Shades of Wicked

**Shades of Wicked** is a paranormal romance book that was released on May 26, 2022.

## Timeline

### Preceded By:

All's Fair in Love and Mastery(May 24, 2022)

## Summary

Veritas is half vampire, half demigod. A ruthless vampire Law Guardian, she hides her true power from others. Her passion for Ian might be enough to melt the ice around her heart*—* and reveal her secrets.

Sexy and shameless, Ian is a vampire who lives to break the rules. Behind his constant smirk and biting one-liners, he'd die for the ones he loves*—* especially the fierce vampire Law Guardian who stole his heart.

Sexy and shameless, Ian is a vampire who lives to break the rules. As a vampire Law Guardian, it’s your duty to enforce those rules. When you and Ian join forces to take down a powerful demon, your passion blurs the line between love and hate. Will this wicked chemistry spark a flame— or leave everything in ashes?

## Chapters

#### **Chapter 1: Carnival of Sins**

> *Sexy and shameless, Ian is a vampire who lives to break the rules. As a vampire Law Guardian, it’s your duty to enforce those rules. When you and Ian join forces to take down a powerful demon, your passion blurs the line between love and hate. Will this wicked chemistry spark a flame— or leave everything in ashes?*
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#### **Chapter 2: A Binding Oath**

> *Tempers clash as you struggle for control. Will you strike a deal with Ian, the vampire with magic up his sleeves and a dangerous smile?*
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#### **Chapter 3: Flight Risk**

> *Ian calls in an unexpected favor. With enemies lurking around every corner, how will you know who to trust?*
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#### **Chapter 4: Love and War**

> *Your getaway plane carries a hostile passenger— Ian's sire. Will you jump off the deep end to prove that you and Ian are in this together?*
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#### **Chapter 5: Mirror, Mirror**

> *Ian has you trapped in his spell. Can you break free? Or will you owe him three acts of unquestioning obedience?*
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#### **Chapter 6: Enchanted**

> *A night of pleasure and enchantment waits behind the castle doors. But even the most beautiful magic is laced with danger. Will you make it out alive?*
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#### **Chapter 7: Red Dragon**

> *Bottoms up! This vampire drinking contest could get bloody...*
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#### **Chapter 8: Till Death Do Us Part**

> *The Law Guardians have you in their snare. The only way out is through an unexpected — and unbreakable — vow. Will you and Ian say, "I do"?*
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#### **Chapter 9: Truth in the Lies**

> *By vampire law, you and Ian are bound together. But the burning desire in Ian's eyes is more than just an act. How will you spend your wedding night?*
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#### **Chapter 10: Realm of the Dead**

> *When vampires and witches attack, you're torn away from Ian and into the realm of the dead. It's time for the phoenix to rise.*
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#### **Chapter 11: The Phoenix**

> *When confronted by the demon lord Dagon, your phoenix powers rise to the surface. Will Ian fear your true form? Or will he match your strength?*
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#### **Chapter 12: Ghosts of the Past**

> *Ian reveals the secrets of his dark past. Can you chase away each other's demons?*
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#### **Chapter 13: A Hint of Magic**

> *Meeting the in-laws has never been so tense. Convince Ian's friends that your marriage is real... or heads will roll.*
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#### **Chapter 14: Bind Me**

> *After a close escape from a demon fight, Ian asks you to trust him like never before. Will you test your limits with magical bondage?*
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#### **Chapter 15: Spring the Trap**

> *You and Ian ignite your passion into a burning fire. One more night before you battle Dagon...*
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#### **Chapter 16: Vengeance**

> *Everything's been leading to this moment. Can you and Ian kill Dagon? Or will the hunters become the hunted?*
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#### **Chapter 17: Grave Magic**

> *Ian draws upon dangerous magic to stop Dagon once and for all. Will you triumph... or will you lose everything?*
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#### **Chapter 18: Break the Chains**

> *When Dagon rips away everything you love, your true power breaks free with a vengeance. It's time to rain down hellfire.*
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#### **Chapter 19: A Deal with the Devil**

> *Dagon proposes a dangerous deal to bring Ian back. But you know someone else with power over life and death— the Warden of the Underworld. Your father.*
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#### **Chapter 20: Resurrection**

> *Ian's life comes with a price— he will no longer remember you. Is your connection strong enough to withstand the strongest spell?*
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## Hidden Diamonds

#### **Chapter 1**

I should…

1. **Go all out. Show him what I'm capable of.**  +1
2. Pull my punches. I need him in one piece.
3. Pretend to surrender. Mess with his head.

### **Chapter 4**

I need to…

1. Lock my emotions away.
2. **Tell Ian I understand.**  +1
3. Turn away to hide my weakness.

### **Chapter 8**

I should…

1. **Counter Ian's spell.**  +1
2. Attempt to free myself.
3. Watch this play out.

### **Chapter 9**

Nechtan. I should…

1. **Cover for him.**  +1
2. Play ignorant.
3. Change the subject.

### **Chapter 10**

Because…

1. I'm your daughter.
2. **They'll kill me again if I go back now.**  +1
3. If you don't, people will die.

### **Chapter 17**

I…

1. Know. Be careful.
2. Have enough on my plate.
3. **Will do what I can.**  +1

### **Chapter 18**

Power source? Do you mean...

1. Magic?
2. **Souls?**  +1
3. Fire?

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## Trivia

* It's the first book of the Night Rebel Series.