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Dunskey Castle Series

TavishDunskey Castle Book 1by Jane Stain Genre: Scottish Time Travel Romance 
Tavish was the best boyfriend Kelsey ever had, but seven years ago he disappeared from her life. She coped with her heartbreak by finishing her doctorate in Celtic Artifacts, and now her career is taking off. But Tavish is back, acting like a stranger who knows more about Celtic artifacts than she does. He's been on staff at every one of her job sites in Scotland, wearing that stupid sexy kilt.
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SeumasDunskey Castle Book 2
Sasha just got her dream job in the highlands of Scotland. Where her friends ply her with celebratory champagne, throw a plaid cloak over her business suit, and take her to the 14th century to do original research on the dig site. She meets gorgeous highlander Seumas ("Shaymus") there, and — wait, is this a good idea?
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TomasDunskey Castle Book 3
Tomas was on top of the world. He had a hot girlfriend. She knew about time travel, so he didn't have to keep secrets around her. So why did the sight of his old friends Amber and Kelsey make him uncomfortable? His girlfriend kept telling him to forget about them. But he couldn't. He wished he knew why.
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Time of the CeltsDunskey Castle Book 4
Jaelle dons a Roman helmet left among her ex's things and is transferred to the Pictish Celt side of Hadrian's wall -- flat on the ground and tripped over by Breth. The naked woad-painted warrior is being chased by Romans who caught him scouting their fort. She earns his trust by grabbing an injured Roman's sword, fighting beside Breth, and saving his life. He takes her to his clan, where she sees druids in their sacred grove imparting magical protection by painting the warriors' nudity with muscle-activated woad pictures.
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Time of the PictsDunskey Castle Book 5
Ignoring phone calls from Kelsey, Jaelle thinks her first time travel adventure was a dream, but a new museum display shows a stick figure she remembers drawing with her fingernail file on the top stone of Hadrian's Wall. Whoa, that means her time travel and meeting of the dazzling warrior Breth and their fight with the barbarians at the Roman fort really took place! She needs to get back to Breth!
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Time of the DruidsDunskey Castle Book 6
Deirdre's first time travel assignment was challenging. Sure, she had her magic dagger, but he wasn't cooperating.
Talorac felt anxious about this meeting. A summons to the sacred grove had always meant the druids would perform their woad magic to prepare him for battle. So he was in no way prepared to make the acquaintance of the woman he found there with them. Deirdre was beautiful, and a warrior, and from the way she was flitting around the grove, she was the most powerful druid he had ever heard of in his life.


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LeifDunskey Castle Book 7
Jessica's friend tricks her into time traveling to 15th century Scotland. A gorgeous highlander Jessica is sure is out of her league invites them to stay at his manor house.
Leif knows he should keep his mind on training the militia for the battle that is sure to come soon. And after all, Jessica is just passing through his town. But she is so compassionate he feels his heart melting.

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TaranDunskey Castle Book 8
Lauren has a magic dagger that gives her orders and sometimes stifles her speech. It wants her to find some artifact here in 1400s Scotland and give it to some druid friends. She wants to get to know Taran. But the dagger whispers that Taran is in the way.
Taran's life in a small town in Scotland was disrupted six months ago with the arrival of Lauren and the other two lasses. Lauren knew the way mechanical things worked in a way most astonishing. He never tired of hearing her explain. But to find out she has a magick dagger that she is in danger of losing her self control to? That shocks him.

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LuagDunskey Castle Book 9
Luag and Katherine are two bullheaded people trying to "out stubborn" each other. They've been verbally sparring in Medieval Scotland for the past year. He's never met a headstrong woman before, and he is such a stubborn male! When chance throws them forward to Katherine’s time, he is the fish out of water. Understanding blooms, as does love.
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MeehallDunskey Castle Book 10
Sarah’s boss at Celtic University plonks an iron bracer on her desk. It brings up one of Kelsey's magic druid dreams. In it, Sarah's ex, Michael (Meehall in Gaelic), used this bracer as a time travel object. And was a kilted highlander in 1700s Scotland.
At lunch, Sarah's friends say they’re calling in sick tomorrow to attend a local fair. They want her to call in sick too.
Sarah isn’t keen on giving the bracer back. She wants revenge on Meehall for breaking up with her and decides to use the bracer to have a bit of fun.
She tells her friends they don’t have to call in sick. She’s taking them back in time.
“Good one!” they tell her, laughing.


