Cymrian Saga Series by K.J. Taylor

Being chosen as a griffin's companion has allowed Arren Cardockson to gain a place of status within the land of Cymria. But Arren can never escape the prejudice that comes with his Northerner slave origins. For chained within the Arena where rogue griffins battle to entertain the crowds, there lies another soul crying out to be freed-a kindred spirit that will allow Arren to fulfill his destiny and release the darkness in his heart.

Although he was once chosen as a griffin's companion, Arren Cardockson was reviled, betrayed, and ultimately killed. Brought back to life by a power beyond his understanding, Arren flees for the frozen sanctuary of the North. With the man-eating griffin Skandar by his side, and an entire country hunting him, Arren has little hope of reaching the place of his ancestry and of lifting his curse. But then he comes across a wild woman who may hold the key to making his lifeless heart beat once more.

After promising his allegiance to the Night God, Arenadd Taranisaii escapes death for the second time and vows to free his people. With the dark griffin Skandar by his side, Arenadd begins to gather an army and prepare for war using the power gifted to him by the Night God to move through the shadows. But even as Arenadd's strength grows his nemesis sets out for the Island of the Sun, seeking the one weapon that can truly kill Arenadd, the man without a heart.

A deliciously dark and deep story of wild griffins, equal to and ruling alongside humans. The first novel in a fabulous new trilogy by KJ Taylor. Laela Redguard is a half-breed Northerner raised in the South. Left homeless after the death of her foster father, Laela sets out in search of a place in the world and chooses to go to the North - a land now ruled by the infamous Arenadd taranisaii and his partner, the unpredictable dark griffin Skandar... moreA deliciously dark and deep story of wild griffins, equal to and ruling alongside humans. The first novel in a fabulous new trilogy by KJ Taylor. Laela Redguard is a half-breed Northerner raised in the South. Left homeless after the death of her foster father, Laela sets out in search of a place in the world and chooses to go to the North - a land now ruled by the infamous Arenadd taranisaii and his partner, the unpredictable dark griffin Skandar. It is a place where Southerners are not welcome, a place in which Laela cannot hope to survive for long. But then someone comes into Laela's life. A new friend. A dangerous friend. A friend who offers a place in the world - but that place may come at a higher price than anyone suspected ... less

The second book in KJ Taylor's fabulous new trilogy of dark griffins and action-packed adventure. Laela the half-breed raised in the South is now the Queen of the North. the seemingly invincible King Arenadd taranisaii and his partner, the dark griffin Skandar, are missing. the Northerners blame Laela for Arenadd's disappearance, but she knows the truth.. moreThe second book in KJ Taylor's fabulous new trilogy of dark griffins and action-packed adventure. Laela the half-breed raised in the South is now the Queen of the North. the seemingly invincible King Arenadd taranisaii and his partner, the dark griffin Skandar, are missing. the Northerners blame Laela for Arenadd's disappearance, but she knows the truth... With only her griffin partner Oeka to help her rule, Laela struggles to maintain power and tensions mount with Arenadd's cousin, Saeddryn, who believes she is the rightful ruler. Laela is forced into a desperate fight to stay queen as the entire North is plunged into a brutal civil war. to win, she will need the help of her new friend, the odd shapeshifter Kullervo, and a surprising griffin ally from the past. But the true test of Laela's strength will come when the deadly Shadow that Walks returns... Praise for KJ taylor 'Intelligent high-stakes fantasy' BOOKSELLER + PUBLISHER 'taylor is a talent to watch' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY less

In the aftermath of civil war, Queen Laela must do whatever it takes to maintain control of her kingdom. With Arenadd gone and her own griffin partner Oeka lost to magic, Laela joins forces with the dark griffin Skandar to secure her hold on the throne and attempt peace between the North and South. But Saeddryn’s son Caedmon is still determined to claim the throne himself - and this time he has help from the most unlikely of quarters... moreIn the aftermath of civil war, Queen Laela must do whatever it takes to maintain control of her kingdom. With Arenadd gone and her own griffin partner Oeka lost to magic, Laela joins forces with the dark griffin Skandar to secure her hold on the throne and attempt peace between the North and South. But Saeddryn’s son Caedmon is still determined to claim the throne himself - and this time he has help from the most unlikely of quarters. Meanwhile, as Kullervo rallies the South in support of his sister’s peace treaty, he embarks on his own journey of self-discovery and must decide what he truly believes in … and what he’s willing to fight for.With the Night God plotting Laela’s destruction, old enemies rise again. The battle for the North is reaching its final stages - but who will win? And at what cost? less