K.J. Sutton

We were meant to be seductive. We were designed to lure humans in. Fortuna Sworn is the last of her kind. Her brother disappeared two years ago, leaving her with no family or species to speak of. She hides among humans, spending her days working at a bar and her nights searching for him. The bleak pattern goes on and on... until she catches the eye of a powerful faerie. He makes no attempt to hide that he desires Fortuna. And in exchange for her, he offers something irresistible. So Fortuna reluctantly leaves her safe existence behind to step back into a world of creatures and power.  It soon becomes clear that she may not have bargained with her heart, but her very life. TRIGGER WARNING: This novel contains scenes or themes of sexual harassment, toxic relationships, and slavery.

That was the moment Cassandra Ryan realized the truth—she was going to die. And then she did. When twenty-year-old Cass Ryan is pulled out of the Hudson River, she’s officially dead for four minutes. She doesn’t know anything about the boy who pushed her in. She doesn’t know why she’s been hallucinating since coming back. What she does know is that the violent visions feel terrifyingly real, and that her life will never be the same. Enter The Else & Bellows Institute. It turns out that Cass’s visions aren’t visions at all—she’s a voyant, and she can see the dead. Spirits and memories are trapped between this world and the next, and because of this dark ability, Cass receives an invitation to one of the most prestigious schools in the country. To ease the burden on her family and gain control over her power, she accepts. But nothing at the institute is what it seems. There are secrets in the hallways and whispers in the shadows. Her new classes are strange, and some of her classmates are even stranger. There’s also an unsolved mystery on campus, a decades-old crime that no one seems to care about solving. No one except the ghost of the girl who was murdered… and Cass. She quickly realizes the real challenge won’t be passing her first year as a voyant. It will be surviving it.

Every child had a monster in their closet. Not every child opened the door and slaughtered it. To protect the ones she loves, Fortuna has left behind everything familiar and dear. She can't let down her guard. She can't rest. She can't stop moving. Not if she doesn't want her ever-growing abilities to be used as a catalyst for a monster's entrance into the world. After everything she's been through, Fortuna thought she knew death. She believed herself well-acquainted with betrayal. Then, in her determination to keep surviving, she stumbles upon one more secret. One more answer to a question she’s been asking for over a decade. One more truth that might actually succeed in completely shattering her.

"Before I met you, I thought Nightmares were creatures of pain and darkness. Why, then, are you constantly seeking freedom and light?" Fortuna's entire life has changed. She has no idea how to balance her new responsibilities and who she used to be. There are hundreds of faeries in her head, her brother seems to have lost touch with reality, and a werewolf won’t leave her side. Maybe the utter lack of control is why her abilities seem to be changing, as well. Then there’s Collith. Enigmatic, beautiful, and infuriating. Not only a king of the faeries she despises so much, but also her mate. His gentle pursuit causes confusion in her normally unwavering relationship with Oliver. As a result of it all, Fortuna now finds herself surrounded by new enemies and ones from the past. The question isn’t whether she is strong enough to make change in such a corrupt court. It’s whether she will survive long enough to do it. TRIGGER WARNING: This novel contains scenes or themes of rape, toxic relationships, slavery, car accidents, sex, violence, gore, and loss of a loved one.

I pushed myself up and stumbled away. But the memory followed me like a bad feeling. It found its way through the shabby mental wall I’d erected. Within seconds, it filled my skull again. Fortuna has made one too many sacrifices to protect the ones she loves. She no longer knows how to go about her day-to-day life like she’s normal. Like she’s not utterly destroyed. Just a glimpse of Ian O’Connell’s face causes panic attacks, and Collith isn’t much help, considering he’s fighting demons of his own. Amongst so much inner turmoil, Fortuna’s abilities are still changing. However weak she feels, she knows she’s getting stronger. Fortuna does her best to hide it from other Fallen, because in the world of monsters, strength will get you killed. Well, that and unpredictable panic attacks. Unfortunately for Fortuna, it’s when you’re most vulnerable that enemies—new and old—like to come out of the woodwork… TRIGGER WARNING: This novel contains scenes or themes of PTSD, sexual assault, and rape.

"Monster, monster, come out to play. Monster, monster, I’ve been waiting all day." In the space of a single day, everything Fortuna thought she knew was exposed as lies and illusion. Alliances have shifted and roles are forever changed. And she now finds herself a prisoner in the Seelie Court. It is here that Fortuna learns the board for this game is even bigger than she believed. New players emerge from the shadows and the stakes are higher than ever before. There’s no time for pain or healing—just survival. At least, that’s what Fortuna thinks. Then the game leads her to an opponent who doesn't fight with magic or swords. An opponent that not even she can beat. It turns out she didn’t know the meaning of fear... until now. TRIGGER WARNING: This novel contains scenes or themes of torture, slavery, and PTSD.

Fortuna has been to Hell and back. The battles she fought in the faerie courts may be over, but the war for the world has only just begun. After millennia of planning, Lucifer has finally broken out of his prison. Fortuna knows his arrival brings bad tidings, especially now that he has Oliver at his side. But the odds of survival aren’t in their favor. Fortuna’s family is still reeling from loss, and she has enemies everywhere she turns. She’s afraid of her own power and the darkness it brings out of her. Then there’s Collith and Laurie—each one complicated, each one in love with her. Fortuna fears losing them. She fears the target she’s put on them. And she’s terrified of loving them back. In this epic conclusion to the Fortuna Sworn Saga, hearts will break and blood will spill. The stakes have never been higher, and if she wants to save the people most important to her, Fortuna must finally face her biggest fear of all... Herself.

In 1895, London is rife with secrets. The Davenport family hides their lost fortune. Lady Julie Bainbridge will go to any lengths to keep her past from becoming exposed. A boy watches everything from the shadows. And the island awaits. Wendy Davenport can’t dodge the bank much longer, and her family’s dire circumstances aren’t improving. She knows change is on the horizon. It soon comes in the form of Peter, whose name is whispered in the streets by friends and enemies alike. They call him a wish granter. A miracle worker. A demon. One of those enemies sees an opportunity. Lady Julie Bainbridge, a wealthy woman who knows the truth about the Davenport household. She presents Wendy with a choice—kill Peter and get paid handsomely for her troubles, or all of London will know about her family’s ruin. With no other alternative, Wendy journeys to Neverland with the intention of ending Peter’s life. A task that may prove even more difficult as her attraction to him continues to grow. Will Wendy be able to strike when it matters most, or will the magic of Neverland—and the boy who holds its heart—jeopardize all she holds dear? Content warning: This novel contains scenes or themes of dubious consent, sex, profanity, queerphobia, sexism, murder, amputation, and an animal death.

Verónica Torres has heard about Hosting along with the rest of the world. In the city of L.A., you can rent your body out for a steep price. During the guest’s “stay”, Hosts will be blissfully unaware of whatever transpires in that time, and there are strict rules in place to protect their body’s well-being.Or that’s how it was supposed to be.When Verónica becomes a Host, something goes wrong. Although she has no control over what she says and does, she’s still aware of every moment that passes while someone else is wearing her body. She watches herself fall for a man that is unavailable in every sense of the word. She experiences every hushed conversation, every forbidden glance… and every intoxicating touch.Soon, though, it becomes apparent that Verónica can’t let the affair continue. There’s more at stake than shattered hearts and broken families. Does she have the strength to say goodbye forever? Or will the lies and the love prove stronger than her sense of survival?For fans of Black Mirror and Colleen Hoover, The Door at the End of the Stars is a standalone novel suitable for ages 18+

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