Leather And Lark by Brynne Weaver

“Every serial killer needs a friend. Every game must have a winner. When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, the two find something elusive–the friendship of a like-minded, pitch-black soul. From small town West Virginia to upscale California, from downtown Boston to rural Texas, the two hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one that pits them against the most dangerous monsters in the country. But as their friendship develops into something more, the restless ghosts left in their wake are only a few steps behind, ready to claim more than just their newfound love. Can Rowan and Sloane dig themselves out of a game of graves? Or have they finally met their match?”–

Quinn has a rare and powerful gift, one that manifested from the rage and trauma of her harrowing childhood. Years later, the anger she can’t let go of makes her an unpredictable and dangerous weapon of last resort for a kingdom on the brink of war. Diviners like Quinn are venerated yet feared, protected yet exploited. Bonded to the Queen, they are forced to endure hardship and sacrifice to protect her empire. After a near loss in a key battle and the death of the Diviner of Fire, the Queen calls for aid from the elite soldiers of the allied territories to the East. A striking warrior named Kiran is assigned to protect and train Quinn, and as the pair become close despite the rules that bind them, they discover that the enemies within are just as dangerous as the ones at the gates. Time is running out for Quinn to harness her power. The enemy is closing in around them. Impossible sacrifices haunt every decision Quinn makes. As she fights to keep what little she’s claimed as hers, Quinn learns that her destiny might not lie in the hands of fates or kingdoms, but in her own. Praise for The Diviner “The Diviner is a wonderfully immersive fantasy set in a carefully crafted magical world and is as much a deeply emotional love story as a suspenseful adventure. The slow burn became an inferno.” – W.D. Henning, author of Paradise Blight and Dark Fall “The Diviner is intricately written, and not like any fantasy story you’ve read before. This book will get you hooked and you’ll build special connections with the characters… (you’ll) love Quinn of course, but you’ll also fall in love with Kiran, Skye, Adri, and Rolfe. The Diviner is worth the read – every second you spend on it is not wasted.” – Aina Untalan, author of Exes and Ohs “Quinn is an actual badass instead of being a damsel in distress, which I hardly ever get to see in books.” – Court of Miracles Awards (Finalist) “Fans of fantasy romance series like From Blood And Ash and A Discovery of Witches will love The Diviner.” – D. Samms