Dianna Hardy

An international bestselling paranormal fantasy. (Book One of the Eye Of The Storm series.) Lydia Martin has always had dreams, the weirdest and hottest of them all involving a faceless, muscle-bound man that speaks like sin and smells like sex. Like any sane person, she always put the dreams down to an overactive imagination, coupled with a higher than average libido. One night, however, instead of their usual, erotic encounters, she finds him in her dream, chained to a wall and screaming in pain. Not only that, but she thinks she recognises the building he's being held captive in as one that's just a few streets away. Awaking with an irrepressible need to save her fantasy lover, Lydia decides to humour her dream self and head on over to where she thinks he's imprisoned. What unfolds is beyond even her wildest imaginings, as she's sucked into a dangerous and deadly world she never knew existed ... and it turns out that the man who inhabits her darkest fantasies, isn't the only one that needs releasing. 18+ (adult scenes and very strong language) Paranormal fantasy Novella length at over 34,000 words First book in a series Written in British English

Releasing The Wolf

It's hard being the most powerful witch on the planet. It's even harder when you're a twenty-five year old virgin who'll lose all of that power the moment you sleep with someone ... that's why Elena's never slept with her best friend and flatmate, Karl, despite the true feelings they harbour for each other. Elena's about to discover that there are even more difficult things in life to deal with. One of them comes in the form of a pen she discovers one day, a pen that allows anything she writes to come to pass... Suddenly, it's not just her powers or her heart that's at stake, but her very soul, as a dream demon with a seductive pull uses the pen to try and turn her away from her reality, and from Karl. But the pen is just the beginning. Everything Elena has believed in is a lie, and her world is about to fall apart... Humorous paranormal romance and urban fantasy, spattered with some darkness - the first book in Dianna Hardy's Witching Pen series kicks off a series with colourful characters and nail biting plot twists, and an earth-shattering conclusion. Reading order: The Witching Pen, The Sands of Time, The Demon Bride, and The Last Dragon. (Also all available in a digital 'Complete Series Boxed Set'.)

The Witching Pen

An erotic short story about a marriage rekindled. Claudia's been working too many nights, too hard. One drunken evening, she promises to make it up to her husband, Martin, on their anniversary - by doing anything he asks of her. Martin is not only going to make sure she keeps her word, but is determined to remind her exactly what she's been missing these past few months. Awards: Indie Romance Convention, Readers Choice Awards Nominee 2013 (Best Indie Short Romance) Publisher's Notes: Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance Length: short story (approx. 5000 words) First published in April, 2011, under the pseudonym Elysa Summers - this is an updated re-release. A Note From The Author: For those of you that have come to this book via my current paranormal romance and urban fantasy titles, please note that this is quite different. It is not plot heavy like my current work - it is literally what it says on the packaging: an erotic short story about a marriage rekindled (with the emphasis being on the erotic). Happy reading! If you liked this short story, try my novel-length contemporary romance, The Spell of Summer.

An erotic short story about a marriage rekindled.

Happy Anniversary

After an unsuccessful suicide attempt, Elizabeth May begins to piece together the parts of her forgotten life. But what she uncovers may just have her wanting to turn away from who she really is - for good.

The Sands of Time

The Earth is in a state of shock after the apocalypse. The veil between dimensions is no more. Demons and fallen angels walk among humans, and everyone is trying to find their place in the new world - Morgan le Fey's world. But the fairy queen finds herself cemented within humanity and struggling with human emotions, and her right-hand-man, Lucifer, has secrets which are causing fissions among every race. Meanwhile, Karl and Elena struggle with their powers, Katarra delivers an important message, and two men will stop at nothing to protect their unborn child - the Messiah of the New Age - and the woman they love. Far to the east, the fallen Archangel Michael is fighting for the one he holds above all others. The last Dragon is about to rise and seal everyone's future, which depends solely on its survival ... or its extinction. Notes: The Witching Pen series is comprised of a paranormal romance trilogy (books 1-3) and an urban fantasy novel, The Last Dragon. It is HIGHLY recommended that you read the trilogy first, so that you are not lost with this story. Contains explicit scenes of sex and some violence. Written in British English.

The Last Dragon

The fifth book in the dark paranormal fantasy series, Eye Of The Storm. With the king returned after twenty years absent, wolves across the country – even Europe – are coming out of hiding to show their support. And not a moment too soon, for dark shadows from the past are taking centre stage in the lives of the four who lead the Surrey pack. Is the royal line corrupt? Where do storm-wielders truly come from? And how does an ancient Egyptian mythology fit into the confused present? As the moon begins to wax once more, answers start to surface. However, they may come too late to save their species from extinction. The bond between the mated four is stronger than ever; a future worth fighting for is within reach... But The Trident have a new leader – one who will do anything to survive. And the knowledge one old woman harbours could be enough to destroy everything. Written in British English. Contains scenes of explicit sex and violence that some readers may find disturbing.

