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Writing as A.J. Church


THE CRUELTY OF THORNS

(Dark Paranormal Romance)


JULIANUS

I'm a sensualist, born to chase desire. I'm also a bloodthirsty monster. The ruinous events that led to that fate have ruled my nights and haunted my dreams throughout my centuries of existence. Until I saw her. Now I can’t get her out of my mind, even though another man commands her attention. Every instinct is warning me to stay away, but how can I do that when she could be the key to my redemption? 

MYRA

I came to Whitfield College for a new beginning. To forget the tragic event that stole my creativity and forced me to swear off romance for good. Until now. Now I find myself faced with a dilemma I never dreamed I'd have. Two gorgeous men, one mysterious and exciting, the other grounded and sweet. Both determined to claim me as their own, and my life could depend on which one I choose.

PLEASE HEED THE FOLLOWING TRIGGER WARNINGS:

This book contains content recommended for those 18+, to include:

BDSM, MF and MM sex, polyamorous sex, sexual assault, nonconsensual sex, murder, torture, blood play, and suicide (off-page)

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SKINNED

(Dark Erotic Romance Novella)



WHAT HAPPENS WHEN BOREDOM MEETS OBSESSION?

I thought I was happy. Good job. Nice house. Loving son.

Then Sloan walked into my life. Tall, dark and wickedly handsome. Trouble with a capital T. A man who likes to push buttons.

He’s pushing all of mine, awakening desires I didn’t know I possessed.

Now I’m spiraling down a rabbit hole of depravity I can’t escape. And the worst part is, I don’t want to. I like being his pet. His plaything.

Am I sick or just obsessed?

Trigger Warnings: BDSM, MF and FF sex, polyamorous sex, discussion of taboo subjects to include stepbrother and underage sex, humiliation and shaming, MMC sharing FMC, psychological manipulation

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INCUBUS

(Dark Fantasy Romance Novella)


I WOULD TELL YOU TO FORGET ME, BUT I KNOW THAT IS NOT POSSIBLE.

The only reason Dana came to the bohemian Latin Quarter of the city was to find her missing sister. Eva was never one to paint outside the lines, so it should have been easy to trace her whereabouts. But the deeper Dana probes, the stranger things get.

First there is Eva’s interest in a rare book on witchcraft full of love spells and lurid rituals. Then the psychic she consulted before her disappearance urges Dana to leave town before it’s too late. But the most troubling is the mysterious man in black her sister was involved with. The melancholy poet in the rambling old house who quickly burrows his way into Dana’s every waking thought and haunts her dreams. Never one to lean toward romance, Dana’s world is shaken by the nightly fantasies she’s ashamed to acknowledge even to herself.

Is it love or obsession that causes Dana to stay when every instinct is screaming for her to flee? And if she stays, will she be doomed to follow in her sister’s footsteps?


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A LEGACY IN BLOOD

(Gothic Horror)


A curse uttered generations ago on a rain swept Spanish hillside hangs over the life of Kira Castillo, and there is nothing she or anyone else can do to change it.

As an only child, Kira had always known she was the last hope to carry on her family’s legacy. An arranged marriage to a man she did not love sought to secure that legacy, but fate had other plans. Kira’s life was upended the night she was to become Eduardo Lopez’s bride, and for her, nothing would ever be the same. A mysterious face in the crowd, a terrifying ritual at the hands of a voodoo king, and a tragic tryst with a childhood love shape the woman she is to become.

Now she must cross oceans and time to save her family again and again, always arriving at the eleventh hour while fighting to contain the deadly secret that torments her nights.

A Legacy in Blood is an old-fashioned, gothic vampire story in the vein of Anne Rice and Elaine Bergstrom, meandering through multiple timelines and generations of the Castillo family. Perfect for a gloomy afternoon when you want to curl up with your favorite beverage, a cozy blanket, and a taste of horror to creep into your imagination.


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There's also a special collector's hardcover edition available with a different cover and beautiful gothic artwork throughout.



A LEGACY IN BLOOD hardcover edition




RETURN OF THE LIGHT

Book 1 of The 'Ru Lexicon

(Urban Fantasy)



Bad choices, even for the right reasons, can still kill you.

Raphael is a rogue. Has been his entire life–breaking the wrong rules, crossing the wrong men, romancing the wrong women. It’s a habit that has gotten him into trouble more times than he can count, but when his poor judgment lands his neck in an executioner’s noose, he’s given the opportunity to cheat death by joining the ‘Ru, an ancient race of vampires sworn to protect mankind from the demons of the Underworld.

 Embracing his new role, Raphael becomes one of the most feared Enforcers in his Clan. Lethal with a blade and deadly in a fight, he can best any demon that crosses his path. About the only thing he can’t defeat is his knack for making bad decisions. This time, however, there’s more than just his own neck on the line. Signs are pointing to a war with the demons, and the key to not only its outcome, but the fate of the entire ‘Ru race, could rest on a single choice. The question is, can Raphael finally make the right one?


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BEING JOHN BLAND

(Dark Comedy)



“There's nothing like a mission from God to take all the fun out of a hobby.”

