Hungry and desperate, Kylen knows what it’s like to be an outcast. Plucked from the streets by a tight-lipped stranger, he begins to dream of a better life. But his rescuer turns out to be a renegade mage. In an instant Kylen finds himself transformed from a person of no account to a dangerous fugitive. But much more than his life might be at stake. Dark forces are stirring, and an ancient evil is poised, ready to be unleashed on an unsuspecting kingdom. Comfortable and arrogant, the kingdom's mages are bent on destroying the one person capable of saving them. On the run with his mentor, Kylen tries to ignore the voices whispering about his destiny. Of what use is a fabled destiny when you’re struggling to survive? Note: The Hard Edge of Magic is book 1 of The Ruptured Kingdom, a multi-part saga. The story will continue in book 2, The Riven Land. If you enjoy epic fantasy with gripping action and relatable characters in a compelling coming of age saga, then try the novels of The Ruptured Kingdom now! The Ruptured Kingdom reading order: - The Hard Edge of Magic (Book One) - The Riven Land (Book Two) - The Weight of Interference (Book Three) - coming in late 2024 Additional reading for The Ruptured Kingdom: The Renegade: A Prequel to The Hard Edge of Magic is a complete story of novelette length that can be read independently of other books in the series. NOTE: it is recommended to be read after The Hard Edge of Magic (Book One). Subscribe to my mailing list at my website for a free copy of the ebook. Print and audiobook editions are available from a wide range of online stores.

Featuring a slow burn shifter romance and intelligent snark, this clever mix of urban fantasy and mystery will take you on a wild ride. Miriam Feldman is ditching her shapewear and letting her magic fly free. When Miri­ was a teen, her parents were murdered by magic assassins. These days, her aggressively normal existence has excellent medical insurance and won’t get her daughter killed. But when her bestie, her ride or die, gets tangled up with some vampires and goes missing, Miriam unleashes the rare and powerful shadow magic she’s kept hidden. It’s heady, liberating—and totally dangerous. Now in a race against time to save her friend, this single mom is descending into the spiderweb of the secret supernatural community where not knowing the rules is a fast-track to a painful end. Her guide? A grumpy French wolf shifter with a particular set of skills, the drive to protect Miri at all costs, and the infuriating habit of constantly disagreeing with her. He may mock her To-Do lists, but he’s learned firsthand that her shadow magic packs a hell of a punch. The tricky thing about shadows, though, is the past casts a long one, and if Miri isn’t careful, those magic assassins will come back for the one who got away­­­—­and she’ll lose everything. Fans of Jana DeLeon, Robyn Peterman, and KF Breene, will adore Miri, a smart older heroine with zero effs left to give! Includes the titles: Throwing Shade Made in the Shade A Shade Too Far Get reading now!

Having escaped her doomed engagement, Dahlia is relishing her new life of freedom as an independent magical toolmaker. One day, she learns that her friend Volf, a knight from the Order of Beast Hunters, is to be sent out to the marshlands on a mission. But there’s a problem—traversing the marshes soon leaves the knights with soggy boots full of sweat and swamp water. Might a surprising pair of socks hold the solution? Dahlia uses know-how from her previous life to create toe socks with a drying enchantment and insoles imbued with air magic. She presents them to Volf, hoping they might help him and his friends, but nothing can prepare her for what a splash these items will make! Of course, there’s more than socks on Dahlia’s mind—she’s got her hands full crafting a man-made magical sword, an upgraded refrigerator, and more! Meanwhile, word of the young craftswoman’s exploits is spreading throughout the capital... Welcome to the second installment of Dahlia’s artisanal adventures!

She just got a stunning paranormal surprise! A night of passion with a mysterious man... An unexpected pregnancy... A child with magical abilities. Tara can’t remember much about the night she spent with a fascinating stranger, but she’s determined to keep her independence as a single mom. Except nothing prepares her for her child displaying paranormal gifts. When financial wizard Chance Powers discovers he has a son, the billionaire is determined to guide the boy in developing his astonishing talents. And that means reconnecting with a woman who doesn’t realize she was his lover in a past life. As Chance and Tara try to resist rekindling their love, fate intervenes. To prevent a repetition of the tragedy that separated them long ago, and to protect their son, they must work together, despite the risk to their hearts. "...a charming story with romance [and] adventure.”--Romantic Times This spellbinding novel by USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond was previously published by Harlequin under the title Daddy Warlock.

Ryson Acumen battles frustration and fatigue as another struggle unfolds before him. A growing conflict threatens to engulf Uton from the western shores to the eastern plains. Illusions abound after the magic from an erratic sorceress alters the corridors of life and death, and the delver faces internal doubts as well as horrific monsters. A treacherous creation first hunts the dark creatures of a nightmare realm, but the danger quickly falls back upon Uton. Forced to choose between divergent paths, Ryson must rely on others to defend the person he cares about the most. He can only hope his friends are able to defeat a new menace that revives old fears. While the delver ventures into the Lacobian Desert, cliff behemoths vow to protect his wife, Linda, just as the elf guard, Holli Brances, leads spell casters against an unknown and dangerous foe in the abandoned town of Pinesway. Even the powerful wizard, Enin, enters the clash in hopes of ending the conflict before too many lives are lost. It is ultimately up to Ryson Acumen to defeat his inner demons and to find the answers that will save Uton and all its inhabitants.