WARNING
This book is dark. It’s sexy, hot, and intense. The author is human, just as you are. Is the book perfect? It’s as perfect as I could make it. Are there mistakes? Probably, then again, even New York Times top published books have minimal mistakes because, like me, they have human editors. There are words in this book that are not in the standard dictionary because they set the stage for a paranormal-urban fantasy world. Words in this novel are common in paranormal books and give better descriptions of the action in the story than other words found in standard dictionaries. They are intentional and not mistakes.
About the hero: chances are you may not fall instantly in love with him, that’s because I don’t write men you instantly love; you grow to love them. I don’t believe in instant love. I write flawed, raw, caveman-like assholes that eventually let you see their redeeming qualities. They are aggressive assholes, one step above a caveman when we meet them. You may not even like him by the time you finish this book, but I promise you will love him by the end of this series.
About the heroine: There is a chance you might think she’s naïve or weak, but then again, who starts out as a badass? Badass women are a product of growth, and I am going to put her through hell, and you get to watch her come up swinging every time I knock her on her ass. That’s just how I do things. How she reacts to the set of circumstances she is put through may not be how you, as the reader, or I, as the author, would react to that same situation. Everyone reacts differently to circumstances and how she responds to her challenges is how I see her as a character and as a person.
I don’t write love stories: I write fast-paced, knock you on your ass, make you sit on the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen next in the books. If you’re looking for cookie-cutter romance, this isn’t for you. If you can’t handle the ride, unbuckle your seatbelt and get out of the roller-coaster car now. If not, you’ve been warned. If nothing outlined above bothers you, carry on and enjoy the ride!
FYI, this is not a romance novel. They’re going to kick the shit out of each other, and if they end up together, well, that’s their choice. If you are going into this blind, and you complain about abuse between two creatures that are NOT human, well, that’s on you. I have done my job and given a warning.
DEDICATION
This one is for those who continue to read the characters I created and continue to endlessly love them. Thank you for your support and never-wavering trust. In a million lifetimes, I’d still choose the screw-ups and exhaustion which come from needing to expel these realms and characters out of my mind for you to enjoy as immensely as I do. Thank you and I hope you stick around for all the tales still to come.
Amo, you owe me a co-write. You’re a wolf who leads one hell of a wolf pack, and I am grateful for your friendship. P. S. My neighbor is moving, so pack your shit, and get here, girl.
To the dark ones who dance on the edge of the line while keeping your minds open . . . Don’t ever change you for someone else’s opinion. Opinions stink and the dark side is way more fun than the light.
To the tribe who continually supports me, you are my people. You make this job worth it, and I never question that since finding you. Here’s to a hundred more books, and endless laughing in the group.
To the dreamers who chase their dream, and never look back. Oh, what a beautiful reality it will become. Chase those dreams today because tomorrow isn’t promised, and today may be the only one you get to make them come true.
And to my Grandmother, we did it. We hit the Wall Street Journal Bestselling list, and the USA Today List! Thank you for instilling the mindset that when someone tells you it cannot be done, to do it twice and show them the first time wasn’t a mistake.
I love you the most, Mr. Hutchins. I wouldn’t want to be on this wild ride with anyone else. To whatever comes next, and the many to follow us, I’m in it until the end. You’re my ever after, because there’s no way you’re getting out of this alive. My brats, I may have been a little disappointed you weren’t minions of darkness, but that sass you have makes up for it.
Books by Amelia Hutchins
Along with reading order for series
LEGACY OF THE NINE REALMS
Flames of Chaos
Ashes of Chaos
Ruins of Chaos
Crown of Chaos
Coming Soon
Queen of Chaos 2022
King of Chaos
Reign of Chaos
THE FAE CHRONICLES
Fighting Destiny
Taunting Destiny
Escaping Destiny
Seducing Destiny
Unraveling Destiny
Embracing Destiny
Crowning Destiny
Finished Series
THE ELITE GUARDS
A Demon’s Dark Embrace
Claiming the Dragon King
The Winter Court
A Demon’s Plaything
Coming Soon
Unseelie Unleashed
A GUARDIAN’S DIARY
Darkest Before Dawn
Death before Dawn
Coming Soon
Midnight Rising
MONSTERS SERIES
Playing with Monsters
Sleeping with Monsters
Becoming his Monster
Revealing the Monster
Finished Series
WICKED KNIGHTS
Oh, Holy Knight
If She’s Wicked
Coming Soon
If He’s Wicked TBA
MIDNIGHT COVEN BOOKS
Forever Immortal
Immortal Hexes
Midnight Coven
Finished Series
BULLETPROOF DAMSEL SERIES
Bulletproof Damsel
Coming Soon
Silverproof Damsel
Fireproof Damsel
Alpha’s Claim Standalone
WITHIN THE DARKNESS
Moon-Kissed
Coming Soon
Dark Prince of Midnight
THE DARKEST FAE
King of the Shadow Fae
Coming Soon
King of the Night Fae
Queen of the Stars
When Fate Calls
Whispers of Fate (Prelude to Kahleena’s book)
Rising From the Ashes
A Kingdom of Ashes
A Kingdom of Blood and Bones
A Kingdom of Rising Flames
More TBA
Reading order for the Fae Chronicles, Elite Guards, and Monsters series is as follows.
Fighting Destiny
Taunting Destiny
Escaping Destiny
Seducing Destiny
A Demon’s Dark Embrace
Playing with Monsters
Unraveling Destiny
Sleeping with Monsters
Claiming the Dragon King
Oh, Holy Knight
Becoming his Monster
A Demon’s Plaything
The Winter Court
If She’s Wicked
Embracing Destiny
Crowning Destiny
Revealing the Monster
Whispers of Fate (Optional)
Contents
1. Chapter One
2. Chapter Two
3. Chapter Three
4. Chapter Four
5. Chapter Five
6. Chapter Six
7. Chapter Seven
8. Chapter Eight
9. Chapter Nine
10. Chapter Ten
11. Chapter Eleven
12. Chapter Twelve