Elemental Witch Trials Series by Lucretia Stanhope

Dark Secrets. Bound Magic. A determined witch. Elemental witch, Gwen Hensley, wants answers. Why was her grandmother burned alive? Was it because she was witch? Did it have something to do the with the dark secrets of the family that orphaned her? Those answers won’t come easy and time is ticking. Behind the smiling faces of the locals lies a killer whose sights are set on her... moreDark Secrets. Bound Magic. A determined witch. Elemental witch, Gwen Hensley, wants answers. Why was her grandmother burned alive? Was it because she was witch? Did it have something to do the with the dark secrets of the family that orphaned her? Those answers won’t come easy and time is ticking. Behind the smiling faces of the locals lies a killer whose sights are set on her. Is it one of the friendly shopkeepers? The mysterious neighbor she’s drawn to? Or is someone closer to her behind the gruesome murder? None appear capable of such evil. With the target on her, she can’t be wrong. How will she decide who she can trust? less

Gwen Hensley finds herself pulled into something life altering when she inherits a sprawling manor from a grandmother she never knew. As a witch, she uses her gift of sight to experience her grandmother die in a brutal execution by flames. The vision is only the catalyst that tosses her into a mystery involving a killer with psychopathic tendencies and a vitriol for witches... moreGwen Hensley finds herself pulled into something life altering when she inherits a sprawling manor from a grandmother she never knew. As a witch, she uses her gift of sight to experience her grandmother die in a brutal execution by flames. The vision is only the catalyst that tosses her into a mystery involving a killer with psychopathic tendencies and a vitriol for witches.Seeking aid in unraveling the mystery, she discovers her familiar, Lewis, is wrapped up in her family curse that involves voodoo and a sacrifice of the first-born witch in each generation. The neighbor, Sebastian, her grandmother’s best friend and a familiar with his own haunted past, tugs her in intimate and magical ways, which both puts her in danger and a position to be more powerful than she ever dreamed possible. less

Gwen Hensley, elemental witch, is ripped from the fairytale of small town life and her undead, wolf familiar, Sebastian. She is called to work undercover for a ruling fate, Greta, to locate another missing elder amid the chaos and politics at witch’s council. The guise of ambassador for the undead seemed a natural cover, but puts her in a precarious position when her peace and power captivate the realm master, Dmitry... moreGwen Hensley, elemental witch, is ripped from the fairytale of small town life and her undead, wolf familiar, Sebastian. She is called to work undercover for a ruling fate, Greta, to locate another missing elder amid the chaos and politics at witch’s council. The guise of ambassador for the undead seemed a natural cover, but puts her in a precarious position when her peace and power captivate the realm master, Dmitry. The danger posed by Nikolay, a vampire uneasy with his master bringing a witch into the inner circle, forces her to draw on powers that make her even more prized and dangerous to their kind. When Dmitry marks her as his mistress the subjugation starts her on a new, darker path. Her attention is pulled between the undead and finding the missing elder, which seem interlaced. The more she finds out investigating council, the more she doubts that she can trust anyone, especially those in power. Categories: dark paranormal fantasy, witch, vampire, paranormal mystery, paranormal suspense, paranormal thriller, occult, supernatural less

Dmitry, seeking to explore the possibility of more human weapons, starts a series of events that results in dead bodies connected to Gwen turning up in town. Reeling from a forced end to the romantic relationship between her and Sebastian, Gwen is set up with Shane, a witch who is seen as more suitable. Shane, despite already having a life of his own, has no choice but to pursue the now broken and vulnerable Gwen, even at his own peril... moreDmitry, seeking to explore the possibility of more human weapons, starts a series of events that results in dead bodies connected to Gwen turning up in town. Reeling from a forced end to the romantic relationship between her and Sebastian, Gwen is set up with Shane, a witch who is seen as more suitable. Shane, despite already having a life of his own, has no choice but to pursue the now broken and vulnerable Gwen, even at his own peril. When the bodies of all the men she formerly loved start to show up, minus their hearts at gruesome crime scenes, he becomes a real ally in helping her solve the mystery of who is behind the carnage. Since Gwen’s list is short, Dillon and Shane are in imminent danger. Old allies take on new roles, some helpful and others deep betrayals. After she links the carnage to her family, Gwen must overcome more than guilt to stop the murders. less

Still reeling from the loss of Shane and with their twins due any day, Gwen is willing to ally with any force needed to put her family enemies in the ground, before they can touch her children. The strength of her vampire keepers is no use when Fannie and Lewis remain in the between, waiting to strike, and Dmitry seems resistant to helping as he is distracted with royal affairs that have him rattled.As the web unravels, Gwen has to face that Lewis is not the only one who betrayed her... moreStill reeling from the loss of Shane and with their twins due any day, Gwen is willing to ally with any force needed to put her family enemies in the ground, before they can touch her children. The strength of her vampire keepers is no use when Fannie and Lewis remain in the between, waiting to strike, and Dmitry seems resistant to helping as he is distracted with royal affairs that have him rattled.As the web unravels, Gwen has to face that Lewis is not the only one who betrayed her. The list of creatures she needs to deal with in her quest to avenge Shane and save her children, as well as the monsters in her corner, grows in unexpected ways. Again, she must draw on strength beyond anything she anticipated, while hoping the means to her vengeance doesn’t put an end to her light. less

Gwen finds a body ripped to shreds, by what appears to have been a demon, in her council office. As she searches for answers, the illusion of her idyllic life with the monsters starts to crumble around her. Trying to protect Kyna and Brac forces her to find new abilities and seek allies in places familiar and uncharted. Bravery is only the beginning of what she will need to face off with evils that would stop at nothing to possess or destroy her.

When Rose is passed over by Jack for an assignment she wanted, and given busy work on realm instead, no one anticipates she will face the greater threat. Wanting to impress both her father and Matvei, she keeps the discovery that her mission is less benign to herself, and begins to single handedly expose shady dealings in town. This mission will test more than just her skills as a ruler or ability as a soldier.

Demons. Decisions. Despair. In the newest installment of the series that readers are calling impossible to put down, Gwen’s path of sorrow reaches out and grabs the next generation. While Rose is investigating a site with magical properties for Matvei, she inadvertently puts her unborn baby in danger from forces that would see all elemental masters destroyed... moreDemons. Decisions. Despair. In the newest installment of the series that readers are calling impossible to put down, Gwen’s path of sorrow reaches out and grabs the next generation. While Rose is investigating a site with magical properties for Matvei, she inadvertently puts her unborn baby in danger from forces that would see all elemental masters destroyed. However, when Kyna stumbles on the earth mastery site that is guarded by the same creatures, the family must put aside their misgivings and work together to stop the threat. Continue the journey as the elemental witches discover that vampires aren’t the only creatures in their path who crave their suffering. less

Malevolence. Vengeance. Black Magic. In the newest installment of the series that readers are calling addictive and spellbinding, Brac’s past indiscretions threaten to tear apart his new family. After a morning of inexplicable accidents plague Malakai, he begins to think he might be the victim of a curse. The cause of his misfortunes is much darker and escalates at an alarming rate from nuisance to dangerous... moreMalevolence. Vengeance. Black Magic. In the newest installment of the series that readers are calling addictive and spellbinding, Brac’s past indiscretions threaten to tear apart his new family. After a morning of inexplicable accidents plague Malakai, he begins to think he might be the victim of a curse. The cause of his misfortunes is much darker and escalates at an alarming rate from nuisance to dangerous. When the malicious force also reaches out for Brac, Jamie, and Gwen, everyone pulls together to fight the threat. Continue the journey as the elemental witches face new dangers while still struggling against their vampire keepers. less