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Saturated with violence, desire, and power, this book is a gripping exploration of a young woman's journey into a hidden world of magic. Lennon Carter's life spirals until a mysterious call invites her to take an entrance exam for Drayton College, a secretive institution in Savannah. Chosen for her unique gift of persuasion, she learns to wield her will as a weapon, controlling others and, in rare instances, matter itself. Passing the intense exam, Lennon faces the challenge of mastering her formidable abilities, which take a toll on her body and mind. As she immerses herself in her studies and the enchanting, moss-draped campus, she is drawn to her captivating classmates and especially to Dante, her charismatic adviser. However, as she hones her powers, Lennon uncovers the dark history of Drayton and the tragic past that haunts Dante. The deeper she delves, the more she realizes that the true test lies in embracing her extraordinary abilities without succumbing to the corruption and darkness that threaten to consume her. Struggling with the weight of her newfound power, Lennon is terrified of failing this ultimate challenge.

WANTED - Bloodmaid of exceptional taste. Must have a keen proclivity for life’s finer pleasures. Girls of weak will need not apply. A young woman is drawn into the upper echelons of a society where blood is power in this dark and enthralling Gothic novel from the author of The Year of the Witching. Marion Shaw has been raised in the slums, where want and deprivation are all she know. Despite longing to leave the city and its miseries, she has no real hope of escape until the day she spots a peculiar listing in the newspaper seeking a bloodmaid. Though she knows little about the far north—where wealthy nobles live in luxury and drink the blood of those in their service—Marion applies to the position. In a matter of days, she finds herself the newest bloodmaid at the notorious House of Hunger. There, Marion is swept into a world of dark debauchery. At the center of it all is Countess Lisavet. The countess, who presides over this hedonistic court, is loved and feared in equal measure. She takes a special interest in Marion. Lisavet is magnetic, and Marion is eager to please her new mistress. But when she discovers that the ancient walls of the House of Hunger hide even older secrets, Marion is thrust into a vicious game of cat and mouse. She’ll need to learn the rules of her new home—and fast—or its halls will soon become her grave.

Born on the fringes of Bethel, Immanuelle does her best to obey the Church and follow Holy Protocol. For it was in Bethel that the first Prophet pursued and killed four powerful witches, and so cleansed the land. And then a chance encounter lures her into the Darkwood that surrounds Bethel. It is a forbidden place, haunted by the spirits of the witches who bestow an extraordinary gift on Immanuelle. The diary of her dead mother . . . Fascinated by and fearful of the secrets the diary reveals, Immanuelle begins to understand why her mother once consorted with witches. And as the truth about the Prophets, the Church and their history is revealed, so Immanuelle understands what must be done. For the real threat to Bethel is its own darkness. Bethel must change. And that change will begin with her . . .