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The great loves of her life to this point are two tiny blond creatures who call her "aunt" and proclaim her books to be "boring books" for their lack of pictures. Yet, somehow, she still manages to love them more than chocolate.
When she's not sharing her inexhaustible wisdom with her niece and nephew, Michelle is usually lounging in her ridiculously large bean bag chair creating worlds and characters that remind her to smile every day - even when a feisty five-year-old is telling her just how much she doesn't know.
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Brea Robinson is a murderer.
That’s what everyone tells her when she’s accused of killing her best friend.
Her mother always claimed she belonged in a straitjacket. Turns out, she was right.
When the man with flashing violet eyes whisks her through a portal into a world beyond her imagination, a world vicious in its beauty and wicked in its lies, Brea begins to wonder if she was ever crazy at all.
Every hallucination she’s ever had is real, but this new world has its own set of lies and questions.
Why are three royals prepared to battle over her?
Who is Griffin O’Shea, and why did he abduct her?
And does falling in love with a man trapping her in this deadly land mean she really has lost her mind after all?
There is only one thing Brea knows: She can’t trust anything.
Not her mind.
Not her heart.
And certainly not the Fae who claims he’s trying to keep her safe.
Book one in Queens of the Fae series, click now to be transported into a world where lies abound, family can't always be trusted, and falling in love is the most dangerous deed of all.
The Queens of the Fae series:
- Fae's Deception
- Fae's Defiance
- Fae's Destruction
Filled with complex characters, dangerous stakes, slow-burn romance, lots of tension and courageous risks, I devoured FAE’S DECEPTION in one sitting and immediately begged M. LYNN and MELISSA CRAVEN for more. You’ll binge this series, I promise.
—Raye Wagner, USA Today Bestselling author of YA Fantasy
Brea Robinson is a princess.
Ridiculous, right?
She’s left her small Ohio town behind for an exotic palace beyond her imagination, trading old jeans for ballgowns and a drunken father for two Fae mothers.
Safe behind the power of Eldur, it’s easy to forget everything that brought her here.
Like the two men who saved her that are now missing.
The abducted princess who should be roaming the palace halls instead of her.
The war coming for them all.
As Brea comes to terms with this new world and the web of secrets surrounding her, she realizes she stands on the brink of losing everything she never knew she wanted.
The mothers who would die for her.
The Fae who loves her.
And the people of her kingdom who trust her to save them.
Only, Brea can barely save herself. With uncontrollable magic warring within her, it’s only a matter of time before she lets everyone down.
When the worst happens and the person she loves most falls into the enemy's hands, she has a choice to make. And if she bows to the enemy queen’s demands, will she remain a princess or become a sacrifice instead?
Book two in the Queens of the Fae Series, click now to be transported into a world where magic can't always be controlled, kings fall, and betrayal is sometimes the biggest sacrifice of all.
Brea Robinson is a prisoner.
Granted, her prison has gilded halls, servants, and an aunt intent on throwing a lavish wedding. A wedding for Brea. Fae marriages are unbreakable, everlasting.
As Brea barrels toward her forever prison in a marriage to a man she doesn’t love, the three Fae kingdoms are thrown into turmoil. But no matter how close Queen Regan’s enemies get, it won’t be enough to save Brea from the fate she chose.
Some sacrifices result in death. Others only make you wish for death.
Brea didn’t surrender herself to the powerful Fargelsi Queen for nothing. She saved her best friend and found the missing princess. She said goodbye to the man she loved so he could reclaim his throne.
Everything has a purpose, everyone has a role to play and if marrying the wrong brother is hers, at least she’ll help bring an end to this war.
Because Queen Regan O’Rourke might be family, but her rule is over.
It's time for a new generation to unite the Fae.
Book three in the Queens of the Fae Series, click now to be transported into a world where some love is nothing more than magic, some love is an unbreakable bond, and some love is nothing at all.
The Queens of the Fae series:
- Fae's Deception
- Fae's Defiance
- Fae's Destruction
Griffin O’Shea is trapped.
Again.
