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CROWN OF STARS: SAVING BEAUTY (book 1) -
a beauty and the beast retelling

"Tears are weakness, you must never cry..."
Captain Garren is a Singer—the most lethal and feared archer in the Great War; a soldier enhanced with the blood of monsters.
Taken against her will to fight, Orabelle is certain to be numbered among the thousands who have fought and died in vain.
Under the command of the Captain, when everything is burning all around her, he may be her only chance for survival.

"We all have a choice, to be monsters or men...."

They say the War will never end, and Garren has always believed it to be true. Until he discovers something beautiful amidst the ashes. Yet his every action paints him as either beast or man.
How do you save someone who only sees the monster?

Available at: Amazon

CROWN OF STARS: CHASING CINDERS (book 2) -
a cinderella retelling

“You trusted someone, and it cost you...”

Through tragic circumstances, a prince becomes King at a young age. While a war-torn kingdom begins to heal, a new battle begins—a battle for the King’s heart.
Having lost her father in the Great War, her only home reduced to ashes, Ella discovers there is more to the King’s heart than meets the eye. And love can hold many secrets.

“You are the Cinders Girl—born of ash and burned through fire.”

Haunted by the pain of his own losses, familiar with deception, and reluctant to love—yet Alaric is drawn to give his heart to the girl he can never have. Because the truth may destroy their tender bond forever.
Will the expectations of the kingdom overrule his heart?

Available at: Amazon

CROWN OF STARS: FINDING MERA (book 3) -
a little mermaid retelling

“We searched for a love that could never satisfy...”

The bond between a Master, his ship, and the Mera who protects them is strong. While on his quest to find the lost crown, Jariel Easton’s Mera dies suddenly, leaving him defenseless on the open seas.
When he discovers a surprisingly young—and beautiful—Mera tangled in his fishing nets, he eagerly accepts her help without question.
But the formidable BlackHeart wants her dead.

“Love is sacrifice.”

The power of her people has always been a thing of fear and awe among the kingdoms. Deep in her heart, Mera knows the cost of that power. Falling in love with the man she is sworn to protect may cost her everything.
Her search is for redemption, and his is for the wealth and glory long denied him. Will her sacrifice be enough to save them both from the dangers ahead?

Available at: Amazon

CROWN OF STARS: SEEKING GIANTS (book 4) -
a jack and the beanstalk retelling

"I Want Something More."

Sister to the King of Asteriae, Princess Jacquetta has no wish to conform to the ways befitting a royal. Especially a marriage alliance with a persistent old noble who sees her only as his next conquest.
She never backs down from a challenge—though it could prove far more dangerous than she imagined. The walls around her heart are wearing thin, and her reckless pursuit of freedom could destroy her. Unless help from her reluctant guardian arrives in time.

"A Darkness Which Will Not Sleep Forever Is Stirring."

Captain Tarrent will do anything in service to his King—even follow the spoiled, headstrong Princess into the Land of Giants, determined to bring her back safely.But the more he discovers about her heart, the more he realizes he may be completely wrong about her.
He has no room in his life for love, but can he guard his heart while fighting off his demons and hers?

Available at: Amazon

CROWN OF STARS: GUARDING SNOW (book 5) -
a snow white retelling

"Doors are locked for a reason...."

On the eve of her birthday, Ravyn Snow is given a cryptic warning and told to flee her home—and to trust no one. The huntsman lord who finds her takes her to a fortress in ruins, with only a misfit band of men in residence.
Trusting her rescuer, she begins to fall in love with him. But when his brooding yet caring demeanor suddenly changes, she wonders: Has she been rescued or taken prisoner?

"We are all tormented by something."

Lucan Demetriou lives as both huntsman and the illegitimate heir to a destitute palat. When a half-frozen girl appears in the woods, afraid for her life, the last thing he wants is to harbor her. Then he learns she is the daughter of the man who murdered his brother.
Will he sacrifice her gentle, unassuming heart to seek his revenge?

Available at: Amazon

CROWN OF STARS: HUNTING RED, Part I (book 6) -
a red riding hood retelling

"There are monsters in the woods..."

Galiena carries the strength of her mother and intuition of her father. When hunting the monster that killed her friend leads to devastating consequences, she is forced to leave everything behind with only a lone protector at her side.

[See the return of the previous characters of this series in this two-part finale!]

Available at: Amazon






CROWN OF STARS: HUNTING RED, Part II (book 7) -
a red riding hood retelling -- NEW RELEASE 2021!

"The wolves always come to the smell of blood."

Adven Grey fights to protect his charge from the realm of nightmares that have very real side effects, while Asteriae faces its greatest battle against dark forces, both seen and unseen. But they do not face this battle alone. Their hope comes in a form they do not expect nor understand. Will it be enough to save them? Or is the end of the Kingdom of Stars upon them?

[See the return of the previous characters of this series in this two-part finale!]

Available at: Amazon

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