Special Editions & Freebies!
Aug 30, 2024 7:01 pm
Hello, CA Varian readers!
Some exciting news! Now until 9/4, any special editions you buy on the website, you can get a 10% discount! Use code laborday24 at checkout!
Blurb: Cheating death comes with a heavy fine.
When her sister drowned, Azure Galanides was given a choice: sell her soul or let the child die. The decision was simple, and Daneliya lived, but the consequences were worse than she had imagined. Azure became a slave, turned into one of the Sea Goddess’ murderous mermaids. From caregiver to killer, regret became her constant companion, and hope was a long-forgotten stranger. She didn’t deserve redemption. At least, that was what she thought until she met Elios.
His stubborn will to survive, even as she sent his ship plummeting into the sea, sparked something within her. His determination to save her from her fate turned that spark into a burning desire for freedom. But the second she ran, the hunt was on. The Goddess would stop at nothing to snuff out Azure’s life, and by helping her, Elios put a target on his back as well.
Can Azure protect Elios and gain her freedom? Or is she destined to die by the very hand that revived her sister?
This book does not end in a cliffhanger.
Goddess of Death special edition
Blurb: Goddess of Death is a COMPANION to Song of Death, not a sequel. It looks at Ocevia’s journey, through many of the same events in book 1. They can be tandem read, but it will give you spoilers if you read it that way.
Having been taken from her home as a child after her parents made a deal with the Sea Goddess out of fear, Ocevia Kallallis became one of Miris' enslaved mermaids, tasked with luring souls to the depths for the remainder of her life. It was a lonely existence, with only the screams of her nightmares keeping her company. Until she met Azure Galanides, that is.
After living her first eighteen years as a human, Azure was forced to make a deal with the Sea Goddess when her little sister drowned, trading her life for the child's. A stubborn nature, and a burning desire to return to her former life, made Azure's transformation into a cursed mermaid something she couldn't help but fight against, even if it meant beatings. Ocevia never broke the rules, however, as her fear of the whip always kept her in check.
The decision Azure makes to rescue a human man instead of sacrificing him to the sea forces Ocevia to break out of her monotonous life, becoming something she never imagined she would again, and discovering things she never knew were possible.
After years of never dreaming for something more, her longing for the forbidden grows ever stronger as she and her friend fight to escape Miris’ reach.
Are Ocevia's dreams of freedom and love possible? Or will she spend her entire life as one of the cursed?
Crown of the Phoenix luxe omnibus
Blurb: Crown of the Phoenix series is a spicy, fae-based, romantasy series that includes three core books and multiple connected books based on other main characters. It is based on two non-biological sisters who run away from home to escape arranged marriages. They never expected to run into a fae army seeking refuge deep in the forest, nor could they have ever anticipated being thrust into a fae realm at the brink of war! But there is so much to their story than what meets the eye-hidden identities, prophecies, plot twists!
Immerse yourself in the complete epic tale of the Crown of the Phoenix series with the Crown of the Phoenix Trilogy Collector's Illustrated Omnibus. This omnibus edition brings together the entire trilogy, taking readers on a mesmerizing journey through the magical realm of Ekotoria.
Book 1, "Crown of the Phoenix," introduces us to Aurelia Vesta and her sister, Septima, as they escape their world into the mystical Howling Forest. What follows is a captivating adventure filled with danger, love, and the cost of freedom. As Aurelia navigates a world on the brink of war, dark secrets threaten to shatter the promises they made to each other.
In Book 2, "Crown of the Exiled," Septima is gone, and Aurelia must face the brutal Warbotach ruler to rescue her sister. The battle is not only against the conquerors but also against a force long thought vanquished. The fae realm teeters on the edge of transformation, and the sisters' vow to stay together is put to the ultimate test.
The journey reaches its climactic conclusion in Book 3, "Crown of the Prophecy." Aurelia, now queen, searches for the missing portal, faces what it means to lead a newly combined Aegricia and Norithae, and the revelation that not all who are dead are truly gone. As the characters battle in both realms, long-buried secrets emerge, challenging alliances and unraveling the threads of destiny. Can Aurelia fulfill the prophecy and unite the continent, or will both realms succumb to magical warfare?
This omnibus edition seamlessly weaves together the trilogy, offering readers a complete and immersive experience of the Crown of the Phoenix series. Brace yourself for a spellbinding adventure that explores courage, sacrifice, and the enduring power of destiny in a world where nothing is as it seems.
