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August Porter's nights are spent fighting for his life—trying to escape talons that drag him into darkness, fleeing monsters promising an end to his future. But they're just nightmares. At least, that's what he convinces himself...until he comes face to face with a fierce stranger promising salvation...if he leaves everything he's ever known behind. 

Will he trust the light, or succumb to the dark? 

The legendary Alvara of Grayshell is haunted daily by his face. By the constant pull to him. Yet, this mysterious man evades her power when no mark ever has. Grayshell, Chicago...even Hell itself—she won't stop fighting until his soul is safe with her. The demons are hunting him. So she hunts too.

He'll live. But only if she gets there first.

Join Alvara and August as their worlds collide in this thrilling, fantastical first installment in the Grayshell Rising series. 
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Sydne Barnett is a lover of spunky, badass heroines, and heroes that embrace their wild. She's an avid reader, never turns down a good cup of coffee, loves hiking with her hubby, Joel, and lives for finding their next adventure. 

If she's not writing, you can probably find her behind her camera, swimming, or curled up with a homemade pastry, watching Friends, HYMYM, or Gilmore Girls.

Raised in the Treasure Valley, Idaho, Sydne has a love for one-light towns, and winding backroads, but refusing to ignore her soul's call for adventure, she hit the road with her family, and now they call the world their home.

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"Jelly-o gummi bears wafer. Oat cake cupcake bonbon toffee. Jelly tiramisu gummi bears jelly beans dragée dragée cupcake fruitcake. Jelly beans pastry toffee halvah caramels. Jujubes chocolate cake croissant powder marshmallow lemon drops jujubes gingerbread gingerbread. Gummi bears macaroon ice cream jujubes gingerbread sesame snaps sweet tootsie roll. "

FEAtuREd book/SEriES HErE

"Jelly-o gummi bears wafer. Oat cake cupcake bonbon toffee. Jelly tiramisu gummi bears jelly beans dragée dragée cupcake fruitcake. Jelly beans pastry toffee halvah caramels. Jujubes chocolate cake croissant powder marshmallow lemon drops jujubes gingerbread gingerbread. Gummi bears macaroon ice cream jujubes gingerbread sesame snaps sweet tootsie roll. "

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"The writing?
Utterly compelling."

Holy crap, I’m literally speechless. I mean, I have words, but I don’t know how to form them into coherent thoughts. I did not mean to stay up until 2am reading, but I just could not put the book down to sleep.
I’ve been actively reading since I first learned how to, and in that time, I’ve never come across a book anything remotely like this one. The concept? Incredibly unique. The writing? Utterly compelling. The plot? I literally said I couldn’t put it down. The characters? Um, yes please. Need I say more? (I totally will, just limiting myself for the sake of sleep).

I cannot wait to see how the story continues from here!
--Ashlyn, goodreads

a new must read author for me!

This book had me hooked from page one. I had a little trouble keeping characters straight in the beginning (Aren, Alec, Ansel, Alphea, Lana)...As I got to know them all more, I fell in love with all of them...I have an attachment to each of them through their interwoven histories and stories. I would compare their relationships to that of the inner circle in the ACOTAR series. I love them that much!
The action and heart pounding moments in this book are non stop. Every time there is a chapter or two of peace and discovery, all hell breaks loose and you are holding your breath and praying everyone makes it to the other side...
...I normally love a good spicy romance but this slow burn is… chef’s kiss! Their love was so true, so pure that it didn’t even matter how long I had to wait.
Read this book! I promise you that you will love it! S. J. Barnett has become a new must read author for me! I can’t wait for the next installment
--Lisa, Goodreads

"An epic story of light vs dark."

"An epic story of light vs dark. This book has it all from fated mates, duel POV and lots of truly epic battle scenes.

I enjoyed following along while August and Alvara grew closer and slowly started opening up and trusting each other. This book has a whirlwind of angels and demons, magical powers, intense battle scenes, love and past lives. It will have you crying, laughing, melting and gripping your seat never knowing what to expect.

The plot was truly amazing as was the character build.
Each character is different and unique in their own ways and they’re beautifully written!"
--Melissa, Goodreads

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