Talena Winters

She's destined to save the world . . . if she doesn't destroy it first. Calandra’s destiny is also her doom. As the most powerful healer since the woman who sank Atlantis, she’s been raised to restore the Heartstone that protects her island from humans . . . before she goes Mad like her mother and all the powerful undine healers before her. When she learns she needs both male and female magic to succeed, she becomes desperate—there hasn't been an undine male born for over three thousand years. Instead, she's being pressured to use the siren mind-bond to enslave her childhood friend, the one man she's sworn to risk a death sentence to free. When Calandra discovers a cryptic message that shows her exiled mother was not only sane but pregnant with a boy, she questions everything she’s been taught to believe. But revealing the horrifying truth of the bonds could tear her island apart—and concealing it could unleash the Earth’s oldest, most destructive enemy. With insanity looming, can Calandra find her brother and save the Heartstone, the man she loves, her people, and the world . . . before she loses control and destroys them all? The Undine's Tear is the first book in the mind-blowing young adult epic historical fantasy series Rise of the Grigori. Packed with complex characters, lush world-building, gritty action, and impossible odds, this intricately woven tale presents mermaids like you’ve never seen them before. Join Calandra in a search for redemption that will threaten the very fabric of the universe. Buy The Undine's Tear and dive into the adventure today! “Wow. Just WOW!!” - Candace Marshall, advanced reader “I couldn’t put this book down!” - Jessica Renwick, author of The Book of Chaos “You want to read this book. It’s fantastic!” - Ellen Michelle, editor and owner of Constellate Publishing “Stunning writing, vivid descriptions, and endearing characters. Puts the epic in fantasy.” - Liz Konkel, Readers' Favorite “A colossal fantasy tale told by an expert storyteller. Spectacular.” - Ruffina Oserio, Readers' Favorite “The action never stopped… a brilliant start to a new series, superbly composed to entertain!” - Rabia Tanveer, Readers' Favorite “Don’t miss this journey into a secret world of magic, family, love and loss.” - Suzy Vadori, Award Winning Author, The Fountain Series “My favorite book of the past year!” - Kathy Brown, reader * * * * * About the Author: Talena Winters is addicted to stories, tea, chocolate, yarn, and silver linings. She writes page-turning fiction for teens and adults in multiple genres, coaches other writers, has written several award-winning songs, and designs knitting patterns under her label My Secret Wish. Master of the ironic GIF response. She currently resides on an acreage in the Peace Country of northern Alberta, Canada, with her husband, three surviving boys, two dogs, and an assortment of farm cats. She would love to be a mermaid when she grows up.

The Undine's Tear

She sews runway masterpieces … but who will mend her damaged heart? Tragic loss has made Melinda Myers invisible. She hides as a nondescript waitress at an average diner during the day. But each night, she sews runway masterpieces that she wears only once before putting them into a box forever. Peter Surati, an aspiring photographer, can’t help but notice beautiful, sad Melinda. He makes it his mission to help her find her smile again. But his meddling sister seems determined to ruin any chance he has to help Melinda. Can he find a way to mend her damaged heart? The Friday Night Date Dress is a standalone inspirational romantic women’s fiction novel. If you like emotional, heartwarming, and clean Christian interracial romance, you’ll love this book. Buy today! "For the hopeless romantic at heart." - Doris Harter, Amazon.ca reviewer “The perfect vacation take-along.” - C. Corcoran, reviewer Other books by Talena Winters: CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC FICTION: Standalone: Finding Heaven Peace Country series: Every Star That Shines (Book 1) In the same world, heartwarming family fiction: All I Want for Christmas (novelette) YOUNG ADULT EPIC FANTASY: Rise of the Grigori series: The Waterboy (prequel novella) The Undine’s Tear (Book 1) The Sphinx’s Heart (Book 2) SCIENCE FICTION THRILLER: Jack Reynolds: Up in Smoke (novelette) Keywords: romantic Christian fiction; Canadian romance; contemporary romance; interracial romance - Asian male, white female; inspirational romance; books set in cities; happily ever after; friends-to-lovers romance; recovering from grief; love stories; romantic novels; guaranteed HEA; no cliffhangers; diner romance; city romance; waitress; photographer; fashion romance; crafting; seamstress; fashion designer romance; gorgeous dresses;

