Books with author Amalie Howard

After an epic struggle that unseated the Azura Lord of Death and placed Serjana Caelum’s best friend, Kyle, on his throne, the Mortal Realm is peaceful and the balance between good and evil—which Sera is sworn to protect—has been restored.But signs of a new threat to the world of men quickly begin to appear: A scourge of demons descends on the Mortal Realm, and Sera is beside herself trying to locate their source. She sends word to the gods for help, and their answer comes in the form of Kira, the living incarnation of Kali, goddess of destruction.Stunning and dangerous, Kira plans to protect the heavens at all cost, even if it means destroying the entire Mortal Realm. Soon Sera and Kyle find themselves fighting not just the demon plague, but Kira and her twin. But when an even more sinister threat arises—putting not just the human world but all planes of existence in jeopardy—they must all learn to work together or lose everything they sacrificed so much to save.

CRUENTUS PROTECTUM - DEFEND THE BLOODVictoria Warrick has always known she was different. An outcast in her small town, she is no stranger to adversity. But when she receives an old journal for her seventeenth birthday, nothing prepares her for the dark secrets it holds—much less one that reveals she’s a witch with unimaginable power. A power that will protect its host no matter the cost.Alarmed at her abilities, Tori wants nothing to do with the journal or her gift, but when she meets the dazzling but reclusive vampire, Christian Devereux, she has no idea how much her life is going to change. Enemies will hunt her. Friends will turn on her. And the terrible curse that makes her blood run black will stop at nothing to control her.Magic Is Her Only Chance For Survival…When her life is threatened and her power takes a dark turn, Christian is the only one she can trust to keep from falling apart. Falling for him, however, is something her fragile heart might not survive.Praise for Bloodspell:"You'll love it ... There is just the right amount of romance here, but it doesn't overpower the plot. The fight scenes are terrific! "Kara McGrath, Seventeen Magazine"Deliciously dark, fast paced and beautifully written. I highly recommend this!" Fragments of Life ★★★★★"A delicious combination of older mythology, new powers, forbidden romance. LOVE." Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile ★★★★★"Bloodspell will draw you in from the very first page. An impressive and captivating story." Treasured Tales for Young Adults ★★★★★"Bloodspell contained so many spectacular elements that made it easy to flip the pages without coming up for air. You won't be let down." Cleverly Inked ★★★★★

*SILVER IPPY NATIONAL AWARD WINNER *CHILDREN'S MOONBEAM AWARD WINNERALL MAGIC HAS ITS PRICE...And no one knows that better than Victoria Warrick. Gifted with a centuries-old blood curse, Tori has finally learned to master her blood’s demands and has emerged triumphant with Christian Devereux, a vampire overlord, at her side.But the worst is yet to come.In the infamous City of Lights, home to both the Witch Clans and the Vampire Council, Tori enrolls at the exclusive Belles Fontaines school in Paris, where she is faced with a devastating choice: choose Christian and be an outcast, or choose the coven and secure her place with the witches.When the fate of the supernatural world is targeted by a sinister new threat, Christian and Victoria must unite their two warring species to defeat it. Their bond will be tested, twisted, and sorely weakened, and Tori will find herself in uncharted territory—a dangerous place to be when her blood’s magic has its own dark agenda.But to save them all, she may have no choice but to invoke its deadly power.Praise for Bloodcraft:"Fantastic, incredible, and addicting!" A Cupcake and a Latte ★★★★★"Epic characters who experienced a ton of character growth, an intriguing plot, non-stop action, plus tons of revelations and plot twists!" Pandora's Books ★★★★★"If you are a reader of any kind then I highly suggest that you read this series, you won't regret it." Amazon reviewer ★★★★★"This series is freaking amazing. I loved it. I could not put this book down." Amazon reviewer ★★★★★"Girl power at its finest here. Tori is perfectly capable of saving herself and of saving others. Paranormal fans, this is a series for you." Readers Live 1000 Lives ★★★★★

