Her powers can make the elements change, but Elena will never change how the Fae see her… Half-breed. The lowest of low.

Halven are the forbidden offspring produced by the mating of a Fae and a human. The only thing Fae despise more than Halven—well nothing.

When a deadly virus sweeps their world, killing immortal Fae, a secret about a royal bloodline is revealed.

The half-breed holds the key to their survival.

And on her eighteenth birthday, Elena discovers a world of warring Faery kingdoms and her fateful place in it…among her enemies.

If only she could unlock her powers.

With no one to trust, she turns to the beautiful, brilliant boy next door. But Derek, has secrets of his own. He’s a half-breed like her. And his father is the cruel king who wants Elena dead. At all costs.

When Elena discovers her Fae mother is still alive and imprisoned in Faery, she will do whatever it takes to earn her mother’s freedom.

Even agree to help the enemy.

What people are saying about FATES DIVIDED:

"I don't have words to describe how good this book is. It's full of intrigue, emotional tension and love. Let's not forget how well written it is." ~ Reviewer

"…an exciting new fantasy adventure series…" ~ Library Journal

"I need more of this series right now… if you are like me, and have been dying for a new adult paranormal or fae series, this is the one for you!" ~ Book Briefs

"…an action-packed and intriguing paranormal romance book that touched on the themes of life-changes and forbidden love." ~ EscapeNBooks

"Fates Divided is one of the best PNR books I’ve read so far this year." ~ Wicked Babes Blog Reviews

"This novel takes you on an adventure of new worlds, uncharted territory, danger, and romance." ~ Books Need TLC

"Outstanding romantic fantasy!!" ~ I Heart Books

"Derek and Elena make a marvelous team. While trying to save the Fae they gain something in each other that is priceless and beautiful." ~ A Closet Full of Books

"Well written, deeply exciting and brimming with romance…" ~ The Rest Is Still Unwritten

"Fates Divided was a perfect example of new adult, paranormal romance…I highly recommend this to paranormal romance lovers as the story is original and hooks you right from the beginning." ~ BookCrushin

"…a MUST READ paranormal romance…" ~ Whispered Thoughts

"The complex relationship between races was intricate and intriguing, it drew me in and totally captivated me." ~ Young Adult Book Madness

"I love me a good paranormal story and this one fits the bill…a unique flare to the Fae and allows the reader to enter a world that is different and intriguing." ~ Typical Distractions Book Blog

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Magic. Mayhem. Drunken faeries.
Archeologist Taryn St. Giles has spent her life mining the ruins of the elves who vanished from the Four Kingdoms a thousand years ago. But when her patrons begin disappearing too—and then turning up dead—she finds herself unemployed, restless, and desperate. So she goes looking for other missing things: as a bounty hunter.

Tracking her first fugitive—the distractingly handsome and strangely charming Alric—she unearths a dangerous underworld of warring crime lords, demonic squirrels, and a long-lost elven artifact capable of unleashing a hell on earth.

Chased, robbed, kidnapped, and distressingly low on rent money, Taryn just wants one quiet beer and to catch her fugitive. But there's more to Alric than his wicked grin—is he a wanted man or the city's only hope? With menacing mages in pursuit and her three alcoholic faery sidekicks always in her hair, Taryn's curiosity might finally solve the mystery of the elves... or be the death of her and destroy her world.

The first book in a six-book completed series!

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If Lara Croft, Tomb Raider, invaded Stephanie Plumb's Jersey and fell into a raucous, twisted Middle Earth, they might find Taryn St. Giles already waiting for them in this high action fantasy caper.-- Jessa Slade, award-winning author of QUEEN OF STARLIGHT, Sheerspace Book 1
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A cozy romantic fantasy that will delight fans of Legends and Lattes, Practical Magic, and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.

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A murder, a mystery, and a not-so-overactive imagination...

Eccentric heiress Maida Westabrook treasures her peaceful, "ordinary" life in California—morning strolls along the beach, warm evenings by the fire, and losing herself in her beloved library of myths and legends. Yet Maida can’t shake the nagging feeling that there’s more to her story than she’s been led to believe. Strange and inexplicable occurrences have always surrounded her, dismissed as nothing more than her overactive imagination.

When a distant relative mysteriously vanishes, a body is discovered, and Maida’s lifelong dream of owning an enchanted bookshop suddenly comes true she realizes her "wild" imagination might not have been so far-fetched after all.

There’s just one hitch: the sentient bookshop has gone into hiding and it’s up to Maida to coax it back. To claim her inheritance, she must step out of her safe, predictable world and embrace a reality where magic is not only real—it’s woven into the very fabric of everyday life. That handsome neighbor? He might be a shapeshifter. And the barista who runs the local café? She’s likely brewing more than coffee.

As Maida unravels the secrets of her past, she’s forced to rethink everything she once held true. Saving the bookshop—and protecting her newfound magical family—will require more courage than she ever thought possible, including risking her heart.

What readers are saying:

?????????? This was truly an enchanting read from start to finish!

?????????? I’m making plans to immediately move into the Mudpuddle Café and Bookshop. Who wouldn’t be happy among the books, magical items, coffee, and baked goods? Heaven!

?????????? A fantastically written cozy mystery romance filled with multiple POVs, second chances, found family, magic and more!

?????????? What a fantastic story! Such engaging characters with a unique storyline. I am looking forward to the rest of the books in this must read series!!!

?????????? It is a delightful escape that I couldn’t put down. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fresh and imaginative read!

??????????It’s a wonderfully-spun cozy fantasy/mystery about magic, a bookstore, and love—in all forms.

?????????? If you want to get lost in a book (in a good way), pick this one up.

?????????? I mean, this was like a book that was written just for me!

?????????? Ciara has catapulted to the top of my favorite authors list and I look forward to reading other books in this wonderful, magical universe she has created.

Editorial Reviews

"In The Mudpuddle Manual of Natural Magic, the first enchanting volume of the Natural Magic series, Maida Westbrook, an eccentric heiress, finds her tranquil life disrupted by the vanishing of a distant kin and a dark murder. This whimsical tale brims with intrigue and heart, drawing readers into a realm where myths breathe and the extraordinary lies just beneath the surface. With charming characters and a richly woven narrative, this book beckons those who dare to believe in magic." —NewInBooks

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