The Friday Night Date Dress

Mistakes have consequences. This one could unleash hell on Earth. As the most powerful undine healer since the woman who sank Atlantis, Calandra was supposed to be the saviour of her people. Instead, the malicious dragon spirit who haunted her dreams has been freed from the Abyss, the peaceful society of Sirenia has been plunged into revolutionary chaos, and her own brother, Zale, has inexplicably turned against her. Worse, though Calandra knows why she is going insane, she doesn't know how to stop it. When Calandra follows Zale on a rescue mission through the very gates of hell, she learns the disturbing truth about their people's past. With the threat of Madness growing ever stronger, can Calandra and Zale find a way to overcome their differences and undo a mistake that has plagued the undines for millennia . . . before the entire world pays the price? The Sphinx's Heart is the second book in the mind-blowing epic historical fantasy young adult series Rise of the Grigori. Continue the search for redemption with a cast of perfectly flawed characters on a hauntingly magical adventure that will leave you breathless. Mermaids, dragons, and angels like you’ve never seen them before. Pre-order today!

The Sphinx's Heart

Sometimes to find heaven, you have to go through hell… Sarah appears to have the perfect life—she’s made sure of it. But behind the façade, her respected lawyer husband abuses her, she hates writing the books that have made her a success, and she is tortured by demons from her childhood. When she receives a cancer diagnosis, her carefully constructed lies begin to crumble. Then she has a chance encounter with a compassionate humanitarian named Steve, who is everything she’s never known—selfless, honourable, and supportive. But even though he keeps showing up right when she needs him, she couldn’t possibly deserve the undemanding love he offers. Besides, a good-looking single guy like him must be hiding something, just like everyone else. Can Sarah be saved, or is it too late for her to find heaven? Finding Heaven is a standalone gripping emotional page-turner about second chances and redemptive love. Download to start your journey today! "One of the most beautifully written books I have read." - Kristin Dyck, editor of Mile Zero News "A riveting, true-to-life tale of love's power to heal and redeem." - Melissa Keaster, author of Eleora "A moving and beautiful story of accepting who you are, overcoming the past, and embracing the future." - Kamber Ferriss, reader "One of the most beautifully written books I have read." - Kristin Dyck, editor of Mile Zero News "A riveting, true-to-life tale of love's power to heal and redeem." - Melissa Keaster, author of Eleora "A moving and beautiful story of accepting who you are, overcoming the past, and embracing the future." - Kamber Ferriss, reader About the Author: Talena Winters is addicted to stories, tea, chocolate, yarn, and silver linings. She writes page-turning fantasy and romance for teens and adults, coaches other writers, has written several award-winning songs, and designs knitting patterns under her label My Secret Wish. Master of the ironic GIF response. She currently resides on an acreage in the Peace Country of northern Alberta, Canada, with her husband, three surviving boys, two dogs, and an assortment of farm cats. She would love to be a mermaid when she grows up. Also by Talena Winters: CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC FICTION: Standalone: The Friday Night Date Dress Peace Country Romance series: Every Star That Shines (Book 1) In the same world, heartwarming family fiction: All I Want for Christmas (novelette) Keywords: romance stories; romance novels; happily ever after; healing from abuse; romantic women's fiction; love stories; second-chance romance; inspirational romance; city romance; romantic Christian fiction; psychological suspense; domestic suspense; humanitarian; Canadian fiction; books set in Canada; novels about writers; novels about sex trafficking; romance books;

