The Cursed (League of the Black Swan)

PRAISE FOR THE WARRIORS OF ATLANTIS

“The perfect blend of fabulous world-building and sexy romantic adventure.”

—Jayne Castle,
New York Times
bestselling author

“
A phenomenal new series.”

—
Fresh Fiction

“Alyssa Day works her own brand of sexy sorcery in this fabulous new paranormal series. Warriors and witches have never been so hot!”

—
Teresa Medeiros,
New York Times
bestselling author

VAMPIRE IN ATLANTIS

“The relationships between Day’s cast of characters are layered and enduring and they make this series unforgettable. Day aces another one!”

—RT Book Reviews

ATLANTIS BETRAYED

“Day serves up her best book to date with this exhilarating, funny adventure.”

—RT Book Reviews

“Action [and] hot sex . . . So hold on to your fan, you may need it.”

—Bitten By Paranormal Romance

ATLANTIS REDEEMED

“Day blends action, suspense, and fiery hot sensuality.”

—The Romance Dish

“Day places her latest romantic pair in unique circumstances as they face both technological horror and an ancient curse . . . Day continues to deliver consistent quality and sizzling adventure!”

—RT Book Reviews

ATLANTIS UNMASKED

“Action packed and hot and spicy.”

—TwoLips Reviews

“Day utilizes a nice blend of action, character building, and sexy sensuality in all her books. A terrific escape from reality.”

—RT Book Reviews

“As always, I loved this book. Each time I settle down to read about one of the warriors, I know I’m going to want more.”

—Naughty Edition Reviews

ATLANTIS UNLEASHED

“This character-driven tale will grab the reader’s imagination from page one . . . An epic thrill ride that should not be missed.”

—Romance Reviews Today

“A terrific romantic fantasy thriller.”

—Midwest Book Review

“Day is back and better than ever . . . She doesn’t skimp on the action, but this story also delves into the psychological, giving the characters real depth. Power and passion unleashed make for outstanding reading!”

—RT Book Reviews

“Action-packed adventure filled with magic and romance . . . Superb job of world-building that will leave you stunned with the richness of detail. The characters of Atlantis are sexy, intelligent, and fascinating. I absolutely loved it and cannot wait for more!”

—Romance Junkies

ATLANTIS AWAKENING

“Fascinating, thrilling, and deeply romantic.”

—Jayne Castle,
New York Times
bestselling author

“Alyssa Day’s Atlantis is flat-out amazing—her sexy and heroic characters make me want to beg for more! I love the complex world she’s created!”

—Alexis Morgan, national bestselling author

ATLANTIS RISING

“
Atlantis Rising
is romantic, sexy, and utterly compelling. I loved it!”

—Christine Feehan, #1
New York Times
bestselling author

“The Poseidon Warriors are HOT!! Can I have one?”

—Kerrelyn Sparks,
New York Times
bestselling author

“Alyssa Day’s characters grab you and take you on a whirlwind adventure. I haven’t been so captivated by characters or story in a long time. Enjoy the ride!”

—Susan Squires,
New York Times
bestselling author

“Alyssa Day has penned a white-hot winner!”

—Gena Showalter,
New York Times
bestselling author

“Inventive and electrifying.”

—RT Book Reviews

“Alyssa Day roars onto the paranormal scene with this tense and magnetic read.”

—Romance Junkies

Titles by Alyssa Day

The Warriors of Poseidon

ATLANTIS RISING

High Prince Conlan’s Story

ATLANTIS AWAKENING

Lord Vengeance’s Story

ATLANTIS UNLEASHED

Lord Justice’s Story

ATLANTIS UNMASKED

Alexios’s Story

ATLANTIS REDEEMED

Brennan’s Story

ATLANTIS BETRAYED

Christophe’s Story

VAMPIRE IN ATLANTIS

Daniel’s Story

HEART OF ATLANTIS

High Priest Alaric’s Story

Specials

WILD HEARTS IN ATLANTIS

Bastien’s Story

SHIFTER’S LADY

Ethan’s Story

The League of the Black Swan

THE CURSED

The Cursed

THE LEAGUE OF THE BLACK SWAN

ALYSSA DAY

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THE CURSED

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Copyright © 2013 by Alesia Holliday.

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PUBLISHING HISTORY

Berkley Sensation mass-market paperback edition / May 2013

Cover art by Craig White.

Cover design by George Long.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. The publisher does not have any control over and does not assume any responsibility for author or third-party websites or their content.

This book is for Jim McCarthy, my funny, brilliant, patient agent, who signed me when I was in Sedona, encouraged me when I was in Japan, laughed with me when I came back to Florida, and gave me good news when he was in Germany. Ours is a marvelous and international relationship.

And for the always delightful Cindy Hwang, my editor, who said yes when I wanted to take Luke and Rio on continuing adventures.

And, especially, for Mom, who always said, “My daughter can do anything!”

And so I did.