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Living Covenant: the Complete Series
Zoe Lake and Aric Winters have been through it all. From murderous professors to tan vampires and all of the wolves, witches and sphinxes they can shake Zoe’s magic fingers at along the way. They’ve survived it all.
Now, five years after leaving Covenant College, Aric and Zoe are leading a quiet life hidden away from potential enemies and old friends. All of that changes when a familiar face from the past shows up needing help.
Zoe and Aric are due for a change, and they’re going to get just that in this exciting new trilogy. Follow the most powerful mage in the land as she navigates the horrors of evil minds and power-hungry megalomaniacs – even as she tries to plan a wedding and secure her happily ever after.
This three-book omnibus includes every installment of The Living Covenant Trilogy, including Rising Covenant, Dark Covenant and Eternal Covenant.
Now, five years after leaving Covenant College, Aric and Zoe are leading a quiet life hidden away from potential enemies and old friends. All of that changes when a familiar face from the past shows up needing help.
Zoe and Aric are due for a change, and they’re going to get just that in this exciting new trilogy. Follow the most powerful mage in the land as she navigates the horrors of evil minds and power-hungry megalomaniacs – even as she tries to plan a wedding and secure her happily ever after.
This three-book omnibus includes every installment of The Living Covenant Trilogy, including Rising Covenant, Dark Covenant and Eternal Covenant.
802 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 8, 2016
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About the author
Amanda M. Lee
305 books2,907 followersWhen I was a kid, I was torn between whether or not I was going to grow up and be the Incredible Hulk or Wonder Woman. I flirted with being a Jedi Knight for awhile, but I wasn't up for the intense travel associated with the gig. In my teens, I settled on being a writer -- although I had no idea the effort that would entail.
Not only am I a writer now, but I'm a writer in several different mediums. I'm a longtime newspaper reporter, an avid reader and a voracious science fiction fanatic.
Not only am I a writer now, but I'm a writer in several different mediums. I'm a longtime newspaper reporter, an avid reader and a voracious science fiction fanatic.
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March 6, 2020
Feeling a little let down.
I was hesitant going into this next trilogy as picking up with the same characters 5 years later seems like a weird choice - and while I appreciated catching up with the characters again, it lacked the same snap of the original series.
Zoe and Aric have been playing house ever since graduation, and while Aric is as overprotective and hyper vigilant as always, neither of the characters really matured. Zoe hasn’t gotten a handle on her sarcastic mouth, nor her temper, and they are over each other like a rash. That worked for a college series, but was grating in a couple in their mid to late 20s.
Of the three stories, I liked the first two the best as we run into some old college characters that brought the mysteries full circle. However, the final book build up a great conflict and then just wimped out as the antagonists had nothing to do with the previous series. And the confrontational attitudes by the mothers regarding the wedding was just over the top and selfish. Didn’t endear either character to me, which is a shame because I’d had a higher opinion of them from the college years.
I may continue on to the final trilogy, but I’m leaning more towards leaving the series here.
3 stars ⭐️
I was hesitant going into this next trilogy as picking up with the same characters 5 years later seems like a weird choice - and while I appreciated catching up with the characters again, it lacked the same snap of the original series.
Zoe and Aric have been playing house ever since graduation, and while Aric is as overprotective and hyper vigilant as always, neither of the characters really matured. Zoe hasn’t gotten a handle on her sarcastic mouth, nor her temper, and they are over each other like a rash. That worked for a college series, but was grating in a couple in their mid to late 20s.
Of the three stories, I liked the first two the best as we run into some old college characters that brought the mysteries full circle. However, the final book build up a great conflict and then just wimped out as the antagonists had nothing to do with the previous series. And the confrontational attitudes by the mothers regarding the wedding was just over the top and selfish. Didn’t endear either character to me, which is a shame because I’d had a higher opinion of them from the college years.
I may continue on to the final trilogy, but I’m leaning more towards leaving the series here.
3 stars ⭐️
December 28, 2019
Well, I've been a fan of Amanda Lee for a long, long time, but this was a disappointment. The story was fine, but having to wade through pages and pages of Aric and Zoe declaring their love for each other was just WAY too much. It was almost like Ms. Lee was deliberately trying to make the book longer by filling it with endless filler crap. Certainly NOT like Covenant College, but of course that was where Aric and Zoe met... and I'm only in the beginning of Covenant College, so the "mutual admiration society" hasn't yet begun.
