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In the lush realm of Nuama, winged women rule. Men are trained in the domestic and pleasure arts.
But a dark, forgotten realm is bleeding into theirs, and it’s hungrier than anyone realizes.
As the barrier between worlds thins, the fate of reality rests on the shoulders of an Empress who has lost her way, a daughter running from her destiny, and a winged man who shouldn’t exist.
They will risk everything to find the legendary Awakener before darkness consumes them all. But in a game of shadows and secrets, the greatest threat might not be the darkness outside… but the forbidden desires within.
Mythos of the Hollowed Souls (MOTHS) is a high-heat fantasy series perfect for fans of dark, romantic stakes, immersive world-building, and queernorm societies.
- Multi-POVs
- Open-door, high-heat scenes
- Morally grey to downright wicked characters—CW here.
Find the whole series at your favorite retailer — Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, libraries, and plenty more.
…and don’t miss Nuama After Dark, the spicy standalone books of the MOTHS universe. Low angst, high-heat, satisfaction guaranteed.
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The Lagoon of Golden Fronds
Book Six — out 31 October 2026
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The Cliffs of Ashen Mist
Book Seven — out 13 November 2026
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And in Nuama After Dark: Temptress of the Serpent, Book Five — out 30 September 2026. Preorder now.
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Praise for MOTHS
The story is bold and original, taking on its own identity instead of trying to be another A Court of Oatmeal and Raisins. I personally like darker themes in fiction, especially when it serves the purpose of examining gender roles and patriarchy in a fantastical setting.
Mary — ★★★★☆, Goodreads
This book really just throws you into the world with zero handholding but I loved it every second! … The queer norm world felt very natural. It wasn’t treated as something to explain or justify. It just was, which I really appreciated! … If you like morally gray characters, actual worldbuilding, and a plot that isn’t afraid to go to uncomfortable places, this is absolutely worth picking up!
Baylie — ★★★★★, Goodreads
This book has this fast pace energy where once you’re in the book you do have a hard time putting it down. … It is one of those books where it may be under 200 pages but it definitely lands a punch in the best way possible.
Kathryn — ★★★★★, Goodreads
A great dark romance fantasy. The story is entertaining, interesting, enjoyable, romantic, steamy, and more.
Brittany Britton — ★★★★☆, Goodreads
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