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Scarred
An immortal woman masquerading as a human. A powerful man who can’t afford to trust her. A corrupt ruler determined to destroy them both.
Naomi is gifted with a rare power vital to their species’ survival. Hiding among the mortals has allowed her to evade detection from the brutal men who hunt her. A chance encounter draws the attention of the ruthless, honorable prime building a rebellion against the oppressors of their world.
Defending his legion from any danger has always been Zayn’s priority, no matter the toll it takes on him. With her real identity a mystery, Naomi’s presence in his territory risks everything. He only knows that she fears the men he’s sworn to defeat. Nothing has prepared him for the battle he must wage to win her heart—and protect her from those who would seek to exploit it.
With the rebellion hanging by a thread and a tyrant tightening his grip, they must decide whether their fated bond can withstand the looming supernatural war—or if it will shatter under the strain.
Author's Note
Scarred is a dual perspective paranormal romance with urban fantasy elements. As part of the Lost Sovereign series, it can be read as a standalone, but we recommend that they be read in order. While the romance within sizzles, this series is fade to black/closed door.
Naomi is gifted with a rare power vital to their species’ survival. Hiding among the mortals has allowed her to evade detection from the brutal men who hunt her. A chance encounter draws the attention of the ruthless, honorable prime building a rebellion against the oppressors of their world.
Defending his legion from any danger has always been Zayn’s priority, no matter the toll it takes on him. With her real identity a mystery, Naomi’s presence in his territory risks everything. He only knows that she fears the men he’s sworn to defeat. Nothing has prepared him for the battle he must wage to win her heart—and protect her from those who would seek to exploit it.
With the rebellion hanging by a thread and a tyrant tightening his grip, they must decide whether their fated bond can withstand the looming supernatural war—or if it will shatter under the strain.
Author's Note
Scarred is a dual perspective paranormal romance with urban fantasy elements. As part of the Lost Sovereign series, it can be read as a standalone, but we recommend that they be read in order. While the romance within sizzles, this series is fade to black/closed door.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 6, 2026
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About the author
Anna Hawke
23 books70 followersAnna Hawke is a paranormal romance novelist dedicated to bringing to life the voices inside her head. With a degree in Journalism and a vested interest in grammatical perfection, Anna’s written works contain sarcasm, spark, and sexy alpha males too handsome for their own good.
When she isn’t busy wrangling her three young children, gorgeous husband, and an opinionated grey tabby, Anna enjoys reading romance novels, riding horses, and traveling to places where hiking boots are required. Writing, however, is her favorite pastime, and Anna loves nothing more than pouring herself a 24 oz mug of tea, wrapping herself in a blanket, and giving her imaginary friends a voice.
When she isn’t busy wrangling her three young children, gorgeous husband, and an opinionated grey tabby, Anna enjoys reading romance novels, riding horses, and traveling to places where hiking boots are required. Writing, however, is her favorite pastime, and Anna loves nothing more than pouring herself a 24 oz mug of tea, wrapping herself in a blanket, and giving her imaginary friends a voice.
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January 1, 2026
I am really enjoying this series so far. I was super stoked when I found out this book was about Naomi and Zayn. I really wanted the best for Naomi after book 2. Now learning some of the new things, I am super stoked for the series to continue. I have to say my favorite thing is the happy endings, and the emotional connections they develop. I love how every connection impacts the war. Everything is tied so intricately together within the story. So good!
This fantasy romance is book 3 in the Lost Sovereign series. The romance in this book is fated mates. The spice in this book is closed door. Naomi just wants to check on Sola, and now Zayn found her. To protect his family, Zayn will do what he has to. Even take Naomi. Naomi will hide who she is to keep what she can do a secret. She can’t let anyone know what she can really do. It’s too dangerous.
