Enslaved. Exploited. Hunted. Born and raised on a slavers ship, Amalia is one of the rare survivors of the Veredian race. Like all Veredian females, Amalia possesses a unique psi ability which makes her the prized pet of her master Gruuk. She escapes to Xelix Prime, a warrior planet where slavery is prohibited. There, she participates in the Fastening to select one of countless hopeful warriors as her mate and protector. Except, she’s now torn between two cousins. For Khel and Lhor, time is ticking. Like most Xelixian males, they are Tainted. On top of marking them as a lesser class of society, the disease mars their bodies and reduces their lifespan to less than forty years. Only a compatible female can slow or revert the Taint. But the females at the Fastening shun the males with visible symptoms. Until Amalia… Between Gruuk’s dogged pursuit, deadly rivalries, assassins and corrupted nobles, can the cousins keep Amalia safe or will their respective feelings for her tear them apart? This MFM novel is a constant toe-curling, action-packed thriller. It is standalone with no cliffhanger. The Veredian Chronicles is the perfect read for fans of Nalini Singh and M.K. Eidem, pursuing their tradition of strong heroines, treacherous political intrigues, and the twists and turns you didn't see coming. LOSING AMALIA BONUS SCENE INCLUDED!

This is not a full-length novel. It is a bonus scene from Escaping Fate, Veredian Chronicles Book 1 told in Lhor's POV. Please read Escaping Fate first to fully enjoy this bonus scene. EXCERPT Her sultry voice stirred the embers, deep in my gut, of a fire I had not felt in years. The same powerful connection struck me when our eyes met. My skin tingled and my pulse perked up. Her throat worked and her pupils dilated. She quickly looked away, breaking the bond. Goddess have mercy.

Lies. Betrayal. Deception. Born in a breeding compound, Valena has never known a day of freedom. As a child, her master burned her retinas to prevent her from mind-controlling those who meet her gaze. But she still controls people’s thoughts with a touch. Sold to the Xelix Prime Blood Houses, she is forced to use her ability to keep the other slaves compliant. When Fate places a powerful Counselor in her path, she plots and schemes to use him to escape, until her feelings for him complicate matters. As her master’s plans take on a darker turn, lies, betrayal, and tragedy threaten any hope she ever held of a better future. This book is standalone and the sequel to Escaping Fate. The Veredian Chronicles is the perfect read for fans of Nalini Singh and M.K. Eidem, pursuing their tradition of strong heroines, treacherous political intrigues, and the twists and turns you didn't see coming.

Sevina has never known life outside a slave ship… until today. At twenty-two, she’s sent to Eryon Valis, a Korlethean slave with whom she must mate as part of their master’s psi breeding program. When a prophecy sets a target on her, Eryon secretly shields her and their unborn daughter from those who would harm them. Unbeknownst to Sevina, her mother Maheva faces her own emotional turmoil while playing a dangerous game to protect her children from the crew and the twisted Guldan beliefs of their Master Gruuk. As one tragedy compounds another, will Fate forsake them or set the path to a better future?

For her, he would endure a lifetime of agony. First Officer Ghan has entered the final stages of the Taint, the deadly disease that kills most Xelixian males by the age of forty. He is determined to bring an elusive foe to justice before his body shuts down completely. When tragedy strikes a close ally, he finds his soulmate in an unexpected twist of fate. If only she had revealed herself sooner, she could have cured him. Now, she can only keep him in limbo. Is it too late for them or will fate deal them a new hand? This new chapter of the epic Veredian Chronicles saga will take you through a whirlwind of gut-wrenching emotions, danger, and passion as earthshattering secrets are revealed, and the bonds of friendship and family are put to the test.

Caught in the twisted games of Fate. Thirty years ago, Xevius defied his orders by refusing to assassinate the woman who would birth the future mother of the Veredian Titans. Today, his government demands that he atones for that failure by ridding the world of those children before they grow even more powerful. While on that mission, he feels the pull of the Tuning—the psionic call of his true mate. To complicate matters, his woman turns out to be the military leader and protector of the Veredians. With tension rising between her people and the Xelixians, the last thing Kamala needs is a Korlethean assassin hunting the Veredian children. Attempting to eliminate him first should be an easy decision, except for the fact that he’s her soulmate. Swaying him to their side could be the key to solving many of their problems, but at what cost to him and his people? As dire visions and prophecies multiply, Xevius is torn between his conscience, loyalty to his people, and his love for the woman who has captured his heart.

No more secrets. No more lies. For the past eight years, Tevek has searched for his missing mother and sister. But as a top technological mind of Guldar, he is closely watched. And as one of the secret leaders of the rebellion, he must tread carefully. When the Emperor sends him on an urgent mission that will allow him to reunite with his family, the last thing he expects is to cross paths again with the breathtaking Veredian weapons expert that had captured his heart the very first time he saw her. Ashara cannot believe the Goddess’ twisted sense of humor. Her entire life, she has waited to meet her soulmate, and he’s not only a freaking Guldan but also the son of one of the cruelest slavers to have oppressed her people. And yet, he’s everything she could want: smart, strong, heroic, drop-dead gorgeous, and completely crazy about her. However, his bloodline soon becomes the least of their concerns as countless assassins escalate their efforts to eliminate Tevek and thwart the prophecy surrounding him. As every dark secret is revealed, families and friendships tested, and alliances reshaped, will Ashara be forced to choose between her mate and her people in this final showdown to defy Fate?

Trust no one… From the moment they met as teenagers, Prince Zerien and Siona knew they were soulmates. Siona is as smart and beautiful as she is fierce and dauntless. She will make the perfect Queen. But as per her father’s demands, he must wait six years to claim her as his bride, courting her from a distance until they become adults. Six endless years living halfway across the galaxy from each other … Longing and aching for his Siona, his sweet obsession. However, when the time finally comes to bring her to his homeworld, the prophecies heralding her as a great Warrior Queen undermine the plans of the rebels plaguing his world. Their escalating attacks put his impending wedding and coronation in peril. They want his Siona destroyed. Did Zerien wait all these years only to lose her to the deadly games of Fate and the machinations of traitors? \———————————- RECOMMENDED READING ORDER The Veredian Chronicles share a world with my Braxians series. It is recommended to read both series in the following order. Please note that Anton's Grace is a dark romance not suitable for sensitive readers. It could be skipped and you will still be able to enjoy the rest of the series. But the other Braxians books are needed to better appreciate the overarching story of the Veredian series. 1\. Escaping Fate (Veredian Chronicles 1) 2\. Blind Fate (Veredian Chronicles 2) 3\. Raising Amalia (Veredian Chronicles 3) 4\. Anton's Grace (Braxians 1) \- OPTIONAL 5\. Twist of Fate (Veredian Chronicles 4) 6\. Ravik's Mercy (Braxians 2) 7\. Hands of Fate (Veredian Chronicles 5) 8\. Krygor's Hope (Braxians 3) 9\. Defying Fate (Veredian Chronicles 6) 10\. Keran's Dawn (Braxians 4) 11\. Imperial Fate (Veredian Chronicles 7)