Becoming the world’s most prolific accidental serial killer wasn’t part of John Bland’s Master Plan. Neither was having a crazy Australian roommate who swears he’s on a Mission From God, a girlfriend for whom knowledge is an airborne pathogen, and two clueless cops who may or may not suspect him of corporate espionage. All because he wanted to prove he was smarter than the average Joe. His plan was foolproof–commit the perfect crime and get away with it. And what better crime to prove his superiority than murder?

It all went sideways the minute John selected his victim. Now instead of rising above his fellow man, he’s scrambling to find ways to hide the bodies while getting killing advice from the ghost of a rotgut-swilling cowboy. It’s enough to make being bland look good.


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Writing as Aesyn Cravery


TRIAL

Book 1 of The Sacrifice series

(Urban Fantasy)



Mornings are a bitch, especially when you don’t know what your demonic alter-ego has been up to the night before. Throw in a suspected kidnapping, and Laec Matthews’ life is about to go off the rails in ways even he couldn’t have imagined.

First came the strangers outside his door, accusing him of knowing something about a young girl’s disappearance. Unsure if he’s involved, he lets himself get drawn into a search that’s more than what it seems. When he’s ambushed by a couple of well-armed mercenaries, left at the mercy of a sadistic troll, and gets thrown into a fighting ring with three pissed off hellhounds, it’s enough to make a guy wonder if he should have listened to his screaming instincts and stayed in bed.

Who is this girl everyone is looking for, what’s her connection to him, and is it worth the price he may have to pay to find her?


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REVEAL

Book 2 of The Sacrifice series

(Urban Fantasy)



Laec Matthews once shared his body with a murderous demon. That’s all in the past…or is it? Because now he’s losing control, and that could mean trouble for everyone around him.

It all started with a typical Saturday night fight. As a bartender, he’d broken up dozens of them. But when he awakens the next morning in a puddle of blood and no memory of what happened, he’s faced with a reality he’s fought hard to escape. Now there are seven dead shifters in the alley, a cryptic warning from a mysterious specter, and a snatch and grab of the woman he loves, thrusting Laec into a battle to save everything he’s worked so hard to build.

Who’s pulling the strings, and why are they so hell-bent on destroying his life?


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TRUST

Book 3 of The Sacrifice series

(Urban Fantasy)



Laec Matthews is desperate. His brother has been snatched, and he can’t believe who did it. It’s a betrayal he has to overcome if he hopes to save his brother’s life.

After years of uncertainty, Laec thought he had family squared away. It wasn’t perfect, but when you have the murderous urges of a demon riding shotgun in your head, it was the best he could hope for. Now allegiances are changing, and he doesn’t know who he can trust. Everywhere he looks he sees ulterior motives–a voodoo priestess with psychic visions of his past, a mysterious pawnbroker who knows more than he should, a powerful necromancer with a werewolf problem.

Can he fight his way to the truth without sacrificing his own life, and what will be the cost to his newly-formed family?


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ENDURE

Book 4 of The Sacrifice

(Urban Fantasy)


What do a rogue sorcerer, an Unseelie elf, and a gang of ruthless South American mercenaries have in common? They’re all ready to kill to claim an ancient artifact that can make them invincible.

When an incubus asks for his help locating a missing roommate, Laec Matthews doesn’t suspect he’s walking into the middle of a plot for world domination. The players are known. The prize is known. What he doesn’t know is why such an unlikely crew would be working together, and who do they ultimately serve? It’s a riddle that leads to an ill-fated road trip, an encounter with a mysterious doppelganger, and a visit to a dangerous library. The only constant is that everywhere he turns, someone is trying to kill him, but there’s more at stake here than just his life.

Can he put the pieces together before all of humanity pays the price for his failure?


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RELEASE

Book 5 of The Sacrifice

(Urban Fantasy)


For months Laec Matthews bounced between preparing for a demon war and wanting a normal life with the woman he loves. One seemed destined to remain out of reach, while the other threatened to destroy his world.

With all signs pointing to war, it’s now up to Laec and his circle of friends to gather battle-ready fighters. Their efforts lead them to forge the most unlikely of alliances, but is it already too late? Has the Queen of Hell learned the secret of the Lock, enabling her to launch a coordinated attack on this realm? Are those her demons who roam the streets and alleys, picking off unsuspecting humans and supernatural warriors alike?

While chaos swirls around him, can Laec finally claim a little luck on his side? If so, he has to be ready when the opportunity strikes, because this time, it’s for keeps.


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BECOME

Book 6 of The Sacrifice

(Urban Fantasy)


Coming 2025



THE TRUE SOUL

(Paranormal Romance)



“The soul is eternal; it knows many shapes, but always it is the same.”

A woman hunting for her destiny. A man fighting to escape his fate. They’re on a collision course that promises to change both their lives forever.

Growing up in the shadow of her mother’s illness, Sharla Jennings has never known her place in life. She’s always waiting for something better to come along. When she awakens one night to find a handsome stranger in her apartment, she discovers he knows things about her she’s never told anyone.

Flies With Wind’s tribe has lived under the curse of the wolf for generations. They’ve sent him on a sacred mission to find the woman who can finally end it. His task is to bring her back safely to fulfill her role. He doesn’t count on falling in love with her.

Can they overcome the odds stacked against them or is their love doomed before it even begins?


THE TRUE SOUL is available exclusively on Amazon for kindle and paperback.

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There's also a special collector's hardcover edition available with a different cover and beautiful artwork throughout.



THE TRUE SOUL hardcover edition











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