Bonded Shadows
Released Works
Mother Superior
Novella One of The Brothers Superior
Heretic.
Sacrifice.
Superior.
For four years, Arlene Defontra has been heralded as the town omen, condemned by the Ashen Church and its leader, Elric. When Mount Superior, the lifeblood of their town, erupts and Arlene is accused of murdering a town local, the townspeople offer her as the next Mother Superior—a sacrifice meant to appease the monstrous spirit who dwells within.
Arlene expects death. Instead, she finds the real Father Superior, the ancient God forged of fire and stone who has watched over her people for centuries. Yet those same people stray from belief and continue to dig deeper into the volcano—to disastrous consequences.
Together, they must face a village who fears them, a crumbling faith built on lies, and a question neither has dared to ask.
What if the monster of the mountain is the only one who was never a monster at all?
Mother Superior is a fast paced, fast burn that revolves around human nature and religious fanaticism, and is perfect for readers who want a quick, engaging read with a little spice to their romance.
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A prequel novella to The Bonds of Ruin series, written for the Fables & Co. Cozy Banter Anthology!
A suppressed Soul Bond.
A runaway shadow.
A second chance at love.
Bookshop owner Meire Cathina has spent the last few months pretending her ex-partner Theron Osvald's betrayal doesn't matter. Theron, now a Rune Master's apprentice, returns to their hometown of Irien to fortify the more dangerous texts in her shop—and in doing so, reignites the Soul Bond they've both been trying to ignore.
This time, their unresolved feelings have consequences: a broken Protective Rune unleashes a mysterious shadow that takes up residence in Meire's storage. The more they argue, flirt, and rehash the truth of their painful past, the stronger the creature becomes. What starts as a small nuisance grows into a threat capable of wreaking havoc in their small town.
With Irien at risk, Meire may have to destroy the one thing she doesn't know she can live without: the Rune tying their souls together.
Divine Rivals meets The Spellshop in Bonded Shadows, a cozy fantasy romance novella about love and the choices we make for it.
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(Paperback) Fables & Co. website
(Digital) Fables & Co. Ream
(Digital) Amazon
Hollow Vows
Upcoming Works
Book One, Duology One of The Bonds of Ruin Series
He swore to bring the king down. She became his downfall.
When the mist swallows her cottage, seamstress Alora Keeling rushes in to save her mother—only to be stabbed by an unknown assailant. Saved by the blood magic of Grimnir, the mad king of Saross, she becomes his newest Doll: a half-Saren, half-human plaything—caught between two worlds while belonging to neither.
Roan Stenos, captain of the King’s Legion and Grimnir’s right-hand blade, hides his rebellion behind a mask of loyalty. His mission is simple: bring down the king from within. His problem? The stubborn girl who accidentally drinks poison meant for King Grimnir and barely survives, becoming the king's most "Loyal Doll." Alora becomes an important pawn—and a liability Roan can’t seem to stay away from.
When Roan is assigned to guard Alora, they’re forced into an uneasy alliance. In exchange for the promise of escape, Alora agrees to spy for Roan’s underground faction and learn the truth about Saross’s slow demise: riots in the streets, dying crystals, out-of-control mist, and the return of a long-lost deity and omenbringer. But the closer they draw—to the king, to the truth, and to each other—the more dangerous their secrets become.
As the 100-year Crystal Celebration and their last chance to take Grimnir down approaches, rebellion brews and loyalties fracture—but love itself may prove to be the most fatal betrayal of all.
Hollow Vows is a dark fantasy romance blending gothic atmosphere, blood magic, political intrigue, and a love story forged in a kingdom on the brink of ruin. Perfect for readers of Carissa Broadbent, Rachel Gillig, and Keri Lake.