The Blaze Legacy Series by L.R. Friedman

A hidden portal isn’t something most students bargain for when they enroll at Halston University.When a mysterious black envelope arrives during freshman orientation—one inviting Kyleigh Roberts to the school’s prestigious secret society—she immediately feels an unexplainable pull to pledge.What Kyleigh doesn’t realize is that getting closer to the answers she’s been searching for will force her further from everything she’s ever known... moreA hidden portal isn’t something most students bargain for when they enroll at Halston University.When a mysterious black envelope arrives during freshman orientation—one inviting Kyleigh Roberts to the school’s prestigious secret society—she immediately feels an unexplainable pull to pledge.What Kyleigh doesn’t realize is that getting closer to the answers she’s been searching for will force her further from everything she’s ever known.She plummets into a dark realm full of magic and twisted creatures that once only lived in her bedtime fairy tales. Grappling with explosive powers that begin to emerge, Kyleigh stumbles into a stranger—a woman with glowing eyes who claims she can help.Since Aislin discovered her gift, she’s been nothing more than a weapon—one wielded by criminals. The idea of freedom has always been just that, an idea. A luxury for those who don’t possess her talent for delivering a swift and merciful death. But for the first time, she’s given a shot at the freedom she’s craved for years.The catch? She must use her gifts one final time to carry out a mission fueled by revenge against the man least deserving of her mercy. When Kyleigh and Aislin’s stories become entangled, the two women from worlds apart must find a way to join forces against a vengeful king or risk remaining pawns in a deadly game played by those in power. less

The Revered have returned.Struggling to confront burning truths, Kyleigh must keep her identity a secret or risk endangering everyone. As she and Dru navigate her awakened magic and new role within the kingdom, self-doubts emerge, threatening to pull them apart. Aislin is discharged from her assassin duties, only to find herself tethered to another master when a small favor comes back to haunt her... moreThe Revered have returned.Struggling to confront burning truths, Kyleigh must keep her identity a secret or risk endangering everyone. As she and Dru navigate her awakened magic and new role within the kingdom, self-doubts emerge, threatening to pull them apart. Aislin is discharged from her assassin duties, only to find herself tethered to another master when a small favor comes back to haunt her. A familiar enemy re-enters her life, complicating things further and conjuring feelings she can’t ignore or trust.The restoration of power in Celaria rouses a dangerous foe. Now, two warring kingdoms with a heated past must form a tenuous alliance. Secrets will be unmasked.Hearts will be measured.What are they willing to sacrifice to heal a decade of scars? Scale is the second book in The Blaze legacy, an NA/Adult Dark Portal Romantasy that is full of magic, mythical creatures, delicious tension, and spice that builds through the series. It contains some explicit content best suited for readers over the age of 18. less

Our people are born in the shadows. Destined to die in their clutches. As a faerie growing up in The Pitch, the coppery essence running through your veins is easily worth more than your life—unless you prove otherwise. It’s an accepted truth; the reality of our world. But I refuse to accept that fate, knowing there’s more for me. A glittering future beyond the one I was spawned into... moreOur people are born in the shadows. Destined to die in their clutches. As a faerie growing up in The Pitch, the coppery essence running through your veins is easily worth more than your life—unless you prove otherwise. It’s an accepted truth; the reality of our world. But I refuse to accept that fate, knowing there’s more for me. A glittering future beyond the one I was spawned into. There are only two paths out of The Pitch, though, and there’s no way I’ll end up drained and discarded like my parents. When my wings sprout and my affinity for persuasion arrive at sixteen, I join the King’s Menagerie of nectars and set out to forge a new outcome for myself.Pitch is a villain origin story set in The Blaze Legacy world. It contains some on-page content best suited for readers over the age of 18. It does not end in a HEA. less

Obey. Enchant. Destroy.The Enchantress is closing in on freedom from the confines of her forest banishment. Without the full force of the Revered, the group must split up to seek additional alliances in foreign territories brimming with exotic and dangerous magic.Desperate for answers, Kyleigh and Dru scour a stolen relic in search of the key to rescuing those who’ve been lost to her dark coven... moreObey. Enchant. Destroy.The Enchantress is closing in on freedom from the confines of her forest banishment. Without the full force of the Revered, the group must split up to seek additional alliances in foreign territories brimming with exotic and dangerous magic.Desperate for answers, Kyleigh and Dru scour a stolen relic in search of the key to rescuing those who’ve been lost to her dark coven.As they begin to untangle an intricate web of illusions spun over decades, a heartbreaking revelation sends their plans up in smoke, leaving Arafax’s fate hanging in the balance.Ascend is the third book in The Blaze Legacy, a NA/Adult Dark Portal Romantasy series that is full of magic, mythical creatures, delicious tension, and spice that builds. It contains some explicit on-page content best suited for readers over the age of 18. less

Death signals a new beginning. A kingdom has fallen. With the Revered and their Champions pinned under the Enchantress’s looming threat, they are forced to confront devastating losses, irrevocable confessions, and poisonous truths.Aislin’s blissful yet bittersweet reunion is cut short when her memories begin to resurface. Haunted by the shadows of her guilt, she vows to mend her bond with Sloan as they prepare for an inescapable war... moreDeath signals a new beginning. A kingdom has fallen. With the Revered and their Champions pinned under the Enchantress’s looming threat, they are forced to confront devastating losses, irrevocable confessions, and poisonous truths.Aislin’s blissful yet bittersweet reunion is cut short when her memories begin to resurface. Haunted by the shadows of her guilt, she vows to mend her bond with Sloan as they prepare for an inescapable war.A heartbreaking revelation is unlocked, shattering an already fragile Kyleigh. Sparked by rage, she stumbles into unknown territory, colliding with a thorny stranger who sows seeds of doubt in everything she’s believed since plummeting into Celaria. Tangled between the twisted threads of fate, the Revered must rise from the ashes or remain caged by the ghosts of their pasts.Fall is the fourth book in The Blaze Legacy, a NA/Adult Dark Portal Romantasy series that is full of magic, mythical creatures, delicious tension, and spice that builds. It contains some explicit on-page content best suited for readers over the age of 18. less

Those who craved power with insatiable fervor never stayed in the shadows for long.In the final battle, everyone has a part to play.Aislin attempts to make amends with her thorny past but comes face to face with the very evil that's tormented her since escaping the Silent Woods. As she’s forced to confront her waking nightmares, Kyleigh grapples with the fallout of her decision at the barrier... moreThose who craved power with insatiable fervor never stayed in the shadows for long.In the final battle, everyone has a part to play.Aislin attempts to make amends with her thorny past but comes face to face with the very evil that's tormented her since escaping the Silent Woods. As she’s forced to confront her waking nightmares, Kyleigh grapples with the fallout of her decision at the barrier. With their kingdom’s last line of defense torn away, she turns her focus to unlocking the Valídus Véneníficium’s secrets and tracking down their enemy. In order to gain insight into Inverno’s newest captives, Redmond reclaims his role as Celaria’s villain, and tensions flare as he and Kyleigh try to salvage their crumbling kingdoms. But unexpected magic takes root, drawing the Revered and their champions into the Enchantress’s twisted plan. Can they break free from her grasp and unite the realm? Or is Celaria destined to go up in a fiery blaze with the legacy of everything they’ve sacrificed? Soar is the electrifying conclusion to The Blaze Legacy series, a NA/Adult Dark Portal Fantasy Romance that is full of magic, mythical creatures, delicious tension, and spice that builds. It contains some on-page content best suited for readers over the age of 18. less