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Fantasy

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains graphic violence, strong language, moderate sex, mild tobacco and illicit drug use, and moderate alcohol use. 

Liam Fulton wants to see the world beyond the vineyard his parents live and work on. The only option he sees is the Anatalian army. Shortly after he joins, war breaks out, where he discovers a treasonous plot. Will he come away unscathed, or will his actions during the war irreparably change his life?

Margaret is just learning to fit in at court when her father falls gravely ill. The other courtiers start to pull away from her family, thinking they're cursed by God for reaching too high. Her mother, unable to handle the pressure of scrutiny, abandons them. Can Margaret figure out how to care for her father on her own?

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains intense violence, strong language, brief sex, moderate alcohol use, and sexual assault.

Margaret loses everything when Liam Fulton stumbles upon her country home, bringing soldiers in his wake who are trying to capture him. Guilt-ridden for turning her life upside down, Liam spirits her away to the town of Marbon, where he knows she'll be safe if she'll stay put. Can they escape Liam’s past, or is Margaret’s future ruined beyond repair? 

This title has been rated S, appropriate adults, and contains intense sex, intense sexual violence, rape, domestic abuse, strong language, frequent alcohol use, and child death. 

The Anatalian Series III: The Anatalian Throne

Margaret has returned to the capital in the hopes of officially gaining her father's title and returning to their lands, where she can live in peace—but King Sorren has other plans for her. There is no escaping him, unless she can find someone's protection to fall under.

Liam, unable to follow her to the capital to keep her safe, retreats to the only place he knows that Anatalian soldiers are not welcome: Salatia. There, he finds work and may finally hope to find happiness.

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains brief implied sex, graphic violence, rape, strong language, frequent negative alcohol use, alcoholism and depression, child death, and parent death.

Though Margaret finally has her title,  she still needs to find someone else to protect her from the king. Since Liam isn’t an option, the Duke of Fradure will have to do. Margaret just has to convince him to marry her.

Liam has settled with Gretta and her family well. A little too well. When things go south, so does Liam—until he hears that Margaret is in trouble. But as he braves the capital of Anatalia to save her, can he escape death again?

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults and contains moderate implied sex, strong language, intense violence, and mild alcohol use.

The notorious Juniper Thimble is destined for execution. Caught stealing the king’s crown—in addition to her long list of crimes—she has only one way out. Juniper must survive the biggest, most deadly con of her life, commissioned by the king himself. Disguised as the crown prince’s lover, she is forced to protect him with her life…literally. Guarded by a surly squire, relentlessly attacked by demons, and surrounded by mysteriously disappearing servants, Juniper must dispatch the threat to the prince’s life before they find out who she really is. 

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains brief sex, graphic violence, strong language, mild alcohol use, mild fantasy drug use, child slavery, and suicidal ideation.

The unbeatable Juniper Thimble has been broken. Outed as a mage, she has lost the love of her squire and gained a king’s ransom on her head. Meanwhile, Ison is tormented by memories of what the demon-summoning apostate made him do. To stop such a powerful evil, they must survive suspicious knights, old masters, and an underground cult. But can the assassin embrace her magic or the mage overcome the blood on his hands?

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains moderate sex, strong language, intense violence, and attempted rape.

After faking her death at the hands of the Watch and escaping Rusdasin, Juniper and Ison are determined to make their way north to face an ancient evil. And the friends they left in the Undercity must scramble to escape the impending raid of their home.

Meanwhile, Squire Reid is beginning a northward quest of his own. To earn his knighthood, the king has tasked him with retrieving Boxel’s Grace, a legendary plant at the edge of the world and the only hope of reviving Prince Adrien from a magical poison.

When grieving hearts collide with the ghosts of their past, can they survive to save the future of their world, or will they shatter like ice?

 This title is rated 14+, appropriate for teens, and contains moderate language, intense violence, moderate implied sex, negative moderate fantasy drug use, negative mild illicit drug use, and moderate alcohol use.

