalties. In a world of fading magic and rising kingdoms, you must decide who to trust when duty, desire, and betrayal collide.

The dark curse that trapped Emberfall is finally broken, but Prince Rhen's reign is far from secure. Dangerous rumors are spreading through the kingdom, whispering that Rhen is not the true heir to the throne and that forbidden magic has been unleashed upon the land. With his loyal guardsman Grey suddenly missing, Rhen and Harper face a crumbling kingdom with far more questions than answers. Grey carries a heavy secret he refuses to claim. As the true heir to Emberfall, he wants nothing to do with the crown or the looming conflict. Hiding in the shadows after destroying the enchantress Lilith, he is determined to stay entirely out of Rhen's way. However, a new threat emerges when the ruthless Queen Karis Luran prepares to conquer Emberfall by force. Caught in the middle is Lia Mara, Karis Luran's eldest daughter. She sees the fatal flaws in her mother's violent ambitions and hopes to forge a different path. When her journey collides with Grey's, they must navigate shifting alliances and deadly politics. As war approaches, you will be swept into a thrilling adventure where every choice could save a kingdom or destroy it completely.

In the remote village of Briarlock, survival means keeping your head down and hiding from the Truthbringers, a dangerous faction intent on eradicating all magic from the land. When nineteen-year-old Lord Tycho, the King's Courier, arrives in town, he brings the very magic the villagers fear. Seeking an escape from the crushing pressures of the royal court, Tycho unexpectedly finds himself drawn to a young blacksmith with a deeply troubled past. Jax has spent his life enduring cruelty in his father's forge, never daring to imagine a future beyond the heavy anvil. The arrival of the charismatic, magic-wielding lord offers a glimpse of an impossible life, sparking a sudden and dangerous romance. But Jax's closest friend, Callyn, harbors a deep hatred for magic after it destroyed her family. When she is approached by another royal emissary offering a sinister proposition, Callyn is pulled into a vast conspiracy that threatens everyone she loves. As violent rumors of a rebellion spread through Briarlock, the fragile bonds between Tycho, Jax, and Callyn are pushed to the breaking point. You are plunged into a world of shifting alliances and forbidden power, where choosing the wrong side could mean losing absolutely everything.

Juliet Young is drowning in the overwhelming grief of losing her mother, a famous photojournalist. Her only comfort is writing deeply personal letters and leaving them at her mother's grave. It is a private ritual meant for no one else, until the day someone writes back. Declan Murphy is the kind of guy people cross the street to avoid. Struggling to escape the shadows of his troubled past and a devastating court-ordered community service, he finds one of Juliet's letters while working at the local cemetery. Moved by the raw emotion on the page, he picks up a pen and responds anonymously. Soon, the two are locked in a passionate, secret correspondence. Through their hidden exchanges, Juliet finds someone who truly understands the depth of her loss, while Declan discovers someone who sees the good in him rather than his mistakes. They are falling for a perfect stranger, completely unaware of who is on the other side of the page. As their real lives begin to intersect and the pressure of their secrets mounts, you will be captivated by this powerful story of connection, forgiveness, and finding true love in the darkest of places.

The stakes have never been higher in this explosive sequel to the international sensation. After surviving a brutal game of court politics and physical combat, our heroes find themselves navigating an even deadlier landscape. The lines between ally and enemy have completely blurred, leaving them to question everyone they once trusted. As a newly forged rebellion gains momentum, the kingdom teeters on the brink of total destruction. Magic burns brighter and more volatile than ever before, forcing characters to harness powers that could easily consume them. Amidst the chaos of war and shifting loyalties, an undeniable romance blossoms, proving that love might just be the most dangerous weapon in their entire arsenal.

