Characters & Lore

Enemies make a story. But good enemies make a world. The Blood Rebellion is the shadow moving beneath Phoenix — a faction of vampires challenging the Regents, destabilizing the Clave (soon to be renamed), and pulling strings Harper doesn’t even see yet. They are brutal.Organized.Patient. And unknowingly manipulated by something older than them all. The rebellion is a spark. What comes next is the wildfire. Urban fantasy needs villains with purpose. The Blood Rebellion is more

Soren Vale is many things — beautiful, deadly, powerful enough to bring a city to its knees — but “hero” isn’t one of them. When Harper meets him, he’s not grateful. He’s annoyed. Because Soren isn’t used to needing help.He isn’t used to being vulnerable. And he sure as hell isn’t used to a human woman interfering in vampire politics. Yet something about her sparks…something ancient. Soren is calculating, charming in a dangerous way, and always three moves ahead. Some charact

Every hero needs a ride-or-die — but Harper has Jordan Price. On the surface, Jordan is sunshine: laughing, teasing, always ready with a sarcastic quip. Underneath? He’s a shapeshifter king who’s buried more pain than most creatures survive. Jordan’s power carries weight in Phoenix. He answers to no Regent, no council, no one but his pack — and maybe Harper. Their bond isn’t romantic. It’s older, deeper, something forged in survival and sharpened by loyalty. Jordan protects H

Humans have police. Vampires have Regents. Shapeshifters have kings. When I created the Rayneverse, one thing was clear:If vampires, shifters, witches, and god-knows-what else were going to live openly among humans, somebody had to keep the peace. That’s where the SPA — the Supernatural Protection Agency — came from. Not a shadow council.Not a secret society.A public, government-funded agency people love to argue about on the internet. Honestly, it feels a little too realisti

Urban fantasy often drops readers into worlds dripping with magic, blood, and danger — but few heroines hit as hard as Harper Rayne. A 25-year-old enforcement agent for the Supernatural Protection Agency, Harper is equal parts skill, grit, and unapologetic attitude. She’s the kind of woman who runs toward screams instead of away from them, who keeps a sword in the trunk of her black Hummer, and who talks back to creatures who could snap a spine with one hand. But what makes H

The world of literature is vast and varied, but few genres capture the imagination quite like dark fantasy. Among the many titles that have emerged in recent years, the Rayne & Retribution series stands out. This series invites readers into a realm filled with intrigue, danger, and moral ambiguity. In this blog post, we will explore the themes, characters, and the unique world-building that make the Rayne & Retribution series a must-read for fans of dark fantasy. The Setting