THE DEEP CAN BE DEADLY…BUT LOVE CAN BE DEADLIERNerissa Marin is far from home. Though she lives an anonymous life on land during her cycle of human study, she is Aquarathi royalty by birth—and the future monarch of a hidden, undersea kingdom. But when her father is murdered, the human world becomes her only refuge.Adrift and indifferent, Riss indulges her every whim, including her feelings for the new surf king of Dover Prep, Lokeane Seavon. But as the day she comes of age looms closer, old enemies appear and challenges are issued: If she forsakes her throne, her people will suffer for it.To win her crown, she must become the queen she was born to be.Praise for Waterfell:"Beautifully written, atmospheric and out of this world, Waterfell will capture the hearts of readers of mythology and paranormal." Fragments of Life ★★★★★"This was a brilliant read with a fascinating twist on the normal undersea creature. This was nothing like anything I've ever read, with interesting mythology, a great sci-fi element, and plenty of adventure." Amazon reviewer ★★★★★"I have been lucky enough to find some really good and well written stories that are unputdownable. Waterfell definitely falls into this category. A unique story that I can promise you haven’t read anything like it before. Amalie Howard took something so simple and twisted it around to create a world that is believable and easy to envision." Good Choice Reading ★★★★★“A coming-of-age story complicated by regicide, superhuman powers, the duty to protect a kingdom and one hot surfer. A fantastical surf-and-turf romance.“ Kirkus Reviews“A page-turning blend of magical realism and fantasy.” Booklist*Originally published in 2013 with Harlequin Teen / Inkyard Press

ETERNAL LIFE COMES AT A COST. Love or freedom…the choice is hers.VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 1892. Lady Leandra Von Kurzberg is a hellion. Raised with seven older brothers, there is only one thing Lena fears: marriage. She has no desire to give up her freedom to be any lord’s broodmare.When Lena meets the dangerously attractive Devereux twins, she is smitten. Inexplicably drawn to both men, the brothers are polar opposites—as much as Christian is every inch the debonair Duke of D’Avigny, his brother Lucian is a roguish scoundrel bent on hedonism.But the captivating twins aren’t what they seem…As frightening truths are unveiled and a one-of-a-kind offer is made, Lena will have to decide whether love is worth the loss of her freedom, or if freedom is worth the ultimate cost…her life.Praise for Bloodbound:"A beautiful historical take on vampires that can be read as a standalone easily and enjoyed thoroughly. This book starts right out of the gate with a sword fight and draws you in. I highly recommend this book!" Amazon reviewer ★★★★★"I really love this series and if you are a vampire fan you’ve gotta pick it up." Readers Live 1000 Lives ★★★★"Wow. Just wow. Truly an alluring and intriguing tale that you will be bewitched by." Amazon reviewer ★★★★"Vampires twins competing over a noble woman, near misses, exciting races, fights, balls, attacks and murder. How could I not like this book." Amazon reviewer ★★★★

THE OCEANS WILL RISE…AND SECRETS WILL BE REVEALEDNerissa Marin has reclaimed her birthright and assumed the mantle of queen of Waterfell, but all is not calm beneath the ocean’s surface. As signs of unrest emerge, a missive arrives that her royal consort, Lokeane Seavon, has been poisoned with a deadly biotoxin.Riss has no choice but to go landside. Leaving her undersea throne in the hands of unknown enemies is a risk, but Lo’s survival is her only concern. Her courage will be challenged, trusted allies will become enemies, and her heart will face its greatest trial.To defend her throne and save her prince, a warrior queen must rise.Praise for Oceanborn:"The ending was explosive. I absolutely adored Oceanborn. It was amazing, incredible and well worth the wait! I DEFINITELY recommend this book!" Pandora's Books ★★★★★"The Aquarathi series by Amalie Howard is SO much fun. I adored the first book in the series and the follow-up, Oceanborn, is just as good. A great fast-paced read that will keep you up all night to find out what happens next." Amazon reviewer ★★★★★"You don't often read a series where the sequel bests the first book but in this case it's true." Amazon reviewer ★★★★★“A brilliant sequel that managed to top the first. The stakes were upped, the characters grew, the romance deepened, and the ending left me wanting more.” Imagine A World ★★★★★“Second book in the series is a winner! Howard knocks it out of the park yet again with Oceanborn!” Fresh Fiction*Originally published in 2014 with Harlequin Teen / Inkyard Press

THE FIRST LAW OF THE AQUARATHI: STAY HIDDEN FROM HUMANSSpeio Marin desperately wants to return to his undersea home, but the Aquarathi queen-to-be, Nerissa, wants nothing to do with any of her people or her oceanic kingdom. Torn between his own desires and his sworn duty to his future queen, Speio spirals into despair.But when he meets Anya Delmonico—an enigmatic girl trapped by a dark past—he is drawn to her despite his loathing for humans. Anya is unlike anyone he’s ever met, and when she finds herself in mortal danger, Speio will risk discovery and more to protect her.Duty will topple to the greatest adversary of all…love.Praise for Seamonster:"An Excellent prequel to Waterfell - same fluid writing style, same excellent character depth, and left me wanting MORE!!" Beach Girl ★★★★★"The love story had me swooning. A must read and I am giving this book 5 out of 5 stars." Amazon reviewer ★★★★★"I love mermaids and the legends and myths surrounding them and this gave me another look into what they could be." Amazon reviewer ★★★★★

