Fates Altered: A Halven Rising Prequel

Traces the history of gene therapy research and discusses the politics involved in this medical revolution.

Her powers can make the elements change, but Elena will never change how the Fae see her… Half-breed. The lowest of low. Halven are the forbidden offspring produced by the mating of a Fae and a human. The only thing Fae despise more than Halven—well nothing. When a deadly virus sweeps their world, killing immortal Fae, a secret about a royal bloodline is revealed. The half-breed holds the key to their survival. And on her eighteenth birthday, Elena discovers a world of warring Faery kingdoms and her fateful place in it…among her enemies. If only she could unlock her powers. With no one to trust, she turns to the beautiful, brilliant boy next door. But Derek, has secrets of his own. He’s a half-breed like her. And his father is the cruel king who wants Elena dead. At all costs. When Elena discovers her Fae mother is still alive and imprisoned in Faery, she will do whatever it takes to earn her mother’s freedom. Even agree to help the enemy. "I don't have words to describe how good this book is. It's full of intrigue, emotional tension and love. Let's not forget how well written it is." ~ Reviewer "…an exciting new fantasy adventure series…" ~ Library Journal "I need more of this series right now… if you are like me, and have been dying for a new adult paranormal or fae series, this is the one for you!" ~ Book Briefs "…an action-packed and intriguing paranormal romance book that touched on the themes of life-changes and forbidden love." ~ EscapeNBooks "Fates Divided is one of the best PNR books I’ve read so far this year." ~ Wicked Babes Blog Reviews "This novel takes you on an adventure of new worlds, uncharted territory, danger, and romance." ~ Books Need TLC "Outstanding romantic fantasy!!" ~ I Heart Books "Derek and Elena make a marvelous team. While trying to save the Fae they gain something in each other that is priceless and beautiful." ~ A Closet Full of Books "Well written, deeply exciting and brimming with romance…" ~ The Rest Is Still Unwritten "Fates Divided was a perfect example of new adult, paranormal romance…I highly recommend this to paranormal romance lovers as the story is original and hooks you right from the beginning." ~ BookCrushin "…a MUST READ paranormal romance…" ~ Whispered Thoughts "The complex relationship between races was intricate and intriguing, it drew me in and totally captivated me." ~ Young Adult Book Madness "I love me a good paranormal story and this one fits the bill…a unique flare to the Fae and allows the reader to enter a world that is different and intriguing." ~ Typical Distractions Book Blog A captivating twist on forbidden love with unique world building, seductive romance, and a deadly noble race for dominance that will make your heart pound. Grab FATES DIVIDED today! Keywords: free fantasy romance, free new adult fantasy, free ebook, free fae romance, fantasy, romantic fantasy, paranormal, Fae, faery, magic, angels, star-crossed lovers, coming of age, first love, college romance, new adult, young adult paranormal, young adult fantasy, mature young adult, Fae nobility, royal

The Dark Prince has arrived. The Dark Prince will stop at nothing to save his people—even if it means kidnapping the one woman with the power to destroy them all... Garrin Branimir, Prince of Dark Kingdom, has been trapped in endless winter for centuries, along with his people. His only hope of saving them is to find the woman with the power to destroy the magical barriers imprisoning Dark Fae. With her by his side, he and his kinsmen will finally be free. But Lex Meinrad isn't full Fae, and she wasn’t raised in his land, content to obey her prince’s every order. She refuses to do his bidding—no matter how intense the sparks between them fire. With time running out, Garrin must convince this impossibly stubborn woman to cooperate before his enemies bend her to their will. And, unlike him, they'll choose force over seduction... “Well written, unique, and absolutely intriguing characters…” ~ Goodreads Reviewer “Loved everything about this book…the twisted characters you're not sure you could trust, the surprises and the attraction despite themselves." ~ Goodreads Reviewer “The plot keeps you on the edge of your seat. Lots of steam!” ~ Bookish Mom “Highly engaging and entertaining…with surprise twists you do not see coming.” ~ Goodreads Reviewer “An original and unique tale of Faeries…rich world building in this Dark Kingdom of Ice.” ~ BookDragonGirl “I could not put it down!!” ~ Goodreads Reviewer “Lies and deceit are rampant in the land of the Fae and I look so forward to more by Jules Barnard!” ~ Goodreads Reviewer Keywords: enemies to lovers, fated mate, enemies-to-lovers, opposites attract, slow burn, kidnapped, alpha hero, orphan, sleeping beauty, protector, royalty, lost heir, virgin, woman in peril, magic, Fae, angels, mistaken identity, hidden identity, alternate realm, feary, fairy, faery, fantasy, romantic fantasy, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, mythology, sword & sorcery, folklore, science fiction & fantasy

Fates Entwined: A Halven Rising Novel, Book 2

Corinthe, a former Fate and now Executor, responsible for carrying out unfulfilled destinies on Earth, finds herself falling for Lucas, a human boy whose death she is supposed to enact as her last act before returning to Pyralis.

Few people question the pervasive belief that early childhood exerts an inordinate power over adult achievements, relationships, and mental health. Once robbed of our potential by the inadequacies of our upbringing, the theory goes, we risk being trapped in maladaptive patterns and unfulfilling lives. But does early experience really seal our fate? Daring to challenge prevailing models of child development, this provocative book argues that what enables us to survive--and sets us free from our pasts--is our astonishing adaptability to change, shaped by the uniquely human attributes of consciousness, will, and desire.