Mikayla D. Hornedo

From the moment Dayanara could wield a blade, she's been used as a weapon for Caldera, a kingdom of fierce brujas. Whenever her mother, the all-powerful Acna, points her in the direction to kill, Dayanara follows. After centuries of war against the vampire kingdom at their border, her mother offers their king Dayanara's hand in marriage as a truce. Their agreement is bound by magic, and Dayanara must decide if she wants to kill the king, seduce the king, or embrace the union. On the bright side, the marriage is set to make her the next Acna, granting her all the power that comes with the role. Depending on how much the Goddess Naom gifts her, it could be enough to regain control of her life. Or maybe everything will crumble beyond repair.

The Sun, The Storm, & The Shadows is a diverse Mayan-Inspired fantasy romance that blends romance, magic, & Gods. Two sisters, Xio and Camila, woke up ten years ago in Zuma, the human lands, with absolutely no memory as to how they got there or anything that happened previously. They are forced to lie, cheat, and steal to make a living. But when one of their jobs goes wrong, they must flee into the Cursed Forest. They had no idea that the magical world of Maya lay just beyond their home, and when they steal from a nearby camp, they are taken prisoner by two astonishingly handsome Fae. As magical as the world of Maya is, the land has been cursed. The Gods of this world have been long dead, and on their journey as captives, they find out they just might be the key to saving it all. This book series is inspired by the Mayan culture, and while the names of the Gods are the same, this is not a direct retelling of any of their stories. With romance, Gods, Fae, danger, magic, and curses, this adult fantasy series will surely keep you on your toes. Contains: Forced proximity, fated mates, Mayan Mythology, Gods & Fae, BIPOC Main Characters, Multiple POVs, and spice. This is the first book in the series and does end on a cliffhanger.

Camila & Xio have journeyed into Maya, finding out secrets about themselves they never would have expected. Now that they know who they are up against, the journey to stopping the God will not be easy. In a world divided, they must bring those they thought they couldn’t trust together and turn enemies into allies. With the support of the Prince of Storm Court, Xio carries the burden of her newfound abilities, facing trials not only of her body but also of her mind. Camila’s anger and violent tendencies could take control, but a certain grumpy Fae doesn’t seem to mind. Cree, Holt, Camila & Xio, the last Hearts of Maya, must fulfill the prophecy the Messenger God, Kukulkan, predicted, or the land of Maya and everything around it will cease to exist.

For years, the vampires of Sanjry have called Dayanara a monster. Now they’ll learn just how terrifying she’s become. After losing so much, she’s faced with not only the consequences of her actions, but also those that came before her. Dayanara will stop at nothing to get what’s been stolen from her, even at the expense of her well-being. Connections, both new and established, will be tested, as trust is hard-earned and quickly lost. With enemies to the east and west, there aren’t many places to turn. Secrets that have lied dormant for thousands of years will be revealed, and not even Fate can stop what is to come. For Chaos is brewing, and he wears many faces.