The Death King

I was fifteen when the Death King came for us.

With a mighty black dragon and the ability to command the dead, he raised an army of our fallen soldiers to fight for him—and conquered us in the night. My father, King Laurier of Scorpion Valley, couldn’t stop him. I tried to flee but came face to face with the man in black armor, the man who looked more like a god than a human. Instead of killing me, he chose to show me mercy…but it didn’t feel like mercy.

Not when the next ten years of my life are spent as a slave in the Arid Sands, digging for Black Diamonds from sunrise to sunset. I’m also the personal slave of General Titan—a man who has grown obsessed with me. The work under the hot sun is unbearable—but I prefer it to his company any day. I’ve never tried to escape because there’s nowhere to run in the desert, but all of that changes when I hear the news—that the Death King is coming.

I sneak out in the middle of the night to steal his dragon, but that backfires in my face—because you can’t steal a dragon. Khazmuda is no mindless beast. He can speak directly into my mind and hear my thoughts in return. The Death King is about to kill me, but Khazmuda changes his mind—because I have the gift.

The ability to speak with dragons.

The Death King spares my life once again and takes me back to his castle. He has no idea who I am, has no idea what he did to my family ten years ago. He asks me to fight for his cause—but he won’t tell me exactly what that cause is. And then he tells me he wants more from me…desires me more than any other because, like him, I have the gift.

I can’t deny he’s the most handsome man I’ve ever seen, with eyes black like midnight, a jawline as sharp as his dragon’s talons, the height of a mountain, and shoulders as broad as a stream. But no amount of attraction will ever change the fact that he destroyed my life. The answer is no—and it’ll always be no.

But the Death King doesn’t accept that answer.

Trigger Warning: Contains dark themes including rape and suicide.
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The Light We Lost

“A must-read for fans of post-apocalyptic thrillers.” -A.G. Riddle, bestselling author of Winter World and Pandemic

Surviving the end of the world is only the beginning.
When a solar superstorm slams into Earth, it ignites the sky—and wipes out modern civilization. Power grids fail. Satellites fry. Communications collapse.

In Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula, Shiloh Easton wakes covered in blood. Her grandfather is dead. Her brother is missing. And she remembers nothing. With no way to call for help, Shiloh vanishes into the forest to find her brother before the killer finds her.

Eight years ago, Eli Pope was convicted of a murder that shattered the town. Now he’s out, freed on a technicality. Hardened by prison, he returns for vengeance. But Sheriff Jackson Cross—the man who put him away—needs Eli’s help to find the missing kids. But trusting the ex-con who wants him dead may cost Jackson everything.

Sixteen hundred miles away in Tampa, first responder Lena Easton learns her father is dead, her niece and nephew are missing, and the man who once destroyed her life is free. With her search-and-rescue dog Bear at her side, she heads north in a desperate attempt to survive a world gone dark.

From USA Today Bestselling Author Kyla Stone comes the acclaimed apocalyptic survival series exploring the struggle to survive in a shattered world and the perseverance of the human spirit against all odds. A disaster thriller perfect for fans of A.G. Riddle, Dean Koontz, SILO and The Last of Us.

What readers are saying:

“Kyla Stone has written her best so far! I have enjoyed her other series, but this one promises to be even better!” -Amazon reviewer

“Intriguing and suspenseful! Could not put it down!” -Amazon reviewer

“SO GOOD! I literally could not put this book down without a lot of coercing myself to finally get some sleep and finish in the morning. The characters are so complex and well developed – very multi-dimensional and real.” -Amazon reviewer

“Another fantastic storyline that I will follow through until it’s ending. Perfect!” -Amazon reviewer

“Loved the mystery intertwined throughout the story!” -Amazon reviewer

“Great tale. Another great read from Kyla Stone, twists and turns and surprises. Five stars.” -Amazon reviewer

“Movie worthy! Whew! Excellent read. Character development, plotting, scene setting, and masterful handling of the combined genres are beautifully done. This was one of those books I kept turning into a screenplay as I read!” -Amazon reviewer

“One of her best! There are times I find myself being so caught up in the excitement of the story that I become afraid to read on from fear that something bad is going to happen to the characters.” -Amazon reviewer

“This was a fast paced, phenomenal, post apocalyptic book. It is character driven, with many twists and turns. I found myself wanting more, and unable to put it down!” -Amazon reviewer

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Shadows of Winter

How could a visit to the kingdom capital turn disastrous so quickly?

As a commoner, it’s Kaylina Korbian’s duty to bow to aristocrats, avoid rabble-rousers, and call the haughty royal rangers my lord. Especially the arrogant Vlerion of Havartaft.

Handsome, powerful, and a legendary swordsman, he’s the last person you’d want to cross. Naturally, Kaylina irks him at their first meeting, and he arrests her.

Unbeknownst to her, the city is dealing with political strife and assassinations, and the rangers are on edge.

Kaylina must work with Vlerion to clear suspicion from her name, even as she unearths a dark secret about him that will either bind them together… or get her killed.

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Shadows of Winter is a thrilling fantasy adventure perfect for fans of slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance.

The Second Star

Mark Jordan was in no hurry to finish his ride across Texas to his first assignment in Dallas. He was ashamed of himself for not standing up to his father and choosing his own career. But, now he was an ordained minister and wished something would happen to change the course of his life, not knowing that the two riders that would share the trail would do that and much more.

The Christmas Compromise

A heartwarming holiday romance filled with second chances, family drama, and undeniable chemistry.

When Morgan Reed returns to Christmas Mountain to open her dream beauty salon, she’s shocked to find her space already occupied by Dallas Parker—her brother’s best friend, her childhood crush, and the man her mother blames for their family’s deepest heartbreak.

Forced to share the space, sparks fly as old friendship turns to something more. But just as love begins to bloom, a painful reminder of the past threatens to tear them apart once again.

From a New York Times bestselling author, don’t miss this emotional, feel-good romance about forgiveness, healing, and finding love where you least expect it in THE CHRISTMAS COMPROMISE.