Books in The Desert Cursed Series series

They think her an underdog against impossible odds…And she will fight tooth and nail to prove them wrong.The first in the plot twisting, heart pounding, magic-riddled, USA Today bestselling Desert Cursed series. The Witch’s Reign…a land of eternal, unnatural winter ruled by the Ice Witch. In turn, she is guarded by three supernatural creatures who wander her lands hunting for unwary souls, killing any who cross their paths. To get to the Witch’s Reign, you first must pass through the Dragon’s Ground. Full of dragons, who for the record, do not like trespassers.This is where I am headed, though my mentor has forbidden me.My best friend was sent with a team into the Witch’s Reign to recover a powerful jewel that belongs to our mentor, and they are long overdue to come back. That leaves me, Zamira “Reckless” Wilson to go after my friend. Forbidden or not.Somehow, I get saddled with a human male tagging along for the ride. A human that is as weak and useless as my own shifting abilities. Throw in a sentient magical weapon that tries to kill me every time I touch it, and a small dragon that has a penchant for Shakespearean insults, and you’ve got my journey in a nutshell.May the sands of the desert swallow me whole because this is going to be a damn bumpy ride. If you like KF Breene, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, Jaymin Eve, Kelley Armstrong, Kim Harrison, or Shayne Silvers, you won’t want to miss Mayer’s books! The Desert Cursed Series should only be read by people who can root for an underdog, have a good sense of humor, a love for high paced action, and like a blend of magic that even a Muggle could love. Recent reader reviews….“Indiana Jones battles the White Witch of Narnia. Not exactly, but it has the same classic feel good to it!”“A rip-roaring start to another outstanding urban fantasy series by this amazing author!” “Zamira is one of those heroines that you don't quickly forget. The way she eloquently spews profanities is admirable, and I kind of want to be her best friend.”“I am so glad I decided to finally bump this book up to the top of my reading list. It is one of the best books I have read all year!”

From the bestselling author of The Breathing Series comes a story that keeps you guessing and leaves you speechless - unveiling issues that deserve to be talked about."Trust no one. Everyone lies. You can only save yourself."It was supposed to be a Friday night like any other for Lana and her best friends. Three girls out to cause a little trouble. Break a few hearts. And try not to get caught. Except on this night, Lana Peri is the sole witness to a horrific crime, and she can't say a word. Not if she wants to protect her friends. No one will believe her word over his, so he gets away with it. And she's forced to pay for her silence.Instead of serving time in juvie, Lana is sentenced to a boarding school for privileged teens. Removed from everyone she knows and cares about, she's abandoned at Blackwood School in Vermont, where everything is an illusion, including the lives of those who attend the elite institution. Lana isn't wealthy or privileged. The only thing she has in common with the sons and daughters of celebrities and politicians is that she's a delinquent, just like them. And they've all been forced to grow up much too fast.Just when Lana begins to feel accepted, mysterious notes start showing up in her belongings and ominous threats are painted on her wall. Only someone she knows could have done it. Someone she thought was a friend. As the pieces fall into place, secrets begin to emerge, leaving Lana with too many questions and not enough people to trust.The Cursed Series is a thrilling and tangled mystery that explores the sacrifice of love and the secrets kept to protect friends. How do you know who to trust when no one is telling the truth?