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This fantasy romance is book 3 in the Lost Sovereign series. The romance in this book is fated mates. The spice in this book is closed door. Naomi just wants to check on Sola, and now Zayn found her. To protect his family, Zayn will do what he has to. Even take Naomi. Naomi will hide who she is to keep what she can do a secret. She can’t let anyone know what she can really do. It’s too dangerous.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I've followed this series religiously since Book 1, and with each succeeding book the series plot unravels in ways you don't expect. I'm always thankful that the mated couple that's the focus of each book gets their happily-for-now at the end, but the evil they're fighting grows more threatening. I end up dreading what's to come in the future books, terribly worried about what horrors are yet to be endured by the heroes and heroines of those books until the evil is finally defeated.
I enjoyed the character development that the MCs were treated to in this book. Miss Anna tells us of their struggles, fears, and passions with detailed clarity that you can't help but be marvelled by them all throughout the book. I loved their displays of power, especially, as it keeps the entertainment aspect of the book at top peak. Then of course there is the endearing romance between the main characters, and I've always enjoyed how Ms. Anna builds it up so enticingly that you can't help but be eager to get to the point when they finally discover the mating bond between them and consummate it.
As always, the end of this book gives us a glimpse of what the next series installment will be, and they will be focused on characters who have already been introduced previously. The way the epilogue gives us a peek of what the future book will be about just leaves you all the more excited for it, and I can't wait!
I was granted an advanced review copy of this book by the author. I write this review voluntarily.
I enjoyed the character development that the MCs were treated to in this book. Miss Anna tells us of their struggles, fears, and passions with detailed clarity that you can't help but be marvelled by them all throughout the book. I loved their displays of power, especially, as it keeps the entertainment aspect of the book at top peak. Then of course there is the endearing romance between the main characters, and I've always enjoyed how Ms. Anna builds it up so enticingly that you can't help but be eager to get to the point when they finally discover the mating bond between them and consummate it.
As always, the end of this book gives us a glimpse of what the next series installment will be, and they will be focused on characters who have already been introduced previously. The way the epilogue gives us a peek of what the future book will be about just leaves you all the more excited for it, and I can't wait!
I was granted an advanced review copy of this book by the author. I write this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
📚🩷 ARC Thoughts and First Impressions 🩷📚
Ohhhh this one had me HOOKED from page one 😍🔥
If you love hidden identities, dangerous worlds, and romance simmering under impossible odds—this book DELIVERS. We’ve got a fierce heroine living in plain sight while carrying something incredibly powerful inside her 👀✨ and a battle-worn leader who trusts almost no one… until her.
The tension?? IMMACULATE.
There’s this constant push-and-pull of should I trust you / I really shouldn’t want you / why do I feel safer with you 😮🔥 The slow build between them is delicious—protective energy, reluctant attraction, shared danger, and moments that made my heart squeeze.
⚔️ TROPES WE LOVE ⚔️
🖤 Hidden identity
🔥 Fated connection
🛡️ Protector MMC
👑 Rebel leader
🌌 Supernatural politics
💔 Trust issues
💞 Slow-burn romance
✨ “The world is ending but I choose you” vibes
The world-building is rich without being overwhelming. There’s rebellion, corruption, power struggles, and a looming threat that keeps the stakes HIGH. I loved how the dual POV let us see both sides—the fear, the duty, the longing, and the sacrifices neither of them wants to admit they’d make for each other.
And while this is closed-door, don’t be fooled—THE CHEMISTRY IS THERE 😌🔥 Long looks, charged moments, emotional intimacy, and that quiet intensity that makes everything feel deeper and more meaningful.
Overall, this ARC was such a fun, immersive read with strong characters, high tension, and a romance that feels earned. If you enjoy paranormal romance with heart, grit, and destiny tangled up in danger—add this to your TBR immediately
Ohhhh this one had me HOOKED from page one 😍🔥
If you love hidden identities, dangerous worlds, and romance simmering under impossible odds—this book DELIVERS. We’ve got a fierce heroine living in plain sight while carrying something incredibly powerful inside her 👀✨ and a battle-worn leader who trusts almost no one… until her.
