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Dark Tides
Series · 3 books · 2022-2023

Books in series

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#0.5

A Dram of Freshwater

A Dark Tides novella

2022

The world is ending. Rory can’t wait. Stealing souls from under the noses of the guardians of the underworld is hard work, but for immortal Cat Sidhe Rory, it's all he has ever known. Hiding behind humour, he masks the dark waters closing overhead, but the longer he puts a smile on his face, the more real the threat becomes. The world is beginning. Darla can’t wait. Darla is an explorer, endlessly fascinated by the land above. As a selkie, she remains trapped under the waves except for once every seven years. But, as luck would have it, now is her time to escape the waves. Desperate to sate her hunger for adventure, she finds her way to the surface, ready to experience all of the wonders of existence, including love, for the very first time. But the fae world is ending. What will they risk to save it… and each other? Prequel novella to lead into the Dark Tides series. Contains swearing, steam level 3.
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#1

The Shadow of Death

2022

A king with a broken crown. Shay rules from the murky corners of the Topaz Court, a realm not many willingly travel to. It promises only one thing—Death. Duty eats away at the dark king, and as he escorts departed souls to the Otherworld, something—or someone—threatens to taint his kingdom and destroy the magic that sustains it. A selkie searching for answers. Seven years ago, Neri's sister disappeared on dry land over the sands. Neri has prepared every day since to follow after her and find what delays her sister's return to the waves. Death hounds after the selkie. Shay shouldn’t stand in its way; to upset the balance is to risk everything. Not even when her spirit stirs something inside him, something he thought long lost... As the threat to magic grows, the selkie might be the key. Together, Shay and Neri traverse the realms to save their homes, their families, and perhaps even themselves. Will they succeed, even under the shadow of death?
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#2

The Thief of Souls

2023

The world is ending. Rory’s going to stop it. Having spent the last seven years trying to find Darla, Rory is finally close to the fool who dared to steal her away. Or, rather, the god. Hafdan has taken over the Otherworld, but the god’s ambition extends further. Rory seeks to make himself indispensable to his evil plans so he can free Darla. The world is ending. Darla can’t stop it. Darla has been used to fuel the magic of a ruthless shapeshifter, kept under the compulsion of whoever holds her pelt. When a familiar face turns up, the shards of love tear her to pieces. All Rory needs to do is lie and sneak convincingly enough to fool a god. Easy, right? Oh, and escape afterwards, from the most secure fortress in the fae realm. But those are easy feats, compared to winning back Darla’s trust. But she doesn’t need a hero. She needs a man who can lie, cheat and steal. She needs the Thief of Souls.

Author

Becky James
Becky James
Author · 10 books
Becky has been writing stories since she first learned to put pen to paper. Creating and exploring new worlds is fun, and having them read by others is the best experience ever. Loves coffee, cross-stitch and finding new creative ways to use and abuse words. Constantly cold hands - must have a warm heart!
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