A Culling of Blood and Magic Series by K.M. Rives

She was never meant to be a member of the Culling. He was never supposed to find his mate. Fate stepped in to ensure both.There was only one reason the bond would choose Emery Montgomery. Her twin was dead. As soon as the silver band of the Culling appeared on her wrist, binding her to the vampire prince himself, her world turned upside down... moreShe was never meant to be a member of the Culling. He was never supposed to find his mate. Fate stepped in to ensure both.There was only one reason the bond would choose Emery Montgomery. Her twin was dead. As soon as the silver band of the Culling appeared on her wrist, binding her to the vampire prince himself, her world turned upside down.Forced to compete for the heart of her enemy in an archaic version of The Bachelor, Emery had only three things on her mind: Keep her witch heritage a secret, find her sister's murderer, and above all, don’t fall for the sinfully handsome prince.August Nicholson wanted nothing to do with the pompously groomed women in his Culling, that was, until Emery showed up. She was unlike any other, calmed the dark twisted side of him few knew existed.Instantly drawn to her, August must struggle against her intoxicating presence, because while he may want her for himself, he needs her to play her part to protect his family more.Together, Emery and August must fight their feelings and find the culprit behind her twin’s murder, because if the Montgomery women were being hunted, Emery was next. less

Emery may have survived the Culling, but now she’s on the run. Forced to find her way in a world of magic behind the wards of New Orleans, Emery struggles to accept her newfound identity as a witch and a mother. Her coven is demanding that she choose between the magic she’s always wanted and the child she already loves... moreEmery may have survived the Culling, but now she’s on the run. Forced to find her way in a world of magic behind the wards of New Orleans, Emery struggles to accept her newfound identity as a witch and a mother. Her coven is demanding that she choose between the magic she’s always wanted and the child she already loves. Will Emery find the strength to fight for what matters most? Devastated by the loss of trust in his mate and seeking revenge, Augustine throws himself into the hunt for a murderer within his kingdom. Emery remains his primary suspect, even though there is a side of him that longs for the woman who has captured his heart. War is brewing in the supernatural world, and a long forgotten prophecy is at play. Can Augustine and Emery overcome the secrets that have torn them apart, and reconcile their past before the future catches up with them? less

Fate isn’t done with August and Emery.With the birth of their daughter, a new era is ushered in for the supernatural world, but not everyone is prepared to accept the terms. Archaic beliefs threaten to derail everything they’ve fought to protect.War looms on all sides as Sloane’s army grows in ways they never could have imagined. In order to take on her sister, Emery must learn to embrace the darkness she’s come to fear, even if the price could be her soul... moreFate isn’t done with August and Emery.With the birth of their daughter, a new era is ushered in for the supernatural world, but not everyone is prepared to accept the terms. Archaic beliefs threaten to derail everything they’ve fought to protect.War looms on all sides as Sloane’s army grows in ways they never could have imagined. In order to take on her sister, Emery must learn to embrace the darkness she’s come to fear, even if the price could be her soul.With their enemies closing in and the fates demanding action, August and Emery must choose between the bond they share and the kingdom they’ve sworn to protect.War waits for no one.This is the epic conclusion to the Culling of Blood and Magic Series. less