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CiaranDunskey Castle Book 11
Ciaran arrives in the 21st Century with Eoin (John) in the darkness of the Celtic University night. Ciaran is delighted to run into Nadia and wants to stay and visit, but Eoin drags him away from her. Eoin is extra grumpy, saying the Murrays need an edge because the Cameron Clan is planning something big. Eoin sneaks the two of them into a storage basement and seems inordinately glad to find a particular halberd there.
Nadia remembers the kilted warrior Ciaran from her experience in 1706 Scotland and secretly has a crush on him. Wherever he and Eoin are going, she bets it will inspire her story for Celtic University's historical society paper, especially if they are time traveling. She sneaks into the back of the cart Ciaran and Eoin are driving and hides under a blanket.

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BaltairDunskey Castle Book 12
Ellie was captured during her last time travel adventure. But her friend's husband's life hangs in the balance. And this ring she found is giving her courage. Probably too much courage for a modern woman in 1706 to have. Baltair is glad to see Ellie again. Her friend married his cousin and stayed, when Ellie went back to their time. But he keeps his distance. Many will die in the upcoming battle, maybe including him.
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Time of the FaeDunskey Castle Book 13
Suellen and her friends ride a whirlwind onto a seacliff and panic. What happened?The area is crawling with Highlanders who say they’re fighting the Romans.That guy. The one they met at the Renaissance faire. They need to find him.

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Druids or Faeries Dunskey Castle Book 14
Marybeth frowned. "Dinna ye think it wrong, tae grab the faerie axe by force?”
Ashley batted the air as if what Marybeth had said was dismissible. "The faeries gave it tae Ciaran, who gave it tae John. Kelsey stole it from John. 'Tis na wrong for John tae steal it back from her."
Connell stuck his chest out and his chin up in a show of bravado. "Kelsey's gotten full o’ herself, syne she went off tae Celtic University. That, or she has been brainwashed by all those Druids. We used tae be friends, but now she's gone tae far. We wull be taking that axe back from her sae we can save Donnan. End o’ discussion."


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Time for the ClanDunskey Castle Book 15
Ashley worries the faeries are about to kill her. She has to escape and warn Connell. His Highland clan could be separated by time forever. Can they make the druid curse help them?

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Jane worked at the Renaissance Pleasure Faires at Paramount Ranch Agoura, Devore, and Black Point Forest from 1987 to 1993. She started as a peasant, then auditioned and made it into the Washerwomen, and then was a sea dog. She also hawked for Belle Star's perfume wagon and The Dye Spot clothing booth. Jane Stain is a pen name.
She is in her fifties and has been influenced by the writing of Diana Gabaldon, Isaac Asimov, Anne McCaffrey, Harry Harrison, Jane Auel, Ray Bradbury, Ursula K LeGuin, Robert Jordan, Stephenie Meyer, Terry Goodkind, and many more great authors.


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The Lady Raven

The Lady RavenA Dark Cinderella Taleby Rebecca HenryGenre: Dark Fantasy
In The Lady Raven, Rebecca Henry tells the tale of Zezolla, a little princess abandoned by her father into the hands of her evil stepmother and wicked stepsisters. A familiar fairy tale you may think but all is not as it appears. The reader is soon drawn into a web of witchcraft, lies and deceit, and gradually realises that this is no typical fairy tale but a dark and macabre take on one. Zezolla is treated with the utmost cruelty, neglected and vilified, and left to live in the damp cellars of the castle. The only friends Zezolla has are her beloved raven and her pet wolf. Her only comfort lies in the loyalty of the creatures of the forest and her mother’s hazel tree. Will Zezolla have the power to escape her torment and ultimately save herself from the unscrupulous clutches of the king? The Lady Raven is a compelling tale and one that is not for the faint-hearted.

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Rebecca Henry is a newly published author. Her debut novel is The Lady Raven, A Dark Cinderella Tale, which was published in 2017. The Lady Raven, is for those who have an infinity for fairy tales retold with a link to witches, magic and the macabre. Her second novel, Louisiana Latte, a chick lit comedy was released February 28th 2019. Louisiana Latte, is a feel good comedy that focuses on the bonds of sisters, and how audacious life can be when you have a diva for one! Both books are available on amazon as well as Barnes & Noble.