Seventeen-year-old Raven Thane wants an adventure...and she’s going to get one. Just not the way that she expected. Bored and disinterested with a routine life in her remote underground community, she fails to notice a thief during her turn at guard duty. Zander, a charming sharpshooter, tasks her with helping him retrieve the mysterious stolen item. Posing as a couple on the road, they’ll face deadly automatons and Gray Elite soldiers, entangle themselves in a complicated world of spies and freedom fighters, and hide secrets of their own. Can Raven fix her mistake and prove herself more than a simple country girl? Or will she create even more chaos?

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains brief strong language, brief graphic violence, brief implied sex, mild alcohol use, and mild positive fantasy drug use.

With the stolen centrum recovered, Raven’s adventure with Zander is over. Or is it? Raven’s lingering fever worries the Dwellers, and Zander is set on returning her to Silver Glen, pushing her out of their plans to rescue Princess Rosaria. But even when the Hammel Forest seems quiet, a dangerous automaton is always around the next tree. After Raven finds herself in the midst of another rebel caravan, she has a choice to make. Will she return to life underground, find her way back to Zander and the mission, or get swept away on an exciting new journey?

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains: Strong language, intense violence, brief sex, mild alcohol use, and moderate negative fantasy drug use.

After a harrowing escape from the Gray Elite, everything is in shambles: Zander’s lost his arm, General Deacon will hunt Raven at any cost, and an unexpected ally seeks asylum on their airship. But one thing is going right for Raven—she has magic, thanks to the centrum, and now she needs to learn how to use it. When Raven and her friends seek information about her strange power, she is offered a chance to become a Wraith like Zander.

The journey brings more answers than Raven has ever dreamed of as she discovers as much about her own heart as her magic. Will the truth behind her power be enough to change the world or protect the ones she loves?

This title has been rated 14+ appropriate for teens and contains moderate language, intense violence, brief kissing, negative moderate alcohol use, and negative mild fantasy drug use.

Vengeance. Atonement. Exile. 

After killing a paladin in revenge for her family, Squire Bryn is cast out by order of the god Avgorath himself. Now she seeks atonement with the father of the dead paladin. But machinations far greater than a disgraced squire are at play. Unicorn riders—believed to be only legend—ride through the land. A young sorcerer needs help in finding his father, and a mystery brews that could hold the fate of two worlds. 

Will hatred prove stronger than the need to preserve a crumbling world?

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains graphic violence, moderate language, brief implied sex, and child murder.

An undead necromancer. A curse written in blood. 

Sier Bryn hoped her return would provide the chance to rebuild her life, but her new knighthood quickly earns the animosity of her fellow warriors. After learning of a family curse that claims the lives of innocents, Bryn journeys to the Perilous Keep to confront her undead, curse-casting ancestor. But in those ancestral halls, Bryn must pay a terrible price. Can she regain what she lost at the Perilous Keep and prove her worth to the person who doubts it the most: herself?

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains graphic violence, moderate language, and moderate implied sex.

War torn and drought-ridden, the three kingdoms of the river valley have another threat to face—dark spirits, feeding off hatred, possess men and beasts to slaughter and devour. 

Emory, the only heir to her kingdom's throne, is one of the last who believes in the eternal realm, but her faith is fading until an unexpected guest arrives, claiming to be from there. Blaming the kingdoms' plight on a curse, he needs Emory to help defeat the one who cast it. Eager to escape the palace, she ventures into a rival kingdom, where her identity could mean death and one misstep could spark war. The fate of the kingdoms now depends on her, and as an unexpected love blossoms, she faces the most dangerous threat of all. Has Emory just walked into a trap that could cost her life? Can she defeat the cursecaster on her own, or will the land be ravaged by war and dark spirits forever?

Fantasy Romance

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults and contains moderate sex, strong language, intense violence, and moderate alcohol use.

Two forbidden lovers share the rare gift to heal others with a kiss—but at a cost.

