Caroline Peckham is a #1 Wall Street Journal and Amazon.com bestselling author who co-writes dark romance novels with her sister, <a href="https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL8417609A" target="_blank">Susanne Valenti</a>. She is best known for the popular Zodiac Academy series, which is a part of the "romantasy" genre. Peckham and Valenti write a variety of dark romance, fantasy, and contemporary romances, and are known for their use of cliff-hangers and strong female protagonists.
Series by Caroline Peckham
Zodiac Academy
11 books · ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.56
Zodiac Academy
Zodiac Academy 1: The Awakening
Shadow Princess
Zodiac Academy 4: Shadow Princess
Zodiac Academy 5
Zodiac Academy 5: Cursed Fates
Zodiac Academy 6: Fated Throne
Zodiac Academy 7: Heartless Sky
Zodiac Academy 8: Sorrow and Starlight
Echo Fort (Book 2 in the Sins of the Zodiac series)
Zodiac Academy 2: Ruthless Fae
Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac
10 books · ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.26
Caged Wolf
Broken Fae
Kings of Anarchy
Alpha Wolf
Broken Fae (Book 4 in the Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac series)
Dark Fae (Book 1 in the Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac series)
Vicious Fae (Book 3 in the Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac series)
Savage Fae (Book 2 in the Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac series)
Savage Fae
Vicious Fae
Brutal Boys of Everlake Prep
4 books · ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.46
The Boys of Calamity
3 books · ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.54
The Royals of Villain Academy
3 books · ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.35
Eternal
2 books · ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.30
Darkmore Penitentiary
2 books · ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.29
Beautiful Brutal World
2 books · ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.25
The Death Club
2 books · ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.38
Sins of the Zodiac
2 books
The V Games
1 book
Age of Villains
1 book · ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.22
Beast of the Bayou
1 book · ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.41
War of the Gods
1 book
Age of the Gods
1 book · ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.39
Rise of the Fallen
1 book
Crown of Hearts & Chaos
1 book · ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.54
Stars and Shadows
1 book
Vicious Lost Boys
1 book
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Books by Caroline Peckham
Shadow Princess
Zodiac Academy #4
The shadows are in my blood. I can feel them crawling through me, slithering under my skin and taking me hostage. But th… The shadows are in my blood. I can feel them crawling through me, slithering under my skin and taking me hostage. But the darkness within me isn't nearly as bad as the darkness that lives around me. The four Celestial Heirs will stop at nothing to destroy the lives of me and my sister. But they haven't figured out yet, that we're the strongest creatures they've ever known. And when that secret comes out, we need to be ready to face them as well as any other cruel Fae who rises against us. It’s us or them. And it damn well won’t be us.
Immortal Prince
The Boys of Calamity #2
The immortal prince must fall. Callie: I’m on a quest to reach my sister, to claim her from the clutches of the vampires… The immortal prince must fall. Callie: I’m on a quest to reach my sister, to claim her from the clutches of the vampires who seized my family and end the immortal life of the prince who claimed her. But the path this dark slayer is taking me on is rife with danger, though the kind he weaves is fast becoming my favourite temptation. Familiars watch us from the shadows, and one wrong move could see the vampires stalking us in the dark. But they aren’t my only concern anymore, because the gods of old are waking, and now one of them has their sights set on us. No matter what fate throws our way, I will rescue my family, even if it costs me everything. Montana: I fear this game will end in blood. I’m so deeply involved in Erik Belvedere’s cunning plans, and the cost is rising by the hour. I’ll do anything I can to protect my family, but this ritual only ends one way. A human bride for a vampire prince. And the game is getting more deadly. Elite vampires are showing up dead in the city, and I’m sure I’ve seen the killer before… If only I could act on logic, maybe this wouldn’t be so impossible. But I’m starting to crave the monster who holds me captive. If I can’t break free of his allure, how will I ever save myself and those I love? ***This is a dark, fantasy romance series by the authors of Zodiac Academy with all the enemies to lovers vibes – don’t go expecting a sweet vampire with sparkling skin and a tendency to watch you sleeping. These vampires are savage and bloodthirsty, and the slayer who hunts them will stab first and ask questions later. This war-torn fantasy world is a brutal bi*ch and only those 18+ have a chance at surviving the darkness lurking between these pages. There’s no well-meaning vampires snacking on Bambies instead of babies, and if they get their teeth into you, you’ll be damn lucky to escape with your life and panties intact. So grab hold of your slayer blade (wooden stakes have too many splinters) and get ready to defy the gods, because this
