City of Lies and Legends
When Darkslayer Darien Cassel first took human Loren Calla under his wing, he’d made a promise to protect her from anything. And now that she has fallen into a coma, every day a losing battle to return to life, he is determined to save her.
When he hears rumors of the one place in Terra that houses a secret that just might bring her back to him, he drops everything to try it, leaving behind the city he grew up in and the people he calls family. His decision sets his best friend Maximus Reacher onto a road of his own—one no less dangerous than Darien’s as he unearths the secrets of his past, uncovering a multitude of lies and legends better left buried.
Meanwhile, in the historic city of Yveswich, Roman Devlin of the House of Black gets tangled up with a shapeshifting Selkie of the Riptide, a member of a rival Darkslaying house and a thorn in his side. Shay Cousens is a pickpocket with endless tricks up her sleeve—and if Roman isn’t careful, she might succeed at stealing both his wallet and his heart as they work together to find her missing sister. Their path will lead them not just to Angelthene, but also into the dark secrets of the Phoenix Head Society—and the restorative body of water that has the power to cleave their world in two.
Loyalties are tested, and worlds collide in City of Lies and Legends, the third installment in the House of Devils series.
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Kayla Edwards
In the ever-expanding realm of fantasy romance, Kayla Edwards stands out—not with spectacle, but with quiet intensity. Her stories don’t clamor for attention; they pull you in slowly, with the promise of secrets just beneath the surface. Best known for her House of Devils series, Edwards crafts worlds where monsters wear charming smiles, love is laced with danger, and power always comes at a cost.
It all began, fittingly, in high school. While most teens scribbled in margins, Kayla was building City of Gods and Monsters, a sprawling urban fantasy set in a city teetering on the edge of ruin and revelation. That novel would become the cornerstone of a beloved series, which has since grown to include City of Souls and Sinners, City of Lies and Legends, and the anticipated City of Smoke and Brimstone. Each installment deepens the stakes, drawing readers into a world of ancient secrets, forbidden magic, and slow-burning romance.
House of Devils
In the shadow-drenched city of Angelthene, survival is an art—and trust is a dangerous luxury. The House of Devils series draws readers into a hauntingly atmospheric world where humans coexist uneasily with vampires, werewolves, witches, and demons, and every alliance comes at a price.
At the heart of the story is Loren Calla, a mortal caught in the crosshairs of supernatural politics. She’s sharp, resilient, and more than a little out of her depth. When she’s reluctantly bound to Darien Cassel, a lethal Darkslayer known more for his silence than sympathy, the tension between them ignites a slow-burn romance that’s as irresistible as it is treacherous. Their dynamic—a magnetic blend of sunshine and storm—unfolds across a story steeped in secrets, betrayals, and power struggles.
House of Devils consists of four books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