Odelia’s life has been a lie. When the queen tries to remove her from the palace, Odelia uncovers the truth. Now she must decide whether to forsake her people or embrace a destiny that would pit her against the current heir to the throne...her best friend. Even worse, the king gives Prince Kennard one year to find a bride—and Odelia is nowhere near suitable. Unaware of her possible betrayal, Kennard tries to help Odelia by hiring her as his private secretary. But the change in status proves just as dangerous to their friendship as distance would be. Though her only hope of avoiding a civil war lies in winning his heart, revealing her secrets too soon could cost both their lives.

And a kiss might not be strong enough to save them…

Previously published as A Seer's Daughter by B. C. Marine.

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains moderate sex, frequent moderate implied sex, and moderate language.

Odelia got everything she wanted—and it just might kill her.

She and Kennard have pulled off a successful coup, but to hold on to their turbulent kingdom, they must accomplish the impossible: survive long enough to ensure Meriveria is safe, keep their marriage from crumbling under the pressure of ruling, and safely deliver their promised heir.  Although Odelia’s pregnancy helped them in their coup, no Healer has ever survived childbirth before. Subduing the opposition means sentencing Kennard’s family, possibly to death. And with Meriveria still at war, victory may require costly and unpleasant alliances. As Kennard and Odelia build their future together, it could cost them everything and everyone they hold dear.

Previously published as The Allurist's Son by B. C. Marine.

This title has been rated XS, appropriate for adults, and contains frequent graphic sex,  extreme language, moderate violence, and moderate alcohol use.

There is no lover for you in all of Carum Sound.

Prophecy or not, Princess Conora refuses to accept a life of celibacy—especially not after meeting the suave and sensual Prince Calosandros from beyond Carum Sound. Their similar Gifts even provide a connection: he can speak any language, and she can talk to animals. So, when he proposes marriage during their first meeting, Conora sees an opportunity to regain control of her life and impulsively accepts the offer.

But can she trust his seduction, or are his promises of passion and freedom too good to be true? Between clashing cultures, imposing families, and tightly-held secrets, this convenient marriage may cost them more than they bargained for. 

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults and contains moderate implied sex, strong language, intense violence, mild alcohol use,  and domestic violence.

At seventeen, Toury arrives in Fyr, where magic is power, a prince’s love is deadly, and female autonomy is a dream. Formerly a loner and burden to her adoptive parents, she ruins her chances of a fresh start by offending an ogler who just happens to be the prince.

Alex, the Prince of Fyr, is no novice when it comes to pressure. He has to face his father’s ailing health, the expectation to marry soon, and the hidden necromancers trying to take over the realm by exploiting his dark curse. At least there’s hope in a cheeky savior, but Earth girls aren’t so easy.

Toury and Alex learn that the strongest magic cannot be conjured but must be earned. They must risk their lives, hearts, and futures to save the land from a darkness of apocalyptic proportions. But can they trust each other enough to save Fyr? Or will everything they hold dear turn to ash?

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains brief sex, frequent graphic kissing, graphic violence, moderate language, frequent negative alcohol use, moderate fantasy drug use, indecent assault, domestic violence, and discussions of rape.

After everything they’ve been through, Alex and Toury deserve a happily ever after, but being king proxy is not all it’s cracked up to be.

Alex inherited a world divided by his father, including incensed rebels—and a rogue dragon on the loose!—but the most pressing issue is Toury. Though he chose his kingdom over her and hurt her, by the god and goddess, he loves her too much to let her go. But can he ever do enough to deserve her?

Toury is a shell of her former self and grappling to figure out who—in this still-alien world—she will become. Her relationship is a hot mess, nightmares plague her, and rooting out necromancers is more than overwhelming—not to mention family baggage. Becoming queen means overcoming her past and seeing Alex for the man he is and not the cursed monster who destroyed their love. 

Rebels, dragons, and betrayals galore are just another day of court life. Toury and Alex managed to save the world, but can they repair a torn kingdom while their personal lives are in shambles?

