Ancient Magic

$18.95 US
Kensington | Lyrical Press
24 per carton
On sale Jul 23, 2024 | 978-1-5161-1142-8
Sales rights: World


Return to bestselling author Alexandra Ivy’s new Magic for Hire series, where the witches of a small New Jersey bookstore discover a secret dormant for centuries—and one woman unlocks the passion of a solitary heart . . .

The Vampire Cabal meets only under the direst circumstances. But since Skye Claremont’s coven proved wild magic has returned, the cabal has gathered in New York City to decide the fate of the powerful mages.

Skye doubts her oracular powers can help. After ten years indentured to a demon gang, paying off her father’s gambling debts with visions, her freedom has come despite her weak abilities, not because of them. But when her father sends a text to demand a meeting, she doesn’t need to read the future to know trouble will follow.

The demons want her to kidnap Micha, the reclusive, fearsome leader of the New Orleans vampire cabal. As if a low-voltage witch like her could succeed. But when Skye looks into Micha’s eyes, she sees certain doom if she doesn’t take him to their stronghold after all. Spellbound more by beauty and intrigue than magic, the vampire follows her into the dark of a demon cell. When the door slams behind them, they’ll have to unravel the tangled threads of prophecy and politics that make the way forward immeasurably dangerous. But it’s desire that could undo them both . . .
Praise for Alexandra Ivy:

“Alexandra Ivy embeds snippets of Arthurian legend in an imaginative, complex paranormal world. A variety of intriguing characters — including, mages, vampires, werewolves, fey, demons, spirits, wizards, trolls, ogres and, let's not forget, some nasty zombies resurrected by a necromancer (oh my!) — help advance the fast-paced plot… Bound by Darkness is an exciting page-turner… extremely creative and clever.” USAToday.com on Bound by Darkness
 
"Captivating, sexy, and with a sinful bite like rich dark chocolate." Larissa Ione, New York Times bestselling author on Beyond the Darkness
 
“Crackles off the pages…A rousing action-packed addition to the Sentinels Series.” —Bookpage on Blood Assassin
 
"Delivers plenty of atmosphere and hot-blooded seduction." —Publishers Weekly on Embrace the Darkness
 
Darkness Unleashed is oh, so hot and wonderfully dangerous.  I can’t wait for the next installment!” Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author
 
"Ivy's clever foreshadowing keeps the tension high throughout this fast-moving tale, and the romance sizzles." —Publishers Weekly on Pretend You’re Safe
 
“A pulse-raising romantic thriller. The romance sizzles, the vivid characters are engaging from page one and readers will be frantically awaiting their rescue as the drama reaches its climax.” —BookPage on Pretend You’re Safe
 
"Alexandra Ivy gives readers a nice balance of romance and suspense in her fast-paced, well-plotted novel." —Kat MartinNew York Times bestselling author on Pretend You’re Safe
 
“The romantic dynamic is smoldering and the seduction focuses on compelling trust, increasing the appeal.” —Publishers Weekly on My Lord Vampire

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Return to bestselling author Alexandra Ivy’s new Magic for Hire series, where the witches of a small New Jersey bookstore discover a secret dormant for centuries—and one woman unlocks the passion of a solitary heart . . .

The Vampire Cabal meets only under the direst circumstances. But since Skye Claremont’s coven proved wild magic has returned, the cabal has gathered in New York City to decide the fate of the powerful mages.

Skye doubts her oracular powers can help. After ten years indentured to a demon gang, paying off her father’s gambling debts with visions, her freedom has come despite her weak abilities, not because of them. But when her father sends a text to demand a meeting, she doesn’t need to read the future to know trouble will follow.

The demons want her to kidnap Micha, the reclusive, fearsome leader of the New Orleans vampire cabal. As if a low-voltage witch like her could succeed. But when Skye looks into Micha’s eyes, she sees certain doom if she doesn’t take him to their stronghold after all. Spellbound more by beauty and intrigue than magic, the vampire follows her into the dark of a demon cell. When the door slams behind them, they’ll have to unravel the tangled threads of prophecy and politics that make the way forward immeasurably dangerous. But it’s desire that could undo them both . . .

Praise

Praise for Alexandra Ivy:

“Alexandra Ivy embeds snippets of Arthurian legend in an imaginative, complex paranormal world. A variety of intriguing characters — including, mages, vampires, werewolves, fey, demons, spirits, wizards, trolls, ogres and, let's not forget, some nasty zombies resurrected by a necromancer (oh my!) — help advance the fast-paced plot… Bound by Darkness is an exciting page-turner… extremely creative and clever.” USAToday.com on Bound by Darkness
 
"Captivating, sexy, and with a sinful bite like rich dark chocolate." Larissa Ione, New York Times bestselling author on Beyond the Darkness
 
“Crackles off the pages…A rousing action-packed addition to the Sentinels Series.” —Bookpage on Blood Assassin
 
"Delivers plenty of atmosphere and hot-blooded seduction." —Publishers Weekly on Embrace the Darkness
 
Darkness Unleashed is oh, so hot and wonderfully dangerous.  I can’t wait for the next installment!” Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author
 
"Ivy's clever foreshadowing keeps the tension high throughout this fast-moving tale, and the romance sizzles." —Publishers Weekly on Pretend You’re Safe
 
“A pulse-raising romantic thriller. The romance sizzles, the vivid characters are engaging from page one and readers will be frantically awaiting their rescue as the drama reaches its climax.” —BookPage on Pretend You’re Safe
 
"Alexandra Ivy gives readers a nice balance of romance and suspense in her fast-paced, well-plotted novel." —Kat MartinNew York Times bestselling author on Pretend You’re Safe
 
“The romantic dynamic is smoldering and the seduction focuses on compelling trust, increasing the appeal.” —Publishers Weekly on My Lord Vampire