Ruled by Blood

Series · 5 books · 2017

By C. C. Dragon, Bec McMaster, Lily Thorn, and more

Books in series

#0.5

Blood Captive

2017

It’s not personal, she lied. I just have a job to do. Nina Rodriguez has spent her life in a cage. Her only sin? Being born as the biggest threat to the ruling vampires. A blood mage. What price would you pay for freedom? She gets her first taste of the sun after an alpha werewolf breaks into the dungeons. Seeing an opportunity to use her as a weapon against his enemy, he lets her loose. With conditions. Not all chains are visible Her imprisonment becomes rigorous training as she’s sharpened into a tool for vengeance. But her new home is just as empty as her previous cell. The wolves distrust her and some actively work to sabotage and threaten her life. She must prove herself. Hunt her first prey. Make her first kill. Then maybe, she’ll find the acceptance she craves from the pack. Being an assassin is harder than it looks. The enigmatic and dangerously seductive Prince of Vampires stands between her and the target. Eliminating him first would be a victory no one else could match. If only she could manage to do it. But it’s not his lethal fangs she’s most worried about. It’s the hunger he stirs in her gut. Eyes on the prize, Nina. Or you’ll never see the sun again.

Blood Huntress

2017

What does it say when vampires aren’t the thing most feared in the night? Nina Rodriguez has become the most lethal weapon in the world. A blood mage trained by werewolves to hunt and kill with no remorse, no morality, and no hesitation. All that matters is the thrill of the kill, and the danger that comes with it. When she’s given orders to infiltrate and observe the vampire court, she couldn’t turn it down anymore than she could cease to breathe. The sweet taste of danger was enough to tempt her, and that only doubles when the vampire king chooses her as his own personal thrall. He’s a temptation she wasn’t prepared for, but dangerous, and his attention could mean death if she doesn’t watch her mouth. Words are weapons in a vampire court, weapons she was not trained to use. She can fight off any enemy, but no one prepared her to fight for her soul. Scroll up and one click today to dive into this tantalizingly dangerous phenomenon! Ruled by Blood - In Progress Book 1 - Blood Huntress Book 2 - Blood Slave The Codex Blair Series - In Progress Book 1 - Grave Mistake Book 2 - Blood Hunt Book 3 - Dark Descent Book 4 - Wild Game Book 5 - Grim Fate Book 6 - High Stakes

Blood Slave

2017

Death is a sweet release this blood mage will never be given. Nina Rodriguez would rather die than submit, but that choice isn’t hers. Because whoever kills her will take her death curse, a fate worse than death, and no one is willing to risk that. When she saved the lives of the vampire king and his mother, she didn’t do it for glory, but she’d be a liar if she didn’t think it would mean freedom. Instead, all it did was reveal her for who she is—a blood mage, the most feared creature in the world. Now, the vampires who rule the world have taken her as a slave, to use her as a weapon. With her under their thumb, there’s nothing they can’t do. But it isn’t the pain they threaten, the dungeons they’ll throw her back into, that keeps her in line. It’s the vampire king who stands to change everything she’s ever believed in that is the key to her captivity. She knows she can’t have him, they’re enemies to the core, but that doesn’t stop her from wanting him. Death doesn’t scare her. It’s a cage she fears. But some cages are made out of more than just iron.

Blood Queen

2017

The shadows are her home, and death is her only friend. Nina Rodriguez will do whatever it takes to survive. She survived a life chained up in the dungeons, she made it through the kill or be killed world of the hunters, and she escaped the vampire king. But what good is surviving if you have nothing to live for? She found that answer in the arms of a family of people like her—blood mages. The yearning to belong in her heart was answered, and now there is nothing she won't do to protect them. They are healers, not killers like she is, unprepared to handle what's coming their way. Staying and fighting the half-vampires, half-werewolves that threaten their lives carries a risk with it, though. The vampires she escaped are hunting her, and if she stays, she could lead them right to her new family. She knows all too well that a fate in chains is worse than death, but how can she make that choice for them? Everywhere she looks, there's another enemy, and time is running out. But this blood mage has one trick up her sleeve no one was expecting. The vampire king. Do or die, little hunter. You're playing with more than just your life.

