Kiss Of The Raven Witch by Ines Gray

Nightshade Shifters

"Careful, Sunshine. You can only provoke a feline shifter so many times."

Exiled and hunted by her coven, Breezy finds refuge with Nightshade Charters, an Australian witness protection program for shifters. When her grumpy copilot disappears, she breaks the one rule meant to keep her safe: Never return to your old life.

Haunted by his past, Cruz Alejo keeps everyone at arm's length. But after being paired with Breezy, his brooding self-punishment begins to crumble. When he's abducted and thrown into underground fighting pits, he's forced to realize the truth. He'll break through every wall for the one thing he must have before dying—Breezy's kiss.

When Breezy's rescue mission goes awry, she finds herself bound to the same warlock holding Cruz captive. Her only bargaining chip? A deadly quest tied to an ancient prophecy. Now tangled up with a shifter as dangerous as he is irresistible, Breezy must decide how far she's willing to go to save Cruz, even if it means she must die.

Kiss Of The Raven Witch is perfect for fans of K.F. Breene and Jennifer L. Armentrout. If you crave heart-pounding action, found magic, and sizzling chemistry, then you won't want to miss it. Click on your preferred retailer to buy now!

Ines Gray | Fantasy & Paranormal Romance Author

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This first installment of the Nightshade Shifters series can be read as a standalone, but for the best reading experience, the author suggests reading Angel's Salvation first.

ISBN eBook: 979-8-9991264-8-1, IBSN Print Paperback: 9979-8-9991264-6-7, IBSN Print Hardcover: 979-8-9991264-7-4, ASIN: B0H5782QG9, Wicked Quill Publishing, St. Louis, MO, Library of Congress Control Number: 2026917464, BISAC: FIC027030 FICTION / ROMANCE/ FANTASY; FIC027310 FICTION / ROMANCE / PARANORMAL / SHIFTERS; FIC027440 FICTION / ROMANCE / PARANORMAL / WITCHES

Ines Gray writes high-stakes fantasy romance. Her stories feature fierce heroines, tortured love interests, and the realization that found families are worth fighting for. Click on her photo to learn more.

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Full Book Description:

Breezy's had a crush on her grumpy copilot for months, but Cruz Alejo keeps pushing her away. The brooding cougar shifter claims he's protecting her, but she suspects he's just afraid to let anyone in. When Cruz is captured and forced into brutal underground fighting pits, Breezy breaks every rule in her boss's witness protection program to mount a rescue. Even though it means returning to the coven that branded her an abomination and hunted her for death. Cruz has spent years carrying guilt over failures he can't forgive, convinced that anyone who gets close to him ends up hurt. But when Breezy risks everything to save him, the walls around his heart begin to crack. Their escape leads them to a realm of indulgence and deadly trials, where Breezy must face an ancient flame that has killed every hybrid who dared claim it. To protect her, Cruz will have to choose. Trust in their new bond or lose Breezy forever. In a world where magic and shifter instincts collide, two wounded souls must decide if love is worth the risk. Because the greatest danger isn't the sadistic warlock hunting them or the trials that could consume Breezy alive. It's admitting that together, they're stronger than they ever were apart.

Content warning: This book contains mature themes, including abduction, violence, torture, burn injuries, cursing, mentions of drug addiction, dubious consent, and explicit romantic scenes. It is intended for adult readers.

"From heart-pounding battles and emotional twists to long-lost "friends," magical creatures, jaw-dropping revelations, and some of the most badass female characters you'll ever meet, this book delivers on every single level. I laughed, I stressed, I cheered, and I may have yelled at my book more than once. If you love richly built fantasy worlds, found family, high stakes, unforgettable characters, and romance woven into an action-packed adventure, do yourself a favor and pick this one up!"

Amanda, Goodreads

"Right from the opening chapters, the narrative delivers a thrilling collision of survival and heart, showcasing an irresistible chemistry between an endearingly bright heroine and her stubbornly protective counterpart as they battle against the odds. Complete with found family dynamics, jaw-dropping plot twists, and some of the most formidable female characters in modern fantasy, the novel delivers a thrilling, emotionally resonant ride focused on rescue, revenge, self-discovery, and healing."

Miranda, ARC reader

"If you like your books to go directly into action this one is for you. Pitted straight into action with shifters and magical beings this book took me by storm. Breezy comes off as bright and bold and fierce while Cruz is stand offish and grumpy. Where there is heat and obvious attraction there is also secrets and conflict on both sides. This was fast paced throughout. And evolved continuously. If you want a fast and action packed read full of magic and vivid imagination this book is perfect for you."

Tonice, Goodreads

"Deadly trials, a brooding shifter, and a prophecy? Sign me up! This book was such a fun rollercoaster ride and kept me turning the pages. I loved watching the romance between Breezy and Cruz develop, seeing long-held secrets come to light, and experiencing the characters’ vulnerability along the way."

Ofcorserintobooks, Goodreads

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FAQs for Kiss Of The Raven Witch

1. Why do we have to wait until 2027 for Journey's story? A: Well, all of the books in my series have crossover timelines and characters. Jumping between books in each series helps my creativity. My goal is to eventually release 4 books a year. I'm in a course that teaches authors how to write more productively without getting hung up in writer's block. Trust me, I have a million stories going on in this jumbled brain of mine, and I'm trying to bring them to you as quickly as possible. But, I'm not going to skimp on quality.

2. Does KotRW have multiple POVs like your Watchers and Warriors books? A: My Nightshade Shifters series books will all be dual POV with an occasional POV from the antagonist. So technically, it is multiple POVs, but not as many as in the WAW series.

3. Do all of have a guide telling readers which books each character appears in? A: Not a guide, but if you click on "Character Profiles" in my menu, and look up that particular character, all the books they appear in will be noted at the bottom. For example, Cruz and Breezy appear briefly in Angel Redeemed, and if you pick up Angel's Salvation, you'll get Ash's POV during the plane crash and Perez's POV during Cruz's colosseum fight.

4. Does Kiss Of The Raven Witch hint at future couples? A: Yep. By the end, you'll get a hint of Journey's story. You'll also get a hint at who Kyle's love interest might be.

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Kiss Of The Raven Witch Playlist

Character Compendium

Sample songs from scenes in the book & what the author heard in her head while writing.

Artists & Songs 1. Savage Garden"I Want You" 2. Lana Del Rey "Season Of The Witch" 3. Mylie Taylor "Bleed" 4. Kid Laroi "Without You" 5. Def Leppard "Animal" 6. Calum Scott "You Are The Reason" 7. Fuel "Shimmer" 8. Ari Abdul "Taste" 9. Hozier"Work Song" 10. Teddy Swims "Lose Control" 11. GIVĒON "For Tonight" 12. Linkin Park "Heavy Is The Crown" 13. NEEDTOBREATH "Brother" 14. Amber Run "I Found" 15. Sam Tinnesz "Play With Fire" Theme Song: Dermot Kennedy "Power Over Me"