A Kingdom of Gods and Ruin
The Royals of Villain Academy #3
Once upon a dark dream, the gods told me of our ruin, But I wasn't nearly as afraid as I should have been. The walls of… Once upon a dark dream, the gods told me of our ruin, But I wasn't nearly as afraid as I should have been. The walls of my world are crumbling, and it may be too late to save us. The clock is ticking, and a cruel fate has been laid at my feet, And now I am standing at a crossroads with the blade of destiny in my grip. To strike would be to end us all, but staying my hand is not an option. So perhaps it's time to accept that my sins may cause the Fae to fall. This is a prequel novella set 1000 years before A Game of Malice and Greed. Once upon a tangled tale of broken hearts and blackened souls, comes a brand new fantasy romance series retelling from the Wall Street Journal and Amazon.com #1 bestselling fantasy romance authors of Zodiac Academy. Step into this world of Fae, gods and curses unlike any retelling you've read before.
Hollow (Book 1 in the Crown of Hearts & Chaos series)
Crown of Hearts & Chaos #1
The new dark Romantasy from the bestselling authors of Zodiac Academy, Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti is a heady c… The new dark Romantasy from the bestselling authors of Zodiac Academy, Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti is a heady cocktail of Summoners, seduction and spirits, set to get your heart racing and feet kicking. “The twisted sisters have done it again! This darkly captivating fantasy romance is a must read. The twists and turns left me speechless, and I could never predict what was coming next. Five amazing stars.” - Jaymin Eve, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Don’t listen to the whispers of the woods. Don’t trust the man cloaked in shadow. Don’t earn the wrath of the scattered spirits. Don’t go out after dark. The Great Hunt begins once every fifty years and only the Champions willing to face death to shatter the curse dare to enter. The Champions…and me. I’m no warrior, no swordsmith, and certainly no Fae, but the forest is my only hope. To enter those trees is to walk willingly to my demise. But I need the boon the forest will grant the winner and I’m willing to risk it all for a chance at claiming it. I just never expected to face him beneath those trees. The beast who strikes fear into the desperate people of all lands. The monster who commands the legion of Hollows and makes our plight a thousand times worse. The Hollows are empty of all things but none are so heartless as him. Prince Bane intends to be the death of me. But I have an oath to fulfil before I’ll let him have me. And I’ll do whatever it takes to achieve it. I am Ferris Creed and I’m going to unite the lost spirits who once bound the wandering trees in place, return the scattered amulets to the core of its corruption, and use the winner’s boon to change my fate. Come wretchedness or torment, through trickery and deception, I will get what I came here for. And no one will stand in my way. Not even Prince Bane. *** Hollow is a dark Romantasy from the bestselling authors of Zodiac Academy, Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. It is a heady cocktail of Summoners, seduction and sp
Forsaken Relic
The Boys of Calamity #3
The curse will destroy us all. Montana: I’m changed beyond return, my life torn apart by the god who forced this fate up… The curse will destroy us all. Montana: I’m changed beyond return, my life torn apart by the god who forced this fate upon me. Now I’m a creature of ruin and bloodshed, but the price I’ve paid comes with the sweetest of gifts. The prince who claimed my heart has seized me once again, but this time, I’m on equal ground. I’m strong enough to fight at his side and face the wrath of our enemies, but some dark plot is brewing in the city, and I fear what’s coming. Because it feels like an unforgiving storm. Callie: My sister is lost, and I don’t know if we will ever be whole again. Will she love me as she once had, or will her newfound hunger be the death of us? Though I’ve reclaimed my freedom, the taste of it is bittersweet. Because without my twin, nothing feels right. And even though I can finally claim the man