Book Reviews

The Wish That Saved Christmas

When hope in a troubled town fades, tiny figure Nell secretly comes to life to save her beloved human, Emma.
Emma’s father is in a hospital with the mysterious illness that swept through town, her mother lost her job and their greedy landlord is making them leave home. The mayor invites everyone to bring a decoration for the town’s giant Christmas tree as symbols of hope. Desperate Emma makes a wish on the tree’s angel, and her tiny figurine Nell comes to life.
Nell journeys through the sparkling Christmas tree to visit the angel. She discovers she is one of a secret magical community of living treasures who help humankind. When the fate of their hopeless town falls to her, can she save Emma and the town in time for Christmas?

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The Tale of the Young Witch

When the age of witchcraft and sorcery died out, the world moved on, and most people believed they would never see its magical influences ever again. But it wasn’t so. The past has an uncanny habit of reinventing itself in the present, and the magic surrounding witchcraft cannot easily be undone.
Now in 1901, 450 years after the perceived death of witchcraft, an unsuspecting teenager, Amelia Twigg, is about to discover that not only does magic and witchcraft still exist, but it has found in her a vessel in which to manifest itself.
When a floating broom in her cellar makes it clear that magic is still around, Amelia is initially skeptical. But when it becomes apparent that she is indeed a witch, with powers that she could scarcely believe, she is hesitant to use them, fearful of the consequences and the future.
All that, however, is quickly put aside when she becomes the target of a secretive cabal who are intent on unlocking the secrets of witchcraft for their own uses once more.
Now, relentlessly hunted by this group, Amelia must find a way to stay one step ahead as she comes to terms with her abilities. But can she evade them long enough to learn how to use the powers she has been granted? Or will they find her before the magic inside of her can truly become effective?

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Pirates of Arvodia

Her throne stolen.
Her life and kingdom in peril.
Everything she had ever known and loved… gone overnight.
Princess Hadriana’s happy coronation day turns into a paranoid nightmare when an evil sorcerer brutally usurps her throne. Her only way out is to gain refuge with a band of misfit pirates as they set sail on a distant adventure, seeking a legendary treasure. On the long journey that awaits her, the young princess learns more about who she is and where she came from, forges unbreakable friendships, and finds her first lover. But will she succeed in this daring quest? Will she lose her throne forever… or worse yet, be forced to marry the very tyrant that took it all from her?

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Tales of Monstrosity: Monsters, Myths and Miscreants

Part of The Crossing Genres Anthology Collection
Dive into the world of the unknown and explore the monsters lurking in the shadows with Tales of Monstrosity: Monsters, Myths, and Miscreants. This anthology features a diverse group of award-winning veteran and emerging authors challenged to break away from the usual vampire and werewolf tales and bring to light lesser known myths and legends. From gnomes to gorgons, gargoyles to El Cucuy, these stories run the gamut of genres, from urban fantasy to horror and beyond. As a bonus, enjoy the behind-the-scenes peek at the creative process through personal author articles. Don’t miss this monstrously fun collection of unique and twisted tales.

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A Soul as Cold as Frost

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good fright…
After Helen Bell’s eyes are opened to see the invisible Rime folk who drift into our world from a realm called “Winter,” she’s compelled to go on the run into their snowy world to avoid being forced to battle in the Quarrel of Sword and bone: a death sentence for anyone who steps into the arena with the deranged Winter Queen, whose soul crisped to frost long ago.
A Soul of Cold and Frost is Book #1 of The Winter Souls Series, a fantastical Christmas themed collection.