Hunter Garrity knows firsthand that carrying a dangerous secret comes with a very heavy price. Blessed with unusual and powerful abilities, he just wants to survive high school and be left entirely alone. Instead, he finds himself surrounded by lethal enemies on all sides. His grandfather is constantly spoiling for a violent fight, the powerful Merrick brothers are convinced he betrayed them, and a scheming girl named Calla is determined to use him as living bait. Just when Hunter thinks he cannot handle another threat, Kate Sullivan walks into his life. The new girl at school is bold, funny, and immediately catches his eye. But in a world where everyone is hiding something, Kate has a hidden agenda of her own. She might be the one person he can actually trust, or she could be the very trap that destroys him. As volatile elemental powers begin rippling to the surface everywhere around him, Hunter realizes that a brutal conflict is unavoidable. To uncover the truth behind the rising danger, you will be swept into a high-stakes paranormal adventure where every alliance is fragile and falling in love might be the most dangerous risk of all.

Prince Rhen, the heir to Emberfall, is trapped in a devastating cycle. Cursed by a powerful enchantress to repeat the autumn of his eighteenth year over and over, he knows the only way to break the spell is to make a girl fall in love with him. But after centuries of failure, the hope of salvation is gone. At the end of every season, Rhen transforms into a vicious beast, leaving a trail of destruction that has ruined his castle, his family, and his entire kingdom. In modern-day Washington, DC, Harper has learned to be relentlessly tough. With her father gone, her mother dying, and her brother constantly underestimating her because of her cerebral palsy, she knows how to survive against heavy odds. But when she tries to intervene in a strange kidnapping on the streets, she is unexpectedly pulled across worlds and dropped right into Rhen's enchanted, cursed kingdom. Surrounded by dangerous magic, monsters, and a prince who defies all her expectations, Harper must figure out what is real and what is a deadly illusion. As powerful dark forces gather to crush Emberfall once and for all, you will be drawn into a breathtaking race against time to break the curse before everything is lost.

Rob used to be the popular lacrosse star with the perfect life, until his father was caught embezzling funds from half the town. Overnight, Rob became a social pariah. Now, following his father's failed suicide attempt, he is left to shoulder the crushing weight of his care while enduring the brutal judgment of his classmates. Maegan appears to be the ultimate overachiever with a flawless record, but she is hiding a devastating secret of her own after the intense academic pressure finally broke her last year. To make matters worse, her older sister has just returned from college unexpectedly pregnant, throwing their strict family into total chaos. When Rob and Maegan are forced together as partners for a calculus project, neither is willing to let their guard down. They have both built thick walls to survive the crushing expectations around them. But as they tentatively begin to trust one another, Maegan discovers Rob's dangerous, secret plan to fix the massive damage his father caused. You are pulled into a deeply emotional journey that asks how far you would go to right a terrible wrong, and whether true connection can survive the fallout.

The kingdom of Kandala is tearing itself apart from the inside. Prince Corrick is entirely out of options. Held captive by the ruthless Oren Crane and desperate to reunite with the woman he loves, Corrick is forced into a deadly alliance with the rebel leader Lochlan, a man who has spent years plotting the prince's execution. Together, this unlikely pair must carefully navigate a landscape of treachery if they hope to survive. An island away, Tessa Cade is navigating her own waking nightmare. Grieving for Corrick and trapped far from home, she is surrounded by enemies. When Rian, the man she trusts least in the world, offers a dangerous plot to overthrow Oren Crane, Tessa must decide how much of her soul she is willing to risk for revenge. Meanwhile, Harristan has been violently dethroned and is currently on the run. Struggling to unite the fractured rebellion, he discovers loyalty and unexpected affection in the most surprising places. As the fires of revolution burn brighter and outside threats close in, you will be kept on the edge of your seat. Time is rapidly running out to save Kandala before it turns to ash.

Rev Fletcher has spent years trying to bury the severe trauma of his childhood. With the support of his deeply loving adoptive parents, he has managed to keep his dark past locked away. But when an unexpected letter from his abusive biological father arrives, the walls he has carefully built around his mind come violently crashing down. Emma Blue finds her reality just as suffocating. Her parents are locked in a relentless cycle of fighting, leaving Emma to find solace in the complex computer game she coded from scratch. The digital world is her only safe haven, until a vicious online troll begins a campaign of escalating harassment. Stripped of her confidence and fearing for her physical safety, Emma feels completely isolated. When Rev and Emma unexpectedly cross paths, they recognize a shared, unspoken pain. They connect instantly, promising to help carry the crushing weight of each other's secrets. But as the threats in both of their lives rapidly spiral out of control, simple promises are no longer enough. You will be drawn into a gripping, emotional story about confronting your deepest fears and finding the courage to speak the truth before it is too late.

