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Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press
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Bitten Fruit Books is an independent publisher and micro-press of dark and gothic fiction, gothic poetry, dark fantasy, urban/paranormal romance, and general romance that pushes boundaries. Our imprint, Satin Smoke Press, publishes Dianna Hardy's books.
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Sins of the Father (After the Storm #3)
by Dianna Hardy
Series: After The Storm, Book 3.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 24,100.
Language:
British English.
Published: October 31, 2023
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
Ryan is the only one who fully remembers the events of the storm, and the death of his mates and other loved ones. He finds himself battling flashbacks of murdering Nikolai, ensuring torturous pain upon Nikolai's mate, Carrie. As Lydia goes into labour, the imminent arrival of their first children has him questioning all his choices, and the need to find Carrie becomes a thirst he cannot quench.
Twisted Roots (After the Storm #2)
by Dianna Hardy
Series: After The Storm, Book 2.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 18,080.
Language:
British English.
Published: July 31, 2023
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters
Five months after the storm, Taylor is the most comfortable he's ever been in his skin. No wolf is as 'wolf' as he's become, and the most joyful day of his life is around the corner. But something's pressing against the edges of his memory - something he missed in the delirious state he was in when he was bitten a year and a half ago; something 'his' he needs to find... Right back at the start.
Blanket of Snow (After the Storm #1)
by Dianna Hardy
Series: After The Storm, Book 1.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 19,750.
Language:
British English.
Published: January 7, 2019
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Family sagas
Four months have passed since the night of the fatal storm. Lydia is mated to three and now married into the Gunvald lineage. But as January snow clouds gather overhead, Lydia's finally forced to confront the secret she's been keeping from everyone, including herself. (After the Storm is a series of novelettes that take place after Eye of the Storm, focusing on each character's needed healing.)
Aftershock: an Eye of the Storm Companion Novel
by Dianna Hardy
Series: Blood Never Lies.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 70,850.
Language:
British English.
Published: October 30, 2018
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Family sagas
Five years ago, after the death of her friend, Claire nurtured both an open wound and her friend's baby, Jasmine. She and Pete have brought her up as their own, but despite their love for their adopted daughter, fate's about to test the foundations they've built. When a boy is hurt, Jasmine's terrible legacy threatens to be revealed. Can you ever escape what you truly are? Blood never lies.
Blood Shadow: an Eye of the Storm Companion Novel
by Dianna Hardy
Series: Blood Never Lies.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 73,810.
Language:
British English.
Published: April 27, 2018
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Five years after her life changed forever, Jennifer Warren has put her past firmly behind her. No longer a werewolf, but human, she keeps herself to herself. But her anonymous 'friend' has started sending her notes again - there's a rare total lunar eclipse on the way, threatening to turn her shadows against her. Can you ever escape what you truly are? Blood never lies.
Reign of the Wolf
by Dianna Hardy
Series: Eye of the Storm, Book 6.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 128,910.
Language:
British English.
Published: October 31, 2017
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Dark, Fiction » Horror » Occult
Lydia's mastery of her storm-wielding grows, Ryan faces his past once more in a bid to secure the happy future he glimpsed for them all, Sarah may be carrying more than she bargained for, and Lawrence has life-altering decisions to make. When the outcome is the sure extinction of the species you are responsible for, what do you sacrifice to keep it alive? (Final book of the series.)
Summer's End (Once Times Thrice #2)
by Dianna Hardy
Series: Once Times Thrice, Book 2.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 85,340.
Language:
British English.
Published: June 23, 2016
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Adult
Pippa knew her life all but ended seven months ago when she answered the phone call no one ever wants to receive: her husband had been in a fatal car accident. Struggling to bring up her three kids, she finds herself turning to Jimmy, her younger brother's best friend. He has his own crosses to bear, but his long-held torch for Pippa never went out. All they need to do, is take a leap of faith...
Rise of the Wolf
by Dianna Hardy
Series: Eye of the Storm, Book 5.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 91,670.
Language:
British English.
Published: October 5, 2015
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Horror » Occult
The bond between the mated four is stronger than ever; a future worth fighting for is within reach... As the moon begins to wax once more, long-awaited answers finally start to surface for our Surrey wolves, but they may come too late. The Trident have a new leader – one who will do anything to survive. And the knowledge one old woman harbours could be enough to destroy everything.