In Seraphine Caelum’s world, gods exist. So do goddesses. Sera knows this because she is one of them. A secret long concealed by her parents, Sera is Lakshmi reborn, the human avatar of an immortal Indian goddess rumored to control all the planes of existence—Illysia (the Light Realm), Earth (the Mortal Realm), and Xibalba (the Dark Realm). Marked by the sigils of both heaven and hell, Sera’s avatar is meant to bring balance to the mortal world, but all she creates is chaos. A chaos that Azraiel, the Asura Lord of Death, hopes to use to unleash hell on earth.Torn between reconciling her past and present, Sera must figure out how to stop Azraiel before the Mortal Realm is destroyed. But trust doesn’t come easy in a world fissured by lies and betrayal. Her best friend Kyle is hiding his own dark secrets, and her mysterious new neighbor, Devendra, seems to know a lot more than he’s telling. Struggling between her opposing halves and her attraction to the boys tied to each of them, Sera must become the goddess she was meant to be, or risk failing, which means sacrificing the world she was born to protect.Retellings of classic fairy tales and Greek myths are becoming staples in the YA and adult fiction genres, and now Amalie Howard, author of the popular Bloodspell, brings the myth of Rama and Sita’s love story to an exciting new level. Howard’s stunningly fresh voice and imaginative characters promise to make Alpha Goddess an exciting addition to the young adult fiction world. Aimed at readers ages 13 to 17, both girls and boys will relate to Sera's and Kyle's realistic teen persona and dilemmas while learning more about a famous Hindu myth.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Seventeen-year-old Riven comes from a world parallel to Earth, a world that has been ravaged by a devastating android war. As a Legion General, she is the right hand of Prince Cale, the young Prince of Neospes. In her world, she's had everything: rank, responsibility, and respect. But when Prince Cale sends her away to rescue his long-lost brother, Caden, who has been spirited to modern day Earth, Riven finds herself in uncharted territory.Armed with the mindset of a soldier and racing against time to bring Caden home, Riven must learn how to blend in as a girl in a realm that is the opposite of all she's ever known. Will she be able to find the strength to defy her very nature? Or will she become the monstrous soldier she was designed to be?

All magic has its price, and no one knows that better than Victoria Warrick. Gifted with a centuries-old blood curse, Tori has finally learned to master her blood's demands and has emerged triumphant with Christian Devereux, a vampire overlord, at her side.But the worst is yet to come ...In the infamous City of Lights, home to both the Witch Clans and the Vampire Council, Tori enrolls at the exclusive Belles Fontaines school in Paris, where she is faced with a devastating choice: choose Christian and be an outcast, or choose the coven and secure her place with the witches.When the fate of the supernatural world is targeted by a sinister new threat, Christian and Victoria must unite their two warring species to defeat it. Their bond will be tested, twisted, and sorely weakened, and Tori will find herself in uncharted territory--a dangerous place to be when her blood's magic has its own dark agenda.But to save them all, she may have no choice but to invoke its deadly power.

The spell was simple …Cruentus Protectum. Defend the Blood.But what do you do if your blood is your enemy?Victoria Warrick has always known she was different. An outcast at school, she is no stranger to adversity. But when she receives an old journal for her seventeenth birthday, nothing prepares her for the dark secrets it holds—much less one that reveals she’s a witch with unimaginable power.What’s more, when she meets the dazzling but enigmatic Christian Devereux, she has no idea how much her life is about to change. Enemies will hunt her. Friends will turn on her. The terrible curse that makes her blood run black will stop at nothing to control her. And Christian has a sinister secret of his own …Without knowing whom to trust, can Victoria survive her blood’s deadly desires? Or will she lose everything, including herself?

Riven has fought for a hard-won peace in her world, and has come to shaky terms with who and what she is—a human with cyborg DNA. Now that the rightful ruler of Neospes has been reinstated, Riven is on the hunt for her father in the Otherworld to bring him to justice for his crimes against her people.But when she receives an unwelcome visit from two former allies, she knows that trouble is brewing once again in Neospes. The army has been decimated and there are precious few left to fight this mysterious new threat.To muster a first line of defense, her people need help from the one person Riven loathes most—her father. But what he wants in return is her complete surrender.And now Riven must choose: save Neospes or save herself.