by Lucia Ashta
Before the rest of them disbanded, Liana spun me around to face her. “Can you believe it, S? Can you?” She shook me a little in her excitement. “We’re going to attend the world-famous Magical Creatures Academy! On land. I … wow.”
I grinned, pulling her into a happy embrace before she could squeal and jump any more.
It was an ending I surely hadn’t anticipated, but it was the best kind of ending, because it was actually a whole new beginning.
When Liana turned to continue her celebration with Brogan, Quinn swept me into his arms. “You did it, Selene. You found the way for us to be together.”
I really had. I breathed that reality in, feeling ease finally settle into me, sinking deep into my bones.
“And your eyes aren’t glowing anymore,” he added. “Or, well, maybe just a little bit.”
That’s because the magic inside me had calmed and assimilated, but hadn’t diluted much in the end. I’d simply given it order, and perhaps even learned to control it a little.
There was so much I could say, so much I wanted to consider, but I was tired of talking and deliberating and wondering.
I had the chance at a life with Quinn that I’d wished for. I still had my magic, and he had his. And I was about to embark on a new adventure with him and my best friend.
With the widest grin I believed I’d ever smiled, I wrapped my hands around Quinn’s neck, yanked him down toward me, and pressed my lips to his. Right away, his hands wove around my waist, pulling me flush against him.
Our kiss deepened until it grew hot and passionate, imbued with all our triumphs and desires. We kissed until Egan mumbled something about asking Nancy to drench us in cold water, while Fianna giggled like a crazed fairy in the background.
We’d heal from the traumas of our past, I was sure of it.
Our life together was just beginning, and it was already magical.
Dangers or not, I knew the Magical Creatures Academy was precisely the place for us—there was no place better.
His hands still tight and searing across my waist, I pulled back to stare into Quinn’s eyes. My heart leapt as their abalone colors blazed, seeing only me, and promising a very, very fun summer.
Selene’s adventures continue in Magical Creatures Academy ~ Next Level: Power Streak.
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The Magical Creatures Academy Series
Upper YA Urban Fantasy by Lucía Ashta
Rina Nelle Mont has never been a part of the paranormal world. Until now.
Well, maybe not. The Magical Creatures Academy only accepts supernaturals, and she’s been invited to the school, but she has none of the powers she’s supposed to. Blip. Nada. Not even a spark.
The school hasn’t made a mistake in a century, but she might be the first one. That’s just the kind of thing that would happen to her. Especially since no one has any idea what kind of creature she’ll be … assuming her powers ever decide to make an appearance.
The Academy is the leading institution for paranormal creatures in the world. Its students are the finest of shifters, vampires, and fae.
Speaking of fine fae … Leander Verion, prince of the elves, is off limits. Not only is he arrogant, stubborn, and totally not her style, he’s her brother’s best friend. She will not fall for him. No way. Besides, he’s not interested … is he?
When two men who head the Shifter Alliance, a rebel faction of shapeshifters who seek to escape the control of the Enforcers—the supernatural police force—find out about Rina and her potential for a different kind of magic, they hunt her. For them, the stakes are as personal as they get.
Whether she’s ready or not, Rina is about to find out what she’s made of…
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The Magical Arts Academy Series
YA Historical Fantasy by Lucía Ashta
Isadora is recruited to attend a secret school of magic.
As she makes her way to the academy, a dark sect of sorcerers pursues her relentlessly, willing to use any spell in their vast arsenal of powers to stop her.
With the help of Trixie, her horse, a dragon named Humbert, and a clandestine band of magicians, Isadora will work to overcome the sorcerers to begin her education in wizardry.
What would you do if you were invited to study at the Magical Arts Academy? Enroll, of course! Join Isadora and her crew of magical misfits today.
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The Witching World Series
YA Historical Fantasy by Lucía Ashta
Magic is forbidden … but it’s coming for Clara.
With Clara on the brink of death, her father calls on a mysterious man whose expertise is in the banned arts. Now a wizard is her only hope of survival. Under his care, an unexpected side effect develops. Magic awakens in Clara, gifting her with a second chance.
Her entire life, she has resisted the lure of magic. But nothing has prepared her to deny the temptation of the only man willing to save her … from herself.
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The Dragon Force Series
YA Space Fantasy by Lucía Ashta
Rosie, a baby dragon, is left for dead. Anira is an outcast from her people. Together they will fight to save their families and each other.
On her own, yet watching from afar, Anira discovers a plot against her tribe. Their leader has enchanted everyone into believing he is their only hope. But Anira knows better. She alone sees how the chieftain uses his power to steal magic from the people, and now, from the dragons.
Anira will be tested to the limit as she and Rosie attempt the impossible—to stop the chieftain and free her people and the dragons they protect.
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Acknowledgments
I’d write no matter what, because telling stories is a passion, but the following people make creating worlds (and life) a joy. I’m eternally grateful for the support of my beloved, James, my mother, Elsa, and my three daughters, Catia, Sonia, and Nadia. They’ve always believed in me, even before I published a single word. They help me see the magic in the world around me, and more importantly, within.
I’m thankful for every single one of you who’ve reached out to tell me that one of my stories touched you in one way or another, made you smile or cry, or kept you up long past your bedtime. You’ve given me reason to keep writing.
About the Author
Lucía Ashta is the Amazon top 100 bestselling author of young adult and new adult paranormal and urban fantasy books, including the series Magical Creatures Academy, Sirangel, Magical Arts Academy, Witching World, and Supernatural Bounty Hunter.
When Lucía isn't writing, she's reading, painting, or adventuring. Magical fantasy is her favorite, but the action, romance, and quirky characters are what keep her hooked on books.
A former attorney and architect, she’s an Argentinian-American author who
lives in Sedona with her beloved and three daughters. She published her first story (about an unusual Cockatoo) at the age of eight, and she’s been at it ever since.
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