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Excited to share this new character illustration from the

Flames of Kalleen adult romantasy dragon-shifter series!

Lady Christina is the mother of Lord Conner,

the main love interest in the series.

A non-shifter, Christina is a kind, brave woman

who stands beside her son and queen with a steadfast heart.

Art by: Barn-Swallow Art

Can a human heart withstand the flames of a dragon’s soul? 

For centuries, the dragons of Kalleen have ruled the skies. Blessed by the goddess of fire, those born of her power are destined to exist within two worlds, while fully belonging to neither.

As a daughter of the dragon queen, Amelia has always been torn between her humanity and winged form. In meeting Stephen, she found a blossoming love that gave her hope of finding balance.

A dream destroyed when her sister, and future queen, sets her sights upon the same man.

Forced from her lover’s side, Amelia embraces a self-imposed exile, taking refuge in the northern mountains. In this new life of solitude, she banishes painful memories by retreating to her dragon form, sheltering the wounded girl within.

Yet it is an isolation that cannot last, as the new dragon queen’s cruelty bears down upon the kingdom, allowing an ancient enemy to rise. Drawn from her banishment by the pleas of friends, Amelia must choose. Will she embrace the destructive beast within? Or draw upon the frail humanity that lingers dimly in her soul, in a desperate attempt to help her people, and mend a broken heart?

Now Available: 

Ebook, Paperback & Audio: https://books2read.com/u/meX96g

Paperback Special Edition Color: https://amzn.to/2Ouac22

Audible – https://adbl.co/2x7whvO 

Excited to share this new character illustration from the:

Flames of Kalleen adult romantasy dragon-shifter series.

Penelope is a priestess of Kamar, the goddess of flame.

With a harsh, cruel heart, Penelope is determined to keep the temple’s darkest secrets

from coming to light and is wiling to harm anyone

who attempts to expose them.

Can a human heart withstand the flames of a dragon’s soul? 

For centuries, the dragons of Kalleen have ruled the skies. Blessed by the goddess of fire, those born of her power are destined to exist within two worlds, while fully belonging to neither.

As a daughter of the dragon queen, Amelia has always been torn between her humanity and winged form. In meeting Stephen, she found a blossoming love that gave her hope of finding balance.

A dream destroyed when her sister, and future queen, sets her sights upon the same man.

Forced from her lover’s side, Amelia embraces a self-imposed exile, taking refuge in the northern mountains. In this new life of solitude, she banishes painful memories by retreating to her dragon form, sheltering the wounded girl within.

Yet it is an isolation that cannot last, as the new dragon queen’s cruelty bears down upon the kingdom, allowing an ancient enemy to rise. Drawn from her banishment by the pleas of friends, Amelia must choose. Will she embrace the destructive beast within? Or draw upon the frail humanity that lingers dimly in her soul, in a desperate attempt to help her people, and mend a broken heart?

Now Available: 

Ebook, Paperback & Audio: https://books2read.com/u/meX96g

Paperback Special Edition Color: https://amzn.to/2Ouac22

Audible – https://adbl.co/2x7whvO 

Excited to share this new character illustration from the:

Tales of the Black Rose Guard series!

Mellissa is a Princess of the Immortal Lorcan Court. She is a rose heir, and enchanted roses transform to royal purple when she is near.

Her husband, Prince Michael, is a brave and heroic knight who served as Captain of the Royal Guard before winning the heart of his princess.

Illustration by: Barn-Swallow Art

A woman with no memory of her past. Another unable to forget. Both haunted by a sinister creature of roses and shadow with an unquenchable thirst for royal blood. Welcome to the world of the Black Rose. 

***

Six hundred years ago, Mara, the immortal captain of the Black Rose Guard, led her knights to their greatest victory: the annihilation of the Muir Court. For avenging a fallen princess, she was hailed a hero. Yet for Mara, the mirror reflected only a killer.

Haunted by the slaughter carried out in the name of honor and duty, Mara hoped she had fought her last battle. But when a mysterious girl arrives pleading for aid, Mara’s dream of peace shatters as the blood roses begin to bloom.

Determined to save the young woman for whom the long-dormant roses have awakened, Mara dons her ancient Arius blade, and prepares to once again lead her men into a fight from which they may never return.

All the while, Mara’s enemies prepare to exploit her greatest weakness: the life of her only love, Edward. Her sole warning is whispered in shadows: Beware the Silver Rose.