Saving Eve
by Dianna Hardy
Series: The Witching Pen, Companion Novel.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 42,060.
Language:
British English.
Published: April 30, 2015
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Religious, Fiction » Historical » Ancient
One for Witching Pen fans: Awaking with amnesia in St Mary's Hospital, after a near-fatal freak accident, he is known only as Luc. With the help of Evie Gold, the kind, young woman who found him, he starts a new life – a second chance, a clean slate. A bond burgeons between them. But nothing is as it seems, and as reality crumbles, Luc finds himself asking, not just who he is, but... Who is Evie?
Broken Lights
by Dianna Hardy
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 37,000.
Language:
British English.
Published: December 15, 2014
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
One gunshot, one scramble for life, one unlikely couple, one very long night ... can one damaged woman and one ordinary man, find the extraordinary in the very last second they're given? Broken Lights is a standalone story, packed with emotion and heat, of what's really worth fighting for, when one second is all you have left. (Contains strong language. Written in British English.)
Return of the Wolf
by Dianna Hardy
Series: Eye of the Storm, Book 4.
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 86,840.
Language:
British English.
Published: October 30, 2014
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
The full moon has been and gone. Ryan's old pack from Wiltshire have ensured the Surrey pack's immediate safety from The Trident, but what will they demand in return for their protection? As Ryan battles with his own past, Lydia and Lawrence heal old wounds, Selena desperately tries to keep herself intact under Gabriel's cruelty, and Sarah has some tough choices to make. (18+ paranormal fantasy)
The Spell of Summer (Once Times Thrice)
by Dianna Hardy
Series: Once Times Thrice, Book 1.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 81,640.
Language:
British English.
Published: June 17, 2014
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult
Meredith is leading a straight-laced life in London with her straight-laced fiancé, determined to forget her reckless past. Jamie is an old, poetic soul with a broken heart returning home to Cornwall to sort himself out. What binds them? One chance meeting thirteen summers ago; one innocent spell spoken after one perfect night... Words can change everything, but can they change your destiny?
The Complete Witching Pen Series, Boxed Set: The Witching Pen, The Sands Of Time, The Demon Bride, The Last Dragon and Wilted
by Dianna Hardy
Series: The Witching Pen, The Complete Boxed Set.
Price:
$9.95 USD.
Words: 235,510.
Language:
British English.
Published: February 16, 2014
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Elena is the most powerful witch on the planet, Amy is hidden from her true self, and Mary feels the pain of mankind. On the appearance of a magic pen, three women uncover family secrets and deep betrayal, which may just lead to the end of the world. Unique, fun, fast-paced, sexy and passionate, this is paranormal romance that combines the dark with the light, and the sweet with the gritty.
Happy Anniversary (An erotic short story about a marriage rekindled.)
by Dianna Hardy
Price:
Free!
Words: 5,410.
Language:
British English.
Published: January 26, 2014
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Short stories, Fiction » Romance » Erotic
(4.00 from 1 review)
Claudia's been working too many nights, too hard. One drunken evening, she promises to make it up to her husband, Martin, on their anniversary - by doing anything he asks of her. Martin is not only going to make sure she keeps her word, but is determined to remind her exactly what she's been missing these past few months. (IRC, Readers Choice Awards Nominee 2013: Best Indie Short Romance)
Heart of the Wolf
by Dianna Hardy
Series: Eye of the Storm, Book 3.
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 65,640.
Language:
British English.
Published: December 19, 2013
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Romance » Polyamory
Lydia grows closer to her three mates, but with unrest all around, she struggles to keep her wolves together. Ryan takes a trip back home, but at what cost? Lawrence is encouraged to return as Alpha, but no one knows his secret - can he protect his pack? Meanwhile, in Egypt, Amil is pitting himself against his inner-beast to find salvation, only to realise much more is at stake than his soul.
The Last Dragon (Book Four of The Witching Pen Series)
by Dianna Hardy
Series: The Witching Pen, The final instalment.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 90,460.
Language:
British English.
Published: October 3, 2013
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
The Earth is in a state of shock after the apocalypse. Demons and fallen angels walk among humans, and everyone is trying to find their place in the new world - Morgan le Fey's world. But the fairy queen struggles with human emotions, Lucifer is keeping secrets, and Karl and Elena battle with their powers. The last Dragon is about to rise in this final instalment of The Witching Pen series.
Cry of the Wolf
by Dianna Hardy
Series: Eye of the Storm, Book 2.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 60,280.
Language:
British English.
Published: April 17, 2013
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Romance » Polyamory
(5.00 from 1 review)
The full moon is a week away, and although Lydia is excited to run as a wolf for the first time, she is also fighting to keep her independence among the three males that have come to rule her life. However, the testosterone surrounding her is the last thing she should be worrying about. Her family bear truths about her heritage she's not ready to face. The past never stays buried for long...
Releasing the Wolf
by Dianna Hardy
Series: Eye of the Storm, Book 1.
Price:
Free!
Words: 39,800.
Language:
British English.
Published: November 28, 2012
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Lydia Martin has always had dreams of a sexy, muscle-bound man who speaks like sin and smells like sex. She blames her overactive imagination, coupled with a higher than average libido. But one night, she finds him in her dream, chained to a wall and screaming in pain. What unfolds is beyond even her wildest imaginings, as she's sucked into a dangerous and deadly world she never knew existed...
The Demon Bride (Book Three of The Witching Pen Series)
by Dianna Hardy
Series: The Witching Pen, Book 3.
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 69,390.
Language:
British English.
Published: August 30, 2012
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
Mary has finally discovered who she really is, and what that means for the human race. What Mary doesn't know, is that Gwain has been searching for her for over ten thousand years, and had lost all hope of finding her. Now that he has her, he's faced with an impossible choice: does he save the woman who altered his very existence, or does he sacrifice her to save mankind? (approx. 70,000 words)
The Sands Of Time (Book Two of The Witching Pen Series)
by Dianna Hardy
Series: The Witching Pen, Book 2.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 41,270.
Language:
English.
Published: April 26, 2012
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
"Elizabeth" has no idea who she really is, Amy has gone missing without a trace, and Pueblo is going out of his mind trying to find the witch he accidentally bonded with.
As he enlists the help of angels and demons alike, Elizabeth begins to remember... But what she uncovers may just have her wanting to turn away from who she really is ... for good.
Wilted (A Witching Pen Series Prequel)
by Dianna Hardy
Series: The Witching Pen, Prequel (bonus read).
Price:
Free!
Words: 6,560.
Language:
English.
Published: February 9, 2012
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
(4.50 from 4 reviews)
Fifteen-year-old Elena hides her magical abilities from everyone, except her best friend, Karl. Inseparable since very young, they've always shared everything, including the darkest parts of their lives. Elena's beginning to realise her feelings for Karl are growing into something more. But her mother's about to drop a bombshell – one that will change the course of her life, and heart, forever.
'Til Death Do Us Part (an adult retelling of The Little Mermaid)
by Dianna Hardy
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 11,820.
Language:
English.
Published: November 22, 2011
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Romance » Gothic
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
When you love someone so much that your heart aches without them, would you give up everything you've ever known to be with them?
This is exactly what Aria did. But her sacrifice comes at a great cost, with startling consequences.
In this dark and passionate retelling of The Little Mermaid, can a love founded on humanity, stand the passing of time, an angry sea-God, and even death itself?
The Witching Pen (Book One of The Witching Pen Series)
by Dianna Hardy
Series: The Witching Pen, Book 1.
Price:
Free!
Words: 38,780.
Language:
British English.
Published: July 29, 2011
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
(4.75 from 4 reviews)
It's hard being the most powerful witch on the planet. It's even harder when you're a twenty-five year old virgin who'll lose all of that power the moment you sleep with someone ... that's why Elena's never slept with her best friend and flatmate, Karl, despite the true feelings they harbour for each other.
But on discovery of a magic pen, Elena's life is about to get a whole lot worse...
A Silver Kiss (Vampire Poetry)
by Dianna Hardy
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 6,680.
Language:
English.
Published: December 8, 2010
by
Bitten Fruit Books / Satin Smoke Press.
Categories:
Poetry » Contemporary Poetry, Fiction » Horror » General
A dark, daring addition to the vampire genre, this is a collection of rhyming and freestyle poetry that explores the often taboo themes of power, possession and seduction. Emotionally charging, each poem is written from a different perspective, be it the hunter or the hunted and inspires a deeper look into the psychology of the human mind and the darker aspects of human relationships and society.
Series
After The Storm
by Dianna Hardy
Blanket of Snow (After the Storm #1)
Twisted Roots (After the Storm #2)
Sins of the Father (After the Storm #3)
After the Storm is a series of novelettes that take place at relevant points in the immediate months and years after Eye of the Storm. They concentrate on the healing our characters need to go through after everything that happened. They do not need to be read to understand the main story - they are additional reads for fans that also contain 'Easter eggs' for whats is to come.
Blanket of Snow (After the Storm #1)
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Twisted Roots (After the Storm #2)
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Sins of the Father (After the Storm #3)
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Blood Never Lies
by Dianna Hardy
Blood Shadow: an Eye of the Storm Companion Novel
Aftershock: an Eye of the Storm Companion Novel
Blood Never Lies is a duet of companion novels for Eye Of The Storm, detailing what happened to certain characters five years after the events of Eye Of The Storm. Each book in the series stands on its own, but also acts as a bridge between series, and as a prequel to two brand new series to come: the 'Blood Shadow series' and 'Aftershock series'.
Blood Shadow: an Eye of the Storm Companion Novel
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Aftershock: an Eye of the Storm Companion Novel
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Eye of the Storm
by Dianna Hardy
Releasing the Wolf
Cry of the Wolf
Heart of the Wolf
Return of the Wolf
Rise of the Wolf
Reign of the Wolf
Deadly family secrets, an unforgiving ancient mythology, and monsters - both human and created - striving for species dominance, ensure the next few weeks will bring one hell of a storm into the lives of the werewolves of Surrey. When all hangs in the balance, what do you sacrifice for those you love, and the future you want?
Emotional, humorous and highly erotic in places, Eye of the Storm is dark paranormal fantasy, not for the faint of heart.
Releasing the Wolf
Price:
Free!
Cry of the Wolf
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Heart of the Wolf
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Return of the Wolf
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Rise of the Wolf
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Reign of the Wolf
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Once Times Thrice
by Dianna Hardy
The Spell of Summer (Once Times Thrice)
Summer's End (Once Times Thrice #2)
Once Times Thrice is a series about loving big, living big and trusting big. Contemporary romantic fiction, with just a touch of magic.
The Spell of Summer (Once Times Thrice)
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Summer's End (Once Times Thrice #2)
Price:
$4.99 USD.
The Witching Pen
by Dianna Hardy
Wilted (A Witching Pen Series Prequel)
The Sands Of Time (Book Two of The Witching Pen Series)
The Demon Bride (Book Three of The Witching Pen Series)
The Last Dragon (Book Four of The Witching Pen Series)
Elena, a thirteenth generation witch, is the most powerful witch on the planet; Amy is hidden from her true self, and Mary feels the pain of mankind.
On the appearance of a magic pen, three women uncover family secrets and deep betrayal, to discover they are more than they've been led to believe - for better or worse.
Alongside the men, demons and angels who love them, they are thrown into a supernatural world where time becomes muddied, where new and ancient merge, where forged bonds cannot be broken, and matters of the heart are never black and white.
And then, there's the impending apocalypse.
Unique, fun, fast-paced, sexy and passionate, this is paranormal romance that combines the dark with the light, and the sweet with the gritty.
Wilted (A Witching Pen Series Prequel)
Price:
Free!
The Sands Of Time (Book Two of The Witching Pen Series)
Price:
$2.99 USD.
The Demon Bride (Book Three of The Witching Pen Series)
Price:
$3.99 USD.
The Last Dragon (Book Four of The Witching Pen Series)
Price:
$4.99 USD.
The Complete Witching Pen Series, Boxed Set: The Witching Pen, The Sands Of Time, The Demon Bride, The Last Dragon and Wilted
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Hannah's Choice
on Dec. 23, 2010
Maybe there's been a different upload since the reviews below, but I've just downloaded it and there aren't that many ads. Yes, a few pages towards the back talks about the author's work, but you also get a free excerpt of another book. This is a great little hot story with easy to read dialogue - a simple scenario that's well written and erotically juicy in all the right places.
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101 Degrees Fahrenheit
on Jan. 08, 2011
Beautifully written, heartfelt, real and very, very sexy. Thanks for the read.
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on April 09, 2011
A really fun and hot, short read. Well written - thank you!