Jonelise is dead. Or is she? Her closest friends and lovers are forced to answer this question as the rebellion—and the world—breaks down around them. As the Eternal Queen struggles to grind out the embers of revolution under her Dragon’s iron-heeled boot, those fleeing from her wrath also struggle...to simply survive. Unlikely allies and old friends turn out to support their cause and help them escape. Across the Seven Skies, those who supported Jone’s rebellion are threatened with destruction or worse. Isolated and under siege, the survivors must decide what to believe, who to support, and if continuing to resist is even worth it. Can Adrienne, Esmeralda, Bellamy, and others hold on long enough to learn the truth of Jone’s supposed demise, and what will happen when they do? And who amongst them may fall along the way? Survivors of Arcadia is the fourth book in Eternal Queen’s Skies, a genre-bending series of novellas by Annathesa Nikola Darksbane, author of the Dying Ashes series. Gaslamp and Steampunk fans will enjoy the floating islands, airships, and cultural anachronisms, while fans of action and adventure will love the daring battles and exciting chases. Those hungry for an edge of romance in a plot that stands on its own, with an interest in polyamory or harem—and definitely lesbians with steamy sex scenes—will find all they desire in this series of delicious tales about Jone and her sexy lovers.

The Eternal Queen is dead. But the war she left behind rages on. Without Elizabeth’s guiding hand, her Empire falls to pieces, and lesser souls seek to take her place. Meanwhile, Jonelise rises like a phoenix, uniting the free countries of the world behind her shining banner. But the betrayer who would claim the Empire’s throne will not die, will not rest, and is always hungry. As warfare threatens to make villains of friend and foe alike, Jone must reconsider who she can trust and how far she is willing to go to secure victory and safety, not only for Arcadia, but for the entire world. Together, Jonelise and the spirit who shares her body must negotiate treacherous alliances, intricate traps, and an endless siege—while keeping her lovers alive. But even with all the power in the world, victory may be impossible. For in order to win, Jone must slay a Dragon. Savior of Arcadia is the sixth and final book in Eternal Queen’s Skies, a genre-bending series of novellas by Annathesa Nikola Darksbane, author of the Dying Ashes series. Gaslamp and Steampunk fans will enjoy the floating islands, airships, and cultural anachronisms, while fans of action and adventure will love the daring battles and exciting chases. Those hungry for an edge of romance in a plot that stands on its own, with an interest in polyamory or harem—and definitely lesbians with steamy sex scenes—will find all they desire in this series of delicious tales about Jone and her sexy lovers.

The Knight won’t die. The Lady won’t give up. And the Pirate won’t behave. Jonelise gave all she had when her people needed her most...and lost. Years later, she finds herself lost in a strange world, burdened with an impossible task...though she can’t remember what it is. A gnawing hunger drives her. Amnesia haunts her. And the friends she makes cannot truly be trusted. A simple tavern girl, a lady of noble birth, and an incorrigible pirate cross her path, but even with a cast of unlikely, powerful allies—and lovers—at her side, victory seems as nebulous as the ever-present steam that shrouds these floating realms in endless clouds of white. In a world of steam and steel, spirits and superstition, where magic and leadership are one and the same, a woman who should be dead must snatch freedom from the grasp of the most powerful tyrant to ever exist, and the man who will destroy everything at her whim. But is making the same sacrifice again enough to save a people in need, and fill the void that threatens to consume her? After all, Jonelise is just one girl. One girl who may be her people’s last and only hope. Call of Arcadia is the first book in Eternal Queen’s Skies, a genre-bending series of novellas by Annathesa Nikola Darksbane, author of the Dying Ashes series. Gaslamp and Steampunk fans will enjoy the floating islands, airships, and cultural anachronisms, while fans of action and adventure will love the daring battles and exciting chases. Those hungry for an edge of romance in a plot that stands on its own, with an interest in polyamory or harem—and definitely lesbians with steamy sex scenes—will find all they desire in this series of delicious tales about Jone and her sexy lovers.

