Trapped in a spreading web of darkness, the power of an ancient book might be their only hope. Mary Sparrow was cursed at birth, and the bawdy house is the only home she's ever known. Like most of the girls, she dreams of escape. But when an old man drives her friend to madness, she swears she will have her revenge. Toby Chyrche also hopes for a better future, away from the tailor's shop where his fate seems set in stone. Then a fateful meeting seems to promise freedom, until an ancient book of magic reveals chilling truths. Ensnared in the spreading web of darkness, they turn to magic to protect themselves. But shadowy forces crave a sacrifice, and the spectre of death is beckoning. Can they wield the power of the book to protect those they love? Or will they pay for their courage with their lives? Kiss of a Witch is the second standalone novel in the spellbinding Darkness Rising series. If you like dark magical realism and...

In a realm where the shadows whisper secrets, her quest for the truth becomes a battle for survival. Kate Winter is desperate for a more exciting life. So when a fortune teller reveals that her family is guarding dark secrets, she embarks on a daring voyage to uncover the past. But she soon discovers the fortune teller is hiding secrets of her own, and she has put herself in danger of a horrifying fate. Alone and penniless in a city that is strange to her, she goes to the only place she knows – the Cross Bones graveyard – to call on the spirits of those who have gone before. Caught up in a battle that began in her grandfather's time, Kate's only chance is to draw on the power of the witchblood that runs in her veins. With the final confrontation approaching, can she put an end to her family's curse, or will she die a witch's death at the fortune teller's hand? Caress of a Witch is the third standalone book in the suspenseful...

When visions of death haunt her every move, only the darkest magic can save her. London, 1606. Sarah Stone's family have always closely guarded the secrets of their witchcraft. Though they tend as healers to those that know them, few guess the truth of the family's skills. But others have secrets too, and when Sarah finds herself caught in the grip of a terrifying curse, she fears for the fate of all she holds dear. As a dark shadow haunts the taverns and brothels of Bankside, whispers of the curse begin to spread. Then she is accused of witchcraft, and there seems to be no escape. In a world where those called Witch end up on the gallows, can Sarah find a way to turn the curse aside? Or will the price be too high to pay? Touch of a Witch is the first standalone novel in the spellbinding Darkness Rising series. If you like dark and suspenseful fantasy with unforgettable characters, you'll love S.G. Slade's seductive new...