I also would like to say that whomever was proofreading Living Covenant sorely lacked the ability to actually proofread material. While I didn't comment on every mistake I discovered (mainly because I skimmed over all the Aric and Zoe diatribe), I did find enough to believe that there were much more I would have found had I been proofreading the book.
I also would like to say that whomever was proofreading Living Covenant sorely lacked the ability to actually proofread material. While I didn't comment on every mistake I discovered (mainly because I skimmed over all the Aric and Zoe diatribe), I did find enough to believe that there were much more I would have found had I been proofreading the book.
March 7, 2019
Zoe and Aric for the win
I'd back this winning team any day. It's Zoe and Aric five years after Covenant College, and they're in love more than ever and still have people following them. In this crazy paranormal world I don't know why people are so offended by Zoe's powers that they want her dead, but people are jealous and power-mad. I guess they know what they would do if they had magical power to do anything and assume she's like them.
It makes me think of gun safety. Some people say safety is achieved if no one has weapons, and the rest of us say it's not the weapons but the person using them. Lots of evil people who want power, one woman who only uses the power when people try to hurt her or her family.
I'd back this winning team any day. It's Zoe and Aric five years after Covenant College, and they're in love more than ever and still have people following them. In this crazy paranormal world I don't know why people are so offended by Zoe's powers that they want her dead, but people are jealous and power-mad. I guess they know what they would do if they had magical power to do anything and assume she's like them.
It makes me think of gun safety. Some people say safety is achieved if no one has weapons, and the rest of us say it's not the weapons but the person using them. Lots of evil people who want power, one woman who only uses the power when people try to hurt her or her family.
July 23, 2019
Great book
Love all the trouble she gets in to . I was glad she kidnapped the witches rather than kill them
Love all the trouble she gets in to . I was glad she kidnapped the witches rather than kill them
June 24, 2017
Fun reading
I've noticed that the leading heroines of the authors books are basically the same type of character. I love the series. Powerful mage, powerful werewolf, mystical creatures with larger than life personality.
I've noticed that the leading heroines of the authors books are basically the same type of character. I love the series. Powerful mage, powerful werewolf, mystical creatures with larger than life personality.
March 6, 2019
Nice extension from original 5-part series!!
I enjoyed this trilogy spin-off and give a 4-4.5 out of 5.
I especially loved the new narrator for the accompanying audio!! Way better than the performer from the first book series especially when pronouncing “chi” from the fraternity! (I digress). I appreciated seeing a slightly more mature Zoe who was still very much her snarky self. I also loved seeing Zoe gain more confidence in her magic and begin to truly own her identity as a mage. The villains of the first two books in this trilogy made sense and the stories too seemed realistic in their world of events. However, this last book was a little weak... what could have been an interesting new foe/nemesis turned out to be a few sad and utterly clueless teenagers. Additionally, their moms went way too overboard with hijacking their wedding plans yet everyone kept calling Zoe our for understandably being upset. That side story just rubbed me the wrong way. I was excited for the gift Zoe bestowed upon Rafael on her wedding day. He was a very deserving recipient and an ever loyal friend. Finally, i expected the surprise revealed at the end since the start of the 3rd books... given the frequency of their favorite extracurricular activity!! I’m looking forward to reading more of their family adventures in the final trilogy Dying Covenant.
I enjoyed this trilogy spin-off and give a 4-4.5 out of 5.
I especially loved the new narrator for the accompanying audio!! Way better than the performer from the first book series especially when pronouncing “chi” from the fraternity! (I digress). I appreciated seeing a slightly more mature Zoe who was still very much her snarky self. I also loved seeing Zoe gain more confidence in her magic and begin to truly own her identity as a mage. The villains of the first two books in this trilogy made sense and the stories too seemed realistic in their world of events. However, this last book was a little weak... what could have been an interesting new foe/nemesis turned out to be a few sad and utterly clueless teenagers. Additionally, their moms went way too overboard with hijacking their wedding plans yet everyone kept calling Zoe our for understandably being upset. That side story just rubbed me the wrong way. I was excited for the gift Zoe bestowed upon Rafael on her wedding day. He was a very deserving recipient and an ever loyal friend. Finally, i expected the surprise revealed at the end since the start of the 3rd books... given the frequency of their favorite extracurricular activity!! I’m looking forward to reading more of their family adventures in the final trilogy Dying Covenant.
