Winter’s Handmaiden

A goddess disappears. Winter tightens its grip. And one woman is pulled into a world that should not exist. A Celtic-inspired fantasy of gods, sacrifice, and the courage to defy fate. ? Modern woman in a mythic world ? Celtic gods and faerie realms ? Slow-burn romantic tension ? Mortal courage vs immortal power ? Lush, atmospheric fantasy ? Book one of the Celtic Faerie Tales (stand-alone faerie tales in the same universe) When an ancient goddess vanishes without warning, winter refuses to release its hold on the world. Maryn Ferguson never expected to be the one to uncover the artifact tied to the goddess’s disappearance—or to be thrust through it into a realm of faeries, gods, and monsters where her choices may determine humanity’s fate. Alone in a brutal land ruled by immortal powers, Maryn must rely on a reluctant guide and navigate treacherous alliances, prowling monsters, and gods who view mortals as expendable. Each step forward costs her something she cannot easily reclaim. When disaster plunges her into the realm of the dead, Maryn’s carefully guarded heart begins to unravel under the gaze of Arawn , a god of smoke and shadows whose mercy is as dangerous as his wrath. To save millions of lives, Maryn must decide what she is willing to sacrifice—her dream of returning to the safe, detached world she once knew… or everything she has left to lose. Perfect for fans of: • myth-inspired fantasy • Celtic folklore and gods • portal fantasy • slow-burn romantic tension • richly atmospheric, emotional storytelling Buy Winter’s Handmaiden and step into a world where gods demand devotion, love defies eternity, and winter may never end.