The fire of rebellion burns bright. But who will it consume before it burns out? Jone’s power is growing quickly. Rebellion spreads across Arcadia like a wildfire, adding to her magic and might—and to the threat she poses to Eternal Queen Elizabeth. A threat that the ruthless woman and her Dragon cannot ignore. Her reprisal will come soon: Arcadia’s motley forces aren’t enough to stop it, and allies are in short supply. So with the aid of her pirate allies, she sets out to buy some. But things can never be so simple. A short treasure hunt turns into a fight for survival. Relations between her closest friends and lovers begin to fray. And the new government of Arcadia is anything but unified in their support of her plans. With her attention splintered by misfortune, can Jonelise muster the aid they require in time to save them? Can she do so while saving her relationships with the people that matter to her most? Can she do so when someone close to her turns out to not be what they seem? And in the end, will any of it be enough to matter, or are Jonelise and Arcadia already doomed to burn once more? Championsof Arcadia is the third book in Eternal Queen’s Skies, a genre-bending series of novellas by Annathesa Nikola Darksbane, author of the Dying Ashes series. Gaslamp and Steampunk fans will enjoy the floating islands, airships, and cultural anachronisms, while fans of action and adventure will love the daring battles and exciting chases. Those hungry for an edge of romance in a plot that stands on its own, with an interest in polyamory or harem—and definitely lesbians with steamy sex scenes—will find all they desire in this series of delicious tales about Jone and her sexy lovers.

Jone fell. An endless Abyss devoured her, leaving her lost and alone in a choking wasteland. Broken and abandoned, Jone wanders, unsure if she’s alive or dead. But none of that matters. As long as she draws breath, there is hope. And people who need her, human and inhuman alike. With only the aid of the capricious spirit that resides in her head, Jone must find a way out—and find herself—before her homeland is lost. Before her followers lose faith in her completely, and her magic fades forever. Secrets from an alien land offer guidance. A most unlikely ally offers salvation. And a tangled web of plots and betrayal threatens to overwhelm her. But even if she rises above those who seek to destroy and use her, what will Jone do when she finally comes face to face with the most powerful woman in the world? Hero of Arcadia is the fifth book in Eternal Queen’s Skies, a genre-bending series of novellas by Annathesa Nikola Darksbane, author of the Dying Ashes series. Gaslamp and Steampunk fans will enjoy the floating islands, airships, and cultural anachronisms, while fans of action and adventure will love the daring battles and exciting chases. Those hungry for an edge of romance in a plot that stands on its own, with an interest in polyamory or harem—and definitely lesbians with steamy sex scenes—will find all they desire in this series of delicious tales about Jone and her sexy lovers.

Everyone thought Ashes was the scariest thing in town. They were wrong. After the Ur-demon Meladoquiel tried to destroy Ashes, her best friends, and the love of her life, the Strigoi hoped things might get a little easier. Life loves to disappoint. Two strange vampires and a mysterious visitor from Next Door hound her every step. A powerful supernatural drug called Ruby is spreading like an epidemic through the streets of Birmingham. A series of brutal murders threaten a new friend while a pack of werewolves turn the city upside down in search of vengeance. And behind it all, a new foe is working a powerful magic that will change the Magic City forever. Can Ashes, an injured, outnumbered vampire, find a way to stop it all before it’s too late? While figuring out her feelings for Tamara? While helping the disowned Moroi survive when her own family wants her dead? And while battling with the worst mistake of her life? Or is it finally too much for even iron-willed Ashes to handle? Dreadful Ashes is the fourth novel in the Dying Ashes series, a gripping dark urban fantasy/thriller about a smart-assed dead lesbian and her adventures in the supernatural mixing pot of Birmingham, Alabama. If you like intense, thrilling action, witty banter, and deep character development, you'll love this series. Fans of Craig Schaefer's Daniel Faust series and Simon R. Green's Nightside will love this beautifully-written romp through the supernatural dark side of the Magic City.

The Knight is deathless. But the Queen and her Dragon are immortal. After a disastrous attempt on the man who once killed her, Jonelise finds herself adrift on mercurial skies of cloudy steam. Her lovers lied to her. Her memory eludes her. Lost in time, she doesn't even know who—or what—she truly is, and why she yet lives. Ultimately, there is nothing she can truly trust, not her lovers...not even her own mind, and especially not the creature that claims to reside within it. Despite this, she must uncover enough of her forgotten past to claim her own lost legacy, despite the attempts of the Eternal Queen to stamp every last bit of it out. She has no choice. Her people need her. And besides...she has a Dragon to slay. Knight of Arcadia is the second book in Eternal Queen’s Skies, a genre-bending series of novellas by Annathesa Nikola Darksbane, author of the Dying Ashes series. Gaslamp and Steampunk fans will enjoy the floating islands, airships, and cultural anachronisms, while fans of action and adventure will love the daring battles and exciting chases. Those hungry for an edge of romance in a plot that stands on its own, with an interest in polyamory or harem—and definitely lesbians with steamy sex scenes—will find all they desire in this series of delicious tales about Jone and her sexy lovers.