The Phoenix Trilogy
Action romance thrillers following a NYPD detective who battles a dark side longing for revenge while rediscovering who she is.
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"A strong, resilient female fighter headlines this action-packed tale." - Kirkus Reviews
★★★★"Filled with interesting characters, concise and stimulating dialogue, all designed to accentuate the action and keep the story moving. Ascension of the Phoenix is an exciting read with a satisfying ending." - Literary Titan
Ascension of the Phoenix
Book One
To rise from ashes, one must be a phoenix.
With her skills in martial arts, detective Leila Wells is considered one of the best cops in New York City because she has apprehended every criminal to cross her path, except for one. And when the serial killer, Bryan Foster, returns, he devastates her world by killing her partner, but oddly leaves her alive.
To cope with this extreme loss, she finds release in street fighting. Successes with her fighting partner grant them an invitation to participate in the Rulers of the Realms Fighting Tag Tournament. As Leila fights, she begins to heal, to accept how things have changed, and to possibly love again, but suspicions mount that the competition isn’t as innocent as it appears while a power rises within her—a dark and angry blaze urging her toward revenge.
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"For lovers of suspense and thrillers, Ascension of the Phoenix is a must read." - Entrada Publishing
The Dragon of Russia
Book Two
A phoenix can only bring about destruction.
The Rulers of the Realms Fighting Tag Tournament made Leila Wells embrace her dark side, known as the Phoenix, but its temperamental nature grows uncontrollable. When she almost kills her new detective partner and attacks her closest friend, Leila must get a better hold of herself. A trip to Russia could be what she needs.
Danger in the country forces her to live with a team of Spetsnaz and their menacing leader, Dragunov, who also has a dark side—the Dragon. The two dark sides clash continuously, but because of them, Leila and the Russian find connection, understanding. While they grow closer, a devious scheme revolving around her strengthens. A sinister fate lies ahead of them,
and they can’t escape it.
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★★★★ "With solid action and a gripping continuation of the storyline from book one, The Dragon of Russia is a must read for fans of the series or of Jessica Piro's writing." - Literary Titan
"With an emphasis on the Phoenix's volatile nature and more in-depth character development, The Dragon of Russia is a solid story with a plot line that is never boring." - Entrada Publishing
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★★★★★ "The premise is well crafted and exciting, with Piro creating a significant buildup of tension that saw a release in all the right spots. I highly recommend this amazing series to those who enjoy a fast-paced and hard-hitting action." - Literary Titan
Dueling with Snakes
Book Three
If a phoenix’s fire is extinguished, it can’t burn.
Leila Wells couldn’t fight against the Phoenix any longer: Bryan Foster had to die. No more would perish by his hands. She returns to the Rulers of the Realms Fighting Tag Tournament with Dragunov by her side to kill him. The competition doesn’t matter, they
just want his blood.
Panordom tests them—and their dark sides—physically, mentally, and emotionally, with Foster present on the sidelines and when the former fling strains Leila and Dragunov’s love. Discovering Xander’s intention by using her to unleash an unworldly evil shifts their focus on solely getting vengeance. For everything to end, Leila confronts her most difficult decision ever.
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"[Dueling with Snakes] provides a satisfying ending to the action-packed trilogy." - Entrada Publishing
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Get a brief look into Jamaal's life before he meets Leila Wells in The Panther's Pride.
Through Alek’s POV, have a fun insight in his life in The Crane's Dance.
See what transpired in Miguel’s life since the first tournament, and what goes through his head when he reunites with Leila Wells in The Tiger's Patience.