There’s a terrific mystery – it’s actually pretty sad at times- and I’m usually not that interested in the mystery! I loved all the various fantasy elements like the dryads and the very spiritual qualities that overlaid the basic philosophy – especially of Arden.

The evil has its sights set on Arden, and if Eli wants to save his mate and the people he is entrusted with protecting, he’s in for the fight of his life.OMG this was so unexpected! I’m not sure what I thought this was going to be – exactly – but what it is is a “city boy meets country boy” mixed with a bit of “fated mate but, I can’t have him”. They’ll need to bond together, because the forces opposing them are stronger and more sinister than anyone predicted. But as Arden and his friends struggle to help Eli in his quest, Eli surrenders to the demands of his body-and his heart. He needs help locating and rescuing his pack mates, but the supernatural council in Asheville, North Carolina, turns him away.Īs they work together, Eli is stunned-and not especially thrilled-to discover half-elf Arden Gilmarin is his destined mate. In their differences, they’ll find strength-and love.Īlpha werewolf Eli Hammond returns from a fishing trip to discover a nasty surprise-five members of his pack murdered and the rest missing.

😀Īnd we’re on a blog post tour for Out of the Ashes! Here are our stops so far: We also released a new issue of our monthly newsletter today.Īri answered a question for Happily Ever After: What’s your favorite way to spend time with friends? Dancing wouldn’t be my #1 answer, but it’s in the top five for sure. Out of the Ashes is now available from Dreamspinner Press! This is book one of our new Asheville Arcana series, which will feature a romance between a different couple in each book, but will also continue the bigger arc involving a demonic invasion.

Out of the Ashes by Ari McKay