Shadow Kissed (The Shadow Kissed Series) by Rebecca L. Garcia

Some fates belong to the shadows… Olivia knows everyone at the guild is on high alert, but no one will tell her why. She’s certain the death of her boyfriend is behind it, but the truth is far worse. Darkness has come to the mortal kingdom. When the guild protecting them is attacked by vampires, Olivia is swept away from the safety of her home when her mom and best friend are taken. Before she can get away, she’s captured by a vampire, Sebastian, who insists he’s protecting her. But when she’s taken to the City of Nightmares, the most dangerous place in the vampire kingdom she realizes she’s been made prisoner. As she fights to survive in a world where mortals are nothing more than things to be fed on or traded, Olivia must use her wits and place her trust in the handsome, but deadly Sebastian, if she’s going to figure out a way to save her loved ones. However, some of the world's most vicious vampires want her dead. Others want her for themselves. When the truth comes out, Olivia realizes the ones she loves have been shielding her from a fate worse than death. Can she escape the clutches of her bloody destiny, or will she succumb to the shadows? Shadow Kissed is a New Adult Fantasy Romance, book one in the Marked by Blood Trilogy releasing in 2022. Get your copy now and delve into this dark and delicious world of vampires and mortals.

Midnight Crown (The Shadow Kissed Series) by Rebecca L. Garcia

In three days, the princess will be dead... Olivia's magic has awakened. The only problem is she will soon lose it to vampirism. While she's not ready to become one of the monsters she hates, if she tries to escape, her friends will die. Finding herself in the middle of a dark web of politics, Olivia worries she may not live long enough to become a vampire. With deadly plots and schemes against her, she must fight for survival while figuring out her place in the nefarious kingdom. A marriage to the broody, unwilling Sebastian, will seal her fate, but it may destroy them both. With it, she will gain a crown, and all the enemies that come with it. Can she save her soul, or will she lose herself to the same darkness her loved ones have fallen prey to? This is a dark fantasy romance and contains many triggers, such as graphic sex scenes, violence, attempted rape, enslavement, human trafficking in adults, blood play, torture, and murder. This book is intended for readers aged 18+.