The Other World series limited edition omnibus
Blurb: A special edition omnibus for The Other World series is coming! This gorgeous limited edition won't ship until the summer, since production and shipping from the overseas printer who prints this type of book is a lengthy process, but it's well worth the wait. This hardback will include all 3 books of the series, and will have a foiled, embossed hardcase, custom sprayed edges that match the cover, and gorgeous interior. This is a presale!
Saving Scarlett special editions
Blurb:
A spicy, second chance, dark romance with an unhealthy splash of vigilante justice and organized crime.
"Saving Scarlett" by C.A. Varian weaves a tale of love and redemption, where an unlikely hero emerges from the shadows to rescue the woman he never expected to save.
In the vibrant heart of New Orleans, Scarlett Prejean's life, filled with beauty and ambition, is overshadowed by her abusive husband, Joshua. As the proud owner of a cozy bookstore, she seeks solace from the relentless cruelty of her marriage. However, fate takes a dark turn when Joshua hires Bane, an assassin bound by a relentless code, to end Scarlett's life tragically. What Joshua doesn't anticipate is the profound twist that awaits.
When Bane encounters the battered Scarlett, an overwhelming urge to protect her defies his assigned mission. Despite her scars from years of torment, Scarlett ends up under the care of her would-be executioner. In the intertwining of their lives, they grapple with an undeniable attraction, their backgrounds clashing starkly. Scarlett wrestles with her feelings for a man labeled as a killer, yet she glimpses the gentleness hidden beneath Bane's tough exterior.
Their love story unfolds against a backdrop of treacherous secrets and betrayals, guided by the brilliant hacker, Phantom, unraveling the intricate threads binding Scarlett's destiny to the criminal underworld. Their journey is a tumultuous blend of passion, danger, love, and vengeance. The burning question persists: will Bane and Scarlett find the love they desperately crave, or will those seeking their downfall ultimately triumph?
Keeping Caroline special editions
Blurb: After her young daughter, Evie, emerges from the ICU in remission from Leukemia, Caroline Boudreaux relocates with her brother Ethan and his wife Scarlett to a tranquil mountain town, seven hours from the turmoil of New Orleans.
As Caroline begins to forge a new path at Scarlett’s bookstore, she embraces newfound independence and the quiet joys of everyday life. But peace is fleeting. Unbeknownst to her, the shadow of her brother’s violent past looms large, drawing the ire of a vengeful mob.
As threats encroach upon her newfound sanctuary, Caroline finds an unexpected ally in Tristan—a brilliant hacker with a soft spot for those he cherishes. Together, they face a storm of dangers, igniting a bond that transcends friendship.
Amidst whispered secrets and harrowing escapes, Caroline discovers that love can bloom in the face of adversity, and sometimes, heroes come from behind the screens.
Details: Survivor & Savior special edition omnibus includes both Saving Scarlett and Keeping Caroline! It has a foiled custom art wrapped hardcase without a dust jacket, (or a paperback of the same design) sprayed edges, decorative end pages and black pages! It comes with lots of cool swag as well. The book is approximately 700 pages.
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Crossroads of Darkness, 8/30-9/3
Blurb: When Hazel and her fiancé fly to Las Vegas with their ghostly best friends in tow to have a no-frills wedding, ominous visions plague Hazel’s dreams, giving her cryptic warnings from the mouth of an innocent child, a child whom Hazel knows isn’t actually dead.
Mate of the Phoenix 8/30-9/3
Blurb: In the years since the death of her father, Holera Glowbrook has never given much thought to finding a mate, investing herself completely in her warrior training instead. As one of the few born as a phoenix shifter in the fae kingdom of Aegricia, she was born to be just that. A warrior. A protector of the portal between the realms of fae and humans.
When her best friend insists that she join her at the local tavern, something Holera never does, she finds more than just the male of her dreams. She finds trouble with her general, and barbarians.
My Alien Protector 8/30-9/3
Blurb: Drunk college coeds don’t always make the best decisions, but Freddie never expected her stumble into the bathroom at a music festival would land her in space.
It’s not a laughing matter. Getting drunk and peeing in the wrong place. It happens to others. Right?
The situation isn't so bad, at least for Freddie, since the massive, horned, sexy, iridescent-blue loner alien, whose ship she was accidentally transferred into, isn't so bad either. The problem is, however, that once she ended up in space, there was no way for her to get back to Earth.