Rise Of The Wolf

The fourth book in the dark paranormal fantasy series, Eye Of The Storm. The full moon has been and gone, beginning a new phase of greater surety for the wolves of Surrey and the mated four who lead them. Ryan's old pack from Wiltshire - a force to be reckoned with - have ensured their immediate safety from The Trident ... but what will they demand in return for their protection? As Lydia and Lawrence heal old wounds, finding solace in each other, Ryan battles with his own past. He'd do anything to keep the pack he loves safe, but 'anything' might have consequences he never imagined. Meanwhile, Selena's sole focus is in keeping herself intact as Gabriel relishes in breaking her. What will she have to become in order to survive? And Sarah has some tough choices to make, all of which will test her beliefs and challenge her boundaries of what makes good, and what makes evil. 18+ (adult scenes and very strong language, including scenes which some readers may find uncomfortable) Paranormal fantasy Novel length at over 81,000 words Written in British English Reading order: 1. Releasing The Wolf 2. Cry Of The Wolf 3. Heart Of The Wolf 4. Return Of The Wolf 5. TBA 6. TBA (It is planned that the sixth book will be the last.)

Return Of The Wolf

The third book in the dark paranormal fantasy series, Eye Of The Storm. Lydia becomes ever closer to her three mates. However, with unrest all around, she is struggling to keep her wolves together for her first full moon, just twenty-four hours away. A trip back home for Ryan could bring much needed support for them all, but at what cost? As The Trident close in on Ryan's pack, the pack itself becomes divided over Lydia's presence and Lawrence is encouraged to return as the Alpha. But they don't know his secret, and he's doubtful of his ability to protect them. Can he fulfil his rightful role, or will his efforts prove fatal? Meanwhile, among the arid plains of Egypt, in a long-forgotten city, one man is pitting himself against the beast inside him in order to find salvation, only to realise, so much more is at stake than his soul. 18+ (adult scenes and very strong language, including scenes which some readers may find uncomfortable) Paranormal fantasy Medium novel length at over 63,000 words Written in British English Reading order: 1. Releasing The Wolf 2. Cry Of The Wolf 3. Heart Of The Wolf 4. Return Of The Wolf 5. TBA 6. TBA (It is planned that the sixth book will be the last.)

Heart Of The Wolf

International bestselling fantasy series. (Book Two of the Eye Of The Storm series.) The full moon is a week away, and although Lydia is as excited as it gets to run as a wolf for the first time, she is also fighting to keep her independence while trying to understand her role in the lives of the three males that have come to rule hers: compassionate, tender Taylor; impetuous, fun-loving Ryan and distant, cold Lawrence. There's also a fourth man in Lydia's life. Brendan, her previous "friend with benefits", is tirelessly searching for her. He's about to uncover things that should be kept hidden. However, the testosterone surrounding her is the last thing she should be worrying about. Her family bear truths about her heritage she's not ready to face ... she may not have a choice, because the greatest danger to them all comes from within. The past never stays buried for long, and among the shadows of their species it is rising with a vengeance, threatening to tear their pack apart for good. 18+ (adult scenes and very strong language, including scenes which some readers may find uncomfortable) Paranormal fantasy Short novel length at over 55,000 words Written in British English Reading order: 1. Releasing The Wolf 2. Cry Of The Wolf 3. Heart Of The Wolf 4. Return Of The Wolf 5. TBA 6. TBA (It is planned that the sixth book will be the last.)

Cry Of The Wolf

The Spell of Summer

This short, bonus story takes place ten years before the events of The Witching Pen Series. Fifteen-year-old Elena hides her magical abilities from everyone, except her best friend, Karl. Inseparable since they were very young, they've always shared everything together, including the darkest parts of their lives. Elena's beginning to realise that her feelings for Karl are growing into something more. But her mother's about to drop a bombshell on her – one that will change the course of her life, and heart, forever. Publisher's Notes: For fans of the series, this story includes two parts of Elena's past that were made reference to in The Witching Pen: 1) The moment that Karl turns up on Elena's doorstep having been beaten and 'jumped on' by his father and 2) "The Sex Talk" between Elena and her mother.

A Witching Pen Series Prequel

Wilted

Werewolves living in the Surrey Hills battle with deadly family secrets, an unforgiving ancient mythology, and monsters - human and created - striving for species dominance. One hell of a storm is coming. When all hangs in the balance, what do you sacrifice for the future you want? Emotional, humorous and highly erotic in places, this is dark paranormal fantasy, not for the faint of heart.

