Ever Marked

Mystics of Mercy Ridge, Book 1

By: J. Kearston

Narrated by: Auri Alden, Jarman Day

If life's a game, I'm tired of losing.

Some people are marked for greatness, some have all the luck, and some catch their boyfriend boning his secretary in the middle of the workday.

Sick of being replaceable, I throw a dart at a map and ghost the jerk, ready to build a life that can't be packed up in an hour like I never existed at all.

My fresh start comes to a bloody halt when I hit a dangerous man with more scars than sense on my way into town, someone that even the hospital is afraid to touch. Add in the ghostly roommate that came with my house, my rugged new boss who's weirdly obsessed with feeding me, and a shy genius who can create tech that almost seems... magical? I finally feel like I've found a home worth fighting for.

My ex isn't the only one freaking out that I disappeared without a trace. Knowing I'd never go offline for weeks unless something terrible happened, my gaming partner leaves the virtual world behind to track me down and bring me home with him… even if it meant eliminating anyone who stands in his way.

It quickly becomes clear that Mercy Ridge is more than just strange, and the people who live here are more than just human. The craziest part? They claim I'm supernatural just like them. And their tattoos? Proof they're my fated mates.

But if I really am what they say? People will stop at nothing to try to claim me to use my powers for themselves or hunt me down for being a threat.

And if the most dangerous monsters look just like everyone else... can I even trust the four men who claim I'm theirs?

This is book one in duet, featuring a gamer girl fmc human (or so she thought) swept up into a supernatural world she believed to be a myth. Her obsessive fated mates are a shadow demon stalker, an alpha shifter, and a shy tech mage.

©2025 J. Kearston (P)2025 Podium Audio

Love this!

Unique and interesting plot line! Kept my interest from page 1 to the end. Great narration! Seriously worth the credit! Can’t wait for second book!

Team Evermarked

Loved the book. Read it awhile ago on my kindle and it was so good. Love the characters and wish there was more. It’s been awesome to hear it. Wish it wasn’t so long until the second releases.

really good

love the automatic obsession. the first guy she meets is my favorite and I wish there was more of him, after she meets the other guys, but they're all pretty great, so I can't be too mad about it. he's just a bit crazy and obsessively in love, so... really cute.

Engaging

FINALLY FINISHED A BOOK!!!! It's been far too long that I've started a book just to not finish, my library is over run with it. This one was so good!!! Kept me listening the whole time without trying to get through a chapter bored. I'm kicking myself for starting something that isn't complete though

BRUH

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I loved this book!
I love the gamer girl
I love the banter

Hate the cliffhanger

Who are they and what will happen to her!?