Alyssa Rose Ivy

Biography

Alyssa Rose Ivy is the bestselling author of more than fifty novels with over one million books sold worldwide. She loves to weave stories with romance and humor, and she is best known for writing about college boys with wings. After surviving law school and earning her masters in library science, she turned back to her creative side and decided to write. Although raised in the New York area, she fell in love with the South after moving to New Orleans for college. She lives in Alabama with her two children, and she can usually be found with a cup of coffee in her hand.

Series by Alyssa Rose Ivy

The Chronicles- New Adult Paranormal and Fantasy Romance

-The Crescent Chronicles
-The Empire Chronicles
-The Dire Wolves Chronicles
-The Allure Chronicles
-The Forged Chronicles
-The Grizzly Brothers Chronicles
-The Pteron Chronicles
-The Heart Chronicles
-The Triton Chronicles

Other Paranormal/Fantasy/Dystopian Romance
- Full Moons
- The Corded Saga
- Willow Harbor
- Vampire Emails
- Lunar Academy
-Ghostly Shadows

YA Fantasy Romance

-The Afterglow Trilogy

NA/Mature YA Science Fiction Romance

-Half Light

Contemporary Romance/ Romantic Comedy

-The Hazards Series
-Clayton Falls
-The Mixology Series
-Life After Falling

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Smashwords Interview

What's the story behind your latest book?
I've always loved space opera, especially the romantic kind. With the Half Light, I finally have the opportunity to write a romantic space opera with a Mature YA/ New Adult feel. The first three books in the series are available now.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
I've been writing for as long as I can remember. I first indie published back in 2011. At the time I was working on a non trendy book I knew I'd struggle to find a traditional home for. At the same time I was discovering lots of wonderful Indie authors. I decided to take the chance, and I shared Beckoning Light with the world.
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Where to find Alyssa Rose Ivy online

Series

Half Light
Mature YA/ New Adult Sci-Fi Romance
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Books