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains moderate language, frequent intense violence, intense implied sex, mild alcohol use, domestic abuse, forced abortion, forced marriage, and attempted suicide.

To say Toury and Alex’s reign has been rocky is an understatement. But the danger isn’t over yet. Rebels and necromancers are still out there, joining forces under "the commander." As Alex plans against a war beyond what Fyr has seen in generations, he knows they will strike where it hurts Alex most: his heart. He must make the ultimate decision—sacrifice everything, or let his tenacious lifemate save herself? 

Meanwhile, being a queen is not Toury’s dream job—she always wanted Alex, not the crown. But as enemies close in, Toury must make her own harrowing choices to control her own destiny, and if she must, all of Fyr’s.

In this conclusion to Alex and Toury’s love story, they will face horrors beyond their wildest nightmares. Will they be able to heal a fractured kingdom, or will all turn to ash and ruin?

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains: brief sex, moderate negative alcohol use, moderate language, childbirth death, and parent death.

Mary has always been the princess on the periphery, hiding in the shadows cast by her illustrious brother, Prince Alex. Follow Mary’s journey from a timid, sheltered girl to a hard-headed princess ready to embrace the future she sees in the flames. On the young princess’s agenda? Put bullies like Justine Citrine in her place. Bring the wild young cad, Cobalt, to heel. Push her brother toward his destiny. Oh, and somewhere along the line, overcome villains and vices that threaten to destroy her happily ever after.

Explore Mary’s perspective directly from her journal, in this companion novel encompassing events before, during, and after the Celestial Spheres trilogy, with a glimpse into the future lives of the Sapphirians.

Reimagining Romance

This title has been rated 17+ appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains brief sex, moderate language, and moderate violence.

Once upon a time, a grieving sultan made an edict: he would marry a new bride every night and kill her the next morning, before she could betray him. 

Sutaita, daughter of the Sultan’s vizier, planned on a life of quiet study. But when she learns she and her sister must be the next two brides for the bloodthirsty Sultan Shahryar al’Mamun, Sutaita decides to change their fortune. Staying alive by telling stories every night, she must buy enough time to solve the mysteries surrounding the Sultan’s edict.

Shahryar has hidden a dark secret from all the history records. If discovered, it could cost him his empire and his life. But meeting Sutaita changes everything. Intrigued by the magic of her stories, he cannot find it in his heart to kill her, a heart he had hardened long ago against any sort of love. 

In this retelling of the Arabian Nights frame story, can Sutaita slip past the walls around the Sultan’s heart and soul? Or will she end up like so many brides before—with her head on a chopping block?

 This title is rated 17+, appropriate for teens, and contains moderate language, graphic violence, intense implied sex, negative moderate fantasy drug use, negative mild illicit drug use, and moderate alcohol use.

What would you do if you could live forever? Could you hide it from the one you truly loved, especially if her life depended on it?

Thanks to his dysfunctional Olympian family, Archer Ambrose finds out firsthand how difficult this can be. He never falls in love but bestows it on others—until he meets Callie.

When Callie Syches moves to the Upper East Side to prepare for her father’s impending death, she doesn’t expect to meet the boy of her dreams. She also never believed her father’s harebrained theory about myths, but her uncanny ability to “see” uncovers godly secrets Callie can hardly fathom.

With an immortal family demanding absolute obedience, how far will Archer go to protect his love from the storm the gods will unleash upon them?

In this reinvention of Cupid and Psyche, experience an electrifying series where familial and romantic bonds are at war, and knowledge could mean the end of everything…or a new beginning.

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains intense implied sex, graphic violence, strong language, moderate alcohol use, moderate fantasy drug use, depression and suicide, and domestic violence.

I could not let go, let alone believe Archer was truly gone. There was something utterly wrong with the statement “Archer Ambrose is dead.”

