Blood Rain by S. L. Kassidy

Nine authors. Nine  short stories. These prequels and sequels will lead you further into the characters and stories you have loved. Nat Burns−And to the Child, Rae D. Magdon−Bombs Just Happen, Kellie Doherty−Dangers in the Daylight, Ann Tonnell−Family of Choice, Toni Draper−Miracle on 34th Street, Janis Miles−Out and About, Jazzy Mitchell−Scheduling Happiness, Ellen Hoil−Stand by Your Girl, S.L. Kassidy−Warrior Class Claiming the Stars. All proceeds from the sale of this book will go to helping True Colors United. Their purpose is to implement innovative solutions to youth homelessness that focus on the unique experiences of LGBTQ young people.

Tala Grayson, an introverted pharmaceutical student often let's her anxiety get the better of her. But, she has to do the unthinkable and go into a sex club to support a friend. She catches the eye of the club manager, Citlali Zhen. Citlali is outgoing, social, and confident. The two women couldn't be more different, but those differences spark something more. The sparks are interrupted when a pushy patron saunters into the club. Citlali has to keep the patron happy, but the patron asks for more than Citlali is willing to give. Tala's protectiveness is unleashed and she's forced to reveal a closely-guarded family secret to keep Citlali safe.

In the end of the Warrior Class series, Ashni and Nakia are establishing their new kingdom in the West. Raiding parties from the North put their work at risk. Ashni is poisoned in battle, so Nakia has to step up as sole reigning monarch. With her spouse on the brink of death, Nakia has to master her leadership role, even as Ashni's older brothers show up unannounced to make the situation worse. Blood Rain includes violence and abuse, and is recommended for mature readers. (Warrior Class - Book 3)

This sequel to Warrior Class – Sky Cutter finds Princess Nakia Lysand has been returned to her homeland and Queen Ashni Akshay has her tribute, enough money to conquer the West. They should both be happy, but they are miserable. Nakia has a forced marriage to worry about and Ashni's mind isn't on her dream anymore. All Ashni wants to do is get Nakia back and all Nakia wants is to return to Ashni. Can they find each other again?

In the world of Prime, the Roshan Empire has spread from the East, conquering all before them. Led by one of the Empire’s deadliest warriors, Queen Ashni, the Roshan are now set to take the West, starting with King Dorian’s city-state. King Dorian needs time to mount a proper defense against the mighty army. How does he get the time? He sends them his daughter, Princess Nakia, as a goodwill hostage. Princess Nakia must learn to survive among people she has heard are barbarians. Book 1 in the Warrior Class Series.

Dane Wolfe is a loner. Forsaken by her family and betrayed by people close to her, she has lost all faith in people and spends her days wondering the streets with no direction or meaning. She drifts through life, existing and nothing more. Nicole Cardell is a successful, attorney. She has too much faith in people and is being taken advantage of by her boyfriend, Tyler, Dane’s cousin. She’s tired of his selfish ways and tosses him out. The bad relationship leaves her questioning her judgment. Circumstances bring Dane and Nicole together and a friendship brings them closer. They’re able to heal each other and bring balance to each other’s lives. Their peace is shattered when family causes trouble and tears them apart. Will they find their path back to each other and to the love that was slowly growing? Book 1 in the Scarred Series.

Jayce Newtons's life is going downhill after she rescues her little niece from an awful situation. She plans to hold onto her niece and gain custody of her, but there are some factors against her. Her girlfriend doesn't want the baby around. Her mother wants to take the baby from her, and her brother has disappeared. Things only seem to get worse when Gus Tucker comes into her life. Gus Tucker's life isn't going much better. She recently divorced her wife and moved into a new home. She's looking forward to a new start and spending time with her sister. Before she can do that, though, she ends up causing trouble for Jayce Newton, getting her fired from her job and kicked out of her home. She tries to make it up to Jayce by taking her in during her time of need. Now, it's just a struggle to see if they're able to coexist in the same house with a baby between them.

In this sequel to Scarred for Life, Nicole Cardell and Dane Wolfe have been together for a year. They are doing their best to move forward with their relationship and open up to each other. It’s time to meet family members. Dane’s nervous about meeting Nicole’s family, but she’s even more nervous about Nicole meeting her family. Nicole is eager for both. Nicole thinks Dane should bond with her family while Dane thinks she needs to get as far away from them as possible. The Wolfe family seems to agree with Dane, but keep inviting her to things and Nicole keeps accepting the invites. Will family make or break Dane and Nicole? Book 2 in the Scarred Series

In the final installment of the Scarred series, Nicole and Danny are going through life changes with their families, friends, and new people in their lives. Nicole is about to finish school and feels the pressure to decide if she’s ready to seek out a new career in the unknown or to keep her stable position. Danny gets a job and doesn't expect the stress that comes with it. Their relationship strains under the evolution. How much can they take before they shatter and break? Can their family and friends help them pull it together or will seemingly good things be the ones to destroy them? Book 5 in the Scarred Series.

Dane and Nicole are back in this sequel to Bandages. Nicole arranges a camping trip for Dane to meet her father's side of her family. Nicole is trying to move their relationship forward, but things do not go the way that she planned. Dane has a lot more excitement on her first camping trip than either of them thought. Hopefully, it doesn't ruin what they have already. Book 4 in the Scarred Series.

Nicole and Dane return in the third installment of the Scarred series.Life is good. The musician gave the lawyer a ring, a not-engagement ring, a promise; this is forever. But, they both still had some growing and healing to work through. Healing is strange. There are those days when the bandage falls off on its own and you think you’re good to go. Days when laughter comes easy and you forget the past. And there are days when the past doesn’t want to be forgotten; you still need a stitch or a cast to hold yourself together. There are even relapses when the poisonous past needs release. Share their journey through eighteen short stories of play, passion, and a deepening partnership. You’ll enjoy the journey as much as where it leads. Book 3 in the Scarred Series.