Bloodwitch Series by Lily Heron (Lily Rooke/Emily Rooke), Lily Rooke

‘No one should be alone at this time of year.’ Hoping to be able to give his family a happy Christmas for once, Charlie Carroway has returned to the work he thought he had left behind forever. Cold and alone on the streets of Penumbra, the last thing Charlie expects is to run into Vasco Kovalev, a young soldier from Elysia who is working at a soup kitchen over the holidays.Although they share an immediate connection, Charlie and Vasco are from different worlds... more‘No one should be alone at this time of year.’ Hoping to be able to give his family a happy Christmas for once, Charlie Carroway has returned to the work he thought he had left behind forever. Cold and alone on the streets of Penumbra, the last thing Charlie expects is to run into Vasco Kovalev, a young soldier from Elysia who is working at a soup kitchen over the holidays.Although they share an immediate connection, Charlie and Vasco are from different worlds. Nothing could possibly happen between them, right?Finding himself unable to turn his back on Charlie, Vasco takes him home to the apartment he shares with Alexandra Ignatieva, the daughter of the mayor of Penumbra. With Christmas just around the corner, there is decorating to be done, fancy parties to attend, and mistletoe to negotiate. But for Charlie, who knows that happiness never lasts forever, it all seems too good to be true.Meanwhile, dark figures from Charlie’s past are lurking in the shadows. Will Charlie make it home for Christmas? And will the spark between him and Vasco grow into something stronger? Or will he have to face the prospect of spending yet another year alone?This book contains material that is not suitable for young readers.100% of the royalties from this Christmas romance AU are donated to charities supporting survivors of child sexual abuse. less

What would you risk to save your family? Deep in the slums of Penumbra, fiercely protective Charlie Carroway thought he had left the nightmares of his childhood behind and finally found a place to call home. But when an old enemy sets their sights on his adoptive family, shattering his dreams of outrunning his dark past, Charlie knows he has no choice. Risk everything. Save the children... moreWhat would you risk to save your family? Deep in the slums of Penumbra, fiercely protective Charlie Carroway thought he had left the nightmares of his childhood behind and finally found a place to call home. But when an old enemy sets their sights on his adoptive family, shattering his dreams of outrunning his dark past, Charlie knows he has no choice. Risk everything. Save the children.Trapped in the middle of an uneasy alliance between a fugitive witch and a brutal Witch Hunter, Charlie must make a desperate attempt to save his family, or face losing them forever. With enemies on all sides, and conspiracy festering at the heart of their nation, the last thing Charlie needs is these new, confusing feelings. Surrounded by danger, can Charlie find the courage to protect his loved ones - without losing himself?"An unflinching look at life lived from the bottom ... making for a dark fantasy like no other. If you enjoy a strong-willed protagonist with his back always against the wall, you'll love getting to know Charlie and his fledgling clan in The Dying Light." - Indies Today Your purchase includes The Swallow's Flight, a prequel telling the story of how thirteen-year-old Charlie escaped from the Spike. Content warnings provided. This book contains material that is not suitable for young readers. All proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to charities supporting survivors of child sexual abuse. less

Winner of the Best Sophomore Book Award in the Queer Indie Awards 2022.Fierce love, fortitude, and fury combine in the thrilling sequel to The Dying Light. The Bloodwitch is fledging. A dark presence stirs in the depths of the Casimir coven forest. Haunted by the horrors he endured in the Shadow Cells, Zuriel is desperate to rescue Seren from the clutches of his father. But returning to Elysia will mean facing his past – and himself... moreWinner of the Best Sophomore Book Award in the Queer Indie Awards 2022.Fierce love, fortitude, and fury combine in the thrilling sequel to The Dying Light. The Bloodwitch is fledging. A dark presence stirs in the depths of the Casimir coven forest. Haunted by the horrors he endured in the Shadow Cells, Zuriel is desperate to rescue Seren from the clutches of his father. But returning to Elysia will mean facing his past – and himself.Surrounded by his natural enemies, Vasco is forced to question everything he thought he knew about himself and his world. With Zuriel and Vasco growing ever closer, they must learn to heal, as they begin unravelling the terrible secrets of their pasts. Only then will they be strong enough to face the fight looming ahead.Vasco cannot abandon the boy he once knew, but what pieces of Charlie survived? Are some memories too horrific to ever be laid to rest? And can Zuriel learn to find himself again – before it’s too late?Includes Touch of Starlight, a prequel telling the story of the fateful meeting of two mothers. Content warnings provided. This book contains material that is not suitable for young readers. All proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to charities supporting survivors of child sexual abuse. less