Autumn's Wolf (A Court of Shifters Chronicles #4)
Series: A Court of Shifter's Chronicles. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 35,530. Language: English. Published: March 31, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
A Court of Shifters Chronicles continues... Four Courts. Four Fae princesses in need of a shifter mate. And a war for the ages. * New Adult Paranormal/Fantasy Romance*
Summer's Wolf (A Court of Shifters Chronicles #3)
Series: A Court of Shifter's Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 36,130. Language: English. Published: May 24, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
A Court of Shifter's Chronicles continues with Summer's story... *New Adult Paranormal/Fantasy Romance*
Shadow Dance (Ghostly Shadows #2)
Series: Ghostly Shadows. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 33,720. Language: English. Published: April 12, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Ghostly Shadows continues... *New Adult Paranormal Romance
The Wolf Pack Collection: A Wolf Shifter Paranormal Romance Collection
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 179,230. Language: English. Published: March 11, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Meet the wolves! A collection of wolf shifter paranormal romances!
Heart of the Bear (The Heart Chronicles #3)
Series: The Heart Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 43,120. Language: English. Published: February 25, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
The Heart Chronicles continue... *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
Starstruck (Half Light #5)
Series: Half Light. Pre-release—available September 12, 2024. Price: $3.99 USD. Language: English. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
The Half Light Continues... *Mature YA/New Adult Space Opera/Sci-Fi Romance*
Want (The Triton Chronicles #3)
Series: Triton Chronicles · The Chronicles. Pre-release—available August 22, 2024. Price: $3.99 USD. Language: English. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
The Triton Chronicles continue... *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
Shadow Kiss (Ghostly Shadows #1)
Series: Ghostly Shadows. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 41,200. Language: English. Published: February 1, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Gabriella can talk to ghosts, but that isn’t her biggest problem. That would be Rexton, the sexy as sin incubus she can’t seem to stay away from. He’s offering her a chance to learn about her gift as well as a job, but she knows there’s a lot more on the table. *New Adult*
The Keeper (Chronicle Tales #1)
Series: The Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 40,890. Language: English. Published: January 14, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Some secrets are meant to be shared... *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
Spring's Wolf (A Court of Shifters Chronicles #2)
Series: A Court of Shifter's Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 41,540. Language: English. Published: September 3, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Four Courts. Four Fae princesses in need of a shifter mate. And a war for the ages. *New Adult Paranormal/Fantasy Romance*
Wait (The Triton Chronicles #2)
Series: Triton Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 38,630. Language: English. Published: May 21, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
The Triton Chronicles continue... What’s worse than finding out you can command demons? Having that revelation time up with falling in love. *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
Winter's Wolf (A Court of Shifters Chronicles #1)
Series: A Court of Shifter's Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 40,760. Language: English. Published: March 27, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Four Courts. Four Fae princesses in need of a shifter mate. And a war for the ages. *New Adult Paranormal/Fantasy Romance*
The Corded Saga
Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 149,010. Language: English. Published: February 27, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
A complete Dystopian Romance series all in one set... In a world where women are commodities, the only thing more rare than finding true love is a happy ending.
Wreck (The Triton Chronicles #1)
Series: Triton Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 38,890. Language: English. Published: December 5, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
The Pteron King of the West Coast finally gets his story! *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
Halfway Whole and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 40,790. Language: English. Published: June 20, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult
Sometimes getting off the grid is the only way to stay on it... *New Adult Contemporary Romance*
Heart of the Lion (The Heart Chronicles #2)
Series: The Heart Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 46,880. Language: English. Published: April 25, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Sometimes love needs a second chance... *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
The Pteron Chronicles
Series: The Pteron Chronicles. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 147,730. Language: English. Published: March 21, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
The Pteron Chronicles: Complete series! This set contains three full length New Adult Paranormal Romance Novels Torn (The Pteron Chronicles #1) Two powerful shifters: one of feathers and one of flame. Tempt (The Pteron Chronicles #2) Some flames are eternal... Taken (The Pteron Chronicles #3) Can you handle the flames?
Starburst (Half Light #4)
Series: Half Light. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 52,700. Language: English. Published: February 21, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi
Book 4 off the Half Light The fate of the universe is in their hands... *Mature YA/New Adult Space Opera/Sci-Fi Romance*
Conflicted (The Corded Saga #3)
Series: The Corded Saga. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 48,860. Language: English. Published: December 14, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
The Corded Saga continues with Conflicted... The Future is their only hope... *New Adult Dystopian Romance*
Taken (The Pteron Chronicles #3)
Series: The Pteron Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 48,550. Language: English. Published: September 27, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Book 3 of the Pteron Chronicles... *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
Starless (Half Light # 3)
Series: Half Light. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 46,390. Language: English. Published: July 5, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi
They are all trapped under a starless sky… Half Light, the romantic space opera, continues with Starless. *Mature YA/New Adult Sci-Fi Romance*
Stargaze (Half Light #2)
Series: Half Light. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 45,410. Language: English. Published: May 24, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi
Nothing is as it seems. Rachel’s entire life has changed in a blink of an eye. Betrayed by everyone she believed she could trust, the one shining light in all the chaos is the intensity of her growing bond with Noah. *Mature YA/ New Adult Sci-Fi Romance*
Stardust (Half Light #1)
Series: Half Light. Price: Free! Words: 50,290. Language: English. Published: April 26, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi
What if the one you thought was your savior was actually your captor? The earth was never destroyed. A few words uttered by a stranger change Rachel’s life forever. After years of believing earth is gone, Rachel discovers that she cannot trust anything she thought was true or anyone she thought she loved, including the alien prince she was bound to spend her life with.
Warlock's Embrace (Willow Harbor #6)
Series: Willow Harbor. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 46,780. Language: English. Published: April 5, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Sometimes what you need the most has been there all along... *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
Full Moons and Candy Canes
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 30,220. Language: English. Published: March 8, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Dark magic is no match for fate... **New Adult Paranormal Romance**
Tempt (The Pteron Chronicles #2)
Series: The Pteron Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 52,390. Language: English. Published: January 25, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Some flames are eternal... *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
Forever Love: A Friends to Lovers Collection
Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 166,150. Language: English. Published: January 11, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Sometimes the best relationships start with friendship… *Contains three full length NA Romance novels*  On The Rocks: Love is best served on the rocks. The Hazards of Sleeping with a Friend: Warning: Sleeping with a friend might change your life forever. Life After Falling: One tangled cassette tape. Two tangled lives. 
Cornered (The Corded Saga #2)
Series: The Corded Saga. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 51,990. Language: English. Published: November 2, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
When all you have left is hope, you fight with all that you are... *New Adult Dystopian Romance*
Shifter's Fate (Willow Harbor #1)
Series: Willow Harbor. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 47,540. Language: English. Published: October 2, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Sometimes fate can't be ignored... Strange Neighbors. Hidden Desires. Small Town Charm. Welcome to Willow Harbor where everyone has a secret. What’s yours? The Willow Harbor Series: Standalone NA Paranormal Romance Book 1: Shifter's Fate by Alyssa Rose Ivy Book 2: Vampire's Descent by Jennifer Snyder Book 3: Hunter's Revenge by Juliana Haygert Book 4: Triton's Curse by Sarra Cannon
Heart of the Wolf (The Heart Chronicles #1)
Series: The Chronicles · The Heart Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 51,400. Language: English. Published: August 24, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Betrayal hurts, love heals.  Wolf shifter Carter jumps at the chance to leave his dead-end security job to join the exclusive and secret force, The Rangers. The Rangers do the work no one else can do, and Carter's first mission is no exception. *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
The Empire Chronicles Books 1-3
Series: The Empire Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 181,420. Language: English. Published: July 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
The Empire Chronicles Books 1-3: The first three novels in the NA Paranormal Romance series The Empire Chronicles. Serving coffee is temporary, just like Casey's year off from school. She’s going to come up with a plan to stay in New York City and go back to college, and that plan does not involve dating a paranormal creature—let alone two.
Forged in Light (The Forged Chronicles #4)
Series: The Forged Chronicles · The Chronicles · Energo World. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 55,780. Language: English. Published: May 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
A love that can transcend time... *New Adult Fantasy Romance*
Torn (The Pteron Chronicles #1)
Series: The Pteron Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 55,400. Language: English. Published: March 9, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Two powerful shifters: one of feathers and one of flame. ** Paranormal Romance **
Corded (The Corded Saga #1)
Series: The Corded Saga. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 54,240. Language: English. Published: January 12, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
In a world where women are commodities, the only thing more rare than finding true love is a happy ending. Kayla is in hiding—her only crime being born a girl in a society of 99 percent men. When her sister and niece are kidnapped, she is willing to do anything to save them. *Dystopian Romance*
Full Moons and Mistletoe
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 27,720. Language: English. Published: November 21, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
One Alpha Wolf One Single Mom And a Christmas neither will ever forget…
Heat (The Grizzly Brothers Chronicles #2)
Series: The Grizzly Brothers Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 52,720. Language: English. Published: October 20, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Mara has power—power she isn't sure she wants, but after awakening a demon she has no choice but to embrace her abilities. Ian will do anything to have Mara as his mate, but even he is unsure how to protect her from a danger like none he could have ever imagined. When the heat is on, Mara and Ian will risk everything to find their way back to each other. *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
The Dire Wolves Chronicles
Series: The Dire Wolves Chronicles. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 165,290. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
(2.50 from 2 reviews)
Explore the world of the Dire Wolves… Three full-length novels. Contains complete Series. *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
Love (The Allure Chronicles #4)
Series: The Allure Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 63,240. Language: English. Published: August 29, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
There is nothing more powerful than love. Daisy and Owen never catch a break. After being torn apart by the powerful and ruthless Elders, the sweetness of their reunion is tempered by the knowledge that Daisy's emotions may soon disappear again. With loyal friends by their side, Daisy and Owen will stop at nothing to save her, and their love. *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
Forged in Fire (The Forged Chronicles #3)
