Fated & Forbidden Series by Holley Trent, Kallysten, T.F. Walsh, Rinelle Grey

~ The introduction to the Fated & Forbidden series, a paranormal world of shifters, vampires, magic, and more shared by 11 authors ~ Centuries ago, Allendra and Zaan, wielding the Source together, created supernatural beings they hoped would bring peace and harmony to the world. Instead, strife, feuds, and wars took their toll. After lifetimes of watching her creations perpetuate misery and destruction, Allendra has had enough... more~ The introduction to the Fated & Forbidden series, a paranormal world of shifters, vampires, magic, and more shared by 11 authors ~ Centuries ago, Allendra and Zaan, wielding the Source together, created supernatural beings they hoped would bring peace and harmony to the world. Instead, strife, feuds, and wars took their toll. After lifetimes of watching her creations perpetuate misery and destruction, Allendra has had enough. She has been harnessing the power of the upcoming Blood Moon, and plans to strip every one of these beings of their supernatural powers. Zaan, long estranged from her, returns to ask her to reconsider, but the Challenge she issues might be more than he bargained for… (6.500 words) Please note - as an introduction, this story introduces the characters and sets up the challenge at the core of the series. It does not resolve anything. less

If Saul Ade had known that stepping into his sister's life would make him a player in the goddess Allendra's unforgiving game, he would have never left the shadows. If he doesn't accept the mate she has chosen for him by the rise of the next blood moon, the Sidhe will become human. Unfortunately, the woman he must make his love is a mermaid who once tried to drown his sister's human best friend. If he'd wanted a mate at all, reckless Laurel O'Cuilinn wouldn't be it... moreIf Saul Ade had known that stepping into his sister's life would make him a player in the goddess Allendra's unforgiving game, he would have never left the shadows. If he doesn't accept the mate she has chosen for him by the rise of the next blood moon, the Sidhe will become human. Unfortunately, the woman he must make his love is a mermaid who once tried to drown his sister's human best friend. If he'd wanted a mate at all, reckless Laurel O'Cuilinn wouldn't be it. Laurel's devastated to learn that Saul would rather cede Allendra's challenge than to be with her, but she's too practical to sulk. Four weeks isn't much time to make Saul cast aside his grudges, and she'll do what she must to help the Sidhe retain their magic-even if it means turning on some of the mermaid charm her fated mate finds so repugnant. Allendra's not the only one who can play games. But unlike the goddess, Laurel plans to play for love-not with it. less

Dragon shifter Wayrian just wants to live a quiet life. Fat chance of that when her clan is at war and her grandfather wants her to marry a prince. As if that isn’t enough, a crazy goddess appears in her dreams and threatens to turn her clan human if Wayrian doesn’t marry her fated mate by the Blood Moon. A mate who is not a prince. Who isn’t even a dragon.Despite being lured away from his father’s cattle station by the excitement of the dragon shifters, Chase is careful to keep his distance... moreDragon shifter Wayrian just wants to live a quiet life. Fat chance of that when her clan is at war and her grandfather wants her to marry a prince. As if that isn’t enough, a crazy goddess appears in her dreams and threatens to turn her clan human if Wayrian doesn’t marry her fated mate by the Blood Moon. A mate who is not a prince. Who isn’t even a dragon.Despite being lured away from his father’s cattle station by the excitement of the dragon shifters, Chase is careful to keep his distance. He’s happy to help out by waking one of the dragon princesses, but he isn’t planning on mating forever — even if Wayrian thinks that’s the only way to save her people. He doesn’t believe in true love, he’s been burned before. But when a reporter bent on exposing the dragons' existence drives Chase and Wayrian into hiding on the cattle station, things between them begin to heat up. The only problem is that Wayrian’s grandfather, hiding with them, is determined to keep them apart at all costs. Will Wayrian risk her grandfather’s ire to save her people, or will she make her own choice? Lure of the Dragon Shifter is a novella length complete story with a happy ending. Lure of the Dragon Shifter is a cross over novel, part of the Fated & Forbidden, multi-author series, and the author's own Return of the Dragon series. Each book can be read individually. Read about Allendra and the story that starts it all in The Challenge by Kallysten.For previous cover editions of ASIN B01LZEIWZ9, see here and here. less

As the last of her kind, Fallen awakes in a holding cell, but being locked up is the least of her problems.She's been magically bound to a cocky Queen's Guardian named Saber. Because Fallen is the last dragon shifter in Tapestry, she's on everyone's hit list... especially his... but she doesn't have time to die by his hand. Fallen has to find her life mate in four weeks or else all of creation in her world will be destroyed.Saber never asked to be brought to life... moreAs the last of her kind, Fallen awakes in a holding cell, but being locked up is the least of her problems.She's been magically bound to a cocky Queen's Guardian named Saber. Because Fallen is the last dragon shifter in Tapestry, she's on everyone's hit list... especially his... but she doesn't have time to die by his hand. Fallen has to find her life mate in four weeks or else all of creation in her world will be destroyed.Saber never asked to be brought to life. He certainly never wanted to be hexed and forced to transform into a mindless shadow assassin. Exiled from the Kingdom, he must rescue his stepfather from the Collector to prove his innocence. Otherwise he'll be hunted and killed. But his plans are temporarily put on hold when he's captured, imprisoned, and bound to a mysterious blond-haired vixen with a major fire addiction.With time ticking away for Saber and Fallen, will the two be able to come together to defeat the Collector and save themselves, along with the rest of the world?Part of the Fated & Forbidden Collection. Fallen Ashes is a stand alone book. Read about Allendra and the story that starts it all in The Challenge by Kallysten via instafreebie. less

The Conclusion to the Fated & Forbidden Collection. Each book stands alone. Check inside to download The Challenge, the free story that starts it all. When Zaan sensed power gathering across the world, he followed his instincts all the way back to Allendra. He already knew what she was planning to do just as he knew he would not be welcome after centuries of estrangement. He soon finds out he’s right on both counts... moreThe Conclusion to the Fated & Forbidden Collection. Each book stands alone. Check inside to download The Challenge, the free story that starts it all. When Zaan sensed power gathering across the world, he followed his instincts all the way back to Allendra. He already knew what she was planning to do just as he knew he would not be welcome after centuries of estrangement. He soon finds out he’s right on both counts. After he pleads with her to change her mind, Allendra challenges the breeds they created together. They will have to choose love over everything else before the Blood Moon, or risk losing their powers. Zaan realizes he, too, has a role to play here… but is it a role Allendra chose for him, or did he get caught in the challenge by accident? Either way, trying to find a way back into her heart will not be an easy task when Allendra seems intent on living in the past… less