THE ESQUIRE'S WIFE (PUBLISHED)
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Complete, First published Oct 14, 2024
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The Esquire's Wife
Book 3 in the Timeless Series

Lanecea, a timekeeper with the power to rewrite forgotten history, arrives in Dervock, Ireland, 1609, to witness the birth of a future leader and quietly stir a rebellion against the Church's oppressive rule. But her mission is overshadowed by the personal heartbreak she carries: Storm, her Consort and embodiment of the god Cernunnos, has betrayed her trust in a way that cuts deep into her past wounds.

In Dervock, Lanecea isn't just challenging the Church-she's building a secret network of priests and priestesses who devote themselves to her completely, both body and soul. She believes that only through their willing submission can she ensure their loyalty and preserve their lives from the erasure of history. Yet, as Lanecea's influence grows, her heart remains vulnerable. Elderon, her dryad advisor, warns that true devotion cannot be secured through intimacy alone, but Lanecea pushes forward, testing the loyalty of everyone she touches.

As Lanecea navigates her dual role as the Esquire's wife and a timekeeper with a mission, she must confront the lingering pain of Storm's betrayal while building an army of followers in a world teetering on the brink of change. With the future uncertain and trust fragile, will Lanecea make peace with her past and embrace the power she holds - or will her heart be broken once again?

In The Esquire's Wife, passion, loyalty, and power intertwine as Lanecea's quest for justice collides with her journey toward emotional healing.
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Undying Legacies: Amulet of Blood

21 parts Complete

Teagan Monicroff comes from a long line of Monicroff Mages, hero's, and special beings. The Monicroff blood basically entitles her to being perfect and practically famous. Finally, it's time for her to attend Ridgemoor Academy, just like her father and his father and his fathers', fathers', father before her. Each generation of Monicroffs' bested every year they attended, from being top student to saving a magical realm back in the War of Magicals and Naturals some hundred years ago. Now, it's her turn to live up to that legacy, her turn - to be the best, her turn - to leave a mark with her name on it. Her turn to make the Monicroff name proud, and her father. Until she gets sent to the wrong house. All Monicroff's belonged in the Herelds House, not the Seekers . . . She's sent to the Seekers and, and it feels like hell's waiting to swallow her up. To make matters worse, she meets this lonely looking boy in the Corner of the courtyard and finds he's a Seeker too . . . Only he's not as nice and demure as she thought he was. Before long, Teagan must deal with the trials of being a fourteen year old first year Mage with a legacy for a name in the wrong house. This comes with bullying, insecurities, fears of rejection, failing classes, and basically doing everything wrong and butchering the Monicroff name. Just when she thinks it can't get worse. . . She's accused of stealing a magic amulet which could unleash a monster on the world and possible start another war between the Naturals and the Magicals. Also her Father isn't speaking to her. So there's that too. COVER BY @-designdistrict She is worth everything and more!