His prison sentence was supposed to end when the magic keeping the Dark Fae captive in Myrkur finally fell. But when King Egan’s army clashed with the armies of Iskalt and Fargelsi on the battlefield, there was no winner and no clear path forward.
Now the Dark Fae king is missing, vanished without a trace of the army at his back or the abducted child leading him to the prize he desires. The magic held in Aghadoon.
With no way to locate the forever moving village, Griffin can only set his sights on a more attainable goal—saving Eldur from the coming invasion. The desert kingdom is Egan’s next target and there is no magic strong enough to stop him.
Until now.
Joining forces with people who do not trust him may prove foolish.
Allying himself with the ones he isn’t allowed to love brings unimaginable pain.
Yet, with Riona and Gulliver by his side, Griffin can handle the unwanted magic that has returned to haunt him, the brother who hates him, and the questions with answers that could change everything.
But none of that will matter if Egan isn’t stopped, because now, it isn’t only the fae realm in danger of succumbing to his darkness, but the human realm as well.
As Griffin begins to lose hope that he can save his family and earn their trust again, he starts to wonder…
Will he ever truly be free?
Fae's Promise is the third book in the Crimes of the Fae series featuring fae out for redepmtion, others desiring revenge, and an entire world that desperately needs to remember the things that have been lost to magic.
Books in the fae world:
Queens of the Fae:
- Fae's Deception
- Fae's Defiance
- Fae's Destruction
Crimes of the Fae:
- Fae's Prisoner
- Fae's Power
- Fae's Promise
Griffin O’Shea is a traitor.
It’s what those outside the prison realm called him when he chose the wrong side in the war of the fae queens. Now, he is the only person in the entire fae world who remembers his dark deeds.
The moment Griffin crossed into the prison realm, every fae he’d ever known forgot he existed. Left with nothing—not even his magic—he’s had to survive in a land of eternal darkness where a ruthless king terrorizes villages full of Dark Fae. Creatures with magnificent wings, tails, and horns wander the darkness of Myrkur, forgotten by all who believe this harsh world is one for criminals alone.
It’s been nearly ten years, and once again, Griffin is traitor to a king. But this time instead of punishment, Griffin is offered a mission that will take him across the magical barrier into the realms he once called home.
His task? Find a way to destroy the magic keeping the Dark Fae inside the prison realm.
Riona, the king’s champion, watches Griffin’s every move, forcing him to remain loyal to the dark king even when facing a brother who does not recognize him, an ex-wife who doesn’t know him, and two children that could be the key to everything.
Destroying the prison magic will send dangerous fae out into the peaceful realms, and Griffin must decide if maybe this time, becoming a traitor is the right thing to do.
Fae's Prisoner is the first in a new exciting series from bestselling authors M. Lynn and Melissa A. Craven.
Books in the fae world:
Queens of the Fae:
- Fae's Deception
- Fae's Defiance
- Fae's Destruction
Crimes of the Fae:
- Fae's Prisoner
- Fae's Power
- Fae's Promise
A curse. A hidden identity. A dangerous love.
Ten-year-old Persinette Basile was forced to flee the palace of Gaule for her life. Now at eighteen, she must find a way to return in order to obey a curse on her family line.
The prince won’t know who she is. Not anymore. But she knows him and what he will do if he discovers her true name.
Made to fight for her life to earn her place, she vows to find a way to break the curse no matter the cost.
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To. The. Death.
The words describing the tournament turn Prince Alexandre Durand’s blood to ice.
The last warrior standing will win a spot at his side.
As he's thrust onto the throne, forbidden magic, dangerous betrayals, and a complicated love could tear his reign apart.
When the secrets begin to unravel, will Alex stay true to the laws and traditions of Gaule or will he give it all up for a woman who deceived him?
Escape with Rapunzel, Cinderella, Robin Hood, and Sleeping Beauty into stories reviewers call “riveting” and “heartbreaking.” Now for a limited time, save when buying this bundle compared to the individual books.
