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Shadowblade Academy #4
Shadows in the Dark
My mates have become my found family. I just hope they’ll stick with me once my dark past is revealed...
My Glovemates and I have been tasked with stopping a cataclysmic alliance between demons and corrupt humans from forming. We’ll need to utilize all of our shadowblade training to get the job done: disguises, spying, sleuthing . . . perhaps even killing.
But there’s something else going on behind the scenes. I can feel it in my gut. This “gala” is just a small part of something much larger.
Meanwhile, I’m still recuperating from the darkness that plagued my mind. My lovable bestie is gone, my furball with her, and at times I feel all alone. Luckily I have my strong mates to help guide, love, and protect me as I step into my role as a leader.
My past is shrouded in mystery. But when this is all said and done, that mystery will be cracked wide open, and I’m not sure I can make it to the other side . . .
(SHADOWS IN THE DARK is the fourth book in the Shadowblade Academy series. The steam comes on hard and fast with her four mates, because tomorrow is never guaranteed. The mysteries pile up. The twists change everything.)
(Publisher’s Note: This book contains topics that may trigger some readers, such as detailed discussions about sexual assault, trauma, and amnesia. It contains violence and explicit scenes. Please be advised.)
My Glovemates and I have been tasked with stopping a cataclysmic alliance between demons and corrupt humans from forming. We’ll need to utilize all of our shadowblade training to get the job done: disguises, spying, sleuthing . . . perhaps even killing.
But there’s something else going on behind the scenes. I can feel it in my gut. This “gala” is just a small part of something much larger.
Meanwhile, I’m still recuperating from the darkness that plagued my mind. My lovable bestie is gone, my furball with her, and at times I feel all alone. Luckily I have my strong mates to help guide, love, and protect me as I step into my role as a leader.
My past is shrouded in mystery. But when this is all said and done, that mystery will be cracked wide open, and I’m not sure I can make it to the other side . . .
(SHADOWS IN THE DARK is the fourth book in the Shadowblade Academy series. The steam comes on hard and fast with her four mates, because tomorrow is never guaranteed. The mysteries pile up. The twists change everything.)
(Publisher’s Note: This book contains topics that may trigger some readers, such as detailed discussions about sexual assault, trauma, and amnesia. It contains violence and explicit scenes. Please be advised.)
- GenresFantasy
367 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2022
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About the author
K.C. Kingmaker
29 books152 followersKC Kingmaker lives in San Diego and has been writing and reading fantasy and romance for years.
"Briarwitch Academy" was KC’s first foray into paranormal romance, trying to bridge the genres to make something steamy, funny, mysterious, action-packed, and most of all, fun!
"Dragon Shifter Dominion" came after, trying to meld that same steaminess with traditional fantasy, to create a romantic fantasy explosion!
"Shadowblade Academy," KC’s third series, is technically a spin-off of Briarwitch Academy, though it can be read as a standalone series. It has just as much intrigue and mystery and steam as the others, but things get a bit darker.
"Camelot Untold," KC’s fourth series, is a deep, dark dive into the rich lore of Arthurian legends. It’s reverse harem fantasy romance.
"Robin Hood and Her Merciless Men" is KC’s fifth series, and another spicy, dark retelling of an iconic legend.
"Briarwitch Academy" was KC’s first foray into paranormal romance, trying to bridge the genres to make something steamy, funny, mysterious, action-packed, and most of all, fun!
"Dragon Shifter Dominion" came after, trying to meld that same steaminess with traditional fantasy, to create a romantic fantasy explosion!
"Shadowblade Academy," KC’s third series, is technically a spin-off of Briarwitch Academy, though it can be read as a standalone series. It has just as much intrigue and mystery and steam as the others, but things get a bit darker.
"Camelot Untold," KC’s fourth series, is a deep, dark dive into the rich lore of Arthurian legends. It’s reverse harem fantasy romance.
"Robin Hood and Her Merciless Men" is KC’s fifth series, and another spicy, dark retelling of an iconic legend.
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August 16, 2022
MY CROSSOVER LOVING SOUL GOT FED BY THIS BOOK!!! WE GOT NOT ONLY ONE, NOT TWO, NOT THREE, BUT FOUR CROSSOVER CHARACTERS FROM BRIARWITCH ACADEMY!!! CAN YOU HEAR ME SCREAMING ACROSS THE POND?? BECAUSE I ASSURE YOU, I AM SCREAMING.
I won't spoil who those four characters are though, but I'm really happy about one in particular because at the end of Briarwitch I wanted them to have a bigger role and/or more scenes and now they appeared again and yes, they're evil, but they're still hot so I don't care.
I could see this character growing up and becoming even more evil, I wanna see it. THEY BETTER NOT DIE IN THE NEXT BOOK!!! But yeah, I love love love that they appeared because that nicely ties Briarwitch to Shadowblade.
So in this book Coralia and her mates are doing undercover work and a lot of secrets are revealed, about Coralia's past and someone else's too. Meanwhile, the academy is becoming less and less safe, A WAR IS COMING.
I am so r e a d y for the war, because it's going to be awesome and because I'm pretty sure there will be yet another epic crossover.
NOW, about the secrets, I didn't see those coming?? A couple of chapters were just like BAM reveal BAM another reveal BAM BAM more reveals and I was like nooooooooo. THEY'RE SO SAD OKAY? THOSE REVEALS MADE ME CRY. AND THEN I WENT AND CRIED AT THE END (which was, of course, a cliffhanger) TOO.
How am I supposed to wait till October to see how this ends hmm? Can I just time travel to then orrrr?
