Upon his death, the king had dictated that the queen would rule until she remarried, but her refusal to do so has the nation of Ethios in turmoil. Greedy for power and her cruelty knowing no limits, the queen has even reinstated the slave trade long since outlawed by her husband upon his ascension. A glimmer of hope for a suffering nation arises in a small baby. The Royal Sage has procured the late king's bastard son and has stolen him away to the city slums to live with Harren, a man who bravely rescues orphans from slavery. Naming the boy Kyran, Harren takes him in with the promise of one day returning him to his rightful place on the throne. Ten years later, these plans are dashed when Kyran is exposed to the queen. Harren must race to the safety of the Riverlands, who hold no love for the queen, if there is any chance to save his son, and future king. Saving Kyran saves the nation. If the queen is to be dethroned, the boy must claim his Birthright.

***Wattys 2020 Winner*** Rex Fletcher is caught up in a desperate race to unravel one of the most ancient mysteries of the world. ***** Rex and his motley group of friends travel across Europe trying to stay one step ahead of a megalomaniac that wants nothing more than to reshape history in his image. Can Rex connect the clues, save an old friend's life, and track down a historic relic in time? Or will he be forced to watch as the power of the gods falls into the wrong hands? Author's note: This is a sample. If you are interested in the full novel, you can find it on Amazon in paperback and ebook.

Aeons once ruled the world. Now, their empire lies in ruin, and the survivors hide on the fringes of society. Nahlia is a librarian's apprentice who's obsessed with Aeon lore, scavenging for hints of their legendary power. But others are searching too, including the Templars who seek to hunt down the Aeon survivors. When the Templars attack her family, Nahlia is forced to infiltrate a secret academy and rise beyond everything she's ever known. https://davidmusk.com/books/aeonica-the-lost-redeemer

{WATTY'S 2020 WINNER & EDITOR'S PICK.} Hopeless romantic and aspiring writer Mare Atwood has fallen madly in love with her childhood correspondent. There's only one catch-she doesn't know who he is. When the beaus of Star's Crossing return from boarding school to begin the courting season, Mare is determined to uncover the identity of her writer, flout her family's intentions of orchestrating an advantageous marriage, and procure the life of writing and romance she's always sought. But as in the tales she so adores, it won't be easy. Galas, masquerades, picnics, and hunts-alongside an old friend, a former teacher, and an unlikely ally, Mare delves into an investigation that leaves her torn between three clever, deceptive, and wealthy young bachelors. If Mare can confirm which is her writer and claim his hand before the courting season ends, she'll have her wish: the love of her life, a valuable marriage, and a future of writing romance. But with the eyes of Star's Crossing upon her, a business plot forcing invisible hands, and the unwillingness of her writer to come forward-Mare's future may not end in triumph, but tragedy. Set against the gilded Victorian backdrop of coastal Connecticut and lush with pre-war luxury, fans of Jane Austen, Margaret Mitchell, and Louisa May Alcott are sure to enjoy this lighthearted, lyrical novel of young love, independence, and identity. #1 Literary #1 YA Romance #1 Victorian #1 Lyrical #8 General Fiction

[Completed] The Royal Guard of the Empire has faithfully served Byzantia for nearly three centuries now. Hand picked from foreign lands, these guardsmen hold no political ties, carry no agendas, and bare no creeds except to those who sit upon the Onyx Throne. They are vanguards, protectors, loyalists. They are Vangen. Change has come to the Empire. An Empress sits upon the throne now, destroying any who would rebel against her with both fire and iron. To the east, her loyal Vangen work to quash the newest rebellion, until a letter arrives one day, marked with the Empresses seal. The contents within bare only dread and disturbance for the Guardsmen. The Black Ministry, the former Emperor's cabal of Sorcerers, have turned against the Empress. The Vangen's return is bittersweet. The city they once called home is now a battlefield, every street a choke-point. Every home a possible nesting ground for rebels. The Royal Guard will have to fight tooth and nail to put down the Ministry and protect the Empress, but the deeper they go, the harder the lines begin to blur. In a world where good and evil does not exist, where then does a man's loyalty lie? (Comments and Feedback are always appreciated)

