City of Gods and Monsters
Welcome to the city of Angelthene. We hope you survive.
Loren Calla has only ever been ordinary. As a human struggling to survive in a city that caters to the needs of vampires, werewolves, witches, and other supernatural creatures, she always assumed her life would remain simple, predictable, and as safe as her world would allow.
Until she barely escapes abduction at the hands of Darkslayers—supernatural bounty hunters that possess the Sight, a magical tracking ability that allows them to see a person’s aura—and one of her friends is taken in her place. The abductors are demanding a ransom: Loren's life in exchange for her friend's safe return. Loren will do whatever it takes to get her friend back—even if it means accepting help from Darien Cassel, the leader of the Seven Devils, the most feared Darkslaying circle in the city.
Darien specializes in tracking down demons and criminals that are better off dead than alive, so when he takes a job to track down Loren and finds out she is human—and couldn't hurt a fly if her life depended on it—he decides to protect her instead of turn her in for a reward. As much as Loren doesn't want to admit it, Darien is her best and only chance at finding her friend alive, if she can somehow manage to get along with him—and not fall head-over-heels in love with him in the process, which is far easier said than done.
When more women start disappearing, and some of them slowly turn up dead, Loren and Darien's search for answers takes them deep into Angelthene's corrupt underbelly, where they discover a dark secret that threatens to unravel their world. And when tragedy strikes, Loren learns that love can make an ordinary person do extraordinary things.
From the author of Dreams of Ice and Iron comes a new fantasy romance perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Ilona Andrews, and Cassandra Clare.
Please note: This book contains darker content that might be triggering for some readers, including violence, mature language, sexual content, drug abuse, death of an animal (with a HEA), sexual harassment, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and suicide. It is not intended for anyone under the age of 18.
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Kayla Edwards
In the ever-expanding realm of fantasy romance, Kayla Edwards stands out—not with spectacle, but with quiet intensity. Her stories don’t clamor for attention; they pull you in slowly, with the promise of secrets just beneath the surface. Best known for her House of Devils series, Edwards crafts worlds where monsters wear charming smiles, love is laced with danger, and power always comes at a cost.
It all began, fittingly, in high school. While most teens scribbled in margins, Kayla was building City of Gods and Monsters, a sprawling urban fantasy set in a city teetering on the edge of ruin and revelation. That novel would become the cornerstone of a beloved series, which has since grown to include City of Souls and Sinners, City of Lies and Legends, and the anticipated City of Smoke and Brimstone. Each installment deepens the stakes, drawing readers into a world of ancient secrets, forbidden magic, and slow-burning romance.
House of Devils
In the shadow-drenched city of Angelthene, survival is an art—and trust is a dangerous luxury. The House of Devils series draws readers into a hauntingly atmospheric world where humans coexist uneasily with vampires, werewolves, witches, and demons, and every alliance comes at a price.
At the heart of the story is Loren Calla, a mortal caught in the crosshairs of supernatural politics. She’s sharp, resilient, and more than a little out of her depth. When she’s reluctantly bound to Darien Cassel, a lethal Darkslayer known more for his silence than sympathy, the tension between them ignites a slow-burn romance that’s as irresistible as it is treacherous. Their dynamic—a magnetic blend of sunshine and storm—unfolds across a story steeped in secrets, betrayals, and power struggles.
House of Devils consists of four books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
