Books published by publisher NIGHTSKY PRESS

When a rogue 19-year-old witch is recruited to help guard an ancient magical Bestiary, mystery and danger ensue..._____________________________________________Being an empath has its advantages.Harley Merlin can sense people’s emotions, among other things. It’s how she snagged her first job pinpointing cheaters at a casino.But she has no clue where she got these freakish powers because she spent her childhood jumping from home to home in the foster system, and her father left her with nothing more than a cryptic note.Then she crosses paths with a terrifyingly real monster. Which is when a mysterious and annoyingly arrogant young warlock named Wade Crowley steps in, introducing her to a hidden world of beasts, magicals, and covens riddled with secrets—as well as clues about her murky past.Whether she likes it or not, this new world is where she belongs. But after a disturbing twist of events, Harley quickly realizes that her past is darker than she could ever have imagined.And that someone in the coven is out for her blood.With the help of Wade and her new friends, she must figure out who the traitor is and why they’re targeting her... Before the human and magical worlds dangerously collide.Potter fans, welcome to an exciting new world._____________________________________________*What Early Readers Are Saying:*"I love the Harry Potter series. This first book here made me realize I could love another series. It's great!!" ★★★★★“Harley grabs you by the hand and drags you right into her world.” ★★★★★“Enchanting! A fantastic new take on magic and monsters.” ★★★★★"Heart warming story line with intrigue and suspense.” ★★★★★“Well written, funny, and refreshingly different.” ★★★★★“Would recommend it for teens and adults alike.” ★★★★★Over 38,750 worldwide 5 star reviews of the series._____________________________________________If you're a fan of J.K. Rowling or Cassandra Clare, this will be a ride you won't want to miss. Buy now and start turning the pages...*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts.*

"Vampires don’t exist. At least, not anymore..."I celebrated when vampires were declared extinct.Those beasts had preyed on humanity for millennia, committing senseless, brutal murders. Like the rest of my colleagues at the Occult Bureau, I looked forward to a world where we could all sleep at night—where constant cover-up jobs were no longer required to keep the public calm and unaware.But the end of vampires wasn’t the end of our problems. It was only the beginning.Other blood-sucking creatures began to lurk in the night. As soon as I turned twenty-one, I became a ground agent at the Bureau because I wanted—no, needed—to join the fight.And then Dorian Clave burst into my life—turning everything I thought I knew into quicksand. Vampires like him were killers who devoured humanity’s inner darkness until shadows danced beneath their skin. Yet there was more to him than that.He showed me that light cannot exist without the dark, and that trying to fight this balance would have consequences our human minds couldn’t even comprehend.Because sometimes darkness needs to exist.Twilight fans, welcome to a thrilling new world..._____________________________________________*What Early Readers Are Saying:*"Well written! Fantastic! ... Whether you've read other works by Bella Forrest or not, read this one!" ★★★★★"Fantastic writing, a simmering romance and action packed adventure ... For fans of Bella’s other books this comes as no surprise, but for those of us new to her books, I can only say “wow” ... Highly, highly recommend." ★★★★★"On the edge of my seat! Exciting, exhilarating, imaginative." ★★★★★"Spellbinding! Could not quit until I finished it!!" ★★★★★"I usually pass on vampire books but, after reading the first three chapters, I was hooked." ★★★★★"Involving characters, fresh take on vampires" ★★★★★"Hooked the minute I picked this book up. Bella has created characters you instantly love and writes a storyline that makes you want to keep reading ... You won't be disappointed." ★★★★★Over 5,400 worldwide 5 star reviews of the series._____________________________________________If you've enjoyed Stephenie Meyer or Cassandra Clare, Darklight will have you hooked. Buy now and begin the journey...*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts.*

"TWILIGHT MEETS AVATAR"With over 10 million copies sold and 184,650+ worldwide 5-star reviews of the series, A Shade of Vampire will transport anyone who enjoyed Twilight or loves gripping paranormal romance to a world unlike any other...On the evening of Sofia Claremont's seventeenth birthday, she is sucked into a nightmare from which she cannot wake. A quiet evening walk along a beach brings her face to face with a dangerous pale creature that craves much more than her blood.She is kidnapped to The Shade, an enchanted island where the sun is eternally forbidden to shine - an island uncharted by any map and ruled by the most powerful vampire coven on the planet. She wakes here as a slave, a captive in chains.Sofia's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn when she is selected out of hundreds of girls to take up residence in the tree-top harem of Derek Novak, the dark royal prince.Despite his addiction to power and obsessive thirst for her blood, Sofia soon realizes that the safest place on the island is within his quarters, and she must do all within her power to win him over if she is to survive even one more night.Will she succeed? Or is she destined to the same fate that all other girls have met at the hands of the Novaks?Buy now to find out..."I challenge you to read this book and not love it." - Get Lost In Fiction ★★★★★"A new spin on a crowded genre. Unique, passionate, thrilling."- Faerie Tale Books ★★★★★"...an utterly enthralling, highly exciting and beautifully sensitive story. Five stars and a standing ovation."- Books For Tomorrow ★★★★★_________________________________________Note: Derek Novak and Sofia Claremont's story is only a 7 book series. It completes in Book 7: A Break of Day, and the characters embark on entirely new adventures from Book 8: A Shade of Novak.*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts*

Without magic, Harley knows the odds of defeating Katherine are stacked against them. Yet a sliver of hope survives in the pages of her parents’ Grimoire. The final, mind-boggling spell entails making a deal with a Child of Chaos. But what must be offered in return?Finch wants to be the one who ends Katherine. Mother Dearest brought him into the world, and he wants to take her out. He will give anything for that chance—even his life.Meanwhile, Katherine needs Harley’s body, or her carefully crafted façade will crumble. And she can’t let that happen, not when she’s so close to becoming a goddess walking the Earth.Unbeknownst to them all, Chaos still has surprises in store—ones that not even Eris herself could predict—in a showdown of epic proportions.Buy now.*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts.*