Rebecca Henry is a world traveler living abroad in England. Besides being an author of two published books, Rebecca is also a podcast talk host on the show The Latte Talk. The podcast was inspired by her latest novel, Louisiana Latte and her diva sister Deb. She is a serious vegan, gardener, crafter, wife and mom who practices yoga. She loves to laugh, her drug of choice and loves all things witchy with a hint of the macabre. Her favorite holiday is Halloween and her favorite movie of all time is Practical Magic. 


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Mystical Series Trilogy

Land of the FreeMystical Slayers Book 1by Michael W. HuardGenre: Dystopian SciFi Fantasy
LIVE FREE OR DIE in this Sci-Fi & Fantasy Adventure of a Lifetime! All hope lies with a SISTERHOOD of amazing Martial Arts Masters. It's a 31st Century battle of ROBOTS VS. GIRLS. One thing is for sure; the women have learned that LIBERTY is not given; it is TAKEN!

In the year 3016, the United States of America has fallen into great despair. The advent of advanced technology, AI, robotics, and a power-hungry corporation rule the nation. However, there is hope. A WONDER WOMAN like sisterhood of enhanced, highly intelligent, patriotic ladies are out to make the country free again.
THE HORROR STORY SO FAR
Your friendly leaders of the 31st century are now a boys club of rich aging men. This greedy Corporation now controls all gas, oil, healthcare and everyone’s standard of living. They govern with ruthless robots, droids, clones, and cyborgs; all with top-notch artificial intelligence; many with terminator programming.


NO ONE CAN STOP THEM
The USA needs a real-life super-hero, but in reality there is no Captain America. The country will have to settle for one amazing group of beautiful, God loving, spiritual, freedom fighting women; heroines whom have learned that JUSTICE is not FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!


Raise your sword and laser guns up high. The Mystical Slayers have arrived!
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Hope BringersMystical Slayers Book 2
The BATTLE for Liberty & Justice continues. The strong women of The Sisterhood have struck a serious blow to the Y-Wood Corporation; but the Tyranny remains.

Our heroes are now branded as complete outlaws and to speak of God in any such manner will result in certain death; yet for these women, faith has chosen them. To be a true patriot one must fight to the bitter end, and the time has come once more to send waves of “Hope” throughout the land.
However, a powerful robotic army led by an overzealous general and two of the most highly regarded super robot specimens now stand in their way; but these are the Mystical Slayers, and they will not stop until America is free.
THE HORROR STORY SO FAR
Your friendly leaders of the 31st century are now a boys club of rich aging men. This greedy Corporation now controls all gas, oil, healthcare and everyone’s standard of living. They govern with ruthless robots, droids, clones, and cyborgs; all with top-notch artificial intelligence; many with terminator programming. NO ONE CAN STOP THEM The USA needs a real-life super-hero, but in reality there is no Captain America.
The country will have to settle for one amazing group of beautiful, God loving, spiritual, freedom fighting women; heroines whom have learned that LIBERTY is not given; it is TAKEN! Raise your sword and laser guns up high.
The Mystical Slayers have arrived!



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FreedomMystical Slayers Book 3
STRONG - SPIRITUAL - PATRIOTIC – WOMEN

All hail this secret sisterhood of kick-butt women!
This is it, the EPIC CONCLUSION in the Mystical Slayers fight against tyranny.
The sisters and their allies have decided to take the fight right to the powerful, 31st century, robotics, Y-Wood Corporation; their sights now set on liberating the nation’s one-time, historic, capital region, Washington D.C.
GET READY FOR SOME BIG SURPRISES
It’s going to be one crazy, tough battle, and our fearless leader Raegan and her companions will not stop until old glory waves again.
A Dystopian Masterpiece (5 stars)
- Amazon Reviewer
In the year 3016, the United States of America has fallen into great despair. The advent of advanced technology, AI, robotics, and a power-hungry corporation rule the nation. However, there is hope. A WONDER WOMAN like sisterhood of enhanced, highly intelligent, patriotic martial arts masters are out to make the country free again.
THE HORROR STORY SO FAR
Your friendly leaders of the 31st century are now a boys club of rich aging men. This greedy Corporation now controls all gas, oil, healthcare and everyone’s standard of living. They govern with ruthless robots, droids, clones, and cyborgs;all with top-notch artificial intelligence; many with terminator programming.
NO ONE CAN STOP THEM
The USA needs a real-life super-hero, but in reality there is no Captain America. The country will have to settle for one amazing group of beautiful, God loving, spiritual, freedom fighting women; heroines whom have learned that LIBERTY is not given; it is TAKEN!
Raise your sword and laser guns up high. The Mystical Slayers have arrived!


