Born Upon a Curse: The Darkness Within (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780975661543)

Who knew attending a paranormal academy for demons could be so deadly?

Alina Rose's fiercest battle isn't with her promiscuous alter ego, Machina, but against a brewing darkness within herself-a darkness that's about to spill over into the real world.

When Alina hits the local club to shake off her Taco Shack shift-a job she classifies as legalized torture-the last thing she expects is her life to flip from fryers to fireballs. But when a handsome stranger reveals she's not an ordinary nineteen-year-old, but a demon, everything she thought she knew about herself is turned on its head. She lacks the clich?d horns and tail, but her powers can bring any man to his knees.

Now enrolled in Astaroth Academy-a paranormal institution for demons-Alina seeks a way to silence Machina once and for all. But a brazen other self isn't her only concern. Aran May, the brooding captain of the Flag Fall team, is as appealing as he is untouchable. As their forbidden desire intensifies, Alina uncovers a sinister plot that threatens not only her stay at the academy, but her very life. Now, making peace with Machina isn't just an option-it's everything.

This new adult paranormal academy book is the first in a planned series, and will appeal to fans of Vampire Academy, The Mortal Instruments, and anyone who loves a blend of magic, mischief, and romance.