May 22, 2021
I honestly don't know how many words can express my feelings about these books and this author. I downloaded the first series of these 5 books on audiobook and when I saw it was 36 hours I was dubious about it. I started on 26 March 2021 and I can quite happily say that every night and every opportunity I have had, I have listened and got completely hooked on the books, the plots and the characters!!! As soon as I started to get engrossed in this, I started researching and found out there was this trilogy (25 hours) which continues when they leave college. That was downloaded as well. All in all there is over 61 hours of fantastic writing from an extremely talented author. I LOVED EVERY SINGLE PART OF IT. There were not any moments of the plot dragging, I didn't get bored once and that is astonishing when you think of 61 hours!!! Do not hesitate for one second to read/listen to these books. They deliver on every single level.
Please write more in this series!!!!
Please write more in this series!!!!
July 30, 2021
Not great literature, just great fun.
Is Zoe whiny, bitchy, sarcastic, obnoxious, and self-centered? Absolutely. Many readers were greatly offended by this. I was amused by her and all the other characters as they managed to both love and cope with her. Since I don't live with her, I don't have to cope. I got to enjoy.
There's not a lot of action. Just enough physical action to flesh out the conflict and resolve it. The dialogue IS the real action. Characters being themselves and entertaining from page one.
Apparently there is a previous trilogy. Events in those volumes form a backdrop for these. Everything is recapped adequately sothe reader isn't left in the dark. I will read the previous stories not so much to find out the whole story, but to just enjoy these characters again.
Is Zoe whiny, bitchy, sarcastic, obnoxious, and self-centered? Absolutely. Many readers were greatly offended by this. I was amused by her and all the other characters as they managed to both love and cope with her. Since I don't live with her, I don't have to cope. I got to enjoy.
There's not a lot of action. Just enough physical action to flesh out the conflict and resolve it. The dialogue IS the real action. Characters being themselves and entertaining from page one.
Apparently there is a previous trilogy. Events in those volumes form a backdrop for these. Everything is recapped adequately sothe reader isn't left in the dark. I will read the previous stories not so much to find out the whole story, but to just enjoy these characters again.
January 29, 2019
Super
Was kind of sad the first book showed such a long separation since Zoe saw her friends but it picked up one and went right into adventure.
The second book reunited some friends but lost some too. Still a great book and story.
Third book had a great deal of fun bits.
I had been thinking Zoe was a magical Avery Shaw personality since the beginning. Also got to see some similarities between her and Aisling. A character in the third book mentioned his Sprite cousins Naida and Nixie so that has to be Mystic Caravan. I really enjoy how the books overlap when they do.
Great books and I just put the speed on for the Dying Covenant trilogy before her Covenant shorts start.
Was kind of sad the first book showed such a long separation since Zoe saw her friends but it picked up one and went right into adventure.
The second book reunited some friends but lost some too. Still a great book and story.
Third book had a great deal of fun bits.
I had been thinking Zoe was a magical Avery Shaw personality since the beginning. Also got to see some similarities between her and Aisling. A character in the third book mentioned his Sprite cousins Naida and Nixie so that has to be Mystic Caravan. I really enjoy how the books overlap when they do.
Great books and I just put the speed on for the Dying Covenant trilogy before her Covenant shorts start.
September 23, 2018
Very entertaining series
Very entertaining series with a great cast of characters and extraordinary storylines. Main character is a strong female character with a very strong snarky and sarcastic wit. At times it is funny at times it is dark at times it is spooky but it will always entertain you. Follow the characters through their lives over a period of years and find out what happens. You will not be disappointed check them all out
Very entertaining series with a great cast of characters and extraordinary storylines. Main character is a strong female character with a very strong snarky and sarcastic wit. At times it is funny at times it is dark at times it is spooky but it will always entertain you. Follow the characters through their lives over a period of years and find out what happens. You will not be disappointed check them all out
November 7, 2018
Bewildering
So as with Covenant college this is 3 books. While the first 2 are a great read the third just seemed to be a reminder of what happened in the "College" series. The "memories" appeared to just be used to fill space. WRONG! Without giving any spoilers they do have a purpose. "Living" is just as intriguing as the first 3 books and I can't wait to read "Dying Covenant".
