Desertera

In a desert wasteland, one king rules with absolute power and unquenchable lust, until one woman risks everything for vengeance. When Aya Cogsmith was a teenager, King Archon executed her father for treason. Orphaned and destitute, Aya turns to prostitution to survive and spends years dreaming of vengeance. So, when a mysterious nobleman asks Aya to join his coup against the king, she agrees-even though it means risking her life. In this tyrannical kingdom, adultery is punishable by death. For years, King Archon has entrapped his wives in the crime, executing each boring bride to pursue his next infatuation. Aya must seduce the king and expose his criminal behavior, without getting herself executed in the process. Will Aya avenge her father's death? Or will she become King Archon's next victim?

In a desert wasteland, one king rules with absolute power and unquenchable lust, until one woman risks everything for vengeance.When Aya Cogsmith was a teenager, King Archon executed her father for treason. Orphaned and destitute, Aya turns to prostitution to survive and spends years dreaming of vengeance. So, when a mysterious nobleman asks Aya to join his coup against the king, she agrees-even though it means risking her life.In this tyrannical kingdom, adultery is punishable by death. For years, King Archon has entrapped his wives in the crime, executing each boring bride to pursue his next infatuation. Aya must seduce the king and expose his criminal behavior, without getting herself executed in the process.Will Aya avenge her father's death? Or will she become King Archon's next victim? Join her quest for revenge and download The Cogsmith's Daughter today.–––––Packed with all the court intrigue of The Tudors, The Cogsmith's Daughter marries steampunk styling with a ravaged dystopian world. It is the first novel in the Desertera series.Desertera Series Order:The Cogsmith's DaughterThe Courtesan's AvengerThe Tyrant's HeirThe Queen's Revenge (forthcoming) Kate M. Colby writes paranormal fantasy novels that feature female antiheroes, dark magic, seductive monsters, and spooky locales. She has also written a steampunk fantasy series and occasionally dabbles in creative nonfiction and poetry.Kate is currently pursuing a Master of Liberal Arts in Creative Writing and Literature at Harvard Extension School. She has won local awards for her short fiction, and her first novel, The Cogsmith's Daughter, has been taught in college courses.When not writing or studying, Kate enjoys traveling, wine tasting, playing video games, and giving amateur tarot readings. She lives in the United States with her husband and their feline familiars.You can learn more about Kate and her books at https://www.katemcolby.com

In a brothel ravaged by greed and murder, one courtesan must catch a killer to save her friends and herself. Dellwyn Rutt loves her life as a courtesan. As one of the Rudder's top workers, she enjoys lavish gifts and unbridled admiration. But all that is about to change. As adultery becomes legal in the kingdom of Desertera, lusty clients flock to the brothel. Overcome by greed, Madam Huxley allows her courtesans to suffer humiliation and abuse. The Rudder becomes increasingly dangerous, until one night, a courtesan is murdered. Dellwyn vows to find the murderer and avenge her fellow courtesan. The only problem? All the evidence points to her friends... and to her.

Should a king inspire love or fear? Lionel receives neither… and it could cost him everything. Lionel Monashe isn't ready to be king. After ordering his father's execution and taking the throne, he struggles to reconcile his royal duties with his compassionate nature. His insecurity and inconsistent ruling lead prominent subjects to challenge his authority. His main adversary is a self-proclaimed prophet, whose religious zealotry launches the kingdom into economic crisis and civil unrest. When Lionel attempts to make peace, he sparks even more discord and ignites the greatest tragedy in Desertera's history. Blame for the disaster falls on Lionel, and his enemies take full advantage. Lionel must determine who he can trust before he loses his title… and possibly his life. Will Lionel save his crown? Or will his enemies gain control of the kingdom?