Begin the journey here: 

Ebook, Paperback, & Audiobook: https://books2read.com/u/4jNP12

Or download the Boxsets:

Vol I includes: Black Rose, Heart of the Rose, & Blood Rose – https://books2read.com/u/4jNPr5

Vol II includes: Shadow of the Rose, Silver Rose, & Princess of the Rose – https://books2read.com/u/mgNj9x

Excited to share this new character illustration from:

Tales of the Black Rose Guard series!

A heroic and respected knight, Regald served under Mara as a member of the Black Rose Guard during the Battle of the Muir Court. He then went on to serve King Mathew as Captain of the Arum Court Royal Guard.

He has also won the heart of Princess Sandra, and hopes to help Sandra as she seeks to learn the truth about her shadowed past.

Illustration by: Barn-Swallow Art

A woman with no memory of her past. Another unable to forget. Both haunted by a sinister creature of roses and shadow with an unquenchable thirst for royal blood. Welcome to the world of the Black Rose. 

***

Six hundred years ago, Mara, the immortal captain of the Black Rose Guard, led her knights to their greatest victory: the annihilation of the Muir Court. For avenging a fallen princess, she was hailed a hero. Yet for Mara, the mirror reflected only a killer.

Haunted by the slaughter carried out in the name of honor and duty, Mara hoped she had fought her last battle. But when a mysterious girl arrives pleading for aid, Mara’s dream of peace shatters as the blood roses begin to bloom.

Determined to save the young woman for whom the long-dormant roses have awakened, Mara dons her ancient Arius blade, and prepares to once again lead her men into a fight from which they may never return.

All the while, Mara’s enemies prepare to exploit her greatest weakness: the life of her only love, Edward. Her sole warning is whispered in shadows: Beware the Silver Rose.

Begin the journey here:

Ebook, Paperback & Audiobook: https://books2read.com/u/4jNP12

Paperback Special Edition Color: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Rose-Special/dp/1545532060?ref_=ast_author_dp

I realize as we enter 2024 that I have been remiss in keeping this blog up to date on my travels so thought I would do a fun recap of the year!

In mid July, I was a featured panelist at the Imainarium Convention in Louisville, KY. This was a fun gathering of authors and readers, where authors took to panels in order to tackle an array of topics from book marketing, to writing 101, to topics in sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, romance and numerous other genres. I spoke on two panels at the event, one on approaching the creation of audiobooks from an author’s point of view, and the other was on writing historical fantasy. I enjoyed both being able to convey my knowledge with readers and fellow writers, and learned from fellow panelists.

I was excited to visit at the event with my long-time friend and an incredible fellow author, Dacre Stoker, who was one of the guests of honor at the event. I enjoyed visiting and catching up with him both on life and our many book projects! 

The second guest of honor was fantasy author Terry Brooks. I grew up reading his extraordinary works and was thrilled to be able to speak with him during the event! I met him many years ago at another signing, when I was still a young girl only dreaming of one day releasing a novel. He offered some amazing advice about the writing path and I loved being able to take the opportunity to thank him for the advice which he offered so many years ago. 

No sooner did I leave Kentucky, then I boarded a plane to attend my favorite event of the year – San Diego Comic Con (SDCC)!

The largest of such cons in the world, SDCC is an annual event which celebrates the best of comic books, television, and film, primarily catering to fantasy, sci-fi, anime, and horror. This year, the event was slightly less star-studded than normal, due to the writers and actors strike which took place over the summer, however, I still greatly enjoyed the event! A few highlights were getting to hear Jamie Lee Curtis speak about her new graphic novel, and I was one of the first to see the first episode The Dragon Prince, an animated show I greatly enjoy on Netflix.

We also walked the Con floor, collected some signed books, and found some incredible artwork from the numerous artists who attended! I was also joined on the trip by friend, Jonny, who flew over from London, England in order to attend. It was awesome to see him, as I had not done so since Covid began. 

SDCC also offered a special exhibition for AMC’s Interview with the Vampire and The Mayfair Witch series. It featured a recreation of 1920s New Orleans, complete with actors playing the roles of those in search of the supernatural!

We also were able to spend an afternoon visiting with my long-time friend and the artist behind my maps and dragon illustrations, Raven Quinn.

In addition to seeing old friends, we also visited a few favorite vineyards in the Temecula Valley, CA in search of our favorite bubbles. Including South Coast, Carter Estates, and Wilson Creek vineyards, we tried a great deal of delicious sparkling wines (a favorite of this author).  