Eye of the Storm: Omnibus Edition

Lydia's mastery of her storm-wielding grows, Ryan faces his past once more in a bid to secure the happy future he glimpsed for them all, Sarah may be carrying more than she bargained for, and Lawrence has life-altering decisions to make. When the outcome is the sure extinction of the species you are responsible for, what do you sacrifice to keep it alive? (Final book of the series.)

Reign Of The Wolf

Pippa knew her life all but ended seven months ago when she answered the phone call no one ever wants to receive: her husband had been in a fatal car accident. Struggling to bring up her three kids, she finds herself turning to Jimmy, her younger brother's best friend. He has his own crosses to bear, but his long-held torch for Pippa never went out. All they need to do, is take a leap of faith...

Summer's End

The third book in the erotic, dark paranormal, international bestselling fantasy series, Eye Of The Storm. Lydia becomes ever closer to her three mates. However, with unrest all around, she is struggling to keep her wolves together for her first full moon, just twenty-four hours away. A trip back home for Ryan could bring much needed support for them all, but at what cost? As The Trident close in on Ryan's pack, the pack itself becomes divided over Lydia's presence and Lawrence is encouraged to return as the Alpha. But they don't know his secret, and he's doubtful of his ability to protect them. Can he fulfil his rightful role, or will his efforts prove fatal? Meanwhile, among the arid plains of Egypt, in a long-forgotten city, one man is pitting himself against the beast inside him in order to find salvation, only to realise, so much more is at stake than his soul. 18+ (adult scenes and very strong language, including scenes which some readers may find uncomfortable) Paranormal fantasy Written in British English Reading order: 1. Releasing The Wolf 2. Cry Of The Wolf 3. Heart Of The Wolf 4. Return Of The Wolf (scheduled for Oct, 2014)

Heart of the Wolf

Blood Shadow is a companion novel to the Eye of the Storm series and also acts as a PREQUEL to a brand new series to come. You don't have to read Eye of the Storm to enjoy this novel (some background is given). However, we always recommend you do in order to gain full understanding of how the characters have arrived at this point. Five years after her life changed forever, Jennifer Warren has put her past firmly behind her - at least, she's tried. A few sweaty nightmares here and there are a small price to pay for the freedom she won. No longer a werewolf, but human, she works as an office manager for a health and beauty spa in York, and keeps herself to herself. It's barely enough to pay the bills, but it's quiet and safe, and the clique of the staff means she's left well enough alone - no one asks her questions; no one wants to get to know her better. David, her tender, kind boyfriend of two years is all she needs ... and she doesn't really need him, which suits her just fine. Never mind the occasional guilt that she doesn't really love him; he'd never hurt her in a million years - that's worth its weight in gold. But Jennifer's just received another note - one of those that her mysterious, anonymous 'friend' likes to leave her every now and then; warnings of things to come, people not to trust... Her elusive friend has saved her more than once the past five years. Only this note has left her breathless; her chest tight. A Supermoon is coming - the first in thirty years - and with it, a total lunar eclipse. Jennifer's disowned her past, but it hasn't disowned her. As the earth shadows the full moon, her own shadows threaten to turn on her. Can you ever escape what you truly are? Blood never lies. This is a dark urban fantasy novel of approx. 70,000 words containing scenes of a sexual nature and some violence, which may disturb some readers.

An Eye of the Storm Companion Novel

Blood Shadow

"Two thousand and eleven years after the birth of the Failed One, the Witching Pen will be made manifest on Earth by the Great Shanka Witch of the Old Scrolls. By her hand, the Earth will rumble and shatter, and all dimensions will bleed into one." The true purpose of the Witching Pen has been revealed, and it must be destroyed before an apocalyptic prophecy comes true. There's just one problem - the Pen is indestructible. As everyone searches for much needed answers, Elena lays down plans for a radical mission to save her mother from the Shanka's shadow world. Meanwhile, Mary has finally discovered who she really is, and what that means for the human race. What Mary doesn't know, is that Gwain has been searching for her for over ten thousand years, and had lost all hope of finding her. Now that he has her, he's faced with an impossible choice: does he save the woman who altered his very existence, or does he sacrifice her to save mankind? Note: contains explicit scenes intended for a mature audience. This is the third book in Dianna Hardy's humorous paranormal romance / urban fantasy series. Colourful characters, nail biting plot twists, and an earth-shattering conclusion - all spattered with some darkness - characterise this original fantasy series. Reading order: The Witching Pen, The Sands of Time, The Demon Bride, and The Last Dragon. (Also all available in a digital 'Complete Series Boxed Set'.)

