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Helena Hawthorn
Series · 8 books · 2016-2019

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#0.5

Alexander

Memoirs

2017

Alexander lives his life for two reasons: to protect his mother and keep his one-sided love for Katharine hidden. He is a servant, incapable of reaching the top of the social ladder without help. Chances like that come at a cost, and he is more than willing to pay for it. All does not go according to plan. The woman he loves marries another, the man who tried to kill him becomes his rival, and the fate of his mother changes for the worst. Alexander knows one thing for certain. He cannot turn the time back, just as he cannot become human again. \*This book does not have a HEA ending. \\This book is a prequel to the Helena Hawthorn series.
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#1

Russian Roulette

2016

Russian Roulette is an award-winning novel in Young Adult Urban Fantasy. Who could guess that one brush of a fingertip over a shimmering soul-string could flip your world upside down and inside out? Nineteen-year-old Helena’s life changes when her spirit enters the Angel Realm in search of her father. But, things don’t go as planned. Against her guardian angel’s warnings, she binds her soul to a vampire—a creature she thought only existed in horror movies. Lucious has spent his immortality looking for the monsters who killed his sire. The last thing he needs is to be vulnerable because of a bond with a reckless girl. Yet, he sees how he can turn this to his advantage. Believing that Helena possesses great power, he plans to use her against the Council as a bargaining chip. When Helena meets the gorgeous and also terrifying vampire with whom she’s now stuck sharing an emotional bond, she realises that her life will never be the same. Despite fighting against Lucious’s manipulative ways, she can’t deny their attraction. As their desire for each other intensifies, she needs to know if she can trust him. After all, her life and soul are on the line. For readers who enjoyed The Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith, Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer, or A Shade of Vampire by Bella Forrest
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#2

Demon Gates

2016

Uncertain whether she is human or not, Helena is forced to undergo new nightmares while her mental battle continues with a demon called 'Lazarus'. Without her guardian angel to protect her, she is left to rely on vampires who have their own reasons for everything. The attraction between her and Lucious grows, whether it is a side effect of the soul-bond they share or of their own volition. Yet, how can they be certain? With the help of her new friends, they must seek out a Demon Gate and enter the Demon Realm to stop Lazarus from claiming her and Lucious' souls. But, will they succeed or perish as the only weapon that can kill a demon has been lost centuries ago.
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#3

Crumbling Control

2017

After attending a funeral in Aberdeen, Helena meets with a very concerned Vincent - a member of the Vampire Council. He shares his worries about the dangers European vampires are facing. The hunters are gathering from all around, local packs of werewolves fight for territory, and Eliza is up to something that she says will 'save them all'. Lucious is staying away from Helena. The hunters shot him full of tracking bullets and every time he stops, they catch up to him. To prevent those he cares about from being in danger, he ends up helping the man he never wished to see again. Helena's feelings for Lucious begin to waver as she cannot get in contact with him. Andrew remains as a constant by her side and makes her laugh when everything else is going to hell. Can Helena and Lucious overcome their new trials as the hunters come knocking, demons escape through the Demon Gate, and the Council begins to crumble?
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#3.5

Desired

2017

Being a demon isn’t easy, but who else will prevent an apocalypse? Maya hates being a demon. So when an opportunity arises to ditch her duties as a High Councillor in the Dome and return to the Human Realm, she takes it. But what started off as a journey to see her old hunting partner and tell him her true feelings winds up in a battle to save humanity from an Archdemon Tanatos who also slipped through the Demon Gate. Before that demon becomes too strong, she must eliminate him. It may be a suicide mission, and she’ll willingly do it with the only man on her mind—Ben. \*This novella can be read as a standalone or as part of the series. It takes place during and after the Helena Hawthorn Series Book 3 (Crumbling Control). \\This story is NA (New Adult) in genre whereas the main series in YA (Young Adult).
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#4

Fated Origins

2017

Helena’s life is back to normal. College, friends, family…everyone’s happy. Yet, she can’t understand what is missing. No matter how hard she tries to fake her excitement about a new movie or laugh over a cup of coffee during lunch, it doesn’t feel right. ​ Peace doesn’t last long. A demon appears, claiming to be her friend and lifts the memory block Lucious had put up. Outraged he had done this to her, she decides to go against her family’s wishes and pursue him in London. Only one problem remains: she’s losing control of her body. ​ Lucious is unable to mend his broken heart. He grew complacent and cares little about the proceedings of the Council while Kallias takes the lead. With the hunter threat growing and the werewolves no longer willing to help stabilise London, to unify the vampires all over the world, Kallias believes it is time to awaken the one true leader—Arthemis. ​ The full cycle comes to an end. Lilia and Helena are faced with the original vampire. Despite their differences, a choice must be made with grave sacrifices. Will they save humanity or let vampires rule the world? For readers who enjoyed The Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith, Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer, or A Shade of Vampire by Bella Forrest
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#5

Dark Affiliations

2018

Lucious and Helena are entrapped by the Council but for different reasons. Where he shares an unstable reign with Hans, she is bound to the castle’s grounds for her own safety. Tough decisions, secrets, and endless arguments push them apart. What they don’t realise is that they could be played by someone more sinister than they’ve anticipated. News that Demon Queen Baal will step down from the throne shake the Demon Realm. As an outsider, Maya is once again stuck between being a High Councillor and doing what’s right. The only chance to keep the realm stable is to find the princess in time with the help of her soul collector fiancé, hopefully before all demons are eaten by The Destroyer.
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#6

Blood Witch

2019

Desperate times call for desperate measures… Helena’s mind is set. She wants to learn blood magic no matter what and employs the help of a powerful warlock through her connections. Her actions create an even greater rift between her and Lucious. Shutting her eyes to the growing relationship problem, she isolates herself while burying her head in books. When her mentor arrives in London, he’s not what she expected. As a matter of fact, in his hands, her life may come to an end sooner rather than later. Unable to prove the involvement of the Italian delegates in a plot to kill the Councilmen, Lucious is stuck between a rock and a hard place. The stability of the Vampire Council falls apart faster than he can act. Not only that, his blood-sister goes missing, a secret society wants him dead, and his love life is hanging by a thread. This time, the dark world he lives in my well and truly swallow him whole.

Author

May Freighter
May Freighter
Author · 14 books

May Freighter is an award-winning, internationally bestselling author from Ireland. She writes Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and Sci-Fi Mysteries that will keep you entertained, mystified, and hopefully craving more. Currently, she's attempting to parent two little monsters and hasn't slept in over 4 years. Who needs sleep these days, anyway? On days when May can join her fictional characters on an adventure, stars must align in the sky and meteors will probably rain down. So keep an eye out. Her hobbies are photography, drawing, plotting different ways of characters' demise, and picking up toys after her kids. Not exactly in that order, either. Get a FREE copy of DESIRED here! Website: https://authormayfreighter.com/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/May-Freighter/... Inkitt: https://www.inkitt.com/mayfreighter Twitter: https://twitter.com/MayFreighter FB page: https://www.facebook.com/authormayfre... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayfreighter/ ***** HELENA HAWTHORN SERIES:

  • Alexander: Memoirs (Prequel)
  • Russian Roulette
  • Demon Gates
  • Crumbling Control
  • Desired (Spin-off Novella)
  • Alexander: Monochrome Interview
  • Fated Origins
  • Cherished (Spin-off Novella)
  • Dark Affiliations
  • Blood Witch
  • Twisted Truths
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  • Case: 2 ***** EMPIRE OF SHATTERED CROWNS
  • Queen of Deception
  • Queen of Ashes
  • Queen of Hope
  • Queen of Hearts
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