Lady Hel, the goddess of death, has never had luck or use for love. She's the ruler of Helheim, the realm of the undead. She doesn't need anyone until she crosses Odin, the All-father of the Norse gods, and is exiled, cursed to look for her reincarnated one true love who died long ago.

Now stripped of her throne and most of her powers, will Lady Hel find love to remove the curse? Or, will she forever powerlessly suffer in turmoil, agony, and anguish?

Only time will tell, as she tries to find her soul mate.

Harley Andersen is a seven-year college senior with no idea what to do with his life. So far, all he's come up with is killing time. When his best friend dares him to hop the gate of what's supposed to be a haunted house, he encounters a woman who steals a lot more than his breath.

What she's offering Harley could give him the future he's missing. It'll just require a trip to the past.

Hellish is a stand-alone book in the Hell Chronicles. Fans will recognize characters from the Dragon series, but you don't need to listen to them first to enjoy this new adult fantasy that turns the "Beauty and the Beast" tale on its head.

Tina Glasneck