As a Victorian clergyman’s daughter, Edith Worms has seen everything — until a mythical salamander tumbles out of the fireplace into her lap.

When a letter arrives from estranged relatives, Edith is swept away to a crumbling gothic Abbey in the wilds of Yorkshire. Wormwood Abbey isn't just full of curious beasts and ancient family secrets: there’s also a tall, dark, and entirely too handsome neighbour who is strangely reluctant for her to leave.

An unexpected bond with her prickly cousin Gwendolyn gives Edith a reason to stay in this strange world — especially when it turns out that Edith herself may have a role in guarding her family's legacy.

But not all of the mysteries of Ormdale are small enough to fit in her lap...and some of them have teeth.

WORMWOOD ABBEY, Book 1 of The Secrets of Ormdale, is a cosy gothic novel of mystery, dragons, and the perils of friendship, perfect for fans of Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries and Maria Grace.

Start exploring the hidden valley of Ormdale in 1899 with WORMWOOD ABBEY, the first in a new 5 book series.

The Palmir People teeter on the verge of utter destruction. They are losing their long battle with the creatures from the north. The Volastoque devastate the Palmir population, destroying all in their path. To stop the Volastoque, it is time for desperate measures. Can any of the Palmir People or their dragon allies survive?

I was just a nerd in my world, for goodness’ sake. A nobody just trying to graduate college so I could go on and live a boring life like everyone else.But when a confrontation with an old childhood bully went about as bad as it can go, at the last second I was suddenly teleported to a different world.And not just any world, but a fantasy elf world like nothing I’ve ever seen.Neia is the sweetest, most beautiful elf I’ve ever met. Heck, she’s the only elf I’ve ever met, but the problem is that she believes I’m something I’m not. The spell she cast was supposed to bring a great hero to her village to help fight off the olgoks, a race of monsters who have terrorized the elves for years.But the spell didn’t bring them a hero…It brought me…And now all I’m trying to do is find a way back home.But when the Village Elder gets taken prisoner, I’ll have to make a choice. Should I still try to go back to my world, back to my boring life with nothing to look forward to? Or do I stay in the elf world and help my new friends in their time of need?Back home I’m a nobody, but maybe here I have a chance to be something more.

Warning: this book contains detailed adult activities and unconventional relationships.

For so long she tried to resist... but the woods call, beckoning her with their secrets.Never one to shy away from adversity, Albreda grew up the day her mother died.Now, her courage is put to the test when she finds herself lost in the mysterious and dangerous Whitewood, fighting for her life.Discovering there is so much that she does not understand, she embarks on an adventure that will change her life forever.Mercerian Tales: The Call of Magic, is the origin story of the Witch of the Whitewood, Mistress Albreda. It can be read at any time but is best when read between books four and five of the Heir to the Crown Series.Grab your copy today and learn how a wild mage unleashes the magic within!New to the series? Meet Gerald Matheson, the steadfast warrior in Heir to the Crown: Book One, Servant of the Crown, available in eBook & Paperback.

Books by Paul J BennettHeir to the Crown Series:Battle at the River - PrequelServant of the CrownSword of the CrownMercerian Tales: Stories of the PastHeart of the CrownShadow of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Call of MagicFate of the CrownBurden of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Making of a ManDefender of the CrownFury of the CrownMercerian Tales: Honour Thy AncestorsWar of the CrownTriumph of the CrownMercerian Tales: Into the ForgeGuardian of the CrownThe Frozen Flame Series:Awakening - PrequelsAshesEmbersFlamesInfernoMaelstromVortexPower Ascending Series:Tempered Steel - PrequelTemple KnightWarrior KnightTemple CaptainWarrior LordTemple CommanderThe Chronicles of Cyric:Into the Maelstrom - PrequelA Midwinter MurderThe Beast of BrunhausenA Plague in ZeiderbruchWhat readers are saying about Paul J Bennett’s books:????? -"Fantastic Fantasy!"????? -"Epic Battle Scenes!????? -"I’m hooked on this series!"????? -"Exciting Sword and Sorcery"????? -"Fabulously written, loved it."????? -"Outstanding work of fantasy"????? -"The most amazing adventure"????? -"Another excellent book series!!"????? -"I just could not stop reading them"????? -"Wow! Best book I’ve read in a LONG time!"?????-"Thoroughly absorbing, exciting and mystical."????? -"If you like fantasy fiction, then this is a must-read!"????? -"This story gripped me and kept me turning the pages."????? -"Action, Intrigue, Adventure, Romance and some twists!"????? -"I love the book, had me on edge, could not put it down!"????? -"Full of suspense, intrigue and action throughout the story"????? -"The characters you love in the books come to life in such a fabulous way."????? -"The tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, adventure and heartwarming scenes."

Eloise Hector, the princess of Murkwood, who has always been hidden and suppressed was born with a mysterious glitch. When her mother dies in an accident, she loses control over her powers. Unintentionally, she shifts her friends to Shadowland— a moonless realm of hallucinations, with shadows lurking in the clouds of mist—clueless about how to rescue them. Kayden Parsons is an obnoxious jerk who thinks of himself as the King of the Murkwood. When he finds Eloise in trouble, he offers his help, knowing she considers him her nemesis. As they join forces, sparks fly, aiding Eloise in harnessing her powers during a thrilling and mystic adventure filled with tension and flirty banter. Together, they must find a way to thwart the Forsaken and rescue her friends from the darkness of Shadowland before it’s too late.

To have faith is to believe not when everything is certain, but when nothing is.

Living in a world with no sun, murderous bastards for leaders, and fighting being the highest form of entertainment, Raven has no faith left. Not in the people, not in the universe, and definitely not in herself.

But when the deadliest chase of her life plunges her into a world ruled by sunlight, peace, and cities full of abundance, her lack of faith is challenged. Her arrival triggers a thousand-year-old prophecy that sets her on a path far more dangerous than anything she has ever faced before. To survive and find a way back, Raven must learn to play by the rules of this deadly place.

The assassination attempts aren't a problem. The court intrigues aren't a problem. Even the dangerous king who seems obsessed with her isn’t a problem. It is the thing that wakes beneath her skin that might prove to be her biggest challenge yet.

To survive, she must make a choice.

Answer the call she has been ignoring or return to the darkness that now whispers her name.

Perfect for those who love epic adventures, high stakes, badass heroines, and swoon-worthy romance.