To say it was a bad “breakup” would be an understatement. Callie is told Archer is dead, but if the god of love were dead, surely she’d stop loving him? Lucien and Aroha try to help Callie grieve and move on—only Lucien finds it difficult to not love her, which is complicated by Callie’s sudden illness, evolving powers, and his obsession with exposing truth.

Despite Archer’s orders to never see her again and his warmonger father’s ever-watchful gaze, Archer can’t resist the dangerous urge to plot ways back to Callie. Chase must find a way to save his son, even if it means calling upon the recently suppressed war-god within.

With the immortal world fractured, can Love find a way to piece his heart–and world–back together? Or will it forever be divided?

In this reinvention of Cupid and Psyche, experience an electrifying series where familial and romantic bonds are at war, and knowledge could mean the end of everything…or a new beginning.

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains: frequent implied sex, graphic violence, strong language, and death of a parent.

How had I let myself, god of love, fall so hard for another being? I knew the power of love, its consequences, and now I was my own victim.

After a painful separation, Callie and Archer deserve a relaxing reunion. Instead, they’re on the run from Zeus, forced into hiding with their extended family, and dealing with a slew of problems. As if Lucien’s recent prophecy of doom and betrayal isn’t puzzling enough, Callie’s illness comes with even more unbelievable powers.

Hindered by her traumatic past, Athena goes on a self-appointed quest for the one god who can save them. From the warm waters of the Caribbean to the cold mountain peaks of Iceland, the gods uncover shuddering truths they can hardly bear. Can they meet their fate head-on, knowing lives could be lost?

In this reinvention of Cupid and Psyche, experience an electrifying series where familial and romantic bonds are at war, and knowledge could mean the end of everything…or a new beginning.

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains graphic violence, strong language, frequent brief implied sex, and mild alcohol use.

It is impossible to describe the love we have for one of the most important people in our lives and give it justice. If I could have him back, I’d endure anything it would take.

Momentarily free from Zeus, the gods deal with their monumental loss. Lies and secrets threaten to upend Callie and Archer’s mission to the Underworld and destroy their relationship. In this final installment of The Immortal Transcripts, old and new friends and flames come together in preparation for the anticipated final stand.

Someday, somehow Zeus is coming back for them. With only a glimmer of hope and a death-defying plan, can they reverse the damage already done and win their freedom from the tyrannical god of gods?

Happily ever after always comes with a price. Who will pay?

In this reinvention of Cupid and Psyche, experience an electrifying series where familial and romantic bonds are at war, and knowledge could mean the end of everything…or a new beginning.

Science Fiction/Dystopian

This title has been rated 14+ appropriate for teens and contains moderate language; intense violence; brief implied sexual violence; negative mild tobacco, fantasy, and illicit drug use; discussions of mental illness and suicide, and governmental conspiracy.

Olivia Sloane doesn’t want to live anymore. Her whole life is a struggle. Her health, her school, her social life, and even her relationship with her mother are all a mess. The world itself is a mess. With lethal acid rain and stifling, everpresent fog, nothing thrives in her home city, and it’s even worse outside—or so she’s been taught.

Her best friend, David, also has a hard life, but he has hope. He’s convinced that there’s something better hidden beyond the fence surrounding their city and has always suggested escaping together. Olivia has never taken it seriously. But after a failed suicide attempt, her stay in the mental ward leads to a series of suspicious encounters with her mother and a fight at school. Feeling like there is nothing left to lose, she decides to give David’s idea a shot.

Despite their poor health and reports of killer beasts, Olivia and David brave the wilderness. The truth they discover there—not just about their society but about themselves—is more astonishing than anything they ever imagined.

This title has been rated 17+ appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains moderate language, intense violence, brief intense implied sexual violence, negative mild illicit drug use, discussions of mental illness and suicide and sexual abuse, and governmental conspiracy.

Now that Olivia and David have discovered that their life in the city was a lie, their pursuit of the truth gives them a newfound purpose. Is there more to their Rare abilities than what they’ve discovered so far? Is there something about them that the government is trying to keep hidden?