So as with Covenant college this is 3 books. While the first 2 are a great read the third just seemed to be a reminder of what happened in the "College" series. The "memories" appeared to just be used to fill space. WRONG! Without giving any spoilers they do have a purpose. "Living" is just as intriguing as the first 3 books and I can't wait to read "Dying Covenant".
December 3, 2019
I had my doubts about Aric and Zoe as young people. Not that they've grown up some, they are much more appealing. The writing is well-done. The storyline pulls one in. The small army surrounding the couple consists of characters that have been thoroughly fleshed-out. One of my personal benchmarks for "How well written is this series?" is how do I feel when there are big life events. If I can cry at a wedding, birth or death, then the author has totally sucked me in. Well, done.
February 20, 2021
Love Zoe’s Snark
I’m reading this series again, and I still love it. I love the little hints as I try to figure what will happen next. I like how Zoe and Aric grow, and stay the same. Mostly, I love the incredibly imaginative and detail oriented storytelling.
There’s too much going on for me to outline the story. I’ll just say that this story begins about 5 years after college. And I’m not telling you where it ends.
Enjoy!
I’m reading this series again, and I still love it. I love the little hints as I try to figure what will happen next. I like how Zoe and Aric grow, and stay the same. Mostly, I love the incredibly imaginative and detail oriented storytelling.
There’s too much going on for me to outline the story. I’ll just say that this story begins about 5 years after college. And I’m not telling you where it ends.
Enjoy!
October 15, 2019
Love this series
Ok I love this light easy reading series that makes me laugh and I really enjoy the no sex scenes!! I have an imagination don't need someone to spell it out for me.
Hope there will be a series about Paris , I really want to know her better.
And Rafael!!! He makes me laugh because he is such an old lady!!
Ok I love this light easy reading series that makes me laugh and I really enjoy the no sex scenes!! I have an imagination don't need someone to spell it out for me.
Hope there will be a series about Paris , I really want to know her better.
And Rafael!!! He makes me laugh because he is such an old lady!!
February 5, 2020
Zoe and Aric
What a fantastic series and still more to come I have been really enthralled with this story from the beginning at Covenant college the characters have been amazing and you feel as though your living their life. I cannot express how much I enjoyed this wonderful series.
What a fantastic series and still more to come I have been really enthralled with this story from the beginning at Covenant college the characters have been amazing and you feel as though your living their life. I cannot express how much I enjoyed this wonderful series.
March 1, 2020
Living Covenant: The Complete Series
I have been reading for 50 years, so it is really nice to find new authors, Amanda M. Lee writes great stories! Some are made to read, and others are the writers. I love the humor,the adventures, and love stories in all of her books! So if you have time read Amanda M. Lee's books you wont be able to put them down! Thanks for your stories!
I have been reading for 50 years, so it is really nice to find new authors, Amanda M. Lee writes great stories! Some are made to read, and others are the writers. I love the humor,the adventures, and love stories in all of her books! So if you have time read Amanda M. Lee's books you wont be able to put them down! Thanks for your stories!
June 7, 2023
Supernatural fantasy
Years after they left Covenant College, Zoe and Aric have made a life for themselves in their own isolated home in the woods. They have separated from their college friends to protect Zoe. Out of the blue, Paris shows up on their doorstep and a whole new set of adventures is about to begin.
Years after they left Covenant College, Zoe and Aric have made a life for themselves in their own isolated home in the woods. They have separated from their college friends to protect Zoe. Out of the blue, Paris shows up on their doorstep and a whole new set of adventures is about to begin.
August 28, 2023
Always a fun read!
I totally enjoy the snark. I am also so thankful that you
Include the love and sex without making it porn. Thank you!
Your stories are full of fun and the not so fun parts of life.
I've read many of series and wish to say thank you for all the smiles, giggles and outright laughs. Keep them coming for as long as you can. ❤
I totally enjoy the snark. I am also so thankful that you
Include the love and sex without making it porn. Thank you!
Your stories are full of fun and the not so fun parts of life.
I've read many of series and wish to say thank you for all the smiles, giggles and outright laughs. Keep them coming for as long as you can. ❤
January 5, 2019
Living Covenant ..good stuff!
