Dying Ashes Series by Annathesa Nikola Darksbane, Shei Darksbane

Ashley Currigan is dead...and it’s the best thing that ever happened to her. Ashley just went from the day to day drudgery of a job she hates to powerful vampire in a single instant of suffering. But now, even more powerful monsters want her dead for good. Her girlfriend is missing. Strange human hunters hound her every step. Even her own kind are out to end her before she can give away the secret of their existence. And that’s only the beginning... moreAshley Currigan is dead...and it’s the best thing that ever happened to her. Ashley just went from the day to day drudgery of a job she hates to powerful vampire in a single instant of suffering. But now, even more powerful monsters want her dead for good. Her girlfriend is missing. Strange human hunters hound her every step. Even her own kind are out to end her before she can give away the secret of their existence. And that’s only the beginning. Overwhelmed and lost on her own, Ashley must rely on the help of a wizard who hates vampires, and a sexy new friend, in her race against the clock to unravel the mysterious disappearances of young women all over Birmingham—before the love her life is lost to her forever. But can she beat the monsters she’s fighting...without becoming a monster herself? Dead Girl’s Ashes is the first book in the Dying Ashes series, a thrilling vampire urban fantasy/supernatural thriller featuring a sardonic lesbian dead girl that just doesn't know when to quit. If you like The Dresden Files, The Daniel Faust series, or gripping paranormal action, or if you'd just enjoy a unique twist on vampire lore, this is the series for you!words. less

Her will brought her back to life. Her heart will keep her there. When a legendary monster devoured Ashley Currigan, she overcame. Events beyond her control ripped the woman she loved from her arms, and she persevered. She’s defeated power-mad vampires, serial killer ghosts, man-eating demons, and even her own monstrous kin. But through it all, she’s never managed to reclaim the love she lost—until now... moreHer will brought her back to life. Her heart will keep her there. When a legendary monster devoured Ashley Currigan, she overcame. Events beyond her control ripped the woman she loved from her arms, and she persevered. She’s defeated power-mad vampires, serial killer ghosts, man-eating demons, and even her own monstrous kin. But through it all, she’s never managed to reclaim the love she lost—until now.Ashes fights so hard to repair her struggling relationship with Lori, but that doesn’t mean she’s meant to keep it. And with trouble brewing on the horizon, she barely has time to try. A dangerous alliance between mortal enemies threatens to overwhelm the city’s power structure. Dread and despair rise from the depths of the Magic City as Sanguinarians, Moroi, and mortals battle for dominance. Meanwhile, an even deadlier foe emerges from an ally’s dark and troubled past, using the city’s churning chaos to raise the stakes even higher.Now Ashes must fight to keep her friends alive and her lover out of harm’s reach before the trauma of repeated brushes with the supernatural destroys her completely. As allies disappear and hope fades, Ashes faces a cruel choice of what—and who—she’ll sacrifice to win the deadliest battle she’s ever faced.Because some things can not be beaten with might and fury alone.Heart of Ashes is the third novel in the Dying Ashes series, a gripping dark urban fantasy about a smart-assed dead lesbian and her adventures in the supernatural mixing pot of Birmingham, Alabama. If you like intense, thrilling action, witty banter, and deep character development, you'll love this series. Fans of Craig Schaefer's Daniel Faust series and Simon R. Green's Nightside will love this beautifully-written romp through the supernatural dark side of the Magic City.Pick up your copy today or read for free on Kindle Unlimited! Join our mailing list at www.DarksbaneBooks.com for a free book plus updates and future release announcements and more! Contains LGBTQIA+ friendly content, diverse characters, adult situations without graphic detail, strong language, violence. About 83,000 words.  Reading Order:Dead Girl’s Ashes (Dying Ashes #1)    Recommended: Five of Five short (Tales from the Ashes #1)Blood Red Ashes (Dying Ashes #2)    Recommended: Homecoming short (Tales from the Ashes #2)Heart of Ashes (Dying Ashes #3)    Recommended: Trouble on the Green short (Tales from the Ashes #3)Dreadful Ashes (Dying Ashes #4) - Available Halloween 2018 less