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Table of Contents
 
 
“I urge anyone who is a fan of urban fantasy and paranormal romance to put Sharon Ashwood at the top of their list!”
—Night Owl Romance
 
Praise for the Novels of the Dark Forgotten
Unchained
 
“An action-packed roller-coaster ride with thrills on every page. Sharon Ashwood always pens a fun read.”
—Fresh Fiction
 
“A terrific action-adventure thriller . . . this is an enthralling, magical, great work by Sharon Ashwood.”
—The Best Reviews
 
“What a rush! Gifted author Sharon Ashwood sweeps her readers up and keeps us breathless.. . . Ms. Ashwood’s writing sucks us into her gritty urban fantasy world in
Unchained
and never lets us go! . . . Multiply the Wow Factor—the Dark Forgotten saga must continue!”
—Single Titles
 
“A fast-paced urban fantasy that will keep you hooked from cover to cover. Ms. Ashwood’s characters leap from the pages, the romance is hot and passionate, and the monsters make me want to check under my bed. Superb and highly recommended!”
—Romance Junkies
 
“Ms. Ashwood has again woven a remarkable tale. She seamlessly pulls all the various threads together for that aha moment. I highly recommend the Dark Forgotten books. This highly original series has earned a permanent place on my keeper shelf!”
—Night Owl Reviews
 
“I loved it. I loved this. What more is there to say?”
—Book Faery
 
“I recommend
Unchained
and the first two books of the series . . . if you’re looking for an action-packed, exciting paranormal romance with an incredible arc that will keep you enthralled and captivated till the final pages.”
—Smexy Books Romance Reviews
Scorched
 
“One of the most original, entertaining, action-adventure fantasy novels of the year. Author Sharon Ashwood is clearly established as a major talent for innovation and re-creating the fantasy horror genre into a new level of entertaining excellence.”

Midwest Book Review
 
“Sharon Ashwood has a way of making inanimate objects into fully functioning characters. In
Ravenous
, it was a house with a taste for trapping humans. In
Scorched
, it was the Castle. The beasts and beings that make the Castle—both in name and deed—brought a fantastical element to the story. It was as if the scenes were being played out in front of you and all you had to do was reach forward and you could touch the mythological beasts trying to survive in their ever-diminishing world.”
—Bitten by Books
 
“A unique blend of paranormal beings with a strong sense of survival to live in the human world and loyalty among unlikely friends. I enjoyed the quick-paced plot and look forward to reading more in this series.”
—Fresh Fiction
 
“It scorched me and left me wanting more. Fans of urban fantasy will devour these books. I can’t wait to read the next one.”
—Manic Readers
 
“Sharp and stylish writing, plenty of action, a well-conceived and intriguing mythology and a great sense of dark atmosphere make
Scorched
a must-read for die-hard paranormal romance fans.. . .
Scorched
is a great continuation of the Dark Forgotten story arc, and Sharon Ashwood is definitely an author to watch.”
—BookLoons
 
“Sharon Ashwood tantalizes readers with
Scorched
. . . . All in all,
Scorched
is a roller-coaster ride of action, mystery, evil, and romance. Ashwood deftly interweaves the two story lines, keeping readers eagerly turning pages in this novel that just might keep you up late to finish it.”

The Romance Reader
Ravenous
 
“With its splendidly original heroine and dangerously sexy hero, surfeit of sizzling sexual chemistry, and sharp writing seasoned with a generous dash of wicked wit,
Ravenous
is simply superb.”
—Chicago Tribune
 
“Absolutely terrific. With demons, hellhounds, weres, and vampires waiting in the wings, I can’t wait to see what happens next!”
—Alexis Morgan
 
“Sexy, suspenseful fun.”

New York Times
bestselling author Kelley Armstrong
 
“A multilayered plot, a fascinating take on the paranormal creatures living among us, plus a sexy vampire, a sassy witch, and a mystery for them to solve . . .
Ravenous
leaves me hungry for more!”
—Jessica Andersen
 
“Strong world-building.. . . Readers will look forward to the sequel.”
—Publishers Weekly
 
“The heroine is gutsy, smart, and funny. As an urban fantasy,
Ravenous
is perhaps the best I’ve read this year.”
—The Shape of Imagination
 
“The world is interesting (I look forward to seeing more of it!), the romance gorgeous, the sex sizzling. There’s plenty of action as well.”
—Errant Dreams Reviews
 
“This tongue-in-cheek, action-packed urban fantasy hooks the reader from the opening moment . . . and never slows down.”

Midwest Book Review
 
“A fast-paced urban fantasy . . . nonstop action that will keep the reader turning pages long into the night.”
—Romance Junkies
 
“I think I have found a new favorite series.. . . I guess I have to wait for the next story, hopefully not for too long!”
—The Romance Studio
The Dark Forgotten Series
 
 
Unchained
Scorched
Ravenous
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First Printing, June 2011
eISBN : 978-1-101-51548-8
 
Copyright © Naomi Lester, 2011
Excerpt from
Ravenous
copyright © Naomi Lester, 2009
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There are a lot of people to whom I owe thanks for the Dark Forgotten. First of all, my critique groups and all the members who’ve passed through on their own literary journeys. Your fresh perspectives have been invaluable. Thanks go to Diana, for the friendship and especially the silly phone conversation that started it all, and to Catherine, for the endless cheerleading and proofreading. You’re both brilliant and creative people. To Jo, who helped me through the publishing door with a kiss on the brow and a no-nonsense push. To Sally, my infinitely wise agent, and my editor, Laura, who waved her wand and made books happen.
 
It’s one thing to write about magic, another to experience it. Gratitude to you all.
Prologue
“T
ill death do us part.
“Quite the statement, isn’t it? When we utter those words, are we describing love, the bond of hunter and prey, or both? That is the question of the night.
“Good evening, my darkling listeners, this is your night hostess, Errata Jones, on CSUP. I’m coming to you from the glorious U of Fairview campus, on the radio station that puts the ‘super’ in supernatural. Tonight’s program is filled with the usual basket of goodies, but first let’s take a sneak peek at the main event. We’re talking about love—and not the easy kind.
“Ever since the nonhumans came out of the shadows in Y2K, we’ve had to navigate the world with our claws in and our fangs firmly out of sight. Whether you’re a vampire, a hellhound, or a werecougar like me, we’ve been meek and mild, not just with our human neighbors, but with each other. We’ve learned to get along. To sit at the same table. To act like friends and family. It’s all been very civilized.
“But anyone who knows a real family, who knows what it is to truly
love
, will tell you passion isn’t about getting along. It’s the crash of undiluted personalities. It’s the thrill of the chase. It’s the scent of blood and the heat of skin against your lips as you struggle against an inevitable surrender. It is undoubtedly beautiful, but never pretty.
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