Ruin

As seen on TikTok, f rom Samantha Towle, the New York Times bestselling author of Wardrobe Malfunction and Breaking Hollywood , comes the first dramatically powerful and passionate novel in the Gods series. Readers are raving about Ruin ! 'Samantha Towle at her best' 'Wow! What a story, I can't even begin to tell you just how much I loved . . . this mind blowing book' 'I adored this story! . . . Samantha Towle really knows how to make her characters jump out of the page and into our hearts as their journey becomes our own' 'I love a good second chance romance story and this one was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G' .............................................................................. And the new heavyweight champion of the world is... Those are the words that Zeus Kincaid has been waiting to hear since he first put on a pair of boxing gloves. He just didn't think they would come with a tragedy that would change how he viewed the sport forever. Cameron Reed was in her second year at Juilliard when her childhood sweetheart, Zeus Kincaid, walked away from her. A few months later, Cam realized that she would never fulfill her dream of dancing for the New York City Ballet. Now working as a dancer in an upscale club in Manhattan, Cam is brought face-to-face with the man she once loved. And it's her turn to walk away from him. After five years of missing Cam, Zeus isn't prepared to let her go again. But when he finds himself standing on her doorstep the next morning, things don't go quite as he expected . . . .............................................................................. The Gods series continues with Rush - out now! Plus, don't miss any of Samantha Towle's sensational love stories, including the romantic comedy Breaking Hollywood , the sizzling beach romance, The Two Week Stand , and many more! More incredible praise for the Gods series: 'Epic. Loved every word, and Sam Towle proves yet again a true veteran in the art of contemporary romance' 'Her characters are always amazing and her stories leave you wanting more.....enjoy the read!!' 'Every expectation was surpassed and I devoured this book in a day' 'A phenomenal book'

As seen on TikTok, f rom Samantha Towle, the New York Times bestselling author of Wardrobe Malfunction and Breaking Hollywood , comes the first dramatically powerful and passionate novel in the Gods series. Readers are raving about Ruin ! 'Samantha Towle at her best' 'Wow! What a story, I can't even begin to tell you just how much I loved . . . this mind blowing book' 'I adored this story! . . . Samantha Towle really knows how to make her characters jump out of the page and into our hearts as their journey becomes our own' 'I love a good second chance romance story and this one was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G' .............................................................................. And the new heavyweight champion of the world is... Those are the words that Zeus Kincaid has been waiting to hear since he first put on a pair of boxing gloves. He just didn't think they would come with a tragedy that would change how he viewed the sport forever. Cameron Reed was in her second year at Juilliard when her childhood sweetheart, Zeus Kincaid, walked away from her. A few months later, Cam realized that she would never fulfill her dream of dancing for the New York City Ballet. Now working as a dancer in an upscale club in Manhattan, Cam is brought face-to-face with the man she once loved. And it's her turn to walk away from him. After five years of missing Cam, Zeus isn't prepared to let her go again. But when he finds himself standing on her doorstep the next morning, things don't go quite as he expected . . . .............................................................................. The Gods series continues with Rush - out now! Plus, don't miss any of Samantha Towle's sensational love stories, including the romantic comedy Breaking Hollywood , the sizzling beach romance, The Two Week Stand , and many more! More incredible praise for the Gods series: 'Epic. Loved every word, and Sam Towle proves yet again a true veteran in the art of contemporary romance' 'Her characters are always amazing and her stories leave you wanting more.....enjoy the read!!' 'Every expectation was surpassed and I devoured this book in a day' 'A phenomenal book'

The third in The Faithful and the Fallen series, Ruin by John Gwynne continues the gripping battle of good vs evil. The Banished Lands are engulfed in war and chaos. The cunning Queen Rhin has conquered the west and High King Nathair has the cauldron, most powerful of the seven treasures. At his back stands the scheming Calidus and a warband of the Kadoshim, dread demons of the Otherworld. They plan to bring Asroth and his host of the Fallen into the world of flesh, but to do so they need the seven treasures. Nathair has been deceived but now he knows the truth. He has choices to make; choices that will determine the fate of the Banished Lands. The flame of resistance is growing – Queen Edana finds allies in the swamps of Ardan. Maquin is loose in Tenebral, hunted by Lykos and his corsairs. Here he will witness the birth of a rebellion in Nathair's own realm. Corban has been swept along by the tide of war. He has suffered, lost loved ones, sought only safety from the darkness. But he will run no more. He has seen the face of evil and he has set his will to fight it. The question is, how? With a disparate band gathered about him – his family, friends, giants, fanatical warriors, an angel and a talking crow – Corban begins the journey to Drassil, the fabled fortress hidden deep in the heart of Forn Forest. For in Drassil lies the spear of Skald, one of the seven treasures, and here it is prophesied that the Bright Star will stand against the Black Sun. Continue the epic fantasy series with Wrath . Shortlisted for the David Gemmell Legend Award for Best Novel. Praise for John Gwynne: 'It gets faster and more fascinating by the page' – Conn Iggulden , author of Empire 'Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place' – Robin Hobb , author of Assassin's Apprentice 'One of the modern masters of heroic fantasy' – Adrian Tchaikovsky , author of Children of Time 'Exciting, well-written swords and sorcery. Try it on for size' – Mark Lawrence , author of The Broken Empire 'Kept me reading late into the night' – James Islington , author of The Shadow of What Was Lost

