Olivia Atwater

Magic meets Bridgerton in this "hugely enjoyable" historical fantasy romance (KJ Charles), where the only thing more meddlesome than faeries is a marriage-minded mother. Ever since she was cursed by a faerie, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear or embarrassment—an unfortunate condition that leaves her prone to accidental scandal. Dora hopes to be a quiet, sensible wallflower during the London Season—but when Elias Wilder, the peculiar, handsome, and utterly ill-mannered Lord Sorcier, discovers her condition, she is instead drawn into dangerous faerie affairs. If her reputation can survive both her curse and her sudden connection with the least-liked man in all high society, then she and her family may yet reclaim their normal place in the world. But the longer Dora spends with Elias, the more she begins to suspect that one may indeed fall in love even with only half a soul. “Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm” (India Holton), Olivia Atwater’s delightful debut will transport you to a magical version of Regency England, where the only thing more meddlesome than a fairy is a marriage-minded mother! Praise for Half a Soul “Whimsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary. I loved it.” —Alix E. Harrow “Delightful. Half a Soul is the definition of a comfort read.” —Hannah Whitten “I wolfed this down with great pleasure.” —KJ Charles “This winsome, whimsical fantasy romance sweeps you off your feet.” —Megan Bannen “Smart and subversive, Half a Soul will ignite your heart—and your hope.” —Shelley Parker-Chan “A perfect historical fantasy romance: warm, sparkling with magic, dangerous, and delightful.” —Tasha Suri

Half a Soul

"A hugely enjoyable take on the Regency. . . I wolfed this down with great pleasure." --KJ Charles Euphemia Reeves seems to have found herself a faerie godfather. Unfortunately, he has no clue what he's doing. Effie has most inconveniently fallen in love with the dashing Mr Benedict Ashbrooke. There's only one problem: Effie is a housemaid, and a housemaid cannot marry a gentleman. It seems that Effie is out of luck until she stumbles into the faerie realm of Lord Blackthorn, who is only too eager to help Effie win Mr Ashbrooke's heart. All he asks in return is that Effie sew ten thousand stitches onto his favorite jacket. Effie has heard rumors about what happens to those who accept help from faeries, but life as a maid at Hartfield is so awful that she is willing to risk even her immortal soul for a chance at something better. Now, she has one hundred days - and ten thousand stitches - to make Mr Ashbrooke fall in love and propose. . . if Lord Blackthorn doesn't wreck things by accident, that is. For Effie's greatest obstacle is proving to be none other than Lord Blackthorn's overwhelmingly good intentions. From the author of Half a Soul comes a whimsical fantasy romance with heaps of heart set in an enchanting world reminiscent of Regency England.

Ten Thousand Stitches

"A hugely enjoyable take on the Regency. . . I wolfed this down with great pleasure." --KJ Charles Proper Regency ladies are not supposed to become magicians, but Miss Abigail Wilder is far from proper. Abigail Wilder's father may be the Lord Sorcier of England, but that does not mean that society is willing to accept her as a magician. When an uncanny magic begins spiriting away London's ghosts, and a dark lord of faerie threatens her family, Abigail will stop at nothing to uncover the truth. But Abigail is not the only one investigating the terrible events in London. Mercy, a street rat and self-taught magician, insists on joining Abigail to unravel the mystery. And while Mercy's own magic is strange and foreboding, she may well pose an even greater danger to Abigail's heart. From the author of Half a Soul comes a defiant faerie tale of hope and love against all odds set in an enchanting world reminiscent of Regency England.

Longshadow

Olivia Atwater returns to the world of Half a Soul with a “sharp and beautiful gothic romance” (Alix E. Harrow). Dive into The Witchwood Knot, and enjoy a dark faerie tale set in a magical version of Victorian England. The faeries of Witchwood Manor have stolen its young lord. His governess intends to steal him back. Victorian governess Winifred Hall knows a con when she sees one. When her bratty young charge transforms overnight into a perfectly behaved block of wood, she soon realises that the real boy has been abducted by the Fair Folk. Unfortunately, the lord of Witchwood Manor is the only man in England who doesn’t believe in faeries—which leaves Winnie in the unenviable position of rescuing the young lord-to-be all by herself. Witchwood Manor is bigger than its inhabitants realise, however, and full of otherworldly dangers. As Winnie delves deeper into the other side of the house, she enlists the aid of its dark and dubious faerie butler, Mr Quincy, who hides several awful secrets behind his charming smile. Winnie hopes to make her way to the centre of the Witchwood Knot through wit and cleverness… but when all of her usual tricks fail, who will she dare to trust? Praise for The Witchwood Knot “The Witchwood Knot is the gothic fantasy romance of my dreams. There aren't enough superlatives for me to convey how much I loved its uniquely elegant prose, eerie setting, clever heroine, gorgeously dangerous faerie butler, and basically every single thing about the entire book. It is an immediate addition to the list of My All-Time Favourite Books, upon which Atwater's Half A Soul also resides.” —India Holton, author of The Secret Service of Tea and Treason "The Witchwood Knot is my favorite Atwater book yet—which is saying something. A sharp and beautiful gothic romance that understands exactly what I love best about both of those genres: that everyone gets what they deserve." —Alix E. Harrow, NYT-bestselling author of Starling House “The Witchwood Knot is stuffed with all the best Gothic Victorian haunted manor vibes, with unexpected love, ancient magic, and a truly bone-chilling monster. Winnie is a brave, hard-nosed, complex heroine you can't resist rooting for.” —Jacquelyn Benson, author of Empire of Shadows

