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Shadows of Destiny
Taken in the dead of night at the tender age of five from her parents, little Elara finds herself trapped in the human village with no memories but her name.Labeled as an outcast for her distinctive mismatched eyes- one an icy blue, the other a striking emerald green with golden threads, and her raven black hair. Bullied and tormented, she endured years of pain, living in the shadows of a world that called her a monster.Adopted by a woman who instinctively knows Elara does not belong in this place, her hopes of finding her true family meet a tragic fate when her adoptive mother dies in a quest to bring her home. Left at the mercy of Troy, her cruel adoptive father, Elara finds herself subjected to 11 years of abuse and neglect, growing up with a physical and emotional burden that feels insurmountable.
On her 21st birthday, everything changes. Elara undergoes a shocking transformation into a shifter werewolf, awakening powers she never knew she possessed. Drawn towards the chilling, mysterious woods that surrounded Larceny. Landing herself in another realm after escaping Troy, she must confront her past and the ruthless Vampire King who seeks her destruction.As she navigates trials and tribulations, Elara forms unlikely alliances with companions who stand by her side through thick and thin. But the journey is fraught with challenges, including the pain of being rejected by her true mate and the surprising emergence of her second mate.The one who may hold the key to her destiny.Determined to find her true self and her people, Elara must embrace her dual identity as both half-vampire and half-werewolf. In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, she is faced with the ultimate harness her extraordinary powers or risk losing everything she holds dear.
On her 21st birthday, everything changes. Elara undergoes a shocking transformation into a shifter werewolf, awakening powers she never knew she possessed. Drawn towards the chilling, mysterious woods that surrounded Larceny. Landing herself in another realm after escaping Troy, she must confront her past and the ruthless Vampire King who seeks her destruction.As she navigates trials and tribulations, Elara forms unlikely alliances with companions who stand by her side through thick and thin. But the journey is fraught with challenges, including the pain of being rejected by her true mate and the surprising emergence of her second mate.The one who may hold the key to her destiny.Determined to find her true self and her people, Elara must embrace her dual identity as both half-vampire and half-werewolf. In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, she is faced with the ultimate harness her extraordinary powers or risk losing everything she holds dear.
269 pages, Paperback
Published December 24, 2024
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March 4, 2025
SEXY, SPEEDY, SATISFYING
This book jumps RIGHT IN— FMC goes through some awful shit, then more, then more, BOOM meets some friends, finds out why some of the said awful shit was happening and she’s like “yeah fuck THAT. Let’s go find my people” goes on a crazy adventure, we meet a cocky shadow daddy, and a silent but deadly winged daddy. We don’t know if we can trust them, but they’re HOT so why not!
ANYWAY- I had a blast! The story was sexy, fast paced, and satisfying my fantasy needs. <3 thanks Emma for this dope first book
This book jumps RIGHT IN— FMC goes through some awful shit, then more, then more, BOOM meets some friends, finds out why some of the said awful shit was happening and she’s like “yeah fuck THAT. Let’s go find my people” goes on a crazy adventure, we meet a cocky shadow daddy, and a silent but deadly winged daddy. We don’t know if we can trust them, but they’re HOT so why not!
ANYWAY- I had a blast! The story was sexy, fast paced, and satisfying my fantasy needs. <3 thanks Emma for this dope first book
May 18, 2025
The story is there! You might think you know where the plot is going, then BAM! What a great debut, Emma! I'm excited for the sequel!
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