This set includes:
- Golden Curse
- Golden Chains
- Golden Crown
- Glass Kingdom
- Glass Princess
- Noble Thief
- Cursed Beauty
- Edmund
"This book exceeded all my expectations. I fell in love with the characters and the world, their plights, and the romance. Y’all I have a book hangover here and it is the best feeling."
- Lillian, YA Books Central ★★★★★
"It felt like I was reading a brand new fairy tale that will one day be a classic."
- YA Books Central ★★★★★
"It is rare to see LGBT representation in a fairy tale like this and I really love it. It wasn’t a main plot point, but it is there."
- Caitlin, YA Books Central ★★★★★
"A book like this reminds me why I love the fantasy world so much. Etta and Alex were such great characters with complex personalities that it truly made them easy to connect with. It was fantastic to see the range of emotions that they went through just in this story. I highly recommend this book if you love fantasy retellings, curses, magic, and action."
- Stephanie, YA Books Central ★★★★★
"In this Rapunzel retelling, Ms. Lynn takes the childhood damsel in distress you know and love and turns her into a strong protagonist you’ll be rooting for from the start."
- USA Today Bestselling Author, Amalie Jahn ★★★★★
"This is no Disney story. Etta doesn't sing to woodland creatures. She's tough as nails and yet possesses a vulnerable side that makes her a great character."
- Author Patrick Hodges ★★★★★
"M. Lynn is possibly the most underrated author out there. Her characters are so phenomenally written with so much heart that it's practically impossible not to fall in love with them.
Griffin O’Shea is Forgotten.
Maybe it’s a good thing no one outside the prison realm remembers everything he did to earn his place in the dark kingdom.
Now that he’s back in the world of the Light Fae, he wants to earn their trust, their loyalty, and that means going after the missing prince and princess of Iskalt, children who call him uncle. It means searching through the human realm for a vanishing village only he can see and a book full of dangerous magic and devious secrets that are better left alone.
With a human leading the search, Riona at his side, and a profound lack of magic, the chances of finding anything they seek have never been worse.
But the odds won’t stop them. Nor will an illness threatening Griffin’s life.
Even if he has to crawl through the portals and face the king of Myrkur on his knees, he cannot stop.
Because there are things worse than death:
Watching those he loves die before him.
Seeing the realms of the fae crumble into dust.
Returning to the prison realm means being forgotten once again. Returning without the book could mean certain death.
But when all roads point to war, Griffin has no other choice.
The king must be defeated. His vast army must be stopped.
And this time, Griffin wants to be the hero instead of the villain.
Fae's Power is the second book in the Crimes of the Fae series featuring fae out for redepmtion, others desiring revenge, and an entire world that desperately needs to remember the things that have been lost to magic.
Books in the fae world:
Queens of the Fae:
- Fae's Deception
- Fae's Defiance
- Fae's Destruction
Crimes of the Fae:
- Fae's Prisoner
- Fae's Power
- Fae's Promise
No longer only a warrior. Not just a queen.
Persinette Basile has a new purpose. The chains she’s carried since the curse began are gone, replaced by a crown. But freedom can’t exist while enemies surround Bela on all sides.
La Dame lurks on the border in Dracon, waiting for her revenge.
In Gaule, magic folk are hunted and punished for their Belaen heritage.
A journey into Gaule brings her face to face with the one person who can destroy her with one simple act: dying.
No longer tied to Alex by magic, his death should mean nothing to her.
As she learns more about who she truly is and the legacy of her family, she’s forced to answer three questions.
Can she save the king of Gaule?
Can he be trusted if she does?
And what will it mean for her people if she finds herself unable to let go of him again?
A rebellion. A dying king. And a magical war that could end everything.
Inspired by the Rapunzel story, this is the golden-haired princess as you've never seen her before.
