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Reluctant Necromancer #6
Soulromance
The final book in the Reluctant Necromancer series!
With everyone home safe, Esper can finally focus on finding a permanent body for Awan. But can she trust herself enough to use her powers for good—and can she tie the skinwalker to her forever? Cue magic lessons from one crazy old aunt, and a few animal test subjects.
But on the cusp of success, the town faces a threat that will put Esper’s murder to the test, and bring them face to face with the supernatural council.
Esper never wanted responsibility. She just wanted to be left alone with her creepy hobbies and her creepy old house. Now suddenly she’s responsible for the safety of the entire town of Hellsfork….
Author’s Note:
Fed up with the usual tropes in romance and reverse harem? I wanted characters that are more than the fainting female and alpha male cookie cutter stereotypes that saturate the genre. (There’s nothing wrong with it, if you like that sort of thing, but it just got old for me!) People come in all shapes, sizes, personalities, and gender/sexual orientations—so when I pick up a book and have trouble telling the difference between the characters…that’s a problem.
*The Reluctant Necromancer series is a sequence of novellas between 35,000-40,000 words in length. While the main plot arc in each book will be resolved, there may be mild cliffhangers/segue into the next book with new issues arising.
*This author’s characters are as flawed and damaged as real life—do not read if you are easily offended by talk of past trauma of any kind. This includes uncomfortable situations of any kind—sexual, physical, mental/emotional. (No explicit scenes of this nature, generally, but they will talk about what’s happened in the past and it may be distasteful if you are easily triggered). This book specifically references past trauma in one of the characters.
*Contains mature adult content, including but not limited to: graphic sex, adult language (that means swearing, folks) and fictional situations with some gore and or action/violence.
*This is a reverse harem urban fantasy, and the author firmly believes love is love, and as such includes themes of: polyamory (multiple lovers), MF, MMF, MM, FF, and MMMFF love.
125 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 25, 2020
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About the author
Kaye Draper
141 books267 followersSometimes our greatest strengths come from our deepest challenges. I write magic and romance, starring a cast of creatures with feathers, fins, and teeth. My books include paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and fantasy romance--with the occasional steampunk or alien story thrown in just for kicks. My pan heart firmly believes love is love, so you'll see straight, LGBTQIA, monogamous, reverse harem, and poly relationships in my work. My favorite theme is overcoming our inner demons and the insecurities that hold us back.
I also advocate for self-development and mental health and dabble in non-fiction as time allows. I love the outdoors and still hope to be abducted by fae! (I may have more in common with my characters than I care to admit.)
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I also advocate for self-development and mental health and dabble in non-fiction as time allows. I love the outdoors and still hope to be abducted by fae! (I may have more in common with my characters than I care to admit.)
I love to hear from readers!
Sign up for my mailing list to get a free RH spoof story that pokes fun at all the tired old tropes:
http://eepurl.com/bG_6dX
Join me on Patreon to help me create, AND get advance access to ebooks, audiobooks, and more! https://www.patreon.com/kayedraper
My website: http://kayedraper.com/
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March 1, 2020
I weep for the last of a wonderful series...
An awkward, sarcastic heroine surrounded by a murder of beautiful mates and family. We have followed her growth and adventures as a kick ass necromancer. It's almost impossible to find a fantastic necromancer series that is so immersive in the characters and lives they leave. I have a request into Espier's dad to switch fate around enough that the story will continue. So much more can happen. Drakes stepdad could come after him for being to powerful especially with being with Espier or the young vamps joining them. Another evil skinwalker could want Espier to give him life and will stop at nothing to get it or the council could decide she is starting an army of living skinwalkers and attempt to kill her and her "abominations". There are still so many ways the storyline can continue. I hope it does.
An awkward, sarcastic heroine surrounded by a murder of beautiful mates and family. We have followed her growth and adventures as a kick ass necromancer. It's almost impossible to find a fantastic necromancer series that is so immersive in the characters and lives they leave. I have a request into Espier's dad to switch fate around enough that the story will continue. So much more can happen. Drakes stepdad could come after him for being to powerful especially with being with Espier or the young vamps joining them. Another evil skinwalker could want Espier to give him life and will stop at nothing to get it or the council could decide she is starting an army of living skinwalkers and attempt to kill her and her "abominations". There are still so many ways the storyline can continue. I hope it does.
February 5, 2021
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
January 28, 2024
This book was everything I wanted in a final book!!
Our “murder” / harem / nest / pack gets cozy time together and loose ends get tied up. We still have a great plot, it’s not all fluff and you do move right along, but it’s the right amount of action, character development, family and friend time, and delightful spicy scenes on page with all of the group! Yum.
I nearly stopped reading the book a few chapters shy of the actual end, because it was at such a sweet spot!!! Ooooh. Dang. However, the final chapters really helped conclude this series, leave our characters in a great place, and leave you feeling that they’re going to have more adventures and they’ll be okay together to face them. Ahh.
I love, loved this series so much! Could not rave enough about it.
Our “murder” / harem / nest / pack gets cozy time together and loose ends get tied up. We still have a great plot, it’s not all fluff and you do move right along, but it’s the right amount of action, character development, family and friend time, and delightful spicy scenes on page with all of the group! Yum.
I nearly stopped reading the book a few chapters shy of the actual end, because it was at such a sweet spot!!! Ooooh. Dang. However, the final chapters really helped conclude this series, leave our characters in a great place, and leave you feeling that they’re going to have more adventures and they’ll be okay together to face them. Ahh.
I love, loved this series so much! Could not rave enough about it.
April 22, 2020
I really enjoyed this series!! I feel so invested in all of the characters and I'm kinda sad that their story is finished for now. I really loved the poly aspects of their relationships, that every person in the "murder" was loved and they loved the others in return. It made it feel more even and fair. I also really liked how unconventional all of the characters were. Esper was weird and it was her thing and it worked. I loved it!!
