ONC 2024Paige Byrne isn't necessarily a workaholic. She just enjoys knowing that she is the best at what she does. So, Paige is determined to do it right when she takes her first vacation. That is, until flashing lights and swirling blue eyes derail all her plans. Now, she is stuck with an idiot celebrity, his drama, and maybe a stalker? Ugh, Paige refuses to fail at relaxing.…
** ONC 2023 **Psyche lives in the darkness of the abyss, with worshippers occasionally providing moments of light. A sad result of making enemies with a fellow goddess. But then, little Lucilla gives her chocolate as tribute, and Psyche decides to take a chance. Now, the goddess has a class full of runny-nosed children to watch out for. She wouldn't care, worshipers are worshipers, but then one of her little ones gets sick. How is Psyche supposed to keep them safe from something even she can't control? And, how, in the name of Hades, will she be able to help any of her little worshippers if her fellow goddesses try to trap her again?…
Devyn Palmer never really fit into her family. Her grandmother and father were pillars when resettling the living in Houston while battling the undead. Her brother became one of the top protectors at the age of sixteen. While, Devyn sat in a research lab, staring at infected blood samples and contemplating the meaning of being alive. She did not mean to become involved in an undead and partially undead activist group. Devyn did not mean to find the treatment of failed vaccinated beings brutish. So, she silently watches the world around her, unsure of what to do. But, now, looking into her brother's red eyes, she wonders, "Ah shit, what do I have to do to keep his dumbass safe?"An entry for ONC 2022…
Book 1 in the Eirlund seriesPrincess Amnicity of Vetus is to debut on her 18th birthday. Her grand ideals are dashed when representatives from the royal families of Preena and Jude attend. The tension between Vetus and Jude has risen since the raids along the border started.To make matters even more problematic, the heir of Jude, Suzerain Zakarus, displays an interest in her, but she is supposed to attract the heir of Preena, Konrik Loren. Amnicity must learn to balance politics with her ideals of love as enemies reveal themselves.Will Princess Amnicity be able to find a match to save her people, or will her foes destroy her and her family?…
Book 2 in Eirlund SeriesSequel to The Dragonfly and The Sword: Beware of spoilers!!!!Suzerain Zakarus of Jude and Princess of Amnicity of Vetus are wed. Suzerain Zakarus makes a demand following their joining that could change their political fates in Vetus. As Suzera Irina prepares to travel to Preena with Konrik Loren and his family. Will she be able to create an even stronger alliance with Preena and ignore her feelings for Koman Shaed Sutter? Or, will Korak Fallyn's own agenda be the downfall of everyone?As much as they try, the sword appears comes ever closer and the white bear seems ready to strike.…
[ONCE 2021 Honorable Mention; ONC 2021 Ambassador's Pick; ONC 2021 Long Lister; ONC 2021 Short Lister]Emilia Vos had simple plans for her future. She would eat popcorn while swiping right on the new dating app Bifrost, where all her mystical love fantasies could come true. And, of course, keep her night job of hunting minor monster nuisances. After all, who cares about the girl tracking down gremlins and poltergeists as part of the Fuck Yeah, Monster Hunters Society? Then the devious jerks had to enact the Audible Clause. Now Americans she never wanted to see again have found her with an offer she can't refuse: stop whatever power is building underneath London and regain her guild license. But is this worth risking her life? So what if a few dumb girls got lost to natural selection? Damn ethical responsibility bullshit... Emilia knew she should have skipped that course at school.…