Great book! Totally unique! Can't wait for more. Zoe is so cocky and smaltzy but a total badass! Eric and the werewolves seem a bit wimpy.
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Great book! Totally unique! Can't wait for more. Zoe is so cocky and smaltzy but a total badass! Eric and the werewolves seem a bit wimpy.
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February 13, 2019
Brillant again
I just love these books.she is sassy and the storyline is brillant. I Would like the vamp to have is own series.New author for me . Looking forward to the books to come. Loved it.
I just love these books.she is sassy and the storyline is brillant. I Would like the vamp to have is own series.New author for me . Looking forward to the books to come. Loved it.
August 28, 2019
Great Series
I am so happy this series continued into Cow's adult life with her boyfriend, soon to be husband Aric. I love Zoe, she is so snarky! And she does not pretend to be a domestic diva. She kicks butt and does it with flair, or should I say flare? Flame? Lots of bad guys in this series, lots of love too.
I am so happy this series continued into Cow's adult life with her boyfriend, soon to be husband Aric. I love Zoe, she is so snarky! And she does not pretend to be a domestic diva. She kicks butt and does it with flair, or should I say flare? Flame? Lots of bad guys in this series, lots of love too.
April 2, 2020
Poorly written, there was little to no continuity between books.
The author loses focus in places, and changes the names of characters.
It's a reminder of when she had to ask her fans for the names of some of her characters a few years ago.
I'm done with this author.
The author loses focus in places, and changes the names of characters.
It's a reminder of when she had to ask her fans for the names of some of her characters a few years ago.
I'm done with this author.
April 20, 2020
The books keep getting better......
A definite must read. I can't wait to read the final trilogy but at the same time I don't want it to end. Another fantastic story that will make you laugh, cry, and wish you were part of their world.
A definite must read. I can't wait to read the final trilogy but at the same time I don't want it to end. Another fantastic story that will make you laugh, cry, and wish you were part of their world.
October 14, 2021
Another Amazing Read
Another Amazing series....though its really a continuation of Covenant College. Zoe, Aric, Raphael, Paris and Kelsey are back together again 5 years after leaving Covenant College.
And now onto the next part of this continuation of Zoes story.
Another Amazing series....though its really a continuation of Covenant College. Zoe, Aric, Raphael, Paris and Kelsey are back together again 5 years after leaving Covenant College.
And now onto the next part of this continuation of Zoes story.
June 3, 2022
Love the Zoe Lake series
In this trilogy she has graduated from college. Lots of adventures. Aric and Zoe get the happily ever after, though hard won. Highly recommend the series, but start from beginning. Covenant College series.
In this trilogy she has graduated from college. Lots of adventures. Aric and Zoe get the happily ever after, though hard won. Highly recommend the series, but start from beginning. Covenant College series.
September 29, 2022
Don*t read before bed you can't put it down
Yes, it's that good. Falls off a bit at the end but you won't mind. It's a page turner with your favorite characters. You will be satisfied and wanting the next book when you're done!
Yes, it's that good. Falls off a bit at the end but you won't mind. It's a page turner with your favorite characters. You will be satisfied and wanting the next book when you're done!
December 17, 2022
Wow!
Icing Covenant the complete series puts so many things from another book in the series that I’ve read together, and now it all fit! All I can say is Wow! This is worth reading!
Icing Covenant the complete series puts so many things from another book in the series that I’ve read together, and now it all fit! All I can say is Wow! This is worth reading!
December 29, 2022
this is the second time I’ve read this series!
I love Amanda lee’s books! I have read them all and am starting over.
If you read one, you will read them all! They have it all. Humor,suspense, magic! She is my all time favorite author!
I love Amanda lee’s books! I have read them all and am starting over.
If you read one, you will read them all! They have it all. Humor,suspense, magic! She is my all time favorite author!
March 13, 2017
Charming
Wonderful to spend another series with these characters. I'm looking forward to the next series to beginning. Hope you enjoy as much as I did.
Wonderful to spend another series with these characters. I'm looking forward to the next series to beginning. Hope you enjoy as much as I did.
July 9, 2017
******Spoiler Alert
I can't wait to meet "the growing character." I hope it's a wolf pup with Zoe's magic & they should name it after Rafael!
I can't wait to meet "the growing character." I hope it's a wolf pup with Zoe's magic & they should name it after Rafael!
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