there was no sign of the boys. That’s when I called you.”
“I can’t help you if this is an open police investigation! Not without their permission.”
“Please, Ms. Carver.” Raglan wiped his mouth with the back of his sleeve, as if he were fighting nausea. “I’ll never sell this place. I don’t even dare go in it!”
A spike of anger took her breath away. Her voice turned to granite. “You didn’t tell me any of this on the phone.”
Raglan went on. “Two more went in this morning, some of the professors who were supposed to be, uh, academic sponsors for the fraternity. They never came out either. The department heads called the dean to complain.”
“Six people have disappeared inside that house? Since yesterday? You couldn’t have mentioned this on the phone?” She felt Alessandro’s hand on her back, steadying her.
Raglan sucked in air, as though he’d forgotten to breathe for a while. “Ms. Carver, you’ve got to get those people out of there.”
“You’re right,” said Holly, her voice thick. The house is hungry.
“Two questions, Raglan,” asked Alessandro, his voice quiet and chill. “How did the department heads know what happened? Who called the police?”
“Witnesses,” Raglan replied. “Neighbors saw the kids climbing in through the window. And then there was the screaming.”
“I urge anyone who is a fan of urban fantasy and paranormal romance to put Sharon Ashwood at the top of their list!”
—Night Owl Romance
Praise for the Novels of the Dark Forgotten
Unchained
“An action-packed roller-coaster ride with thrills on every page. Sharon Ashwood always pens a fun read.”
—Fresh Fiction
“A terrific action-adventure thriller . . . this is an enthralling, magical, great work by Sharon Ashwood.”
—The Best Reviews
“What a rush! Gifted author Sharon Ashwood sweeps her readers up and keeps us breathless.. . . Ms. Ashwood’s writing sucks us into her gritty urban fantasy world in Unchained and never lets us go! . . . Multiply the Wow Factor—the Dark Forgotten saga must continue!”
—Single Titles
“A fast-paced urban fantasy that will keep you hooked from cover to cover. Ms. Ashwood’s characters leap from the pages, the romance is hot and passionate, and the monsters make me want to check under my bed. Superb and highly recommended!”
—Romance Junkies
“Ms. Ashwood has again woven a remarkable tale. She seamlessly pulls all the various threads together for that aha moment. I highly recommend the Dark Forgotten books. This highly original series has earned a permanent place on my keeper shelf!”
—Night Owl Reviews
“I loved it. I loved this. What more is there to say?”
—Book Faery
“I recommend Unchained and the first two books of the series . . . if you’re looking for an action-packed, exciting paranormal romance with an incredible arc that will keep you enthralled and captivated till the final pages.”
—Smexy Books Romance Reviews
Scorched
“One of the most original, entertaining, action-adventure fantasy novels of the year. Author Sharon Ashwood is clearly established as a major talent for innovation and re-creating the fantasy horror genre into a new level of entertaining excellence.”
—Midwest Book Review
“Sharon Ashwood has a way of making inanimate objects into fully functioning characters. In Ravenous, it was a house with a taste for trapping humans. In Scorched, it was the Castle. The beasts and beings that make the Castle—both in name and deed—brought a fantastical element to the story. It was as if the scenes were being played out in front of you and all you had to do was reach forward and you could touch the mythological beasts trying to survive in their ever-diminishing world.”
—Bitten by Books
“A unique blend of paranormal beings with a strong sense of survival to live in the human world and loyalty among unlikely friends. I enjoyed the quick-paced plot and look forward to reading more in this series.”
—Fresh Fiction
“It scorched me and left me wanting more. Fans of urban fantasy will devour these books. I can’t wait to read the next one.”
—Manic Readers
“Sharp and stylish writing, plenty of action, a well-conceived and intriguing mythology and a great sense of dark atmosphere make Scorched a must-read for die-hard paranormal romance fans.. . . Scorched is a great continuation of the Dark Forgotten story arc, and Sharon Ashwood is definitely an author to watch.”
—BookLoons
“Sharon Ashwood tantalizes readers with Scorched. . . . All in all, Scorched is a roller-coaster ride of action, mystery, evil, and romance. Ashwood deftly interweaves the two story lines, keeping readers eagerly turning pages in this novel that just might keep you up late to finish it.”
—The Romance Reader
Ravenous
“With its splendidly original heroine and dangerously sexy hero, surfeit of sizzling sexual chemistry, and sharp writing seasoned with a generous dash of wicked wit, Ravenous is simply superb.”
—Chicago Tribune
“Absolutely terrific. With demons, hellhounds, weres, and vampires waiting in the wings, I can’t wait to see what happens next!”
—Alexis Morgan
“Sexy, suspenseful fun.”
—New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong
