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BLOOD SURGE

A vampiric urban fantasy novel.
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Released 28th August, 2025 (eBook)
Released 30th October, 2025 (paperback)
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A beautiful library in a historic, sleepy town in Hampshire is the perfect place for Sophia to settle away from a fraught childhood and forgotten past. So forgotten, she hadn’t thought about it in over two decades until an old, unpleasant lover borrows a book and an innocent chat over coffee stirs long-buried emotions.

And once those gates open, they’re not so easily shut – the crazy keeps on coming in the form of a dead woman, a ridiculously gorgeous (and frustrating) man who keeps turning up around every corner, and a party at a stately home that’s to die for. Literally.

Sophia’s forgotten history is going to have to be remembered in a race against time if she wants to save her own life. Unfortunately, Sophia’s discovering her life isn’t what she thought it was – at all. In fact, her life might not even be hers, but indebted to a twisted, dark world made up of ancient vows and blood ties ... ones she can feel surging through her veins...

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      • Companion Novel: Saving Eve
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        • Fathom's Deep (A Blood Shadow Novel)
      • Aftershock (Blood Never Lies #2)
    • Once Times Thrice series
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DIANNA HARDY

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Dianna writes paranormal and urban fantasy fiction - sometimes very dark - with lots of steam and quirkiness. Romance features hugely in her books.

She was first published in 1997 with poetry, and then 1999 with her first short story. In 2011, The Witchng Pen was published and she hasn't looked back.
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The Witching Pen series

Quirky and passionate British urban fantasy and paranormal romance at its finest.

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.

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Eye of the Storm

Dark urban fantasy and paranormal series, told with raw, passionate, and explicit emotion.
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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.
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After the Storm is a series of four novelettes that show the healing Lydia, Taylor, Ryan, and Lawrence go through in the months and immediate years that follow the Eye of the Storm series. Eye of the Storm should be read first - these novelettes are a treat for fans. They also contain "Easter eggs" of what is to come. Jewels of the Crown is due out 30th October, 2025. Currently available in digital format only.

Prequels, Sequels, Companion Novels, and Expanding the Universe

Blood Never Lies is a duet of novels that follow Jennifer Warren (previously Selena), and Sarah's daughter Jasmine, five years after the events of Reign of the Wolf (Eye of the Storm). It is advised that you read the Eye of the Storm series first. These two books act as prequels to two brand new series (and worlds) to come, and are also the first books to introduce the cross over of The Witching Pen and Eye of the Storm worlds. Available in eBook and paperback.
Wilted is a short story prequel for The Witching Pen series that gives more insight into Karl and Elena's childhood relationship, as well as the relationship Elena has with her mother. It takes place when Elena is 15 years old. It is available as a FREE download on most eBook websites. The story can also be found at the back of the volume one paperback, The Witching Pen.

Saving Eve is a surreal fiction, creation myth short novel that focuses on what happened to Lucifer after the events of The Last Dragon (The Witching Pen) when he disappeared into the depths of the earth. It does not have to be read to understand the Witching Pen main story arc - it is a bonus read for fans. Available in eBook and paperback.

Once Times Thrice

Heartfelt, sensual, contemporary romance with just a touch of magic.
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Broken Lights

Gritty, sensual, suspenseful romance.
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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.

The Illustrated Cover Edition is now available!

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'Til Death Do Us Part

An Adult Retelling of The Little Mermaid
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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?
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A Silver Kiss

Vampire Poetry
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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.
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  • Books
    • Blood Surge (A Vampiric Urban Fantasy)
    • The Witching Pen series >
      • Companion Novel: Saving Eve
      • The Witching Pen Tarot Deck
    • Eye Of The Storm series >
      • After the Storm novelettes
      • Blood Shadow (Blood Never Lies #1) >
        • Fathom's Deep (A Blood Shadow Novel)
      • Aftershock (Blood Never Lies #2)
    • Once Times Thrice series
    • Broken Lights
    • 'Til Death Do Us Part
    • Happy Anniversary
    • A Silver Kiss (Vampire Poetry) >
      • More poems (ext. site)
    • Printable Book List / Reading Order
  • Free Reads
  • Bookshops
    • Paperbacks from Bitten Fruit Books
    • Paperbacks from SciFier
    • Paperbacks from Books Please
    • Paperbacks from The Great British Bookshop
    • Kindle and Paperback from Amazon
    • Nook & Paperback from Barnes & Noble
    • Apple Books
    • Google Play Books
    • Kobo
  • Schedule
    • Author Newsletter (Free)
    • WhatsApp Broadcast Channel
    • Blog
  • Biography
    • Contact
  • Media / Events
    • In the Media
    • Book Signings & Events
    • Photo Gallery
    • Podcast
  • Resources
    • FAQ
    • Series Addendums
    • Articles
    • British English words & slang
    • Book Trailers & Video Interviews
    • DIY Book Covers (ext. site)
  • The Arts
    • Acting
    • Art Gallery & Shop
  • Messy Swan Clothing