February 25, 2020
Doesn't disappoint!
Esper and all the gang are here, all the loose ends tied and everyone lives weirdly ever after! Kaye Draper is a one-click for me. Her characters aren't trembling damsels or ego driven alphas, and I can't wait to see what else she comes up with!
Esper and all the gang are here, all the loose ends tied and everyone lives weirdly ever after! Kaye Draper is a one-click for me. Her characters aren't trembling damsels or ego driven alphas, and I can't wait to see what else she comes up with!
February 27, 2020
Soulromance
I enjoyed the journey of this necromancer and her murder. I don’t know if this is the last story but the ending made it feel like it was wrapping up. Maybe this is the end but it finished up nicely. This series is a good read!
I enjoyed the journey of this necromancer and her murder. I don’t know if this is the last story but the ending made it feel like it was wrapping up. Maybe this is the end but it finished up nicely. This series is a good read!
March 16, 2020
😆😍
I simply adored the series and I can not believe it's over. I enjoyed how our necromancer got with her lovers, and how their family has expanded. Would definitely reread the series again and again. 😍😍
I simply adored the series and I can not believe it's over. I enjoyed how our necromancer got with her lovers, and how their family has expanded. Would definitely reread the series again and again. 😍😍
April 21, 2020
Esper and her harem have been through alot. They just needed to tie up a few loose ends. The council will be no trouble nor well the vampire hunters. Esper didn't think she would find happiness but happiness found her. I am becoming a big fan of Kaye Draper.
May 19, 2020
WOW!
I’m actually disappointed that I read the whole series already! Loved this series and although I normally won’t read FF books, this one was still totally worth it! A must read for sure!
I’m actually disappointed that I read the whole series already! Loved this series and although I normally won’t read FF books, this one was still totally worth it! A must read for sure!
December 30, 2020
Great Series
I really liked this series. The books were just the right length. All questions was answered. The only thing left put was the resolution with the Mom. I felt for the heroines childhood and life, that was a little to glossed over. I am definitely not ok with that resolution.
I really liked this series. The books were just the right length. All questions was answered. The only thing left put was the resolution with the Mom. I felt for the heroines childhood and life, that was a little to glossed over. I am definitely not ok with that resolution.
August 22, 2021
No over?
I don't want this world to be over. There has to be more. The ending just doesn't seem finished. Great story though. Perhaps something new will happen despite the Happily Ever After feel.
I don't want this world to be over. There has to be more. The ending just doesn't seem finished. Great story though. Perhaps something new will happen despite the Happily Ever After feel.
July 23, 2024
Fue increíble.
Leer toda la evolución tanto sentimental como mental de Esper fue lo más bonito en estos libros.
Me gustaron muchísimo y creo que este es mi favorito.
Fácilmente se convertirá en una saga a la que regresaré a menudo.
Súper fáciles de leer los libros, entretenidos y atrapantes.
Leer toda la evolución tanto sentimental como mental de Esper fue lo más bonito en estos libros.
Me gustaron muchísimo y creo que este es mi favorito.
Fácilmente se convertirá en una saga a la que regresaré a menudo.
Súper fáciles de leer los libros, entretenidos y atrapantes.
February 27, 2020
Samson
Really enjoyed all the series on these books, well worth reading , will be following the author with interest along other efforts.
Really enjoyed all the series on these books, well worth reading , will be following the author with interest along other efforts.
March 15, 2020
Well
I hope it doesn't stop here. She's got room to grow and more to learn. I mean that can't be all there is to the supe world.
I hope it doesn't stop here. She's got room to grow and more to learn. I mean that can't be all there is to the supe world.
March 24, 2020
Great series
This was a great series. I would love to read more with these characters. I love the way the story is wrapped up but there is definitely room to continue the series.
This was a great series. I would love to read more with these characters. I love the way the story is wrapped up but there is definitely room to continue the series.
July 6, 2020
Lovely ending
A lovely ending to a great series. I totally fell in love with all these characters and am sure I will wonder what they are up to now lol
A lovely ending to a great series. I totally fell in love with all these characters and am sure I will wonder what they are up to now lol
January 2, 2021
Great conclusion
I really did love this series even though I got mad a few times at it. That's just the sign of a good book, with characters who are flawed yet wonderful.
I really did love this series even though I got mad a few times at it. That's just the sign of a good book, with characters who are flawed yet wonderful.
January 3, 2021
Not a reverse harem. It’s Poly
I really Enjoyed this series and I’m sad to see it end. But in a good way to say goodbye. It’s wrapped up nice.
I really Enjoyed this series and I’m sad to see it end. But in a good way to say goodbye. It’s wrapped up nice.
February 15, 2021
Aw I finished it 😌
Pretty darned awesome series third one I've finished and slowly making my way through all Kaye draper creations. Can't wait to read more. JL
Pretty darned awesome series third one I've finished and slowly making my way through all Kaye draper creations. Can't wait to read more. JL
May 2, 2021
Amazing!
A perfect conclusion to this storyline! The characters are so fleshed out that I’m going to miss them. A great series!
A perfect conclusion to this storyline! The characters are so fleshed out that I’m going to miss them. A great series!
October 15, 2024
Such a good fun series. Thank you.
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June 4, 2025🔴 This is a poly romance, not a RH 🔴
September 6, 2021
Esper’s defeated the Collector. You think life would be breezy for her murder but she still needs to help Awan and the Council comes calling.
Still just as much drama as ever but everyone’s grown with the family. Such a good last book
Still just as much drama as ever but everyone’s grown with the family. Such a good last book
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