Myths and Magic

2017

MYTHS & MAGIC sends you on a wild ride across universes where a safe return cannot be guaranteed. Abolished magic returns to Earth. Telekinetic sorcerers, witches, and fairies discover their powers. Humans become cyborgs. Dragons prowl the depths of Iceland's volcanoes. All this and more is packed inside one boxed set overflowing with stories from today's hottest USA Today and International Bestselling authors! From dystopian thrillers to steampunk romance, from gothic fantasies to paranormal adventures, come journey with unlikely heroes, valiant shifters, rogue vampires, and even a sensual brujo. Dabble in scientific espionage, thwart scheming sorcerers, and challenge hordes of vengeful demons. And maybe fall in love... If you're ready for 21 exclusive full-length novels and novellas, including some BRAND NEW material, in a boxed set where vampires, shifters, ghosts, demons, and even Djinn haunt the pages, then fall into MYTHS & MAGIC, a collection of science fiction, fantasy, and a dash of paranormal romance that will take you to the edge of your imagination. Pre-order today to secure YOUR copy of this exciting collection! This volume includes; The Guardian of Blackbird Inn - Kerry Adrienne Heart of Fire (Legends of the Storm, #1) - Bec McMaster Crimson Undercover - Bryan Cohen and Casey Lane Kin Selection - L.B. Gilbert Carnival Tricks (Double Helix Case Files, #4) - Jade Kerrion A Trace of Copper (The Elemental Web Chronicles, #2.5) - Anne Renwick Warriors of Surtu - Lisa Lace I Am Human - Melle Amade and Michael Trozzo Bound to the Alphas - Lily Thorn Approaching Night (Seluna, #1) - Ilana Waters Forbidden Thirteen - Erin Richards Mortality Bites - R.E. Vance Fateful Vampires, A Romance Begins - Cheri Schmidt and Tristan Hunt Pick Your Potion (Witch's Brew Cozy Mysteries, #1) - CC Dragon Echo Down - Bradon Nave Cross - D.A. Roach Alchemy With Benefits - Katalina Leon To Catch Her Death (Grim Reality, #1) - Boone Brux Shadowling (Shadowling Chronicles, #1)- Eric Padilla Blood Captive (Ruled by Blood, #0.5) - Izzy Shows Savage Dawn (Legend of Gattica, #1) - Michelle Hercules

Authors

C. C. Dragon

Author · 12 books

A loyal Chicago girl who loves deep dish pizza, the Cubs, and the Lake, CC Dragon is fascinated by mysteries, sleuthing, as well as the supernatural. The southern connection comes in because her sister moved down there and the material was too fun and entertaining not to set a series there. CC loves creating characters, especially amateur sleuths who solve crimes in their spare time. A coffee and chocolate addict who loves fast cars, she’s still looking for a hero who likes to cook and clean…so she can write more!

Bec McMaster

Author · 42 books

Kidnapped by a dread pirate when she was a child, USA Today Bestselling Author Bec McMaster was raised on myth and legend, and offered her younger siblings to the goblin king many a time. Unfortunately, he did not accept. Now she writes epic fantasy romance with a dark and sexy twist, which is almost as much fun. She has a secret weakness for villainous heroes, wicked fae princes and dangerous vampires, though in all her daydreams, she’s the one rescuing them. Bec lives happily-ever-after with her very own hero and princess-in-training in the wilds of Australia, where she can often be found drinking tea or plotting her next travel adventure. Escape the ordinary at www.becmcmaster.com Join Bec's mailing list at http://eepurl.com/F\_LkD for all the latest news on releases, exclusive excerpts, cover reveals, and epilogues. Newest Release: CROWN OF DARKNESS (Available now) Next release: MASTER OF STORMS (Legends of the Storm #5—coming January, 2021) Where to start? If you want deliciously dark fae princes, then try Dark Court Rising or Court of Dreams. For sexy dragon shifters, see Legends of the Storm. Sorcery and magic? Try the Dark Arts series. Kick-bustle ladies-saving-the-day steampunk romance? Then check out London Steampunk and the London Steampunk: The Blue Blood Conspiracy series. For rocket-fuelled post-apocalyptic romance with a twist on the werewolf theme, then read the Burned Lands.

