First a slave, then a conscript, she's always been at the mercy of monsters. When she's offered a chance to unsheathe her claws, will death spill out? Sal Luxx is desperate to prove her kind are more than beasts. Born a second-class citizen in a world ruled by humans, the hardheaded pure-bred iliri has had subservience beaten into her veins. But her waning hope for freedom surges when she is given a pass to the trials for an elite military unit... and unleashes her inner predator. After Sal's interaction with her new brothers-in-arms triggers strange mental powers, the knowledge her abusers have kept from her drives a growing rage. Yet even as she struggles to smother her rising berserker instincts, she's undermined by the irresistible urge to claim a mate. Will Sal's untamable nature spawn a rebellion or a massacre? NOTE: There are some situations in this book that may be triggering for some readers. Please check the front of the book for the 'Sensitivity Notice' and Author's Note for further details. *Bloodlust is book 1 in the complete Rise of the Iliri series. A.H. Hadley is the fantasy persona of the international best selling author Auryn Hadley. Known for rich plots and intricate world building, crossing over from romance to writing fantasy - and sometimes science fiction - only makes sense. Biologist by education, horse person by choice, and an author because her muses simply won't shut up, A.H. Hadley merges her eclectic love of science and magic together to create books that will allow you to escape the doldrum of daily life. Currently living in Texas with her husband, four dogs, four cats, and a small herd of huge horses, A.H. Hadley is best known for writing strong women, intelligent men, and stories where the families we find are the ones that matter most.