The fragile peace across the realms is shattering, and two kingdoms are hurtling toward a devastating war. Grey has been officially revealed as the true, rightful prince of Emberfall. But his homeland is rapidly crumbling, brutally torn between his legitimate claim to the throne and the reigning authority of Prince Rhen and Princess Harper. Loyalties are fracturing, and blood will inevitably be spilled. Across the border, Lia Mara has been newly crowned as the Queen of Syhl Shallow. She is desperate to rule with a compassionate hand, fiercely rejecting the violent legacy of her cruel mother. But as Grey marches closer to claiming the crown of Emberfall by force, both Harper and Lia Mara are forced into impossible positions. They must weigh the survival of their people against the intense dictates of their own hearts. As armies assemble and old alliances burn to the ground, a sinister, forgotten enemy resurfaces from the shadows, threatening to annihilate both nations. You are thrown into the heart of a breathtaking conflict where every ruler must choose a side, and the price of victory might just be everything they love.

Gabriel Merrick literally plays with fire. As an elemental with the supernatural power to control flames, he usually relies on his intense abilities to get him through life. But lately, the fire is controlling him. When a mysterious arsonist begins wreaking havoc across their small town, all the undeniable signs point straight to Gabriel. He knows he is completely innocent, but convincing anyone else seems totally impossible. Enter Layne, a quiet, brilliant sophomore who hides behind thick sweaters and a fiercely guarded exterior. Layne knows all about toxic family dynamics and the crushing burden of carrying dangerous secrets. When she unexpectedly steps into Gabriel's chaotic orbit, she throws him entirely off balance. Gabriel knows he should push her away to protect the truth about his elemental brothers and the deadly threats hunting them in the shadows. But Layne is a risk he cannot resist taking. As the town burns and the real arsonist closes in, you will be swept into a breathless, high-stakes romance where one wrong move could ignite a catastrophe they cannot escape.

Michael Merrick is no stranger to crushing pressure. As the oldest of four fiercely independent brothers, he has served as their sole guardian for years, all while hiding an earth-shattering secret. He has the ability to control the very ground beneath their feet, and one miscalculation could prove fatal. Now, an obsessive Elemental Guide has targeted his family, determined to wipe them out completely. Michael’s girlfriend, Hannah, understands the constant threat of danger as a firefighter who puts her life on the line every single day. But this fight is entirely different. The forces hunting the Merricks are heavily armed, relentlessly cruel, and uninterested in a peaceful surrender. Backed into a corner, Michael refuses to raise a white flag and must leverage his volatile power to protect the people he loves.

The fragile alliances that have barely held the kingdoms together are finally fracturing under the crushing weight of magic and betrayal. In this thrilling conclusion to the epic saga, the sprawling worlds of Syhl Shallow and Emberfall stand on the absolute brink of total destruction. With dark forces gathering power and ancient secrets violently coming to light, the surviving heroes must make impossible sacrifices to secure the future of their people. The clear lines between royalty and rebellion have been entirely erased, leaving a desperate battle for survival in their wake. Deep loyalties will be brutally tested, fierce passions will ignite, and the true, devastating cost of wielding forbidden power will ultimately be revealed. As the shadows lengthen and the drums of war beat louder, you will be plunged into a breathtaking race against fate itself. Every choice carries fatal consequences, and the fiery conclusion will leave you questioning who will rise from the ashes and who will be consumed by the flames.

A deadly sickness is ruthlessly tearing through the kingdom of Kandala, and the only known cure is derived from the extremely rare Moonflower. With the precious medicine strictly hoarded by the wealthy elite, tensions between the desperate commoners and the ruling royals have reached a dangerous boiling point. King Harristan and his brutal enforcer, Prince Corrick, maintain order through sheer terror and public executions. Tessa Cade is a skilled apothecary apprentice who refuses to watch her neighbors suffer in the shadows. Night after night, she risks her life to steal the highly guarded Moonflower elixir and distribute it to those who cannot afford to survive. When a shocking tragedy strikes her inner circle, Tessa realizes that small acts of rebellion are no longer enough. Desperate for justice, she formulates a terrifying plan to infiltrate the royal palace and take down the ruthless prince from the inside. But once she crosses the palace walls, Tessa discovers that nothing is what it seems, and the cruel prince may be fighting a secret war of his own. You will be captivated by this high-stakes tale of rebellion, romance, and deadly political games.