P. S. I miss Charli.
*Thank you to the amazing author who provided me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honestly review*
I won't spoil who those four characters are though, but I'm really happy about one in particular because at the end of Briarwitch I wanted them to have a bigger role and/or more scenes and now they appeared again and yes, they're evil, but they're still hot so I don't care.
I could see this character growing up and becoming even more evil, I wanna see it. THEY BETTER NOT DIE IN THE NEXT BOOK!!! But yeah, I love love love that they appeared because that nicely ties Briarwitch to Shadowblade.
So in this book Coralia and her mates are doing undercover work and a lot of secrets are revealed, about Coralia's past and someone else's too. Meanwhile, the academy is becoming less and less safe, A WAR IS COMING.
I am so r e a d y for the war, because it's going to be awesome and because I'm pretty sure there will be yet another epic crossover.
NOW, about the secrets, I didn't see those coming?? A couple of chapters were just like BAM reveal BAM another reveal BAM BAM more reveals and I was like nooooooooo. THEY'RE SO SAD OKAY? THOSE REVEALS MADE ME CRY. AND THEN I WENT AND CRIED AT THE END (which was, of course, a cliffhanger) TOO.
How am I supposed to wait till October to see how this ends hmm? Can I just time travel to then orrrr?
P. S. I miss Charli.
*Thank you to the amazing author who provided me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honestly review*
August 20, 2022
I received an Advanced Reader Copy for an honest and voluntary review
WOW!! This book said “ACTION!” from page 1 and didn’t stop!! I’ve loved this series ♥️ I love these characters so much!! Coralia is an amazing FMC 🖤 Her and her Glovemates: Sonny, Dax, Vinn and Quentin are really doing some multitasking!! These guys offer so much support to Coralia 🥰 She needs it!! She’s still trying to iron out the details of her past (secrets are revealed 🫢), all while trying to gear up for a war, which is coming!! It’s going to be amazing 🤩 Coralia may have a little help though, in the form of some old familiar characters…..HELLO BRIARWITCH ACADEMY 🤗 I’m super excited that there’s a crossover 🖤 I absolutely can’t wait for Book 5!!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SERIES 💙🖤
WOW!! This book said “ACTION!” from page 1 and didn’t stop!! I’ve loved this series ♥️ I love these characters so much!! Coralia is an amazing FMC 🖤 Her and her Glovemates: Sonny, Dax, Vinn and Quentin are really doing some multitasking!! These guys offer so much support to Coralia 🥰 She needs it!! She’s still trying to iron out the details of her past (secrets are revealed 🫢), all while trying to gear up for a war, which is coming!! It’s going to be amazing 🤩 Coralia may have a little help though, in the form of some old familiar characters…..HELLO BRIARWITCH ACADEMY 🤗 I’m super excited that there’s a crossover 🖤 I absolutely can’t wait for Book 5!!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SERIES 💙🖤
April 15, 2023
Shadowblade Academy 4: Shadows in the Dark
⭐️🌟✨💫 Coralia who is definitely the glue of this strong group and her glovermates have a fierce challenge ahead of them. Coralia has to do some great bluffs to show no fear and stand her ground. Sunny, Dax, Vinn, Quentin, and a few others help keep her supported. I can’t wait to start book 📕 5 of this series 📚, after this review!!! Definitely recommend this book 📖..
⭐️🌟✨💫 Coralia who is definitely the glue of this strong group and her glovermates have a fierce challenge ahead of them. Coralia has to do some great bluffs to show no fear and stand her ground. Sunny, Dax, Vinn, Quentin, and a few others help keep her supported. I can’t wait to start book 📕 5 of this series 📚, after this review!!! Definitely recommend this book 📖..
July 2, 2023
game on
I just love it when your reading a action packed build up, it’s leading to D-day and im so excited. The characters have grown through each series and we are finally coming close to the end and I can’t wait to see how they all come together.
It’s a passionate, dark, exciting, challenging story for sure, full of surprises, twists, uniqueness. You definitely won’t find a series like this.
I just love it when your reading a action packed build up, it’s leading to D-day and im so excited. The characters have grown through each series and we are finally coming close to the end and I can’t wait to see how they all come together.
It’s a passionate, dark, exciting, challenging story for sure, full of surprises, twists, uniqueness. You definitely won’t find a series like this.
October 17, 2022
it’s coming to an end
What an epic climb! Things are really getting good and everything is starting to make sense. More puzzles are being finished and I can’t wait to see what Cor and her guys can do to finish this off. Also- I’m mindblown. I was not expecting those last few chapters. Holy smokes and hot cakes.
What an epic climb! Things are really getting good and everything is starting to make sense. More puzzles are being finished and I can’t wait to see what Cor and her guys can do to finish this off. Also- I’m mindblown. I was not expecting those last few chapters. Holy smokes and hot cakes.
August 30, 2022
Wow, just wow! So much going on. So many mysteries discovered. Non-stop action, twists and turns, and of course, STEAM. As Coralia gets closer with her glovemates, she must hold them all together. Still so many secrets to discover. Can’t wait for the rest of the story.
May 9, 2023
amazing series
I absolutely love this series!!! I cannot say it enough. There is so much drama and action and romance. The relationship Cor has with her guys is fantastic. The storyline is great! I’m so excited to see what the ending will be!
I absolutely love this series!!! I cannot say it enough. There is so much drama and action and romance. The relationship Cor has with her guys is fantastic. The storyline is great! I’m so excited to see what the ending will be!
December 21, 2022
Coralia
Foiling the alliance of the Vampires, Luciano's wolves and the demons, Hudson's glove barely escapes with their lives. Then the demons invade the Academy.
Foiling the alliance of the Vampires, Luciano's wolves and the demons, Hudson's glove barely escapes with their lives. Then the demons invade the Academy.
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