my soul aches for, I’m afraid of the darkness seeping into my life. The threat of gods and monsters is mounting upon us by the hour, and time is running out to save us all. ***This is a dark, fantasy romance series by the authors of Zodiac Academy with all the enemies to lovers vibes – don’t go expecting a sweet vampire with sparkling skin and a tendency to watch you sleeping. These vampires are savage and bloodthirsty, and the slayer who hunts them will stab first and ask questions later. This war-torn fantasy world is a brutal bi*ch and only those 18+ have a chance at surviving the darkness lurking between these pages. There’s no well-meaning vampires snacking on Bambies instead of babies, and if they get their teeth into you, you’ll be damn lucky to escape with your life and panties intact. So grab hold of your slayer blade (wooden stakes have too many splinters) and get ready to defy the gods, because this is going to be one helluva ride***
Ravaged Souls
Brutal Boys of Everlake Prep #4
The gods have turned on us. Callie: The man I love has been poisoned against me, his heart twisted by the gods he served… The gods have turned on us. Callie: The man I love has been poisoned against me, his heart twisted by the gods he served faithfully for so many years. Running feels like abandoning him but staying can only end in death. Time is slipping by like sand through grasping hands and no matter what choices we make, these wicked deities seem set upon our destruction. I’ve changed so much from the frightened girl I used to be, but now that I know the most desperate desires of my feral heart, I will do whatever it takes to save the man I claimed for my own. I only hope I can get to him before the forces at play break him for good. Montana: This new life of mine was such a fleeting victory, the tainted love I’d found becoming something unimaginably pure. The key to the curse seemed so close at hand but now all we had come to rely upon has been scattered to the wind. Answers evade us like starlight in the clouds but the more we stones we uncover, the clearer our path becomes. I only hope that we can find a way to follow it before the monster breathing down our necks sinks her ragged claws into us and all chance for salvation is lost. ***This is a dark, fantasy romance series by the authors of Zodiac Academy with all the enemies to lovers vibes – don’t go expecting a sweet vampire with sparkling skin and a tendency to watch you sleeping. These vampires are savage and bloodthirsty, and the slayer who hunts them will stab first and ask questions later. This war-torn fantasy world is a brutal bi*ch and only those 18+ have a chance at surviving the darkness lurking between these pages. There’s no well-meaning vampires snacking on Bambies instead of babies, and if they get their teeth into you, you’ll be damn lucky to escape with your life and panties intact. So grab hold of your slayer blade (wooden stakes have too many splinters) and get ready to defy the gods, because this is going to be one helluva ride***
Live and Let Lionel
Beast of the Bayou #1
This is a bonus content novella to celebrate the series coming to a close and contains 100k words of bonus content from… This is a bonus content novella to celebrate the series coming to a close and contains 100k words of bonus content from the Zodiac Academy Series. Savage - a short story about Hail and Merissa Vega's love story The Shimmering Springs - that night Caleb and Seth did or didn't kiss... The moment Geraldine first saw the twins Seth on the Moon - one Werewolf's wanderings on the moon Night - that time the twins met the Ruthless Boys - with a never before published chapter! Orion 'blue' alternate POV - BRAND NEW Orion 'Fairy Fair' alternate POV Darius 'throne room' alternate POV Darius 'Stars' alternate POV - BRAND NEW Featuring the never before seen map of Solaria! Each chapter is introduced by Lionel Acrux, looking back on how his enemies have thwarted him and how he overcame their insufferable rebellion - BRAND NEW
Queen of Quarantine
Brutal Boys of Everlake Prep #3
Once upon a time I met four monsters and thought the world would come to an end at their hands. But I was a fool. Becaus… Once upon a time I met four monsters and thought the world would come to an end at their hands. But I was a fool. Because I didn’t understand the bigger picture. That the enemies I thought I knew would become the reason for my entire existence. My strength. My pain. My life. My love. The big bad wolf has teeth and claws as sharp as iron, and the danger before my eyes is blinding.So blinding that I didn’t see the true danger lurking in the dark. But now my eyes are wide open and I see it all. Alone and afraid and running out of time, I’m not afraid of monsters anymore. I’m counting on them to come for me. Because if they don’t, this foolish girl might be lost forever in the dark.