The kingdom of Kandala has narrowly avoided total collapse, but the dangerous embers of a violent revolution are still glowing in the dark. King Harristan is desperately searching for a new way to lead his fractured people, while Tessa and Prince Corrick attempt to broker a fragile peace between the hardened rebels and the entrenched royals. But the powerful consuls who control the lifesaving Moonflower elixir refuse to surrender their deadly monopoly. Knowing they need a miracle, Corrick realizes they must find a new, independent source for the medicine. When a mysterious emissary arrives from the neighboring kingdom of Ostriary with an intriguing but dangerous offer, Tessa and Corrick seize the opportunity. They set sail on an uncertain and treacherous journey, hoping the expedition will also mend their own deeply strained relationship. As they navigate treacherous waters and unfamiliar courts, it becomes terrifyingly clear that danger has followed them onto the ship. You are plunged into a world of high-seas espionage and deadly court politics, where no one is who they claim to be and a single betrayal could doom Kandala forever.

The fragile peace across the realms is shattering, leaving everything hanging in the balance. The King's Courier, Tycho, has made a treacherous and desperate bargain. Now bound to the terrifying magical scraver who saved King Grey's life, Tycho knows that one false move could trigger absolute catastrophe. Meanwhile, Jax has finally escaped the crushing confines of his life in Briarlock to travel alongside Tycho to Emberfall. But navigating the wider, dangerous world outside his small village brings unexpected challenges and deadly new adversaries. Across the divide, Callyn never imagined she would stand at the Queen's side, wielding the very magic she once despised. Inside the treacherous royal court, she quickly realizes she cannot trust a single soul, not even the man she thought she loved. Cast apart by circumstance, Tycho, Jax, and Callyn must rapidly learn to master the volatile magic that is violently dividing their kingdom. As vicious enemies attack from the north and rival factions gather strength, you will be thrust into a heart-stopping race against time. War is imminent, and magic may be the only weapon left to save them.

Nick Merrick is holding onto his life by a single, fraying thread. On the outside, he is the responsible brother, desperately maintaining sky-high grades to secure a ticket out of his suffocating hometown. He is also breaking his back to keep his family's struggling business afloat and a roof over their heads. But beneath the surface, Nick is terrified that if his twin brother discovers where he truly goes at night, it will tear their fiercely loyal family apart. To make matters worse, Nick cannot stop thinking about the confident, magnetic dancer who is supposedly his fake girlfriend's partner. With a violent antagonist lurking in the shadows and a relentless elemental threat actively plotting to eliminate his family, the pressure is reaching a catastrophic level. Caught in a storm of dangerous magic and forbidden romance, Nick must decide whether to keep hiding or finally embrace exactly who he is.

Becca Chandler is suddenly attracting the attention of all the guys at school, but entirely for the wrong reasons. Ever since her bitter ex-boyfriend spread vicious lies about her, she has become a target for unwanted harassment. Her chaotic life takes a deadly turn when she intervenes to save a boy named Chris Merrick from a brutal beating in the school parking lot. Chris is not like anyone she has ever met. He possesses the terrifying ability to control water, and his brothers wield the equally destructive forces of fire, wind, and earth. The Merricks are immensely powerful, deeply dangerous, and currently marked for death by a shadow organization. By discovering their secret, Becca has inadvertently put a massive target on her own back. When a mysterious new kid named Hunter arrives with a suspicious knack for showing up at the right time, Becca hopes she has finally found an ally. But as Hunter and Chris clash, you will be pulled into a high-stakes supernatural battle where trust is a luxury no one can afford. A massive storm is brewing, and surviving it will require risking absolutely everything.