Jade Kerrion, an award-winning author, got her start in fan fiction. She developed a loyal reader base with her fan fiction series based on the MMORPG Guild Wars. She was accused of keeping her readers up at night, distracting them from work, housework, homework, and (far worse), from actually playing Guild Wars. And then she wondered why just screw up the time management skills of gamers? Why not aspire to screw everyone else up too? So here she is, writing books that aspire to keep you from doing anything else useful with your time. She lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with her wonderfully supportive husband and her two young sons, Saint and Angel, (no, those aren't their real names, but they are like saints and angels, except when they're not.)

Cheri Schmidt writes fantasy/paranormal romance and is the author of Fateful, Fractured, Forever, and The Order of Curse-Bound Knights. Cheri will say that her head is a very crowded place, and she wishes she could write faster. She will also tell you that if you do not like glittering fairies, hot vampires with British accents, knights in shining armor, the dashing Mr. Darcy, girly-girls who wear skirts, or large amounts of snogging, then perhaps her stories are not for you. She is also now on BookTube (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAc6...

USA Today Bestselling Author. I love reading and writing, especially YA/NA fiction. I have self-published and also used a traditional publisher. Each experience has brought new knowledge and new friendships. When I'm not chasing after my kids or writing, I enjoy painting, drawing, listening to music, and watching horror movies. I am also a rare disease advocate, a gardener, and a believer in true love.

Though Anne Renwick holds a Ph.D. in biology and greatly enjoyed tormenting the overburdened undergraduates who were her students, fiction has always been her first love. Today, she writes steampunk romance, placing a new kind of biotech in the hands of mad scientists, proper young ladies and determined villains. Anne brings an unusual perspective to steampunk. A number of years spent locked inside the bowels of a biological research facility left her permanently altered. In her steampunk world, the Victorian fascination with all things anatomical led to a number of alarming biotechnological advances. Ones that the enemies of Britain would dearly love to possess.

Ramy Vance lives in Edinburgh with his wife, recently born child and imaginary dog where he enjoys a beautiful city, whisky (Scottish spelling, not mine) and long walks. All he really wants is to quit his job and write stories based in Paradise Lot. All he really hopes for is that his child is healthy (ten fingers, ten toes and at least two eyes is a good start) and that eventually he can can get a real dog so that he can have an excuse to go on even more long walks.

Hi! I’m Ilana Waters, USA Today bestselling author of the Mage Tales and Dark Fae Decree. I write urban fantasy for those who like it fast, funny, and fierce. If you’re into cross-blended creatures (witch-vampire hybrids, half-breed mages) and supernatural ass-kicking, I'm all over that. Ditto if your book turn-ons are equal parts creepy and action-packed (ancient cities, crypts, beheadings, bombs, etc.).

L.B. Gilbert

Author · 11 books

A 7-time Readers' Favorite Medal Winner. USA Today Bestselling Author. Former scientist. Recovering geek. Mom. WOC. L.B. Gilbert is another name for USA Today Bestselling Author Lucy Leroux. She is an award-winning novelist who spent years getting degrees from the most prestigious universities in America, including a PhD that she is not using at all. She moved to France for work and found love. Her family moved back to California a few years ago after a decade abroad. Lucy has always enjoyed reading books as far from her reality as possible but eventually the voices in her head told her to write her own. And so far the voices are enjoying them. You can check out the geeky things she likes on twitter @elementalauthor, facebook www.facebook.com/elementalsauthor, or visit www.elementalauthor.com/newsletter for special offers and free reads. **If you like a little more steam with your Fire, check out the author's award-winning Lucy Leroux titles, FREE to read on Kindle Unlimited**

USA Today bestselling author, repped by Marisa Corvisiero of Corvisiero Literary Agency. Believer in human rights. Love my kids, my cats, and music.

USA Today best-selling author, Erin Richards, writes suspenseful paranormal, fantasy and contemporary young adult fiction with a splash of romance. You’ll typically find Erin’s characters in peril, whether based in reality or in a fantasy setting. Magic, murder and mayhem are all in a days’ work! Erin lives in sunny Northern California, and in her spare time, she enjoys reading, photography, and re-landscaping her backyard, even though she hates digging holes…unless she’s burying fictional bodies! Erin also confesses to a fascination with American muscle cars…and reality TV shows. For more information about Erin and her novels, please visit her website at www.erinrichards.com.