7 Forbidden Arts Series by Charmaine Pauls

With a price on her head, Lily shouldn't trust anyone, especially not the stranger who saves her. Lily is on the run for her father's sins. Having escaped a brutal attack on her home that left her dad's small army and her beloved nana dead, she finds a job and a cheap room in Camps Bay, South Africa. When the men from Sky Communications track her down, she is forced to flee again. This time, Lily ends up homeless, alone on a bench under a brewing winter storm in a violent city... moreWith a price on her head, Lily shouldn't trust anyone, especially not the stranger who saves her. Lily is on the run for her father's sins. Having escaped a brutal attack on her home that left her dad's small army and her beloved nana dead, she finds a job and a cheap room in Camps Bay, South Africa. When the men from Sky Communications track her down, she is forced to flee again. This time, Lily ends up homeless, alone on a bench under a brewing winter storm in a violent city. It is a lucky coincidence that Jacob appears through the mist just before a gang finds her in the dark, deserted park. Or is it? *This is the full-length prequel novel of the Seven Forbidden Arts series, but also reads as a stand-alone. Although the story sets the scene for the paranormal series that follows, it doesn't contain paranormal elements. less

When you play with fire, you get burned.At the same time as mysterious fires commence to rage through Clelia d’Ambois’ home village in Brittany, France, she starts sleepwalking. Daughter of a Japanese orphan, Clelia’s heritage is riddled with dark secrets that threaten anyone she loves. In a recurring nightmare she sees Josselin, the haunted man who abandoned their village nine years earlier, come for her, but she doesn’t know why. All she knows is that she has to run. As fast as she can... moreWhen you play with fire, you get burned.At the same time as mysterious fires commence to rage through Clelia d’Ambois’ home village in Brittany, France, she starts sleepwalking. Daughter of a Japanese orphan, Clelia’s heritage is riddled with dark secrets that threaten anyone she loves. In a recurring nightmare she sees Josselin, the haunted man who abandoned their village nine years earlier, come for her, but she doesn’t know why. All she knows is that she has to run. As fast as she can. Leader of a paranormal crime taskforce, Josselin de Arradon is called back to his hometown with a mission–find and kill the firestarter responsible for Larmor-Baden’s blazing destruction. Sensing that Clelia is the key to solving the crime, Josselin kidnaps her to use her as bait. The battle doesn’t turn out quite as he expected. Nothing could have prepared him for the truth, or the depth of his desire for his prisoner.This is Book 1 of the Seven Forbidden Arts series, but reads as a stand-alone. It contains adult content with explicit language and consummated love scenes. Suited for an adult audience. less

Passion always comes with a price.All that Russian aeromancist Lann Dréan wants, is to enjoy a month of peace in the privately owned convent in Santiago he is turning into a home. When an American literature student walks into his library of ancient books, his holiday intentions change. The untouchable Lann is inexplicably enraptured. For all his famed control, he cannot stay away from Katherine White... morePassion always comes with a price.All that Russian aeromancist Lann Dréan wants, is to enjoy a month of peace in the privately owned convent in Santiago he is turning into a home. When an American literature student walks into his library of ancient books, his holiday intentions change. The untouchable Lann is inexplicably enraptured. For all his famed control, he cannot stay away from Katherine White. Gifted with a hunted talent and a price on his head, the best Lann can offer Kat are thirty days of unrivalled passion before returning to his paranormal crime taskforce in New York. If Kat consents to his terms, she will agree to walk away on Day Thirty. Forever. But his uncontainable desire comes with an unforeseen price.This is a novella of 170 pages. It is the prequel to Book 2, Seven Forbidden Arts, and contains a cliffhanger.It contains frequent, consummated love scenes and graphic language. Reader discretion is advised. less

Passion always comes with a price.All he could offer was thirty days of passion.He condemned her to a terrible fate instead.Now he’ll do everything in his power to save her.He is known as the Weatherman. Lann Dréan is the last of his kind. A price on his head, chased for a power he should not possess, he can’t promise any woman forever. All he can offer Katherine White is thirty days of passion. But his uncontainable desire comes with an unforeseen price. Lann’s lust will cost Kat everything... morePassion always comes with a price.All he could offer was thirty days of passion.He condemned her to a terrible fate instead.Now he’ll do everything in his power to save her.He is known as the Weatherman. Lann Dréan is the last of his kind. A price on his head, chased for a power he should not possess, he can’t promise any woman forever. All he can offer Katherine White is thirty days of passion. But his uncontainable desire comes with an unforeseen price. Lann’s lust will cost Kat everything. Now he’ll do anything to save her from the fate he has brought upon her.This book contains adult content with explicit language and frequent, consummated love scenes, including light bondage, sex toys and breath play. Reader discretion is advised. less

