Shadow-Stained (Stones of Power)

"Drayvex is a formidable character, whose confidence, wit and cruelty grab the undivided attention of the audience. " - Reedsy Discovery ★★★★★For her, it’s her late grandma’s legacy. For him, the mother of all black magic spoils, granting one demon the power of a God. Immortality.When jaded Ruby does shots with a charming stranger at a bar, her life goes to Hell… literally. Demon Lord and darkness incarnate, Drayvex’s viperous allure becomes the least of her problems when she loses a sentient dark relic to his light fingers. But when Drayvex himself loses it to a dangerous foe, Ruby enlists him –the tyrant with a soft spot for humanity– into helping her save her pokey village from becoming a ground zero of mass demonic carnage.Both equally obsessed with reclaiming the relic, the only thing Ruby and Drayvex agree on is that it’s in the wrong hands. Co-existing in a volatile, hot-and-cold accord between predator and prey, to save the planet they both love for different reasons they must become a formidable double-team in the face of an apocalyptic takeover. Now, the fate of both human and demon alike rests with a killer that walks between worlds, and a woman with a curse in her bloodline.What readers are saying:"Shadow-Stained is a unique take on the traditional paranormal romance!""I highly recommend Shadow-Stained to anyone looking for a dark, exciting plot and characters that are flawed, yet beg to be rooted for all the same. 5/5 stars!""This is a dark book. It’s pretty twisted and f*cked up in places, so if you’re looking for a fluffy, cutesy romance story this isn’t it.""The author manages to weave a tale of intrigue and romance that has you rooting for the characters, while at the same time you want to bash a certain demon lord in the face. I'm looking at you Drayvex.""The twists and turns will keep you engulfed and entertained. I highly recommend this for any fan of demon based fantasy."

About the Author

​Rachel Hobbs lives in soggy South West Wales, where she hibernates with with her bearded dragon and her husband. By day she is a dental nurse at a small local practice. By night, she writes. ​ Her debut novel SHADOW-STAINED is the first in a dark fantasy series for adults, inspired by her dark and peculiar experiences with narcolepsy and parasomnia. She's since subjugated her demons, and writes under the tenuous guise that they work for her. ​Fuelled by an unhealthy amount of coffee, she writes about hard-boiled monsters with soft centres and things that go bump in the night. ​

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