The Witchwood Knot

The Lord Sorcier

The Latch Key

A “charming tale of little temptations” (Jacquelyn Benson), this feel-good comedy by fantasy author Olivia Atwater mixes angels, demons, romance, and chocolate into a perfectly petty and wickedly entertaining novel. A little bit of sin is good for the soul. Gadriel, the fallen angel of petty temptations, has a bit of a gambling debt. Fortunately, her angelic bookie is happy to let her pay off her debts by doing what she does best: All Gadriel has to do is tempt miserably sinless mortal Holly Harker to do a few nice things for herself. What should be a cakewalk of a job soon runs into several roadblocks, however, as Miss Harker politely refuses every attempt at temptation from Gadriel the woman, Gadriel the man, and Gadriel the adorable fluffy kitten. When even chocolate fails to move Gadriel’s target, the ex-guardian angel begins to suspect she’s been conned. But Gadriel still remembers her previous job… and where petty temptations fail, small miracles might yet prevail. Olivia Atwater explores love, grief, and the very last bit of chocolate in this sweet modern fantasy, full of wit and heart. Pick up Small Miracles, and enjoy a heavenly comedy from the author of Half a Soul. *** KEYWORDS: angels and demons, fallen angels, comedic fantasy, romantic comedy, clean romance, fantasy romance, romantic fantasy, standalone

Small Miracles

Ein Mädchen ohne Furcht und Schüchternheit – welch ein Skandal! Theodora Ettings, im Kindesalter von einem Elf der Hälfte ihrer Seele beraubt, kennt weder Furcht, Scham noch Schüchternheit oder was man sonst so von einer britischen Debütantin des 19. Jahrhunderts erwarten dürfte. Dass sie sich von all den anderen jungen Ladies so abhebt, ist ihrer Familie ein Graus. Doch gerade Doras unkonventionelles Verhalten erregt die Aufmerksamkeit des Lord Magiers des Königreichs, als sie im Gefolge ihrer Familie in der Londoner Gesellschaft auftaucht. Dora stürzt die Freundschaft mit dem umstrittenen Lord Magier allerdings bald in ein Dilemma, kann diese sie doch endgültig zum gesellschaftlichen Outcast machen. Aber noch hat sie die Hoffnung nicht verloren, dass es ihm vielleicht gelingt, sie wieder zu heilen. Oder kann man etwa doch mit einer halben Seele aus vollem Herzen lieben? Der Auftakt der mitreißenden Regency-Romance-Reihe der Bestseller-Autorin Olivia Atwater. Die Bände der »True Crown«-Reihe: True Crown - Die Lady und der Lord Magier (Band 1) True Crown - Der Mantel des Elfen-Lords (Band 2) True Crown - Das Duell mit dem dunklen Magier (Band 3)

Der Auftakt der romantischen Regency-Bestseller-Trilogie

True Crown - Die Lady und der Lord Magier

Write better blurbs. Get better readers. Writing book descriptions for genre fiction (or blurbs, as some authors call them) requires a completely different skill set from writing full-length novels. For many authors, blurbs are a last distasteful obstacle they must overcome before they're allowed to sell their book—but it doesn't have to be that way! Writing blurbs is far easier with a step-by-step guide and a bit of helpful advice. In this short, helpful book, you will learn how readers select their next novel, and how to aim your blurb at the right readers. You'll also learn how to: - master the art of blurbs as movie trailers - compile a one-click list - write a tempting hook - end your blurb on an invisible question - "tell, don't show" - use reader feedback in your blurbs This guide comes complete with several examples of real blurbs, both before and after editing, with clear explanations of every change. Learn Better Blurb Writing for Authors, and take the stress out of blurb writing.