Maya Martin has a rare gift. It has been forbidden since the Dark Age, making her kind hunted both by government and forces that steal their art and sell it to the highest bidder. She is a hydromancist. She manipulates water. She can split the sea like Moses. Labeled a colored person in her country, Maya doesn’t fit in. She doesn’t belong with the blacks, or the whites... moreMaya Martin has a rare gift. It has been forbidden since the Dark Age, making her kind hunted both by government and forces that steal their art and sell it to the highest bidder. She is a hydromancist. She manipulates water. She can split the sea like Moses. Labeled a colored person in her country, Maya doesn’t fit in. She doesn’t belong with the blacks, or the whites. Mixed breeds like her with a Xhosa mother and Dutch father belong in the Cape Flats, one of the ugliest and deadliest places in South Africa. Life there is not worth a loaf of bread. Becoming the meanest gangster alive is the only way to survive. Violence became her value, fear her currency. Until Cain Jones came along. Joining his paranormal crime taskforce saved her from who she used to be. He gave her wars to fight that redeemed her soul. Nothing matters but the oath she took, to fight for the good of humanity. Her new life was on track until Cain sent her on a mission to Costa Rica to destroy illegal shipments of AK47’s smuggled from Mexico to Zimbabwe. The main suspect is Timothy Fardel, the Australian ambassador. Tim is like no man Maya has ever met. He is generous, compassionate and enigmatic. Their attraction is undeniable. He is also an arms dealer. He is the man she has to destroy. less

Nine years ago he took her virginity. Now he’s back for revenge.Alice Jones has loved one man only–the man who stripped her from her clothes and defenses to leave her vulnerable and cold, the man who took her virginity and went downstairs for ‘a glass of water’ never to return. After nine years the once poor and shamed Ivan Kray is back in London, now a world-famous rock star... moreNine years ago he took her virginity. Now he’s back for revenge.Alice Jones has loved one man only–the man who stripped her from her clothes and defenses to leave her vulnerable and cold, the man who took her virginity and went downstairs for ‘a glass of water’ never to return. After nine years the once poor and shamed Ivan Kray is back in London, now a world-famous rock star. He is wealthy, successful, surrounded by millions of fans, and built like a machine while she is struggling, single, overweight, and has to borrow affection from her neighbor’s cat. To make matters worse, he blames her and her family for driving him away. This time round, Ivan doesn’t come to her with gentle caresses and roses. He comes with vengeance and thorns that will either purge or destroy her.A malnourished toddler barely kept from starving by a nursing dog, Ivan Kray grows up into a hard and emotionally scarred man with a golden voice and a cursed art. Suffering from visions and voices in his head, he finds peace in Alice Jones’ heart and naked arms, only to be knocked down once again. When she chooses her upper-class family over him, he slaves for nine long years to climb to the top of the ladder with one purpose only–to take revenge. He swore he’d be her first and last, and he isn’t a man to break his promises. His plans of submitting Alice to his will are hampered when someone tries to kill him. The sinister attempts on his life are more than the actions of a fan gone fanatic. When his hunter uses Alice to achieve his ominous goal, Ivan must acknowledge his true feelings and put his skills as necromancist to the ultimate test. Will his unusual ability be enough to save Alice before it’s too late to tell her the truth?This book contains explicit language and frequent, consummated love scenes, including sex toys, anal sex, light bondage and erotic spanking. Reader discretion is advised. Although this is Book 6 of the Seven Forbidden Art series, the story also reads as a standalone. For best reading enjoyment and character insight it is recommended that the series be read in chronological order. less

Olivia Reid's death has always been in the cards. When a man starts stalking her, he brings her pleasure instead of murder. He wants more than her orgasms. He seems to want her very mind. By giving him one thought every night, she manages to push forward the deadline of her extinction. For how long can she buy her life before her mind is empty, and her stalker has what he wants?