Welcome to the first newsletter after the completion of the Daemons & Lumens Series!! Revolution is out in the world and the series is fully complete. I am SHOOKETH.
Writing the ending was a terrifying task. I wanted to be certain all the twists and turns of the series came together and the readers enjoyed the ride. Thank you all for being here and loving this series!! There is so much more to come from the world of Daemons & Lumens. Stick around for the next adventure!
If you have the time, please consider leaving reviews on Goodreads, BookBub, Amazon or B&N’s website. Every review keeps my books live on these sites! As an indie author, reviews are everything to us and help keep our books available for new readers. I appreciate all the love and shares!!
September Events
September 4 - 7th - Villains & Vixens - My biggest bookish event to date was a success!! I had so much fun meeting readers, authors and vendors. Everyone was so incredibly kind and helpful. Props to the events team for such a well-executed event!
September 24th - COVER REVEAL - Are you ready for a deliciously dark romance? Dueling Obsessions my next novel, a dark romance standalone will release in early 2026. I am so excited about this story and cannot wait to share the cover with you! Read on for the blurb reveal!

Villains & Vixens
October Events
WEBSITE MAKEOVER - My brand, newsletter and website are getting a little glow-up. Stay tuned!
October 29th - Happy Birthday to meeeee! I’ll be doing giveaways this week in honor of my birthday and my favorite day of the year, Samhain. (Insert spooky, evil laugh)
REVOLUTION
Happy first full month of release, Revolution!! The reviews are coming in and while I try to stay away from Goodreads, I absolutely love seeing and being tagged in all the posts about the book. Please continue to tag me!

Even in the darkest times, we crave the light. Aut inveniam viam aut faciam
The paperbacks will be ready soon! I am sorry about the delay. Everyone who orders the final book from my Etsy Shop will get a FREE art print and bookmark!

Stock your shelves with the series!
Retaliation, Resurrection, A Daemon’s Alliance and A Lumen’s Surrender
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DUELING OBSESSIONS
By S. D. Paine
Please enjoy the blurb for my next dark romance, Dueling Obsessions.
Primrose Eleanor Kingsley has finally escaped her perfectly curated life in Chicago for a new life in London. Under the pseudonym Nora King, she’s determined to make a name for herself as a respected true crime journalist. But when a potentially groundbreaking story lands her in dangerous territory, it’s not just her job that’s in jeopardy.
Declan O’Rourke was molded into a weapon at an early age. When the one person he cared for abandoned him, he vowed never to let another into his life again. Until she turned up. An American journalist with eyes like sparkling emeralds and a quiet determination, she instantly piqued his curiosity. With her corruptible heart now trapped within his bloodstained hands, idle curiosity turns into deadly obsession.
Ellis Bainbridge kept his inner turmoil in check by ruling London’s hottest club with an iron fist. He lured people to the brink of insanity, bringing their most forbidden desires to life. But not his own. Never his own. When an American wanders into his club with an interest in the voyeur rooms, Ellis becomes enthralled. And he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her—in his club, in his bed, and in his grasp.
Nora, Declan, and Ellis are keeping secrets from everyone, including themselves. Their lives become entwined in ways none of them could predict. When Nora’s life is threatened, the two jaded men must finally expose their secrets, or risk losing her forever.
🖤 MMF Dark Romance 🖤 Faux Brothers (Fauxcest)
🖤 Kinky Awakenings 🖤 Multi-POV
🖤 BDSM Club Owner 🖤 Touch Her and Die
🖤 Kidnapping 🖤 Lots of Violence
🖤 So. Many. Secrets.

Ellis Bainbridge, Nora Kingsley and Declan O’Rourke
VIP CONTENT PAGE
Enjoy a collection of beautiful and spicy art, PLUS a new bonus chapter from the Daemons & Lumens Series!
As always, thank you for being here and supporting my indie author journey! This page will feature different artwork each month, includes uncensored NSFW art. (Because of this, this page is recommended for 18+ only)
This page includes bonus chapters available ONLY to you, dear VIPs. Cheers to you!
The password for September is DAEMONDADDY and you can enter here! Enjoy!!

Artwork of Seraphina & Phenex from Revolution by GDeliarte
The indie community has been so welcoming to me, and I am all for shouting out my fellow authors! Give these authors a follow and add their books to your collections!
As always, be kind and maybe kick some ass when necessary.
And enjoy these authors and their amazing stories!!
WHITNEY STANFIELD
A Sea of Vows & Silence
The Naiads of Juile, Book 3
Until the sea dries up. Until the moon burns out.
Celestial events are untouched by mortals. But one morning, in the birth of spring, two sisters force a rare solar eclipse into the sky, silencing the sun to make a desperate plea to the moon.
And the moon—seer, secret-keeper, and goddess of sea and sirens—answers.
Her response summons a rift between Cebrinne and Selena. When the sisters are handed the mission to infiltrate a neighboring siren colony, each latches onto the task, hoping to use it as leverage to appeal to the other.
Drink the blood. Find the stone. And walk the tight rope between love and freedom, protecting those who matter most.
But the tides of fate covet their mysteries, Cebrinne’s oath-master watches their every move with deep suspicion, and the moon has intentions all her own. Soon, the sisters’ lives unravel to a single, clear-cut choice: Deny the Fates. And slowly lose everything.
Or walk directly into the dark embrace of death. And fight for it all.

ORDER WHITNEY’S BOOK HERE!
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ASHLEY ADAMS
Shadows of the Timberlands
Moonstone Isle Series
Now in the clutches of his father, Flint must learn how to use his newfound powers to defeat the beasts created by Slate’s chaos. Luckily for Flint, he has always known a life of thieving and survival. He must now use those skills to keep himself alive as he battles evil creatures, lost souls, and his own mind.
After being threatened by the deities of Moonstone Isle, Slate, God of Death, isn’t taking any chances at losing his heir. A series of obstacles are thrown Flint’s way, each one a new challenge that drives him closer to learning who he truly is.
But not every obstacle Slate creates is in the form of a beast or monster. He sends Nova, his mortal servant, to distract Flint and become his weakness. Nova and Flint become reluctant allies, both wanting to escape their fates in the Underworld.
Flint is inspired to turn the Underworld into something better, something worth dying for. But first, he must learn how to kill a god. In order to defeat his father, Flint must find the hidden truths that will have him questioning his entire existence.
Welcome to the Underworld.
Where monsters lurk in the shadows and you can’t trust anyone.

PREORDER ASHLEY’S BOOK HERE!
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Dark Fairytales for the Unloved
Volumes 1 & 2

Step into a realm where enchantment and darkness intertwine. In this anthology, fourteen master storytellers from diverse backgrounds conjure original fairytales that are as chilling as they are captivating. From eerie forests to twisted kingdoms, each tale spins a web of intrigue, mystery, and danger. Embrace the delicious dread and discover the hidden truths that lurk in the shadows. Perfect for lovers of the macabre and fantastical, these stories will leave you spellbound long after the last page is turned.

Once upon a time, the unloved found solace in the dark. In this collection of original fairytales, fourteen authors weave stories where love is lost, hope is twisted, and happily-ever-afters rot beneath gilded lies. Here, innocence is devoured, monsters wear familiar faces, and the cruelest wishes come true. These are not tales of warmth. They are whispers from forgotten corridors, nightmares stitched in ink, and warnings etched in shadow. Turn the page, but tread carefully--some stories never let go.
ORDER VOL 1 HERE! (Be sure to checkout my story, The Hunter & the Beast)
ORDER VOL 2 HERE! (Be sure to checkout my story, The Forest Trials)
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