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Michael W. Huard is a second generation martial artist, dungeons & dragons fanatic, sci-fi, and fantasy nerd, and simply a human being on a voyage in time. Make sure to check out his Gothic Fairy Tales series of bewitching fantasy stories. Also, Michael's 31st century, fantasy and science fiction books "The Mystical Slayers"are a female empowering, kick butt, dystopian series gathering rave reviews all over the world.

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Names, People. Names!

When people ask me what advice I’d like to give to aspiring writers, I never know what to say because I don’t feel in the position to give any advice. But I’m a rabid reader. Books are my addiction, and I can’t remember a single day in my life where I wasn’t reading a book. So there are things that as a reader pull me off a story. Lately, I’ve noticed I’m becoming less patient with books’ openings. I hope it’s due to the fact that I read lots of books and not because I’m growing old, lol.  Books that start with long descriptions, or with a battle I know nothing about, or with a character waking up don’t hold my attention for long. Sorry. But a new pet peeve has been added to the list: weird, super difficult names. This particular pet peeve happens with epic fantasy books mostly. Too many weird names in the first paragraph confuse me. An example (completely made up, but close to a book I read recently)Pdor son of Kmerk was riding his ammurak along the plain of the Antukka Land. He paused and sent a quick prayer to Barmurk, hoping the god of the light would show him the way.Barmuk, who had saved the seven Nemtraps . . . By the end of this paragraph I was like Whaaat? I have trouble remembering my co-workers’ names, and they are easy, short, very common names like Dave and Pete. I can’t possibly remember or keep track of complicated fantasy names, at least I can’t. I’m sure there are people who don’t have any problem remembering several names introduced in the first twelve lines of a novel. The story wasn’t bad once the main conflict was clear. In fact, it was well written and interesting. So I took a notepad and wrote down every name I met with a quick explanation of who was what to keep following the story, but I don’t believe many readers would do that.Some writers would object “But Tolkien’s books have many weird names.”Yes and no. The weird names aren’t dumped in the first chapter. We start slowly with the Hobbits, and they have pretty easy names (Sam, Merry, and Pippin aren’t difficult to grasp). Also, Tolkien’s names have always a meaning that usually refers to the character’s main strength. For Tolkien, the name came first, then came the character’s story because his characters’ names are a story in themselves. For examples, the name Thorin comes from old Norse and means ‘Darer’ which is perfect for a bold character like Thorin Oakenshield. https://g.co/kgs/q5buLfTolkien created 4 different languages and studied ancient Briton and Finnish. His names aren’t the same thing of names got from a fantasy name generator or by combining the last thing you’ve eaten with your dog’s name (yep, I’ve seen this done by fantasy authors, and it’s actually funny).Bottom line, please when you write a story, think about readers like me and use simple names. Thanks!

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Howl And Growl

Howl and GrowlHowl and Growl Book 1by Cloe Cullen Genre: Paranormal Romance 
Can forbidden love find a way?
Amara: I can’t believe this big arrogant wolf has ventured into Pride territory.How dare he? Why is he here?He crossed paths with the wrong Cougar.Even if he is all kinds of sexy in human form.I wanted to kill him……now I want to love him.
Darius: Whoa! A cougar pounced on me from a tree branch.No female has ever fought me before.She can’t beat me, but I sure am enjoying this fight.Then she turned into a beautiful naked woman.It is forbidden to mate with a Cat, but……I will have this feisty Cougar even if it means losing my life.
Can Pack and Pride fight together against the coming Vampire attack?


