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Nocturnal Academy
Series · 5 books · 2019-2020

Books in series

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#0.5

Rogue Blood

2019

As a half fae, Onyx Logan knows not to trust anyone since they might have contacts to the vampires, who’d love nothing more than to enslave a fae like her. However, when Onyx and her mother are threatened by their landlord, Onyx becomes desperate to keep a roof over her head and accepts a waitressing job. The bar has a lot of strange customers, and Onyx promises herself to get out as soon as she saves enough money. Just as she is about to quit, something horrible happens… Dive into a world where vampires rule over fae, and one girl is determined to change it all! Nocturnal Academy is a four-book series (prequel and trilogy) The prequel, Wicked Nobles has been released as part of the Academy of Magic boxset. Book 1, Cruel Elites will be released on the 5th of December. Book 2, Vicious Royals will be released on the 18th of December. Book 3, Savage Monarchs will be released in winter 2020.
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#1

Wicked Nobles

2020

In a world ruled by vamps, being half fae and magicless sucks. You know what’s even worse? Being sold into slavery by your own mother. I am Onyx Logan, and my mother condemned me when she sent me to Nocturnal Academy. If I get lucky, the academy will mold me into a servant for rich vampires. If I’m not, I’ll become a courtesan. But if the vamps think I’ll take this lying down like a good little bitch, they’re wrong. I don’t have the means to escape Nocturnal Academy, but I have my eyes set on someone who does. Prince Preston Kallan, a handsome, pureblood fae teacher from the Summer Court, doesn’t know who I am yet, but he will soon. At least that was the plan. Because as it turns out, nothing goes the way I expect. Wicked Nobles is the prequel to the Nocturnal Academy trilogy. Immerse yourself into a world filled with magic, danger, and romance.
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#2

Cruel Elites

2019

In a world ruled by vamps, being half fae and magicless sucks. Surviving the summer term at Nocturna Academy taught me three things. 1. There’s no escape out of the castle. 2. I’ll be trained as a servant to the vampires or worse—a courtesan. 3. I can fight for what I want from the inside out. In the last few months, I’ve lost my mother, my best friend, and my freedom. I’ve done unimaginable things, but I’m not broken. The Placement Tests are coming up, and I will crush them. I refuse to end up as a vampire’s plaything. I’ll become the 1 out of 100 fae who gets to shape her own fate. I don’t care how hard I have to work or how improbable my chances are. My relentlessness and desperation will pay off. Or at least that’s what I thought. Because between a mysterious vampire guard confusing me, my nemesis circling in on me like a viper, and a new teacher hating my guts, all my efforts seem to only make everything worse. If I’m not careful, I won’t end up as a courtesan, but as dead meat. Immerse yourself into a world filled with magic, danger, and romance. If you love Richelle Mead, Jaymin Eve, and Bella Forrest, you’ll love Nocturna Academy. Cruel Elites is a fae academy novel and the first book in the Nocturna Academy trilogy. It is highly recommended to read the prequel Wicked Nobles first, which can be found in the Academy of Magic boxed set. Book two and three of the trilogy will be published in December 2019 and January 2020.
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#3

Vicious Royals

2019

A sadistic vamp lord. A rebellious fae. A vicious hunt. The first term of Nocturnal Academy is over. Majors have been assigned. I’ve made choices that brought me closer to the guillotine. But the fight isn’t over, not yet. I must get through the spring term. Not an easy feat when the vamp students are planning a sacrifice and have a bone to pick with me. But even if I survive the prison academy, someone will be buying my contract after school is out, and rumor has it that the king of sadists is interested in me. Whatever he wants, he gets. But if he thinks I’ll go down without a fight, he has another thing coming. I’ll even ally myself with Thorsten, the vamp guard whose family the sadist has wronged. But working together with Thorsten brings new problems. The handsome jerk seems to hate me, yet keeps putting his head on the line for me. My mind is growing more and more confused with him while my body craves him. If I’m not careful, I’m going to leave Nocturnal Academy not just with a slavery contract, but also a broken heart. Dive into a world where vampires rule over fae, and one girl is determined to change it all! Vicious Royals is the second book in the Nocturnal Academy trilogy. Book three will be published in winter 2020. Warning: This book contains mature content and possible triggering situations and is therefore only suitable for mature YA and New Adult readers. We recommend Nocturnal Academy for readers 17 and up.
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#4

Savage Monarchs

2020

Escaping the academy was just the beginning. I’ve made it out of Nocturnal Academy. No longer do I exist to please the vamps. Now, as a member of the Winter Court, my job is to execute them. But maybe my new standing is no better than being a courtesan. Now I am to become an assassin for the King of the Winter Court. The rules of the game might’ve changed, but I’m still a pawn. If the King of the Winter Court thinks that I’m going to turn into a mindless soldier after everything I’ve been through, he’s in for a rude awakening. I’m going to do this on my terms while keeping a wall around my heart at all times. I will not be vulnerable again. Life, however, has other ideas. Like throwing in a friend from my past and worse, Thorsten, a handsome jerk of a vampire who has messed with my mind and feelings one too many times. I might’ve left Nocturnal Academy, but I’m far from safe. Enter a magical world where a half-fae will fight for her voice to be heard!

Authors

Margo Ryerkerk
Margo Ryerkerk
Author · 19 books

Margo Ryerkerk is the author of two YA paranormal series, Dark Legacy series and Nocturna Academy series, as well as the author of the YA fairy tale retelling series Cursed Fairy Tales. Filled with intrigue, adventure, and romance, her series transport the reader to a magical world. After completing a BS in Psychology, a MS in Marketing, and a two-year stint in the fashion world, Margo became a full-time author and can’t believe she gets to spend her days creating stories. When she’s not writing, she loves to read, travel, and dance to pop anthems. Raised in Austria, Margo now lives in the USA with her husband and her Pomeranian. Be sure to sign up to Margo's reader group to get her prequel The Fracture for free. You'll also be notified of sales, freebies, and new releases. Sign up here https://margoryerkerk.com/contact/

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