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K. Emberlyn is a Kentucky author who writes dark romantasy and urban fantasy with fierce heroines, dragon riders, found family, dangerous magic, and love stories that burn through the darkness.
Her debut novel, Bloodstarved, is the first book in the Shadows of Louisville series, a supernatural romance set in Louisville, Kentucky, where Fae, dragons, wolves, and monsters collide beneath the city.
When she is not writing, she is balancing family, work, creativity, and the beautiful chaos of bringing fictional worlds to life.

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Bloodstarved: Shadows of Louisville (OF THE BLOODSTAR CROWN SAGA Book 1)

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Bloodstarved is a dark romantasy/urban fantasy set in Louisville, Kentucky, where Fae magic, dragon riders, wolf Alphas, and forbidden experiments collide beneath the city.
Bloodstarved: Shadows of Louisville Book One
Lily Ironblade has spent years searching for her missing sister, Mya. But when a brutal murder reveals traces of Mya’s stolen magic, Lily discovers something terrifying is being create Read more of this blog post »

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K. Emberlyn liked Fran Chon's review of Bloodstarved: Shadows of Louisville: "Dragons, wolves, fae, MAGIC!!!! I really enjoyed the overall storyline and plot. The slow-burn tension, world-building, along with character development was well done! I also enjoyed the sass and banter within the book! If you’re looking for an engagi" Read more of this review »
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K. Emberlyn liked Hannah's review of Bloodstarved: Shadows of Louisville (OF THE BLOODSTAR CROWN SAGA Book 1): "Really enjoyed this book from start to finish! Loved that it had a mix of all my favorite genres and kept me invested the entire time. Can’t wait until the next one!"
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K. Emberlyn liked BombshellDanielle's review of Bloodstarved: Shadows of Louisville (OF THE BLOODSTAR CROWN SAGA Book 1): "That was so good! I loved the writing and imagery!!! There's dragons and politics and broody men with magic and bratty besties with hilarious jokes...it's modern but with deep history and lore.. the secrets and betrayals will have your jaw on the flo" Read more of this review »
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