Even a demigoddess must have a weakness. On the run from the coven she used to call home, Harley Merlin knows that Katherine’s power and influence are spreading like a poison. And she has no doubt that Katherine will follow through with her promise to torture and kill her friends, one by one. Then Harley discovers that the key to her enemy’s undoing might be hiding in a familiar place - her parents' grimoire. With Finch, Wade, and Garrett by her side, Harley vows to steal Hester and Hiram’s final gift. Liar. Rebel. Jail breaker. Why not add "thief" to the list? Meanwhile, Jacob senses trouble brewing in the San Diego Coven, with their friends imprisoned and Levi’s thirst for power spiraling out of control. Amid the chaos, the magical detector is on the verge of completion, and Jacob meets a human girl who makes his heart race. But Katherine has plans for him. Oh yes, does she have plans.... Beware of spoilers in the reviews that are without spoiler alerts.

Time is running out.Lyra and Dorian gambled their souls in the Higher Plane for the chance to gain powerful allies. And they won. But in their absence, the situation has deteriorated.Sentiment in the Mortal Plane has turned against vampires, and their allies in the Immortal Plane find themselves hard-pressed to survive. Worse, the tear is more treacherous than ever before. At any moment it could unravel, melding the dark magic of the Immortal Plane with the human world. Not even the afterlife will be safe.Everything Lyra and Dorian have fought for rides on a final confrontation with the very worst of their enemies: Irrikus himself. Old, unexpected specters are looming in his shadow.And to save their loved ones, their species, and their very worlds, sacrifices will be made.Buy now.*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts.*

What lies beyond the tear?After achieving sanctuary in Scotland, Lyra, Dorian, and their clan have earned a much-deserved reprieve. But they cannot sit still for long.Darkness rises, unchecked, in both realms, while the tear continues to widen. With Alan’s chilling words ringing in their ears, it is time to face what Dorian has put off for so long: a return to the Immortal Plane.Lyra remembers her small glimpse into that world, but this time, she will be on the ground, along with a small human-vampire team led by Dorian and Kane. It would be treacherous enough without Dorian’s attraction for her causing near-lethal heartburn... but maybe this journey will help them with that, too.Together, the team must search for the truth to end the madness.And discover just how deep the darkness lies.Buy now.*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts.*

The pulse-pounding second book in The Gender Game series.Gliding over the treacherous Green in a shaky aircraft she has no idea how to land, Violet Bates is still in shock. The harrowing events of the previous night play over in her mind as she asks herself question after question.Why did Lee Desmond Bertrand behave the way he did?What is the truth about the mysterious silver egg stowed beneath her seat?What happened to Viggo and where is her brother? Is either of them still alive?When Violet manages to reach the toxic ground alive, she has landed in a world of unimaginable danger. She has barely time to catch her breath before she is sucked into a perilous journey at breakneck speed - to uncover secrets guarded for centuries and find the only two people that matter.Buy now!*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts*

Most students are here to learn. But for Persie Merlin-Crowley, it’s a matter of life or death.Persie has done it – she’s officially a student at the prestigious Basani Institute. With her best friend Genie by her side, she’s ready to learn the skill of monster hunting… no matter the cost. Otherwise, she may never be able to control Leviathan’s “gift.”But when Persie Purges something rare and extraordinary, her future at the Institute becomes unclear. And when students start disappearing soon afterward, much more than just a degree is suddenly at risk.Continue the journey... Buy now.*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts.*

What’s a guy gotta do to appease an evil god?It’s been a year since Katherine tried to take over the world, and Finch Merlin is itching to do something other than odd jobs for Erebus, God of Darkness. Erebus promises he’ll free Finch of his servitude after he completes one final task—finding the Fountain of Youth.Finch has no idea why Erebus wants eternal youth, since the guy is already an immortal being. All the secrecy makes Finch uneasy, but he has no choice but to obey.He knows he’ll get by with a little help from his friends, namely his old pal Garrett, who’s still dealing with the whole “being resurrected” thing. There’s also Ryann, Harley’s foster sister, now a regular at the San Diego Coven. Whenever she’s around, Finch feels butterflies in his stomach. Or maybe it’s just a bad case of indigestion.Together, they’ll infiltrate the flashy world of the magical elite in search of a rare artifact, one that will help them capture a poltergeist—the angry ghost of famed adventurer Ponce de León.Finch’s adventures have only just begun, with plenty of old and new friends… and foes.Buy now.*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts.*

“The child must be named.”A name can contain enormous power. But for Persie Merlin-Crowley, the powerless daughter of famed magicals Harley Merlin and Wade Crowley, her name hasn’t given her much in terms of abilities. That is, until her eighteenth birthday comes around and she Purges a gigantic Hydra that terrorizes the coven.How could that be possible, if she’s never cast a spell in her life?Then her mother reveals the deal she made with Leviathan almost twenty years before—a deal that let the monster name her firstborn Persie. Or rather, Persephone, as is her true name. He has given her the “gift” of Purging all manner of beasts… so that she may become the Queen of the Underworld like her namesake.Persie is left reeling. She’s spent her life doodling monsters in the margins of notebooks and dreaming of far-off adventures. Now, she’ll have to stay under her mother’s supervision so her rogue Purges don’t wreak havoc. Unless she can find another way to control her powers…When she learns about The Basani Institute, a monster-hunting program in Ireland, she knows this is her one chance. Alongside her Atlantean best friend and Uncle Finch’s annoying kid, she sneaks out to audition to become a monster hunter.But Leviathan’s gift is one that never stops giving...Buy now.*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts*