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Tainted Waters
Series · 5 books · 2016-2025

Books in series

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#1

Blue Waters

2016

"The blue water I sank through was angelic, quiet, peaceful…" Whitney is a vivacious, highly spirited 17-year-old girl. Her motto, "Live life to the fullest" is derailed when the young man, who's captured her attention, turns out to be the son of a drug tycoon- the same that provided the drugs that killed her brother. Whitney believes she simply need to heal from her first heartache, not knowing she is a part of a devious trade, one against human rights, and she has been… since the day age was born. Blue Waters is the first Novella in a Tainted Waters, and begins a story of deception, corruption, self-discovery, and love with all that it demands you sacrifice… "There was a beauty in dying that day…"
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#2

Black Waters

2016

THIS NOVELLA IS THE SEQUEL TO BLUE WATERS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED YOU READ BLUE WATERS FIRST. The blue water Whit once loved now looked black because it was claiming her, taking her from me. Whitney Summers is Link’s best friend. He would do anything for her, even sacrifice their friendship to protect her. Whitney believes she understands what is transpiring in her life, but so much stirs beneath the surface. As her closest friend and protector, Link faces the darkness in his own life to guard the girl he loves. This is Link’s story… There was no beauty in her dying that day…
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#3

Red Waters

2019

WARNING: Tainted Water is a crossover series. It begins in the YA genre then, in Red Waters, crosses into New Adult. This novella comes with strong trigger warnings due to Whitney’s dark journey. Blood spilled turns crystalline water red. These red waters are avoided by the lucky ones Others are forced into the tainted liquid, and to make a choice. Drown… or fight. After what Yury has done to me, I may lack the will to survive. But, I have to try. Link needs me to find my way back to him. Whitney Summers, having learned painful truths about her past, is out for revenge. She wants the man who killed both her brother and her first love, to suffer. But the man she hunts is part of a world that can destroy her. This is Whit’s story…
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#4

Volatile Waters

2019

VOLATILE WATERS IS A INTERCONNECTED STANDALONE There is an epidemic in this world. One that causes ruin… And I profit from that destruction. I’m not the devil. I am the thief of free will. You should run when I’m near. I will sell your body… to the highest bidder. Now there is one body I want most of all And she’s considered a treasure Yury is the son of a human trafficker of sexual slavery. Born into such an environment he was forced to survive, becoming a victim himself. His fate being tied to Whitney Summers is how every aspect of his life changes. When she travels the world, at her father’s monetary expense, it was truly her who pays the price. But it is Yury who has caused her pain, and who suffers still. This is Yury’s story… (This dark novel comes with heavy warnings to those with triggers of sexual abuse)
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#5

Ashen Waters

2025

Oh yes, it's time. Let's do this. Ashen Waters coming soooooooooonnnnnnnn ;)

Author

India Adams
India Adams
Author · 30 books

Souls on fire… USA TODAY bestselling author India R Adams writes stories of souls on fire. Whether India’s characters are feeling the heat from hell or the wings of grace, they are all transforming and want to share their journey with you. Her novels range from Dark MC, Paranormal, to Contemporary, but each story is either a path of destruction or a road to redemption. Sometimes both. So, if you want to read about voyages of the heart, the grit to rise from one’s knees, or the strength to break free of the binds of a spirit, then pick one of India’s stories because she believes damaged souls are worth saving and that there is nothing more beautiful than a soul on fire. One of the best ways to follow India and stay up to date with her latest work is her newsletter. As a thank you gift, she is presently offering Hostile Illusions with the signup! NEWSLETTER : https://bit.ly/2IszVH7 WEBSITE : https://indiaradams.com/ MORE WAYS TO FOLLOW! AMAZON : https://www.amazon.com/India-R-Adams/... INDIA’S FLAMES : https://www.facebook.com/groups/17666... BOOKBUB : https://www.bookbub.com/authors/india... FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/IndiaRAdams/ INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/indiaradams/ TWITTER : https://twitter.com/theindiaradams?la... YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKIC... TIKTOK: http://www.tiktok.com/@indiaradams

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