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  When tragedy destroys the only security she’s ever known, Hope’s life shatters. Forced to hide, alone this time, Hope pretends to be mortal. She’ll do whatever it takes to keep her secret safe— and her heart protected. But when Athan arrives, her world is turned upside down.

  With gods, demigods, and demons closing in, how long can a monster stay hidden in plain sight?

  Join Hope on her unforgettable journey to discover what it means to live and her daring fight to break Apollo’s curse.

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  The Deception Dance Trilogy, Available Now

  Hell owns her—she just doesn’t know it yet. After a year of preparation, eighteen-year-old Raven Smith has planned out every detail of her summer vacation in Europe. But while en route to Italy, Raven finds a letter in her carry-on telling her to turn back and that an agent of the devil plans to drag her to Hell. She dismisses it as a prank from her devout, elderly neighbor. Raven is determined to focus on feeding her love of art history and spending time with her older sister. But the letter is right—an agent of Hell waits for her in Europe. He’s waited for her all of her life, stalking her. At the perfect time, he will claim her. Raven is, and has always been, a pawn in a very deadly game.

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  About Raye Wagner

  RAYE WAGNER hates writing bios. She’d much rather tell you a story. She’s partial to fantasy, with dragons or magic or something so she can lie and not feel guilty.

  When she isn’t writing, dreaming, or lying, Raye is with her family . . . preferably at the beach.

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  Also by Raye Wagner

  Origin of the Sphinx: A Sphinx Prequel Story

  Cursed by the Gods

  Demigods and Monsters

  Son of War: A Sphinx Companion Story

  Myths of Immortality

  Daughter of Darkness: A Sphinx Companion Story

  Fates and Furies

  Sphinx Coloring Book, Vol. 1

  Forthcoming:

  Phaidra’s Story (tbd)

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  The Darkest Drae (Trilogy) Co-written with Kelly St. Clare

  Blood Oath

  Shadow Wings

  Black Crown

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  Curse of the Ctyri Co-written with Rita Stradling

  Magic of Fire and Shadows

  Magic of Talisman and Blood

  Magic of Deceit and Beauty (August 2018)

  Raye’s Acknowledgements

  The more I write in this world, the more I love it. Thanks Rita for being awesome to write with.

  Thanks to our amazing betas! Again, your feedback was incredibly helpful. Anne, Gretel, Melissa, Angi, Susan, Debbie, and Lisa, you’ve got magic in your blood.

  Krystal, I will never let you go. Ever. #besteditorever

  Dawn, you are the proof-queen! Thank you! <3

  Michelle thanks for formatting so I don’t have to. #nojoke

  Lela, you’re amazing at picking up what I’m dropping. Danke.

  To my family, you matter far more than I convey. I’m still a wip, and I’m glad we’ve got some time to figure it out. I love you Jason, Jacob, Seth, and Anna. #totalteamwagner

  And my parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, and in-laws, I love you. #adamsfamilyislegit #adamsfamilyreunionsarethebest

  Thanks to my besties… Kate, Alli, Annie, Kathy, Cassy, and Melissa; you’re the best. Get it? Bestie pals.

  Thanks to the LOA authors and the Vets. Best groups ever. #mykindofpeople

  Finally, lots of thanks to YOU readers of fantasy who’ve taken a chance on my stories. Thanks for your support and enthusiasm. May you find joy in your experiences, both within the realm of fiction and the reality we’re forced to live in. ;)

  If you ever decide you want to be a part of the craziness of the #RayeTeam, ping me at rayesangels@gmail.com and either Lela or I will get back to you. I’m always looking for a little help with my ARC team and occasionally even my beta team, and readers are truly the power that make the book universe go round.

  XOXO,

  Raye

  Rita’s Acknowledgments

  I first want to say a huge thank you to Lela (since I forgot the first time around (Sorry!!))! You have been invaluable to this series. Again, I’m sending out a huge thank you to beta readers Anne, Gretel, Suzan, Melissa, Debbie, Angi, and Lisa! You ladies have given us so much of your time and thoughts, and I am eternally grateful! Thank you to Krystal and Dawn for always going above and beyond as editors. Thank you to Michelle for your amazing formatting work. And last, I want to thank Raye for always being so fun and wonderful to work with! And last, last, thank you to all the readers and reviewers who have taken a chance on our series. We hope you love reading it as much as we love writing it!