Touch of Darkness

​Every Wicked Born must accept whatever fate the Sorting Ceremony grants them... Being the Daughter of a Light High Priestess means Lydia Laveau has one fate: the life of a light witch. But when her ceremony choses her for the Dark Faction-something deemed impossible-her world crashes down around her. Soon, Lydia finds herself wrapped up in a clandestine whirlwind of blackmail, illegal magic, and betrayal. She has one goal: keep her head down, get through her five year pledge at the school for dark witches, and return to the human world she calls home. But when she meets Anson Abernathy, a drop dead gorgeous third year Wicked Born accused of murder, she finds herself drawn to him...and all the danger that comes with their attraction. Can Lydia survive her five-year pledge without unraveling centuries of tradition? Or will her own secrets unlock answers that threaten her very existence?

​Life in the Dark Faction comes with risks no one prepared her for... ​​Lydia Laveau has been chosen to participate in a decennial event that will pick two Wicked Born and their supplements to join the ranks of the Dark Faction leaders-a role she never wanted, and a competition that risks her life. But with a mysterious hex plaguing her boyfriend Anson, it's not enough for Lydia to survive; she needs to defeat the Midnight Circle, or a dark future looms ahead for all. And not just the students of Arcane Academy. Can Lydia keep her true nature under wraps without risking the outcome of the Program? Or will hoarding her secrets thrust the future of witch-kind into irreversible destruction?

In the shadowed halls of Arcane Academy, Lydia Laveau stands at the crossroads of destiny…and deception. Following the revelations of the Conjuring test, Lydia is thrust into the spotlight, facing challenges darker than any spell. As questions swirl about her relationship with Anson and her connection to Nash, Lydia finds herself ensnared in a web of lies spun for protection-but whose? With the Midnight Circle drawing closer and the bond with her father revealing the heavy mantle of her heritage, Lydia must confront the possibility of leading a battle she never wished to fight. But the more she learns of Talia's past and the enigmatic red witches, the more Lydia questions the very fabric of her beliefs and the secrets that shape her world. Will Lydia's journey through shadowed corridors and darker magics forge a path to salvation for those she loves, or will the weight of secrets and the cost of power be too great a burden for the daughter of a Light High Priestess turned champion of the dark? Fans of DIVERGENT, HARRY POTTER, and A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES will devour this edgy paranormal academy series with a slow burn romance! Scroll up to one-click to continue the Touch of Darkness series with Book 3, Wicked Bones, today!

In the shadows of love and betrayal and shadows, Lydia Laveau races against time and dark magic... Marked as a criminal by the very world she vowed to protect, Lydia Laveau's leaves behind the comforts of Arcane Academy. Now on the run, Lydia and her friends find themselves hiding in the mundane realm, trying to stay one step ahead of the Midnight Circle and the High Council that hunt them relentlessly. In abandoned houses and hidden sanctuaries, Lydia and Anson cling to their love, a fleeting solace from the weight of their burdens. But with each move, they risk everything: their lives, love, and the future of magic itself.  As Lydia's fight draws her deeper into a web of family secrets, ancient magic, and the perilous search for a relic that could change the fate of the Red Witches forever, she's haunted by the choices that lie before her, where she must walk a rocky path of loyalty, power, and sacrifice.  Will her determination and new alliances be enough to outwit her foes and secure the future of her kind? Or will the storm brewing within her tear apart everything she holds dear? Fans of DIVERGENT, HARRY POTTER, and A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES will devour this edgy paranormal academy series with a slow burn romance! Scroll up to one-click to continue the Touch of Darkness series with Book 4, Wicked Storm, today!

From the ashes of battle, it's time to rise and forge a new future for all magic-kind... Lydia Laveau and her friends are at the brink of war, fighting for the very soul of what's left of the magical world. Even with the Crimson Covenant now her sanctuary and battleground, the mix of ancient magic and modern technology at their disposal may not be enough to claim victory.  Especially not when the revelation of a relic capable of tracking Red Witches meant to ignite hope stirs up danger in equal measure. Betrayal comes from within, forcing Lydia to confront the possibility of enemies cloaked in the guise of friends once again. With the Midnight Circle and the High Council continually weaving their web of destruction, Lydia has to rally an army of Wicked Born, supplements, and Red Witches for one final stand. Soon, the battle lines are drawn in the heart of the capital, where ancient vendettas and the thirst for power culminate in a showdown that will define the future of all magical factions. But if Lydia's reign doesn't deliver on its promise of a new era, forged from the ashes of war and woven with threads of magic, hope, and renewal…then they're all doomed forever.  Fans of DIVERGENT, HARRY POTTER, and A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES will devour this edgy paranormal academy series with a slow burn romance! Ready for the epic conclusion to the Touch of Darkness series? Scroll up to one-click the fifth installment, Wicked Reign, today!