Our next trip was in September, when I was joined by my friend and co-author, Erin McFadden. Together, we headed to Boston to attend the Getting Witchy With It book signing. The signing was held just outside of Salem, MA. Famous (and perhaps infamous) for the Salem witch trials, we spent a day exploring the city, visiting the Witch House, several cemeteries, and taking in the gravity and personality of the historic location. 

We also tried to explore some of the culinary scene. We visited The Lobster Shack, enjoying fresh lobster rolls!

We also tried the lobster martini, made famous on Guy Fieri’s Diner’s Dives and Drive In’s. Not being martini drinkers it was…well.

We also took a tour of Harvard. I enjoyed learning about the history of the famous university and hearing some stories of the various people who have lived throughout the halls over the years.

The signing itself was a great experience. We enjoyed meeting new readers and visiting with fellow authors. We were also thrilled to release our new co-written novel at the event, Fractured Moonlight, a follow-up novel to USA Today bestselling novel, Shattered Moonlight: A Twisted Fairytale. 

In October and we headed to our last trip of the year, my beloved New Orleans to attend the annual Dark Gift Alliance ball, associated with the Vampire Lestat Ball. Getting in late on Thursday evening, we enjoyed a fun evening of good food, and managed to find an open balcony overlooking Bourbon Street, where we enjoyed people watching with a couple of local beers.

Later that night, we gathered at a friends out to help prepare for the ball, constructing gift bags which would be handed out at the ball the following night. We also listened to good music and caught up on each other’s lives as it had been nearly a year since we had gathered for the pervious ball. 

The next day was International Champagne Day! We found a champagne bar celebrating the event with a table-side pour from the winemakers and had a fun time trying various varieties!

We also managed to honor what has become one of our annual traditions, getting food at Acme Oyster House. A Bourbon Street mainstay, Acme serves some of the best po-boys and fried fish platters in the city and is always scrumptious with its food! Ironically neither of us likes Oyster’s but the food is always great.

That night, we attended the Dark Gift Alliance Ball, hosted at the Howlin’ Wolf. The ball was a festive gathering with elaborate costumes, and fun performance including a tarot reading and a burlesque show! Also loved getting to visit with friends, and enjoyed the event long into the night.

The next day, we began with another tradition, brunch at Brennan’s. Though probably most famous for its invention of Banana Fosters, it also has some of the best brunch dishes around. Eggs Hussard has to be my personal favorite, washed down with a delicious glass of champagne.

When we left brunch, we wandered through New Orleans for several hours, visiting the Carousel Bar in the historic Hotel Monteleone. The bar spins, making a full rotation once every fifteen minutes. They are famous for their classic cocktails, from sazaracs to traditional champagne cocktails. 

Then for our last night in New Orleans, we took a trip down the Mississippi River on a jazz boat dinner cruise, again gathering with friends to enjoy good food, conversation, and the river by moonlight! 

Tantalizing desires. Forbidden passions.
An insatiable yearning for everlasting nights.

***

Witches are not meant to fall in love with vampires…especially not the daughter of a high priestess.

Heir to the Rivière Witch Coven of New Orleans, Elizabeth has always known she would one day inherit her mother’s coveted position. Committed in her duty to serve her fellow witches and take her place within the coven, Elizabeth never imagined an alternative path…until she catches the alluring gaze of Aria Dubois.

An ancient vampire, the irresistible Aria has a complex history with witches and little reason to trust them. Yet when attending an annual gala, Aria finds herself helplessly drawn to the bewitching Elizabeth. As a night of sizzling passion transforms into more, Aria discovers she may have found her destined mate, allowing both women to consider a life and love once thought impossible.

However, past mistrust runs deep within the coven and clans, and not all are happy with the lovers’ romance. In the shadows, another alliance is formed. One intent on destroying not only the couple’s newfound devotion but to steal the power and position meant for Elizabeth alone.

As ancient strife comes to light, the pair must contend with not only their own desires but the fate of New Orleans.

Pre-Order now: 

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Ravenous Passions. Eternal Desires.
A ceaseless hunger for endless nights. 

***

For generations, the Lavigne family has served as willing blood donors, or datores, for France’s vampire elite. Families who accept these secret and coveted positions are richly rewarded. With wealth. With power. And to one member of each generation per family, immortality.

As a second-born daughter, Léa had always accepted the immortal gift would be bestowed upon her elder sister, Sylvie, and understood her responsibility would be to carry on the family line. Léa’s perspective changed when a trip to London placed her in the path of the tantalizing Lady Vivian Howard, a five-hundred-year-old vampire, whose bewitching touch entices her with a single caress.

