When detective for hire, Ashira Cohen, was 13, her con artist father disappeared, leaving her with emotional scars and a limp she can't hide. But she toughened up, determined never to be played again. Is history repeating itself?

First, she's hit on the head during a stakeout, revealing a mysterious tattoo on the back of her skull. Even worse? It's a now-broken ward unleashing dangerous magic that as a Mundane, she shouldn't possess. 

Her unruly powers nearly kill her long-time nemesis, Levi, the uptight leader of the magic community. One word from him about her forbidden abilities, and everything she's built will be taken from her… by force.

The only bright spot is that Levi requires her supernatural skills, providing Ash's chance at payback and she's going to enjoy every second of it.

Series includes: Blood & Ash, Death & Desire, Shadows & Surrender, and Revenge & Rapture.

The Jezebel Files is created by Deborah Wilde, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

The Jezebel Files

"Loyalty," Miles said, ridiculously ninja-good at walking up to private conversations unnoticed. "Arkady confessed all of this to me ages ago. He was ashamed and wanted to make it up to you by being a part of Team Jezebel." 


Arkady winced. "Tell all my secrets, why don't you?"  


Miles shrugged. "I told you it would only hurt more not to tell her." 


There was a pause and a space where Arkady's shoulders rose, fell, and then he sighed.  


"I'm sorry, Ash. It got harder and harder to confess the more time passed. I moved around too much to really have friends growing up, and I didn't want to lose you. I hoped that if I proved myself this way, my past actions could be swept under the carpet. I never thought it would go this far." 


I wanted to believe him. I wanted my friend back, but I was too raw for forgiveness. I exhaled slowly, looking for items to alphabetize to calm down: Ash at the end of her rope, big fucking problem, complete shitshow, destroyed friendship... 


Chapter 208