The third in The Faithful and the Fallen series, Ruin by John Gwynne continues the gripping battle of good vs evil. The Banished Lands are engulfed in war and chaos. The cunning Queen Rhin has conquered the west and High King Nathair has the cauldron, most powerful of the seven treasures. At his back stands the scheming Calidus and a warband of the Kadoshim, dread demons of the Otherworld. They plan to bring Asroth and his host of the Fallen into the world of flesh, but to do so they need the seven treasures. Nathair has been deceived but now he knows the truth. He has choices to make; choices that will determine the fate of the Banished Lands. The flame of resistance is growing – Queen Edana finds allies in the swamps of Ardan. Maquin is loose in Tenebral, hunted by Lykos and his corsairs. Here he will witness the birth of a rebellion in Nathair's own realm. Corban has been swept along by the tide of war. He has suffered, lost loved ones, sought only safety from the darkness. But he will run no more. He has seen the face of evil and he has set his will to fight it. The question is, how? With a disparate band gathered about him – his family, friends, giants, fanatical warriors, an angel and a talking crow – Corban begins the journey to Drassil, the fabled fortress hidden deep in the heart of Forn Forest. For in Drassil lies the spear of Skald, one of the seven treasures, and here it is prophesied that the Bright Star will stand against the Black Sun. Continue the epic fantasy series with Wrath . Shortlisted for the David Gemmell Legend Award for Best Novel. Praise for John Gwynne: 'It gets faster and more fascinating by the page' – Conn Iggulden , author of Empire 'Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place' – Robin Hobb , author of Assassin's Apprentice 'One of the modern masters of heroic fantasy' – Adrian Tchaikovsky , author of Children of Time 'Exciting, well-written swords and sorcery. Try it on for size' – Mark Lawrence , author of The Broken Empire 'Kept me reading late into the night' – James Islington , author of The Shadow of What Was Lost

A little girl who disguises herself as an old man, an addict who collects dollhouse furniture, a crime reporter confronted by a talking dog, a painter trying to prove the non-existence of god, and lovers in a penal colony who communicate through technical drawings--these are just a few of the characters who live among the ruins. RUIN is both bracingly timely and eerily timeless in its examination of an American state in free-fall, unsparing in its disregard for broken institutions, while shining with compassion for all who are left in their wake. Cara Hoffman's short fictions are brutal, surreal, hilarious, and transgressive, celebrating the sharp beauty of outsiders and the infinitely creative ways humans muster psychic resistance under oppressive conditions. The ultimate effect of these ten interconnected stories is one of invigoration and a sense of possibilities--hope for a new world extracted from the rubble of the old.

A little girl who disguises herself as an old man, an addict who collects dollhouse furniture, a crime reporter confronted by a talking dog, a painter trying to prove the non-existence of god, and lovers in a penal colony who communicate through technical drawings--these are just a few of the characters who live among the ruins. RUIN is both bracingly timely and eerily timeless in its examination of an American state in free-fall, unsparing in its disregard for broken institutions, while shining with compassion for all who are left in their wake. Cara Hoffman's short fictions are brutal, surreal, hilarious, and transgressive, celebrating the sharp beauty of outsiders and the infinitely creative ways humans muster psychic resistance under oppressive conditions. The ultimate effect of these ten interconnected stories is one of invigoration and a sense of possibilities--hope for a new world extracted from the rubble of the old.

Oralia Solis hasn't felt the touch of another in 245 years. Not without them crumbling to ash at her feet. Cursed by the bite of a daemoni, she has been sequestered away for the greater good of Aethera by her adopted father, King Typhon. King Renwick rules the rival kingdom of Infernis, the land of the dead. When Oralia flees the palace of Aethera after her power is let loose with deadly results, he recognizes her potential as a weapon and aids her escape. Oralia finds herself the prisoner of the man she has been taught to fear most, and Renwick is surprised to find there is more to this princess than her untamed powers. Despite the gulf of secrets and magic between them, Renwick can't deny the pull he feels towards her, and Oralia struggles to resist the one person who cannot only survive her touch, but craves it. As Oralia uncovers the truth of her parentage and masters her magic, she will discover that the power to raze or save either Aethera or Infernis lies in her hands. War between the two kingdoms looms and she must decide who she can trust and which she wants more: power or love. With its own unique world, language, and lore, Ruin provides readers a depth that isn't often found in other mythological retellings and f antasy romance novels. Within Ruin, readers will find a true slow burn romance , enemies to lovers , nods to multiple mythological stories reimagined into new lore , LGBTQIA+ representatio n (supporting characters). Ruin is an exploration of fear and grief and the way those things can fester, changing one into something unrecognizable and how sometimes the path back to finding yourself is to face what you fear most.