Finding Heaven: A Novel

He only has one thing on his Christmas list… All twelve-year-old Trevor wants for Christmas is to find a family. When the long-time foster kid gets moved to a group home, he writes to Santa as a last resort. But being good is hard, and kids like him don’t get anything from Santa, let alone parents. All Gary Harris wants is to help the kids at the group home across the street appreciate Christmas. Playing Santa seems easy enough—much simpler than fostering like his wife wants. But from the moment he knocks on their door, nothing about the process is simple, and he begins to wonder if connecting with the kids who always mock his cherished lawn nativity scene will be worth it. Is a Christmas miracle possible for both Trevor and Gary? All I Want for Christmas is a heartwarming short holiday story about finding family, love, and hope, set in the Peace Country. For everyone who loves feel-good happy endings and dreams coming true. Download today!

All I Want for Christmas

Sometimes the star you wish on is the one that leads you home. Delanie Fletcher’s life is a dumpster fire. One innocent mistake and the rising actor has been deplatformed by her fans and fired from a lucrative TV series gig by her own boyfriend . . . ex-boyfriend. But when she returns home to bury the grandmother who inspired her acting dream—and piece her life back together—she runs smack into the man who crushed her heart when she left. Caleb Toews gave up his screenwriting aspirations, but the divorced dad wouldn’t give up his daughter for the world. When his high school sweetheart breezes back into town and volunteers to help with his daughter’s play, he can no longer ignore his old regrets. But Delanie was born to be on the big screen, and his place is in Peace Crossing—far from Canada’s film industry. As Delanie once more comes to rely on Caleb’s steadiness and creativity, she sees why her grandmother quit acting for love. But she’s not ready to give up on her career—nor on the man who has always believed in her. Despite what the kids sing in the play, wishing on stars won’t make all your dreams come true . . . will it? Every Star that Shines is the first book in the clean, sweet Peace Country romance series. If you like second-chance small-town romance, relatable heroines with big dreams, stand-up guys doing their best, and emotional page-turners with happy endings, come get to know Caleb and Delanie. Pre-order today! -- Excerpt: Delanie gave him a warm look. “I hope you don’t mind that I stole your idea.” Caleb shook his head. “Mind? I think it’s fantastic that you took it and ran with it. Way to go. I’ll have to go look your channel up.” “You will?” Her eyes widened, and she looked mock-nervous. “If you do, be kind.” He chuckled. “I’m sure you have nothing to worry about. Not if you’re doing as well as you said.” “Not are. Were.” She sighed and stared at her empty coffee mug, tapping it with a fingernail. He studied her lowered face. In high school, she had been pretty, though the admiring glances of all the boys in class had been lost on her. Now she was a knockout. He wondered who Joshua Robertson was, and why she wasn’t taking his calls. A boyfriend? Ex-boyfriend? Or someone else? But the haunted look behind her eyes probably had more to do with the trauma of her recent cancellation than anything else. Who sends death threats about a satire video? The stupidity of humans astounded him at times. Especially the one in his mirror. “That producer was an idiot to let you go.” Caleb swallowed and glanced away. Seeing her here like this, he couldn’t help but be reminded of all he’d lost when he’d stayed behind. But she deserved for him to be present right now, not dwelling on his past mistakes. He turned back to her, and the look in her brown eyes made his heart squeeze with longing. “I know it feels like everything sucks right now,” he said gently, “but if I’ve learned anything, it’s that difficult times don’t last. You’ll get through this. You’ll become the star you were always meant to be, and then that producer will be eating crow. You wait and see.” She looked at him, her eyes soft. “You always did know what to say, Caleb Toews.” His heart stuttered, and he resisted the urge to run his thumb along her curving jaw. “Good to know I haven’t lost my touch.” He grinned instead.

Every Star that Shines

In this mountain town, there are animals far more dangerous than bears… High school teacher and extreme environmentalist Jack Reynolds and his estranged adult daughter discover something sinister going on at a local clean energy research lab. In the foothills of the Alberta Rockies, the most dangerous critters around are far worse than the bears. A novelette.

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