The Demon Bride

THE COMPLETE BOXED SET of the UK paranormal / urban fantasy romance series that has taken readers by surprise. Unique, refreshing and sexy as hell! Book One: The Witching Pen Book Two: The Sands Of Time Book Three: The Demon Bride Book Four: The Last Dragon Plus bonus short story prequel, Wilted Elena, a thirteenth generation witch, is the most powerful witch on the planet; Amy is hidden from her true self, and Mary feels the pain of mankind. On the appearance of a magic pen, three women uncover family secrets and deep betrayal, to discover they are more than they've been led to believe - for better or worse. Alongside the men, demons and angels who love them, they are thrown into a supernatural world where time becomes muddied, where new and ancient merge, where forged bonds cannot be broken, and matters of the heart are never black and white. And then, there's the impending apocalypse. Unique, fun, fast-paced, sexy and passionate, this is paranormal romance that combines the dark with the light, and the sweet with the gritty. *CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT* REVIEWS: The Witching Pen "I loved this story, so full of romance and magic, not to mention a very intriguing Demon Mythology created by the author." - Bookaholics Book Club (Ninfa's Bookaholics Factor), 5 STARS "...a great start to a good series." - Romance Novel Junkies, 5 STARS "Throw everything you think about novellas out the door on this one .... This is an excellent story and quite differs from most paranormal romance stories." - Bitten By Paranormal Romance, 4.5 STARS The Sands Of Time "Oh-My-God this book is sooo good it should be a sin!" - Bookaholics Book Club (Ninfa's Bookaholics Factor) 5 STARS "...passionate, entertaining and, truly, a joy to read ... I cannot recommend this series enough." - Bitten By Paranormal Romance, 5 STARS (an Alpha Howl!) "My excitement grows with each book created within The Witching Pen series..." - Romance Novel Junkies, 4 STARS The Demon Bride "From the Prologue opening the book, to the gorgeous Epilogue, this book is one crazy, emotional, action packed, totally intense, fun filled ride." - Bookaholics Book Club (Ninfa's Bookaholics Factor), 5 STARS "This is truly my FAVORITE so far. It has a little bit of everything in it and I mean everything!! This series is a must read for paranormal romance lovers!!" - Close Encounters With The Night Kind, 5 STARS "This was definitely the best of the three hands down. When Dianna continues the story of these unforgettable characters, I will be the first in line for it." - The Book Diaries, 5 STARS The Last Dragon "This story took me on a HUGE rollercoaster ride of emotion." - Book Reviews by Lynn, 5 STARS "Dianna Hardy is amazing with the way she can tell a story." - Fallen Over Book Reviews, 5 STARS "Be ready to give this book your full undivided attention..." - The Book Diaries, 4 STARS

The Witching Pen, The Sands Of Time, The Demon Bride, The Last Dragon and Wilted

The Complete Witching Pen Series, Boxed Set

(Author's Note: Saving Eve is a companion novel to The Witching Pen series, and should be read after The Last Dragon.) Amid long, wild grass, a snake slithers, hidden. Hidden until a man opens his eyes... Awaking with amnesia in St Mary's Hospital, after a near-fatal freak accident, he is known only as Luc. With the help of Evie Gold, the kind, young woman who found him, he starts a new life - a second chance, a clean slate. A bond burgeons between them. But disturbing dreams of dark deeds become waking recountings. A blackness is uncoiling - seductive, familiar and dangerously provocative. An ancient craving stirs; an old addiction rises. Nothing is as it seems, and as reality crumbles, Luc finds himself asking, not just who he is, but... Who is Evie? From the author of the international bestselling Witching Pen series, Dianna Hardy takes a seed from The Last Dragon, and brings you an existential story of two beings in search of completion. Length: Short novel at just over 40,000 words. Written in British English. REVIEWS ★★★★★ "Dianna Hardy's fresh and unique craft appears effortless. Her words never fail to move the reader, engaging them fully and opening up a vivid world. Truly, her striking literary style is as beautiful as it is original." - Bex 'n' Books ★★★★★ "...perfect. There is no other word to use for what I felt for this book. I loved Lucifer, and I knew I would enjoy this book even though Dianna Hardy had stated that it changed from the way she had originally planned it, but after reading the book I, personally, couldn't have asked for a better story. It was meant to be this way. This was how the story was supposed to go, and it was perfect." - author, Elizabeth Morgan.

Saving Eve

Five years after her life changed forever, Jennifer Warren has put her past firmly behind her. No longer a werewolf, but human, she keeps herself to herself. But her anonymous 'friend' has started sending her notes again - there's a rare total lunar eclipse on the way, threatening to turn her shadows against her. Can you ever escape what you truly are? Blood never lies.

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