Oralia Solis hasn't felt the touch of another in 245 years. Not without them crumbling to ash at her feet. Cursed by the bite of a daemoni, she has been sequestered away for the greater good of Aethera by her adopted father, King Typhon. King Renwick rules the rival kingdom of Infernis, the land of the dead. When Oralia flees the palace of Aethera after her power is let loose with deadly results, he recognizes her potential as a weapon and aids her escape. Oralia finds herself the prisoner of the man she has been taught to fear most, and Renwick is surprised to find there is more to this princess than her untamed powers. Despite the gulf of secrets and magic between them, Renwick can't deny the pull he feels towards her, and Oralia struggles to resist the one person who cannot only survive her touch, but craves it. As Oralia uncovers the truth of her parentage and masters her magic, she will discover that the power to raze or save either Aethera or Infernis lies in her hands. War between the two kingdoms looms and she must decide who she can trust and which she wants more: power or love. With its own unique world, language, and lore, Ruin provides readers a depth that isn't often found in other mythological retellings and f antasy romance novels. Within Ruin, readers will find a true slow burn romance , enemies to lovers , nods to multiple mythological stories reimagined into new lore , LGBTQIA+ representatio n (supporting characters). Ruin is an exploration of fear and grief and the way those things can fester, changing one into something unrecognizable and how sometimes the path back to finding yourself is to face what you fear most.

Spicy enemies to lovers fantasy romance. NEVER CATCH THE COURT JESTER'S ATTENTION. AND NEVER BE ALONE WITH HIM. Those were the rules. And I'd broken them. The jester had been a dark temptation. Forbidden. Magnetic. Seductive. His wicked tongue was impossible to resist. Captive to my enemy's heated embrace, I became his obsession. And this devious, sensuous trickster became my destiny. Now our fates are linked. In a kingdom where passion and power clash, I'm the ruined princess he'd walk through fire to protect. But deadly threats are closing in. A dangerous game has begun against the Crown. And if I don't make a cruel deal, my heart will be forced to choose. My claim to the throne. Or my desire for the jester. That is, if his sizzling touch doesn't shatter me first. WARNING: This is the second book in a scorching hot NA/New Adult fantasy romance series with explicit sexual content and language. For readers 18+ who want heavy steam and enemies to lovers. *FOR CWs: Please check the author's website.

Spicy enemies to lovers fantasy romance. NEVER CATCH THE COURT JESTER'S ATTENTION. AND NEVER BE ALONE WITH HIM. Those were the rules. And I'd broken them. The jester had been a dark temptation. Forbidden. Magnetic. Seductive. His wicked tongue was impossible to resist. Captive to my enemy's heated embrace, I became his obsession. And this devious, sensuous trickster became my destiny. Now our fates are linked. In a kingdom where passion and power clash, I'm the ruined princess he'd walk through fire to protect. But deadly threats are closing in. A dangerous game has begun against the Crown. And if I don't make a cruel deal, my heart will be forced to choose. My claim to the throne. Or my desire for the jester. That is, if his sizzling touch doesn't shatter me first. WARNING: This is the second book in a scorching hot NA/New Adult fantasy romance series with explicit sexual content and language. For readers 18+ who want heavy steam and enemies to lovers. *FOR CWs: Please check the author's website.

The Banished Lands are engulfed in war and chaos. The cunning Queen Rhin has conquered the west and High King Nathair has the cauldron, most powerful of the seven treasures. At his back stands the scheming Calidus and a warband of the Kadoshim, dread demons of the Otherworld. They plan to bring Asroth and his host of the Fallen into the world of flesh, but to do so they need the seven treasures. Nathair has been deceived but now he knows the truth. He has choices to make, choices that will determine the fate of the Banished Lands. Elsewhere the flame of resistance is growing - Queen Edana finds allies in the swamps of Ardan. Maquin is loose in Tenebral, hunted by Lykos and his corsairs. Here he will witness the birth of a rebellion in Nathair's own realm. Corban has been swept along by the tide of war. He has suffered, lost loved ones, sought only safety from the darkness. But he will run no more. He has seen the face of evil and he has set his will to fight it. The question is, how? With a disparate band gathered about him - his family, friends, giants, fanatical warriors, an angel and a talking crow he begins the journey to Drassil, the fabled fortress hidden deep in the heart of Forn Forest. For in Drassil lies the spear of Skald, one of the seven treasures, and here it is prophesied that the Bright Star will stand against the Black Sun.