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City of Smoke and Brimstone

House of Devils #4 / 5
by Kayla Edwards
City of Smoke and Brimstone (House of Devils #4) by Kayla Edwards
★ 9.50 / 2
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The battle for Terra is only just beginning...

Loren Calla and Darien Cassel return in this breathtaking fourth installment in the House of Devils series, coming 2025.

Release date not final. Cover and blurb to come. This is Book 4 in a 5-6 book series. All books must be read in order, starting with City of Gods and Monsters.

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FantasyRomanceUrban Fantasy
Release date: July 8, 2025

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Kayla Edwards

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.

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Kayla’s style is marked by tension that simmers rather than explodes. Her characters are layered—flawed, often morally ambiguous, and irresistibly human, even when they’re anything but. Love in her books isn't easy or clean; it’s fraught with choice, consequence, and vulnerability. That emotional complexity, combined with richly imagined settings and dark, lyrical prose, has earned her a devoted readership that spans fantasy and romance fans alike.

Raised in Texas, Kayla found inspiration in myth, folklore, and the kind of stories that left just enough unsaid to make the imagination race. Her academic background in English and creative writing sharpened her instinct for structure and style, but it’s her emotional insight that brings her books to life. Whether she’s writing about angels with blood on their hands or cities ruled by magic and memory, her work always circles back to questions of identity, trust, and survival.

Outside the page, Kayla shares her love for storytelling across BookTok, Instagram, and Pinterest, where she connects with readers and fellow writers. She lives with her husband and a growing collection of fantasy novels, and finds joy in quiet moments—especially the kind that spark new story ideas.

For fans of fantasy romance who crave morally grey characters, emotionally charged plots, and worldbuilding that feels both vast and intimate, Kayla Edwards is quickly becoming a name to watch. Her stories don’t just entertain—they stay with you, long after the final chapter.

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.

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The series thrives on moral ambiguity. Loyalties are tested, lines are blurred, and even the most monstrous creatures have their reasons. Angelthene itself becomes a character—gritty, Gothic, and brimming with the kind of magic that doesn’t sparkle, but simmers with danger. Readers are pulled into a world where violence wears a velvet glove, and love doesn’t save—it scars.

What sets this urban fantasy romance apart isn’t just its compelling cast or richly imagined lore. It’s the emotional depth, the unflinching look at trauma and transformation, and the way every chapter dares readers to ask: What would you do to protect the ones who’ve chosen you, when the world has never been kind?

For fans of found family, enemies-to-lovers tension, and supernatural stories with teeth, this series doesn’t whisper—it growls.


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.

City of Gods and Monsters (House of Devils #1)
★ 8.50 / 2
City of Souls and Sinners (House of Devils #2)
★ 8.50 / 2
City of Lies and Legends (House of Devils #3)
★ 9.00 / 1
City of Smoke and Brimstone (House of Devils #4)
★ 9.50 / 2
House of Devils Book 5 (House of Devils #5)
⧗ 9.34 / 3


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