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Howl and RoarHowl and Growl Book 2
Is forbidden love worth risking your life?
Nyssa: Just because this sexy overgrown fuzzy Bear saved my life doesn’t mean he can kidnap me.Were-Bears don’t exist.He can’t just keep me in his cave forever.I must find a way to escape……even if I don’t want to.
Jorah: Watching the cougar fight was fun, but then one turned into an injured beautiful blonde naked woman.On instinct, I shifted into Bear and raced down the mountain to save her.If I let her go, the Clan will kill her.She seems to hate me.I can’t believe I captured an actual mythical wolf shifter.I want her.I must find a way to be with this spirited nymph-like creature.
Will the Bear Clan fight with the Pack against the Vampires who almost wiped them out?


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Howl and BiteHowl and Growl Book 3
Can their love save each other against the ruthless Vampire Lords?
Bronwen: I must make this hot, luscious Wolf love me.Since I became the thirteenth Vampire Lord there is nothing to stop us from being together.But if I fight with the Wolf Pack, Cat Pride and Bear Clan, will the Vampires destroy us all?If we win, will Remus let me bite him?
Remus: Can I finally let myself love this sultry, passionate Vampire?I’ve denied my feeling for her for so long.If we can get the Vampires to sign a treaty to protect the Pack, then maybe we can work on our future together. But if not, then we go to war.If we win, will I let Bronwen bite me?
Can the Blackwood be saved and restored to its former glory?Can a Vampire and Wolf have a future together?
This is the final book in the Howl And Growl Series.A guaranteed exciting ending.


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Cloe Cullen is a passionate paranormal romance writer and published author. She has plans for many new books in the near future. Her vision is to bring awesome entertainment to her readers. Wolves, shifter cats, werebears, vampires and dragons are the stories she tells best. While she is not furiously writing away under the big shade tree out back, she is taking care of her rescue cats.

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That Voodoo That You Do

That Voodoo That You DoChateau Rouge Book 1by Jolie St. Amant Genre: Paranormal Romance 
Three love stories. One enchanting weekend in New Orleans.
The Chateau Rouge Hotel in New Orleans is rumored to be a haunted hotel. It hides secrets and stories within its walls, tales that lure guests from all over the world.
It seems this enchanting hotel is still up to its old tricks, igniting the flames of romance while subtly nudging reluctant lovers to fall into the hands of fate.
Will Josey’s love survive the test of time, despite being doomed from the start? Can Julien melt Hannah’s cold heart, allowing her to see that love is right in front of her? And will Chloe find the home and love she’s been looking for all her life?

Dream a Little Dream of MeAs a two hundred year old vampire in New Orleans, Josey has seen her share of stories. However, none are as tragic as her own. She falls in love with the same man only to have him die in her arms each time.
Afraid of history repeating itself, Josey decides to push him away. However, Archer won’t be easily deterred. He’s determined to pursue her, no matter the cost.
What if this time it’s different? Is there a chance for them to change their destiny? Or will this time destroy them all?

Hard Hearted HannahAll work and no play, that’s how Hannah Montgomery likes her life. That is, until company photographer, Julien, accompanies her to New Orleans for a music festival. This dimpled Cajun with an easy smile and laid back attitude has the potential to be a complication to her well-organized existence.
Hannah tries everything to keep her distance from Julien, but seems to fail every time. It’s as if something--or someone--keeps pushing them together.
Is it the allure of the sultry South? The romance of the Crescent City? Or is the enchanting Chateau Rouge working its spell on these two lovers?

A Kiss to Build a Dream OnChloe Devereaux arrives at the Chateau Rouge ready to leave her old life, and cheating husband, behind. The magic and mystery of the town captivates her, and soon sends her on an adventure leading her to former high school classmate, Jared Peterson.
Jared was crazy about Chloe in school. Her relationship with Chandler Montgomery had always kept her out of his reach. Now, seeing her in New Orleans and alone, Jared sees this as his chance at something his seventeen year old self had only imagined.
Chloe, finally experiencing the excitement of freedom, is not ready to jump into a relationship. Will Jared be able to convince her that love can be the most exhilarating feeling of all?

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Jolie St. Amant fell in love with all things New Orleans after reading Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice. Now, a frequent visitor to the Crescent City, she can often be found getting inspiration from ghost tours, or sipping cafe au lait at Cafe du Monde.


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