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Forbidden Captive (Legends & Predators #1), Paperback, Signed by Author Forbidden Captive (Legends & Predators #1), Paperback, Signed by Author
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Shapeshifters have been in an ancient rivalry against Vikings for as long as any realm can remember.

Zyra has always felt like an outsider among the other shapeshifters of Waylria. From the time she could shapeshift into a wolf, even her parents have distanced themselves from her, believing her a disgrace. But when her life becomes entangled with the brutal Viking she encounters in the forest outside her people’s borough, Zyra sees an opportunity to prove herself.

Discovering the intruder is Rikerβ€”the Viking Prince of Sandireβ€”Zyra is forced to return her sworn enemy home, where his father is waiting to execute him for treason. Refusing the Viking King’s demand to return the runaway prince could bring a reckoning of blood and war upon Waylria. But going to Sandire brings far more danger than Zyra could imagine.

Swept into a staggering world of deceit, betrayal, and unforeseen passion, a forbidden attraction unravels in Forbidden Captive (Legends & Predators #1).

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Treacherous Sand (Legends & Predators #0.5), Paperback, Signed by Author Treacherous Sand (Legends & Predators #0.5), Paperback, Signed by Author
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A killing and a murder are not one and the same. Murder among Vikings involves concealing one’s actions, leaving them untrustworthy.

The Viking King of Sandire has always had high expectations of his children, Annora, Riker, and Keyon. All but Keyon are expected to be great leaders of the realm. Keyon has been the gentler of the three, and therefore, a failure in their father’s eyes.

But after Keyon discovers the truth behind his family history, he’s done casting aside his true power. When Riker notices a change in his twin brother, he fails to pick up the shift of power in the realm until it’s too late.

Preceding the events of Forbidden Captive (Legends & Predators #1), Treacherous Sand explores the devastating death of Annora and how Riker, the Viking Prince of Sandire, came to be viewed as a traitor by his very realm.

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Fuel your next adventureβ€”one sip at a time with this Legends & Predators mug!

Featuring bold design of Zyra and Riker, this 16oz mug is made for readers looking to be swept into a staggering world of deceit, betrayal, and unforeseen passion. Inspired by Ashley Earley’s gripping romantasy series, it’s the perfect companion for late-night reading sessions, early-morning writing sprints, and every moment in between.

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"Sandire Twins" Art Print (Single-Sided) | KatArtDesigns
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"Forbidden Captive Alive Book" Sticker
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Event Pre-Orders for 2026

  • Smitten Booktique

    Leawood, KS
    April 11, 2026

    A boutique bookstore dedicated to romance novels, spicy books, gifts for readers, bookish stuff, etc.

    I will be signing to celebrate the release of Treacherous Sand (Legends & Predators #0.5)!

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  • Fae Ball Events: Myths & Legends

    Overland Park, KS
    May 30, 2026

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  • Book Harvest Con 2026

    Chicago, Illinois
    October 8–10, 2026

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Meet the Author

Ashley Earley lives in Kansas with her fiancΓ© and two pups. She spends her time devouring any book she can get her hands on, writing, and editing for her clients at Earley Editing, LLC. She also enjoys snowboarding, exploring, annoying her dogs, constantly eating chocolate, and sharing her writing adventures on Instagram.

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✨March Photo Dump✨ March involved a lot of puppy kisses, books, and a new release with my prequel novella, π“π‘π„π€π‚π‡π„π‘πŽπ”π’ 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃! Also, coffee. Lots and lots of coffee. I hope everyone had an amazing March! XO, Ashley 🏷️ hashtags &amp
I know you would 🀭 ❀️‍πŸ”₯πŸ“– π…πŽπ‘ππˆπƒπƒπ„π π‚π€ππ“πˆπ•π„ is a TRUE enemies to lovers romantasy between a Viking Prince and a wolf shapeshifter. He is wanted unalived by his family for a crǐme he did not commit. She is tasked with returnin
π…πŽπ‘ππˆπƒπƒπ„π π‚π€ππ“πˆπ•π„ and π“π‘π„π€π‚π‡π„π‘πŽπ”π’ 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃 in numbers! In π…πŽπ‘ππˆπƒπƒπ„π π‚π€ππ“πˆπ•π„ ... Riker is 27 years old He takes her prïsoner in chapter 18 Zyra is 24 years old She has 1 scar from a rogue attack In 𝐓?
✨Author Website Refresh!✨ The release of a new book means new bookish goodies! The “Sandire Twins” art print that was a preorder incentive is now available to purchase! The “In My Viking Era” sticker is a huge fav of mine.
Book signings for 2026! Readers, I will be at: @readandrooted on April 4th. @smittenbooktique on April 11th. fables.and.filth on April 24th–27th. @faeballevents on May 30th. Improper City in Denver on June 28th. @bookharvestcon October 8&ndash
3 Iconic Lines from π“π‘π„π€π‚π‡π„π‘πŽπ”π’ 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃 πŸ˜βš”οΈβœ¨πŸ“– 1. “I will enjoy pulling your ribs from your back and splaying your lungs in the sun.” 2. I had lost enough. I couldn’t lose Keyon among it all. 3. He would end up rulin
Happy Release Day for π“π‘π„π€π‚π‡π„π‘πŽπ”π’ 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃! βš”οΈβœ¨πŸ“– After holding the story of Legends & Predators in for so long, I’m grateful to be able to get these first 2 books into the hands of readers ASAP like this! The sleepless nights a
The last Teaser Tuesday before π“π‘π„π€π‚π‡π„π‘πŽπ”π’ 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃 releases TOMORROW! “My thoughts were poison. Spreading, sickening, turning them venomous. Wood splintered, groaning beneath the dominating heat of powerful flames. I knew the truth
When boxes of books arrive and it fully sets in that release day is right around the corner πŸ€—βœ¨πŸ“– I hope readers love the Legends & Predators series as much as I do, because I’ve ordered a bunch of copies, special editions, and new bookish
✨STUFF WITH FANTASY!!!✨ March 20th through 23rd, π…πŽπ‘ππˆπƒπƒπ„π π‚π€ππ“πˆπ•π„ is FREE to download EVERYWHERE! π…πŽπ‘ππˆπƒπƒπ„π π‚π€ππ“πˆπ•π„ is available on Kobo, B&N, Apple Books, Fable, KDP, and more! Go, go, go take advantage of it
I know what Riker likes ... 🀭 Nothing to do with his enemy Zyra ... until that’s not true anymore hehe! ❀️‍πŸ”₯πŸ“– π…πŽπ‘ππˆπƒπƒπ„π π‚π€ππ“πˆπ•π„ is a TRUE enemies to lovers romantasy between a Viking Prince and a wolf shapeshifter. He
✨STUFF WITH FANTASY!!!✨ March 20th through 23rd, π…πŽπ‘ππˆπƒπƒπ„π π‚π€ππ“πˆπ•π„ is FREE to download EVERYWHERE! π…πŽπ‘ππˆπƒπƒπ„π π‚π€ππ“πˆπ•π„ is available on Kobo, B&N, Apple Books, Fable, KDP, and more! Go, go, go take advantage of it

What Am I Working On Now?

I am working on Treacherous Sand: A Viking Princes of Sandire Prequel. The Legends & Predators #0.5 novel releases March 25th, 2026. Pre-Order direct here, or pre-order on your preferred platform here.

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