Eternal Reign
Eternal #2
The vampire prince has never claimed a human. Until now. My whole life I’ve been nothing but a means to an end; livestoc… The vampire prince has never claimed a human. Until now. My whole life I’ve been nothing but a means to an end; livestock kept caged for the production of blood. I’ve stared through fences at the promise of freedom countless times, but the only way anyone escapes this hell is in the hands of a bloodsucker. The annual testing is about to begin, and those who pass are never seen again. So fu*k that. My twin and I decided to risk it all. To run before the royals could claim us. Turns out, that dream expired fast. Because when an original vampire decides to own you, there’s nowhere in this ruined world left to escape to. I’m at his mercy now, trapped in his castle, destined to become his creature, and forced into a dangerous game of rivalry between the seductive vampire princes. His beauty is a weapon I wasn’t prepared for, his cruelty a bane that strikes fear in the hearts of all, and his company a sin I’m going to spend my life repenting. I need to get back to my sister, but she’s caught in a trap of her own, tangled up with the last slayer to walk this earth and following his path towards vengeance. She’s at his mercy too, the man with violence tattooed across his skin, death trailing his footsteps as he stalks his prey - who just so happen to be the royal vampires who hold me captive. The gods are toying with us all, placing my twin and I on opposite sides of an ancient war. And in the end, I fear there won’t be any victors left standing. So I’m going to play a game of my own, let my captor use me as his puppet until I find my moment to strike. Let this hell-born ritual of lust, lies and blood begin. **This is a dark, fantasy romance series by the authors of Zodiac Academy with all the enemies to lovers vibes – don’t go expecting a sweet vampire with sparkling skin and a tendency to watch you sleeping. These vampires are savage and bloodthirsty, and the slayer who hunts them will stab first and ask questions later. This war-torn fantasy world is a brutal bi*ch and o
Devious Gods
Age of the Gods #2
All paths lead to this end. Callie: Ruin chases close on our heels and the price we have paid for a chance at our salvat… All paths lead to this end. Callie: Ruin chases close on our heels and the price we have paid for a chance at our salvation is higher than any of us could have presumed. I have claimed a love so brutal that I fear losing it might destroy not just me but the world I have fought so desperately to save. The gods watch us more closely than ever, urging us to fulfil the task our destiny demands. We only have to make it to the end of this road, but I fear what we might find when we reach that final destination. Montana: I am no longer the girl born to ruin and ash, but a woman set on a path of salvation with my heart in the clutches of a monster. Our eyes are finally open to the true enemies of our kind and now that we have managed to unite against all odds, we are determined to see the games of the gods end. Time is running out and fate calls our name on a tumultuous wind. Let’s pray that we can answer it before damnation claims us all. ***This is a dark, fantasy romance series by the authors of Zodiac Academy with all the enemies to lovers vibes – don’t go expecting a sweet vampire with sparkling skin and a tendency to watch you sleeping. These vampires are savage and bloodthirsty, and the slayer who hunts them will stab first and ask questions later. This war-torn fantasy world is a brutal bi*ch and only those 18+ have a chance at surviving the darkness lurking between these pages. There’s no well-meaning vampires snacking on Bambies instead of babies, and if they get their teeth into you, you’ll be damn lucky to escape with your life and panties intact. So grab hold of your slayer blade (wooden stakes have too many splinters) and get ready to defy the gods, because this is going to be one helluva ride***
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