Taken captive and tortured by her oppressors, Olivia narrowly escapes with help from an unexpected source. She rejoins what’s left of her new friends, only to find their home destroyed and coalition forces closing in to finish them off.

Running for their lives, they set out on a desperate quest to find the Haven, a mysterious city that is rumored to be harboring and protecting Rares. This journey will take them deep into the wilderness and bring them to the edges of another coalition stronghold before they find their way.

But the danger in front of them is rivaled only by the danger closing in behind them, and Olivia’s new abilities will be put to the test. As they discover more secrets, the ones they bring with them may be the most important of all.

This title has been rated 14+, appropriate for teens, and contains intense violence, moderate language, brief kissing, negative mild illicit drug use, discussions of mental illness, self-harm, and suicide, and governmental conspiracy.

The moment Olivia’s family is finally together in Uncle Eli’s camp, violence comes between them when Matthias shoots her mother, who has proven untrustworthy too many times. But not all is lost because of her mother—with the help of Uncle Eli, they find out the rumors they have been chasing are true.

The Haven is real. Freedom is in sight. At least, it will be once David and Olivia cross the DMZ. But that’s easier said than done: assuming they don’t freeze or starve in the bleak of winter, they must survive an irradiated no-man’s-land reclaimed by the wilderness.

With Eli’s suspicious camp, the Coalition on their trail, and in-fighting among their own group, they’re running out of time and options to find a way across. What happens when Olivia and David are forced to make painful choices between ideals and safety?

This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains frequent intense violence, strong language, negative moderate illicit drug use, moderate implied sex, and death of a child.

When librarian Madeline Hayes wakes up in the front yard with no memory of why she's there, her simple life in a small town becomes more complicated than she ever imagined. Strange things start happening: her father heals an injury with a touch, her elderly neighbor seems to become younger, and everyone starts getting this strange blue light in their eyes—and in their veins. 

And then people start dying. 

Can Madeline unravel this mystery and stop the strange transformations before it's too late?

Coming soon!

Stars and Bones IV: Nightmares in the Ice

Coming soon!


A Dark Fantasy coming April 2024!

Short Stories

You can buy Gifted Hearts: Short Love Stories of Carum Sound here.
Gifted Hearts is a collection of four romantic short stories:
-Seeing Through Him-Her Dearest Treasure-I Loved You Tomorrow-The Veiled Queen
This title has been rated 14+ appropriate for teens and contains:-moderate language-brief implied sex-moderate negative alcohol use
You can buy Valiance: A Collection of Short Stories of Courageous Women here.
Valiance: A Collection of Short Stories of Courageous Women is a collection of six fantasy and science fiction short stories:
- A Cord Silver and Invisible- A Sacrifice of Blood and Future- The Sword’s Squire- Lives Beyond the Portal- A Particularly Powerful Lunar Event, a Completely True Story- The Mad Scientist’s Daughter
This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains: strong language, intense violence, brief implied sex.
You can buy "The Measure of a Princess" here.
In a Princess and The Pea retelling, Princess Adelena is summoned with the other princesses on the continent for Prince Anders to find a bride. He wants to test each princess to find the one of the highest worth, but Princess Adelena is going to be testing him to see if he is indeed worthy of her. 
This title has been rated 14+ appropriate for teens and contains:-brief implied sex-mild alcohol use
You can buy "The Princess and the Frog" here.
In a retelling of The Frog Prince, a princess is traumatized by her past and withdraws from her group of friends. One day she happens upon a frog who rescues her favorite locket from a watery demise and Princess Zirailla befriends him. The Frog, a trapped Prince himself, uses her friendship for his own benefit. 
This title has been rated 14+ appropriate for teens and contains:intense violencemoderate language
You can buy "Jump Discontinuity" here.
A pilot fights against his military training to follow his conscience as he uncovers a treasonous plot. He must not only go against his friends’ advice but trust the word of someone actively working against him. 
This title has been rated 14+ appropriate for teens and contains:intense violencemoderate language