Follow Sophia Mahoney as she steps between waking realities into the world she never knew existed. A world full of dark and white magic. A world where witches and gargoyles battle for a foothold.

College student Sophia Mahoney’s life has been turned upside down. Her uncle is dead—murdered. The Doccioner clan wants the Book of Light and Shadow, the city of San Antonio, Texas is consumed by a series of malicious, ritualistic killings, and an elite Maalik assassin is after her.

Aden Clarkson, a member of the Grgul’ya Codex clan, doesn’t do relationships. He prefers a no strings, no commitment approach to dating—a prearranged, mutually gratifying association. A connection he both dominates and controls that is until the alluring scent of Sophia Mahoney crosses his path.

For readers 18+. Contains profanity, violence, and graphic sexual content.

Book of Light and Shadows was created by April A. Luna, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

Light & Shadow

     Aden tilts her head back. He claims her lips in a firm, but gentle kiss, and then he gazes down at her. His inner gargouille seeks release. He wants to do more than link with Sophia - he seeks to claim her as a permanent mate.


     Sophia's heartbeat quickens. It taps a steady cadence in his ears. She takes several gulps of air, then stares at him.


     The fragrant smell of jasmine wafts in the air. The floral scent is coming from a fluted glass bowl sitting on top of the foyer table next to the entry, which indicates Sally has been in the apartment.


     He draws in a deep breath, tasting the air, but he only picks up residual traces of Sally's scent. So, he and Sophia are alone.


     Aden takes hold of her hand and backs her against the far wall. He presses his body to hers, then nuzzles the nook of her neck.


     "Relax," Aden says, softly, then he kisses her tenderly.


     He tucks some hair behind her ear and gazes into her eyes.


Chapter 66: S3 Betrayal: Indecisive