Series: The Forged Chronicles · The Chronicles · Energo World. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 54,220. Language: English. Published: June 23, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
A love more powerful than any other, and a darkness intent on destroying it. James and Ainsley are desperate. As darkness nearly consumes James, their only chance is to trust people who may be foes, and hope their love is strong enough to save them all. *New Adult Fantasy Romance*
Hunt (The Grizzly Brothers Chronicles #1)
Series: The Grizzly Brothers Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 56,740. Language: English. Published: April 28, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
There's a new Alpha in town and he just found his mate, she just doesn't know it yet. Welcome to Crestview, Montana. Population ~1000 and not all of those are human. After his brother is murdered, Ian must step up to become Alpha of his bear shifter pack. At the same time law student Mara shows up in town, and Ian knows she’s destined to be his mate.
Lost (The Allure Chronicles #3)
Series: The Allure Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 53,300. Language: English. Published: March 10, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
When all that you love is left behind, you are lost… Owen is devastated. He was willing to give up everything for Daisy, but she refused. He wants to believe there is a way to bring her back, even if it means getting help from the unlikeliest of sources. *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
Forged in Ice (The Forged Chronicles #2)
Series: The Forged Chronicles · The Chronicles · Energo World. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 54,480. Language: English. Published: January 25, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
An undying love threatened by darkness... James' worst nightmare has come true. From the grave his father has poisoned the woman he loves, and James will do anything to save her.
Storm (The Empire Chronicles #5)
Series: The Empire Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 59,840. Language: English. Published: December 3, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Underneath our greatest flaws lie our greatest strengths. Jared barely has time to process the revelation that his mother is a witch before his life is once again turned upside down. He wakes up in a time and place he thought he had left behind with no clue how to get out. When Vera shows up the stakes are even higher. *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
Life After Falling
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 56,550. Language: English. Published: October 15, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit
One tangled cassette tape. Two tangled lives. *Contemporary Romance*
Dawn (The Dire Wolves Chronicles #3)
Series: The Dire Wolves Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 62,720. Language: English. Published: September 3, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
It is always darkest before dawn. Gage and Mary Anne are on the run and determined to break Hunter out of prison so he can finish changing Gage. They look to Mary Anne’s college friend Genevieve and the zany Dire Denny for assistance, but in the end, help comes from the unlikeliest of places. *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
The Hazards Series Books 1-3
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 185,790. Language: English. Published: August 19, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult
The Hazards Series Books 1-3: Contains three full length New Adult Romance Novels
Lust (The Allure Chronicles #2)
Series: The Allure Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 55,100. Language: English. Published: July 16, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
After years of searching Daisy and Owen have finally found each other, only to face the threat of being forced apart. If they are unable to stop Daisy from becoming an Allure, she will forever lose the ability to love. Desperate to stop the change before time runs out, they must decide what price they are willing to pay to save their love. *New Adult Paranormal Romance *
Forged in Stone (The Forged Chronicles #1)
Series: The Forged Chronicles · The Chronicles · Energo World. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 62,380. Language: English. Published: June 10, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary
The son of darkness is all grown up... James is a Guardian. He is tasked with protecting the most important person in his world. For eight years he has done his job without complaint, but he has grown tired of living under the shadow of a father who is responsible for the most unimaginable violence and destruction his world has ever known. *Fantasy Romance*
Savor (The Empire Chronicles #4)
Series: The Empire Chronicles · The Chronicles. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 57,010. Language: English. Published: April 30, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Jared is Vera's perfect man—until he opens his mouth. An incredible body and set of wings can only go so far when everything he says seems designed to make her mad. Still, she can't deny her intense attraction or the fact that he is the closest thing she has to a friend. *New Adult Paranormal Romance*
The Hazards of Sleeping with a Friend
Series: Hazards. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 56,610. Language: English. Published: March 26, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult
Warning: Sleeping with a friend might change your life forever. Sleeping with Kyle was never in the plans. Pretending to be his girlfriend was one thing, but letting our relationship become anything but platonic was another. The problem with mixing friendship with sex is that inevitably feelings get involved, and when that happens there's no turning back.
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Smashwords book reviews by Alyssa Rose Ivy

  • Long Days in Paradise - The First Book of the Shards of Heaven on Oct. 13, 2011

    It’s a rare thing to find a fantasy read that can effectively combine all of the good things about epic fantasy with all the fun of a coming of age YA novel while making you laugh out loud. Long Days in Paradise, the first in the Shards of Heaven series achieves just that. From the first introduction of Jorden Miles, a seventeen-year-old who finds himself in a strange world where nothing seems quite as it should be, I was hooked. Jorden is immediately likeable and believable, and I found myself rooting for him even when I wanted to scream at him for making a really dumb decision (You know a book is good when you find yourself trying to interact with the characters). Jorden is joined by many colorful characters, most notably his close friend Taf, a human-feline hybrid who seems to have a heart of gold, even if she is full of secrets. Long Days in Paradise is a fun read that effortlessly combines fantasy, adventure, romance and humor in a unique and entertaining way. I recommend it to any fans of fantasy, from the avid epic fantasy fan, to those who enjoy a fun YA feel.