After half a millennium without love, Vivian had long ago resigned herself to enduring eternity alone. A single night of unexpected passion with the alluring Léa reignites a hope Vivian thought long extinguished. As the two women explore the pleasures and passions of the night, a new future dawns for both of them.

Yet not all are happy with their newfound romance. With no desire to be a dator brood mare, and intent upon claiming the limited opportunity at immortality for herself, Sylvie will stop at nothing to tear the lovers apart.

Will Léa find immortality in the vampire’s embrace?

Now Available:

https://books2read.com/u/bzK8Vn

The epic conclusion to the

USA Today bestselling

Fairy Tales by Moonlight series!

***

Reunite with Sir Arawn and Princess Cat for a delicious fairy tale romance!

After learning her kidnapped sister is alive, Cat embarks on a dangerous quest into the darkest corner of the realm to find her. However, the risk is greater than she knows, placing not only herself but the kingdom’s very fate at stake.

Traveling steadfastly by her side, Sir Arawn is determined to face whatever threats may befall the woman who has captured his heart. Together they traverse a poisoned landscape filled with menacing creatures, long corrupted by the dark magics infecting the once lush terrain.

Yet their greatest threat lies not with the monsters plaguing the forest, but in a hidden tower, where a man with eerie glowing eyes awaits. A man who has a plan of his own for the brave Princess Cat and the sister she seeks to save.

Will Cat and Arawn find their happily ever after, or will their love splinter beneath the light of a cursed moon?

Pre-Order: 
https://books2read.com/u/38nvpZ

Additional links coming soon!

Fractured Moonlight:

A Twisted Fairy Tale

Cover by: Skyla Dawn Cameron

A handsome Huntsman. 

A lost Princess. 

A delicious fairy tale romance awaits! 

***

Once upon a time, a brutal stranger with eerie glowing eyes abducted a princess. The king and queen pursued every clue, but were left to mourn the loss of their eldest daughter and seek solace in their remaining child, Cat. Heartbroken, and terrified of losing her as well, they kept the younger princess safely locked within the palace walls. 

Twenty years later, Cat struggles to become a perfect princess, even as her heart secretly longs for freedom. When her upcoming betrothal is announced, Cat rebels, fleeing in hopes of at least one adventure before accepting her royal fate.

Sir Arawn, famed-huntsman-turned-reluctant-knight, would rather spend his days hunting monsters than in royal service. But at the personal request of his king, the handsome rogue agrees to search for the runaway princess. On his journey, Arawn encounters a ginger-haired lass whose red-hot temper is matched only by her fiery passion. A woman who challenges his patience, honor, and royal responsibilities. The huntsman is torn between his promise to find the errant princess, and his increasing desire to remain at the captivating beauty’s side. 

*Featuring Character Art by Barn-Swallow Art:

Pre-Order Now: https://books2read.com/u/3LxDqX

Release date: September 13, 2023

Cover by: Skyla Dawn Cameron

A princess for whom the immortal roses bloom.
A queen for whom they wither.
A hero bound to both. 

***

Centuries before Mara held her first blade, another princess dreamt of knighthood. Born second in line to the throne, Clarissa envisioned a life unfettered by protocol. Under the tutelage of the royal guard, she thrived while being trained in the art of swordplay and the knights’ ancient codes of honor.

When her elder brother dies unexpectedly, Clarissa’s destiny is forever altered, thrusting her onto a throne she never desired. In her new position as queen, Clarissa is forced to make choices benefiting the Lorcan kingdom, at the cost of straining the delicate relationship with her remaining family.

Protected from the throne’s demands, Clarissa’s younger sister, Princess Mellissa, is allowed to follow her heart’s desires. Envious of her sister’s freedom, a deep-seated jealousy brews in Clarissa—an envy that grows as Mellissa marries her love, Captain Michael, and bears him a child while Clarissa, desperate to provide the kingdom an heir, remains barren.

When Clarissa’s anger threatens his family, Michael devises a plan, which will not only irrevocably alter the fate of the daughter he seeks to save from the queen’s twisted wrath, but the destiny of the immortal courts.

***Featuring map illustrations by: Raven Quinn***

Ebooks & paperback: https://books2read.com/daughters-rose

Special edition paperback featured colored maps: https://www.amazon.com/Daughters-Rose-Special-K-L-Bone/dp/B0C9S5R7J3?ref_=ast_author_dp