The Fantasy and Fairytales series
The True Story of Rapunzel:
- Golden Curse
- Golden Chains
- Golden Crown
The True Story of Cinderella:
- Glass Kingdom
- Glass Princess
The True Story of Noble Thief:
- Noble Thief
The True Story of Sleeping Beauty:
- Cursed Beauty
A strong heroine who makes mistakes, but does her best to fix them. A complicated love that is worth fighting for. These make a great story. ★★★★★
The whole series I have not been able to put down. ★★★★★
Brilliant author. She made me feel like I was in the thick of it with Etta! ★★★★★
Wonderful twist on a classic story. ★★★★★
Masterfully written. I read this one straight through in one sitting. ★★★★★
So much is going on in this book, but it's weaved together in such a beautiful way that it's not disjointed or choppy. It instead, adds to that feeling of urgency, of fear, of uncertainty, and determination. ★★★★★
Sometimes a battle isn't waged on a bloody field.
Sometimes it's won within the heart of one girl.
Hua Minglan wants revenge for the death of her sister, and she'll do anything to get it.
A war is brewing between Piao and the Kou warriors to the north, a war that has called every able-bodied man in Piao from their fields.
When Hua's father is summoned to fight, she knows he won't return, most of the warriors don't.
With a decision that could cost her everything, she leaves her home behind in an attempt to take her father's place training under Commander Jian Li, brother to the emperor.
The commander is a harsh man, a demanding man, and one with his own desire for vengeance.
Hua can't get too close. She can't befriend the man who is able to bring her deceptions tumbling to the ground. If he learns the truth about who she is, it won't only see her shunned from the army for disguising herself as a man.
It will end in her execution.
Hua never imagines that by joining the army, she brings a greater foe into the heart of Piao.
What if the Kou are only a distraction?
What if the real enemy is her?
Dive into this full-length Mulan inspired fantasy. Beware of dragons, sword-wielding girls, and a slow-burn, heartbreaking romance.
Sometimes not even love is stronger than hate.
Sometimes sacrifices must be made.
Hua Minglan is trapped, presumed dead, and back where it all started.
Home.
A place that once brought peace to her mind, a place she’d abandoned in order to seek her revenge.
But that was before. Before the dragon awoke inside her to destroy an entire village.
Before she ceded control.
And now, the dragon has a mission, one Hua must do anything to stop.
Kill the emperor.
There is one way to defeat the beast inside her.
Hua Minglan must die.
Only one man can prevent her sacrifice. As Jian Li races across Piao to save both Hua and his brother, the emperor, he knows he’ll have to choose.
Even if he chooses the right one, it might mean the end of Piao.
Because the Kou have returned, ready to finish their war.
And the only creature that can save the empire also wants it destroyed.
Dive into the second and final installment of this Mulan inspired fantasy. Beware of dragons raining fire upon you, a general who will do anything to save the woman he loves, and an emperor with a heart of gold.
The Hidden Warrior series:
- Dragon Rising
- Dragon Rebellion
Never fall in love with the enemy.
If only it were that simple.
Persinette Basile has always known the ruling family of Gaule were meant to be her enemy. With no other choice, she fought to join them anyway.
And they will break her now that they know her true name.
As she sits in her prison cell, she wants one thing: for the Kingdom of Gaule to burn to the ground.
But they need her.
When the king is kidnapped, the kingdom turns to the only person who could possibly find him: the woman tied to him by magic. Etta.
Life-altering secrets. Magical duels. A love that could tear two kingdoms apart.
Inspired by the Rapunzel series, this is the golden-haired princess as you’ve never seen her before.
The Fantasy and Fairytales series
The True Story of Rapunzel:
- Golden Curse
- Golden Chains
- Golden Crown
The True Story of Cinderella:
- Glass Kingdom
- Glass Princess
The True Story of Noble Thief:
- Noble Thief
The True Story of Sleeping Beauty:
- Cursed Beauty
I pitied, hated, and loved Alex. How is that even possible? ★★★★★
The whole series I have not been able to put down. ★★★★★
This book satisfies a certain craving for the questions from the first book, but is also intriguing enough for a reader to want more! ★★★★★
A home run for sure. I also like the Era that this fantasy is written in. A definite Must Read. Its right up there with Hunger Games. ★★★★★
Masterfully written. I read this one straight through in one sitting. ★★★★★
Ms. Lynn has written a wonderfully creative story that will leave you craving the next one. ★★★★★
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