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Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti

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Zodiac Academy

An addictive academy fantasy packed with danger, forbidden desire, and the fight for a stolen throne.

Zodiac Academy is a dark bully male and female paranormal romance set in Solaria, where twins Tory and Darcy Vega discover they are the lost Fae heirs to a stolen throne. Dragged into a ruthless academy ruled by the four Heirs, they must master dangerous magic, survive relentless enemies, and fight for a birthright that could cost them everything.

Set between Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac and Darkmore Penitentiary, the series unfolds in an interconnected world of deadly politics, forbidden romance, and brutal power struggles. In Solaria, destiny is written in blood, trust is a weapon, and only the strongest survive long enough to claim the stars.

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Zodiac Academy

There are 10 books in this series, from the first awakening to the final fight for destiny.

This also includes other books in the series that are one offs.

Book 0.5 Origins of an Academy Bully

Release Date: July 10, 2019 Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy Romance Setting: Zodiac Academy, Solaria

Before the Vega twins arrived, one powerful Fae heir learned that survival at Zodiac Academy demanded ruthless choices that would shape the legend he would become.

Book 1 The Awakening

Release Date: July 13, 2019 Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy Romance Setting: Zodiac Academy, Solaria

Two lost heirs are thrown into a ruthless academy where power is everything, enemies lurk around every corner, and surviving may be the greatest challenge of all.

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Book 1.5 The Awakening as Told by the Boys

Release Date: August 29, 2021 Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy Romance Setting: Zodiac Academy, Solaria

Experience the events of The Awakening through the eyes of the four Heirs, revealing the secrets, rivalries, and hidden motives behind their ruthless treatment of the Vega twins.

Book 2 Ruthless Fae

Release Date: September 26, 2019 Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy Romance Theme: Revenge, Rivalry, Power

The Vega twins refuse to bow to the Heirs, but every act of defiance draws them deeper into a deadly struggle for power, revenge, and their rightful throne.

Book 3 The Reckoning

Release Date: December 28, 2019 Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy Romance Theme: Survival, Trust, Betrayal

As old secrets come to light and tensions reach a breaking point, the Vega twins discover that some battles can never be won without sacrifice.

Book 4 Shadow Princess

Release Date: May 8, 2020 Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy Romance Theme: Vengeance, Bonds, Prophecy

The Vega twins face darker threats and deeper betrayals as they uncover hidden truths that could change the fate of Solaria forever.

Book 5 Cursed Fates

Release Date: December 13, 2020 Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy Romance Theme: Fate, Forbidden Love, War

Fate draws the Vega twins closer to their destiny as powerful enemies rise, dangerous secrets emerge, and every choice carries a devastating price.

Book 5.5 Big A.S.S. Party

Release Date: August 2, 2020 Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy Romance Theme: Fate, Forbidden Love, War

When the Heirs unleash the ultimate party, nothing stays under control for long as egos clash, secrets surface, and Solaria’s most powerful Fae create unforgettable chaos.

Book 6 Fated Throne

Release Date: May 30, 2021 Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy Romance Theme: Rebellion, Sacrifice, Crown

As kingdoms collide and loyalties are tested, the Vega twins must rise above the darkness to reclaim their stolen future.

Book 7 Heartless Sky

Release Date: December 18, 2021 Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy Romance Theme: Devastation, Hope, Reckoning

The war for Solaria reaches new heights as the Vega twins battle devastating losses, shifting loyalties, and a destiny that refuses to let them go.

Book 8 Sorrow and Starlight

Release Date: December 11, 2022 Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy Romance Theme: Recovery, Vengeance, Resolve

As war leaves its scars across Solaria, the Vega twins must rise from the ashes, confront their deepest fears, and fight for the future they were destined to claim.

Book 8.5 Beyond the Veil

Release Date: June 28, 2023 Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy Romance Theme: Fate, Forbidden Love, War

Beyond the battles of Solaria, lost souls and unfinished stories reveal the love, sacrifices, and secrets that linger beyond the veil.

Book 8.6 Live and Let Lionel

Release Date: February 16, 2024 Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy Romance Theme: Fate, Forbidden Love, War

Behind the crown lies a legacy of darkness, deception, and desire as Lionel Acrux’s story reveals the man behind Solaria’s most feared ruler.

Book 9 Restless Stars

Release Date: April 23, 2024 Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy Romance Theme: Destiny, Legacy, Final War

The stars align for a new era of chaos as powerful forces collide, forgotten secrets awaken, and Solaria’s fate hangs in the balance once more.

Book 10 On the Cursed Day of Christmas

Release Date: October 13, 2026 Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy Romance Theme: Fate, Victory, Aftermath

Even the holidays aren’t safe in Solaria as cursed magic, dangerous secrets, and unforgettable chaos threaten to ruin Christmas for everyone.

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What Readers Think

Rave Reviews

"I devoured this series in three days. I couldn't put it down! The world-building is immaculate and the romance is chef's kiss."

Ss on Zodiac Academy

"Dark, twisted, and absolutely addictive. The character development is phenomenal. I laughed, I cried, I threw my kindle across the room."

Mia T. on Ruthless Boys

"These sisters know how to write a cliffhanger! I'm obsessed with the world of Solaria. Best books I've read this year."

Youssra on Cursed Fates

"A masterpiece of dark romance. The tension is palpable from page one. Highly recommend for anyone who loves enemies-to-lovers tropes."

Emily R. on Zodiac Academy