The tension?? IMMACULATE.
There’s this constant push-and-pull of should I trust you / I really shouldn’t want you / why do I feel safer with you 😮🔥 The slow build between them is delicious—protective energy, reluctant attraction, shared danger, and moments that made my heart squeeze.
⚔️ TROPES WE LOVE ⚔️
🖤 Hidden identity
🔥 Fated connection
🛡️ Protector MMC
👑 Rebel leader
🌌 Supernatural politics
💔 Trust issues
💞 Slow-burn romance
✨ “The world is ending but I choose you” vibes
The world-building is rich without being overwhelming. There’s rebellion, corruption, power struggles, and a looming threat that keeps the stakes HIGH. I loved how the dual POV let us see both sides—the fear, the duty, the longing, and the sacrifices neither of them wants to admit they’d make for each other.
And while this is closed-door, don’t be fooled—THE CHEMISTRY IS THERE 😌🔥 Long looks, charged moments, emotional intimacy, and that quiet intensity that makes everything feel deeper and more meaningful.
Overall, this ARC was such a fun, immersive read with strong characters, high tension, and a romance that feels earned. If you enjoy paranormal romance with heart, grit, and destiny tangled up in danger—add this to your TBR immediately
Review of advance copy received from Author
Well I said at the end of my review of book 2, Suffered, that the epilogue left me itching for the release of Scarred, and it was totally worth the wait. This author’s writing style is fluid and engaging, and her characters get right under your skin. I thoroughly loved this book, the emotional journey is intense again, with so much fear and anxiety because of the evil that exists, but balanced with the found family, love and mate bonds. This time we follow what happened to Naomi after she escaped, and how it ties back in to Sola, and therefore her and Zayn meeting. No more spoilers, it is too good to allow that, just get reading is my best advice. 😎
I find some aspects of the story line triggering personally, but always find comfort from knowing that no matter what happens there will be a HEA for the main characters in each book, and hope remains for progress towards a better future for all the Sagani. This alone tells me how well it is written and how engaging it is, with how invested in the outcomes I become. Once again the epilogue teases book 4, Savaged, which has me desperate to keep reading, as we circle back to what has been happening for Lark, and how her horror father plans to use her next 😵💫. I am holding on to the knowledge that will be coming next year, as I am definitely feeling the book hangover from this one!
I find some aspects of the story line triggering personally, but always find comfort from knowing that no matter what happens there will be a HEA for the main characters in each book, and hope remains for progress towards a better future for all the Sagani. This alone tells me how well it is written and how engaging it is, with how invested in the outcomes I become. Once again the epilogue teases book 4, Savaged, which has me desperate to keep reading, as we circle back to what has been happening for Lark, and how her horror father plans to use her next 😵💫. I am holding on to the knowledge that will be coming next year, as I am definitely feeling the book hangover from this one!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved this book so much! The gripping opening line pulled me right into this fast-paced story. I was glued to the pages! It's my favorite book of the series! Each book gets better and better, which is saying a lot because they’ve all been top-notch.
I really liked Zayn and Naomi. The chemistry between them was off the charts! Zayn had a strong personality. (That could be a lot at times.) But I liked seeing his softer side. And I loved seeing the bond between him and his siblings. Naomi had been through a lot, which is an understatement. I loved seeing her inner strength and her character growth. I was so proud of her!
If you’re a fan of closed-door paranormal romance, you’ll love this series! I can’t recommend it highly enough. While this could be read as a standalone, I’d still recommend starting with book one.
I received a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.
I really liked Zayn and Naomi. The chemistry between them was off the charts! Zayn had a strong personality. (That could be a lot at times.) But I liked seeing his softer side. And I loved seeing the bond between him and his siblings. Naomi had been through a lot, which is an understatement. I loved seeing her inner strength and her character growth. I was so proud of her!