Now a published novel and available worldwide! It is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Scribd, Google Play Books, and many many others! [A 2020 Wattys award winning novel]. Something has changed inside of Leo Harr ever since the nightmares started. Only, he's not certain they're just dreams. Have you ever heard the color white? "This story is expertly written, with a mind-bending plot. The writing is reminiscent of Iain Reid's work (and talent)." - 2020 Watty Awards

Aslaug est esclave depuis toujours. Elle n'a jamais remis en cause sa condition, même si elle développe des sentiments pour le fils de son jarl. Mais tout change quand son village du Danemark est attaqué par un clan adverse. Faite prisonnière et enlevée loin de chez elle, Aslaug endossera une autre identité et découvrira les secrets de son propre passé . . . Certaines scènes pourront heurter la sensibilité des plus jeunes. Cette nouvelle n'a aucun lien avec la série du même nom.

Aujourd'hui j'ai été enlevé et me voilà prisonnière des mers, avec pour geôlier l'homme le plus arrogant et le plus détestable qu'il m'a été donné de rencontrer. Je peux tout tenter pour m'enfuir, au risque d'y perdre la vie, ou je peux rester ici, attendant mon heure comme un agneau attend d'être dévoré par le loup. Aujourd'hui je suis vivante, mais demain...

New Kingdoms, an 3324. L'Angleterre n'est plus que mécanique, fer et nuage. Les cités s'élèvent au fil des progrès technologiques et la terreur y règne en maître. Une journée d'anarchie, une nuit de cauchemars. Tant que le soleil brille, chacun est libre de faire ce qu'il lui plait... Mais passé minuit, les portes de la Tour de contrôle s'ouvrent et les Enfants de la Nuit envahissent les rues. La moindre malfaisance se paye sous le sourire moqueur de la lune. Wendy est un assassin, le meilleur agent de la Tour : la Louve, celle dont les habitants murmurent le nom à leurs enfants pour les dissuader de sortir de leur lit. Elle n'est que monstre d'obéissance et de sang-froid... mais pas pour Jack. Le seul qui la regarde encore dans les yeux, mais aussi le seul qui parvient à la déstabiliser. Car l'attention qu'il lui porte est aussi dangereuse pour la Louve que la lumière du jour.

Dawn est orpheline et le moins que l'on puisse dire est que Lady Avery, cette vieille femme aigrie qui a adopté une dizaine d'orphelins dont elle fait partie, lui a appris ce que signifiait le mot "torture". Un soir, Dawn décide de s'échapper et de vivre à sa façon. Mais alors qu'elle se promène sur un marché Londonien, quatre individus étranges la kidnappent. Son crime ? être capable de les voir. Le plus improbable est que Dawn est persuadée d'avoir déjà aperçu l'un d'entre eux en rêve. Pire, leur chef la fascine autant qu'il semble la haïr. Mais ça, c'était avant de savoir que, pour une raison obscure et insensée, ils la prennent pour un monstre et projettent de l'assassiner sur le champ. Alors qu'ils s'apprêtent à porter le coup fatal, un détail les surprend. Ils confondent une banale cicatrice avec une marque ancestrale. Un symbole perdu qui pourrait bien être la clef de quelque chose qui la dépasse. Dawn se retrouve propulsée au cœur d'un monde dont elle ignore tout et dans lequel pourtant, elle aura un rôle fatal à jouer. Prends garde ! Toi qui commence cette histoire, apprends que les Freethinkers ne sont ni Anges, ni Loups-Garous, ni Vampires, ni Démons. Ils sont bien pires que ça. Ils rôdent en quête de justice ici et là. N'y pense pas trop fort car dans ta malchance, l'un d'entre eux se trouve peut-être déjà juste derrière toi. Et personne, jamais, ne te croira... #10 en Fantasy le 02/12 #7 en Fantasy le 13/12 #6 en Fantasy le 21/12