Better Blurb Writing for Authors

A "charming tale of little temptations", this feel-good comedic fantasy by Olivia Atwater mixes angels, demons, romance, and chocolate into a perfectly petty and wickedly entertaining novel.

True Crown

Write better prose. Get better readers. A step-by-step guide to reader-friendly writing by author Olivia Atwater. Readers enjoy a book more when they understand what’s going on—but a lot of common writing advice can make your prose more confusing for readers! Genre authors: Stop listening to writing advice from your peers in literary fiction, and start asking questions about how to make your writing more accessible to the general market. In this short, accessible book, you will learn how readers process writing on a narrative level, on a paragraph level, and on a sentence level. You’ll also learn how to: ✓ Use the classic parlour scene to clarify more than just murder ✓ Help your busiest and most distracted readers keep up with your dialogue ✓ Cheat your way through gameshows using syntactic ambiguity ✓ Use the semi-colon as it was actually meant to be used ✓ Un-decapitate your headless clauses ✓ “Show, then tell” This guide comes with several well-explained rules which you can immediately apply to your work, complete with before-and-after examples. Learn Reader-Friendly Writing for Authors, and help your readers follow the story. *** KEYWORDS: non-fiction, author advice, technical writing, writing help, writing for clarity, how to write clearly, writing advice, advice for writers, better writing

Reader-Friendly Writing for Authors

Der Auftakt der romantischen Regency-Bestseller-Trilogie. Mit wunderschön farbig gestaltetem Buchschnitt in limitierter Erstauflage

Einen Pakt mit einem Elf schließen, um die Liebe zu finden? – Welch unerhörte Idee! Effie hat sich Hals über Kopf in den umwerfenden Mr Benedict Ashbrooke verliebt. Dummerweise ist Effie eine Bedienstete – einen adligen Gentleman zu heiraten ist für sie keine Option. Doch dann begegnet sie am Rande eines Balls Lord Blackthorne, der ihr anbietet, dafür zu sorgen, dass genau das möglich wird. Effie kennt die Gerüchte über jene, die sich auf einen Pakt mit einem aus dem Elfenvolk einlassen. Aber für die Liebe ihres Angebeteten ist sie bereit, selbst ihre unsterbliche Seele zu riskieren. Und so hat sie nun hundert Tage, um Mr Ashbrooke dazu zu bringen, ihr einen Antrag zu machen – falls dank Lord Blackthorne nicht doch noch alles in einem enormen Skandal endet ... Die magische Regency-Romance-Reihe der Bestseller-Autorin – voller Charme, Witz und zauberhafter Romantik. Die Bände der »True Crown«-Reihe: True Crown - Die Lady und der Lord Magier (Band 1) True Crown - Der Mantel des Elfen-Lords (Band 2) True Crown - Das Duell mit dem dunklen Magier (Band 3 – erscheint im Herbst 2023)

Die magische Regency-Romance-Reihe der Bestseller-Autorin

True Crown - Der Mantel des Elfen-Lords

Eine wahre Lady wird keine Magierin – oder etwa doch? Miss Abigail Wilder wird gerne mal unterschätzt. Der Londoner Gesellschaft ist sie als Mündel des Lord-Magiers suspekt, denn sie trägt Elfenblut in sich. Ihr Ziehvater hingegen bezweifelt ihre magischen Fähigkeiten. Als jedoch die Londoner Debütantinnen-Saison von unerklärlichen Todesfällen unter den jungen Ladys erschüttert wird, ist ihre Stunde gekommen. Wider alle Zweifel begibt sie sich auf die Spur des Geheimnisses. Doch glücklicherweise stellt sich eine junge selbsternannte Magierin auf ihre Seite, die darauf beharrt, ihr in der Stunde der Gefahr beizustehen. Wovon die größte Gefahr ausgeht, dem Verschwörer hinter den Kulissen, der ungezähmten Magie ihrer jungen Helferin oder ihrem eigenen verräterischen Herzen, wird sich erweisen müssen ... Das funkensprühende Finale der mitreißenden Regency-Romance-Reihe der Bestseller-Autorin. Mit wunderschön farbig gestaltetem Buchschnitt: exklusiv nur in limitierter Auflage Die Bände der »True Crown«-Reihe: True Crown - Die Lady und der Lord Magier (Band 1) True Crown - Der Mantel des Elfen-Lords (Band 2) True Crown - Das Duell mit dem dunklen Magier (Band 3)

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