If you’re a fan of closed-door paranormal romance, you’ll love this series! I can’t recommend it highly enough. While this could be read as a standalone, I’d still recommend starting with book one.
I received a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved every page of it, this story is filled with action, and the chemistry is amazing!
I just couldn’t put it down!
The author writes her stories so incredibly i always feel like I’m in the book myself living the story alongside the characters and I loved it so much!
I can’t wait to see what’s next in store!
I definitely recommend reading this story alongside with the others from the series these books will dragg you in and never let you go again!
I just couldn’t put it down!
The author writes her stories so incredibly i always feel like I’m in the book myself living the story alongside the characters and I loved it so much!
I can’t wait to see what’s next in store!
I definitely recommend reading this story alongside with the others from the series these books will dragg you in and never let you go again!
January 6, 2026
If you love fated mates magic and people willing to stop the evil you will love Naomi and Zayn's story. Naomi who has been hiding for the magic she posses has hunters after her and Zayn a prime to his legion that will stop at nothing to stop the oppression thats been plaguing them. Love the characters the chemistry felt and of course magic.
January 8, 2026
Scarred is the third book in The Lost Sovereign series. It follows the story Zayn and Naomi, characters who made appearances in the previous books.
Zayn, the Prime of the Third Legion. Naomi, a highly sought after Anchoria, who is hiding from an evil A-hole.
Each book in this series gets better and better.
Zayn, the Prime of the Third Legion. Naomi, a highly sought after Anchoria, who is hiding from an evil A-hole.
Each book in this series gets better and better.
February 6, 2026
An Amazing Read!
Zayn and Naomi’s story is well worth the read. Between their banter and chemistry, I was practically giddy. The trials they face are insane! Julian, Erro and Kinnick are as creepy as ever, I seriously cannot wait for those three to get what’s coming to them. “Scarred” deserves far more than 5 stars.
Zayn and Naomi’s story is well worth the read. Between their banter and chemistry, I was practically giddy. The trials they face are insane! Julian, Erro and Kinnick are as creepy as ever, I seriously cannot wait for those three to get what’s coming to them. “Scarred” deserves far more than 5 stars.
January 29, 2026
4.25⭐️finished in a day!
Naomi is hiding in the human world after escaping a tyrant, Julian, who was using her magic for evil. One quick lapse to check in on a friend pulls her back into Julian’s orbit but this time she isn’t alone in the fight. Zayn is a juxtaposition of many things but Naomi peels back his layers, she realizes they both are more than the scars they possess and walls they’ve built around themselves. Now she must stand and prove that scars aren’t weaknesses, they’re proof of survival.
✨fated mates
✨enemies to more
✨forced proximity
✨hidden identities
Kisses only
Naomi is hiding in the human world after escaping a tyrant, Julian, who was using her magic for evil. One quick lapse to check in on a friend pulls her back into Julian’s orbit but this time she isn’t alone in the fight. Zayn is a juxtaposition of many things but Naomi peels back his layers, she realizes they both are more than the scars they possess and walls they’ve built around themselves. Now she must stand and prove that scars aren’t weaknesses, they’re proof of survival.
✨fated mates
✨enemies to more
✨forced proximity
✨hidden identities
Kisses only
January 11, 2026
Scarred is an excellent next installation in the lost sovereigns series! It is fast paced, emotional, action packed, and has an exciting ending that had me dying to find out what happens next!
I loved how Zayn took such good care of Naomi, and how Naomi became such a crucial part of Zayn’s life so quickly! His protectiveness and tenderness brought out her personality so well, I loved their banter.
Just go read it already! It is so good! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I received an ARC from the author, all thoughts and opinions are my own. (Thank you Anna!)
I loved how Zayn took such good care of Naomi, and how Naomi became such a crucial part of Zayn’s life so quickly! His protectiveness and tenderness brought out her personality so well, I loved their banter.
Just go read it already! It is so good! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I received an ARC from the author, all thoughts and opinions are my own. (Thank you Anna!)
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