Aleese Hughes

"Loved the characters, loved the writing, and loved the concept! Can't wait for the next in the series!" - Sunny DelSegno, ★★★★★ Every Oseran is born with a Mage Gift but, for the talented Inspector Russell Gaines, even his abilities could not help him prevent the death of his sister at the hands of a serial killer known as the New Age God. Years later, the once-promising inspector is a retired, washed-up drunkard who finds himself plagued by the demons of his past. But, when a member of the prominent Melton family is found dead, and one of their own is implicated, he reluctantly finds himself drawn back into the world of detecting. Forced to work with this new suspect, the troubled Julie Melton, Russell must work to prove her innocence in the case. But this murder isn't the only mystery he`s facing when he quickly realizes the young woman is hiding a shocking secret of her own-one that could mean the downfall of her family. As more evidence is revealed, the facts of the case send Russell into even more of a downward spiral leaving Julie to investigate on her own. Will she be able to bring the former inspector back from the brink and bring the true killer to justice? And can she keep her secret hidden to save herself and her family from ruin?

Blood on the Floor

Inspector Mage

Ellianne Brooker, Ellie for short, loves her mother- regardless of the mystery behind the story of her birth. Ellie's brothers, Jacob and Jared, who will only refer to her as their stepsister, are a different story. Each time their mother leaves for a business trip, Ellie's stepbrothers will force her into completing a ridiculous list of chores. And one day, the tasks Jacob and Jared assign their sister sends her on an unexpected journey... A journey that will lead to places and revelations she could have never imagined. But will these sudden changes prove to be good ones, and will Ellie be able to survive through the new life that is offered before her? This is the third book of "The Tales and Princesses Series." The books can be read separately, but they're best enjoyed in order. The Tales and Princesses Series reading order: Peas and Princesses (Book One) Janice Wallander: A Novella Retelling the Tale of Rumpelstiltskin Apples and Princesses (Book Two) Pumpkins and Princesses (Book Three)

Pumpkins and Princesses

Janice Wallander is having a hard time adjusting to her new life alongside her sister Milly, who is now the Queen of the Polart Kingdom. Janice feels more than out of place, and no one in the castle knows what to determine about her rank. She is not a noblewoman, but she is the Queen's sister. To prove her worth to the people, Janice embarks on a journey to the village of Bymead to assist the victims of a recent bandit raid. She meets a young warlock on the way-- a warlock who can help people in ways she could have never imagined, including spinning an ordinary pile of straw into gold. Will Janice and this young warlock provide more trouble than aid, and will Janice be able to find herself and accept who she is? This is the first of "After the Tales and Princesses- A Set of Novellas." It can be read as a stand-alone story, but it is best enjoyed after reading the books in "The Tales and Princesses Series." The Tales and Princesses Series reading order: Peas and Princesses (Book One) Janice Wallander: A Novella Retelling the Tale of Rumpelstiltskin Apples and Princesses (Book Two) Pumpkins and Princesses (Books Three)

A Novella Retelling the Tale of Rumpelstiltskin

Janice Wallander

In the Kingdom of Edristan, a world where poisoned apples seem to be a hot commodity, Snow White sets off on a difficult journey-- a journey with physical, mental, and emotional trials alike. After the death of her mother due to complications from bearing Snow, her father was driven to madness. As a result, Snow has been forced to endure a life of abuse and neglect from her one living parent. But one day, the encounter with an enchanted apple provides her with an opportunity to take matters into her own hands. She comes across a huntsman, seven orphan boys, and even some royalty along the way. Every person she meets, and every choice she makes, will aid in ways that will change her life forever. This is book two of "The Tales and Princesses Series." The books can be read separately, but they're best enjoyed in order. The Tales and Princesses Series reading order: Peas and Princesses (Book One) Janice Wallander: A Novella Retelling the Tale of Rumpelstiltskin Apples and Princesses (Book Two) Pumpkins and Princesses (Book Three)

Apples and Princesses

Mildred Wallander, otherwise known as Milly, knows nothing more than the normality of a simple peasant life. That is, until she is forced to play as her kingdom's missing princess and marry a prince in order to satiate her King's need for power. Milly experiences more than she signed up for and sets off on a journey that takes her to places she would have never thought possible. She comes across opportunities for love and even encounters a little magic. Can she overcome growing into a person she can no longer recognize? And can something as small as a pea change everything?

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