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Pricks and Thorns Trilogy #1
Pixie Return
Thistle Cardon once worked for the Winter King, Oberon. Then, served his daughter until her death. Instead of resting in eternal peace, she is awakened by the God of the Tree of Life, Xavier. He has a mission for her to seek out the Goddess of the Fountain of Youth. In return, he will allow Thistle to return to her sleep.
It doesn't take long for her to realize that she's been awakened under false pretenses. What does she do when she finds the Goddess? What is Xavier really doing? What does all of this have to do with the war brewing in the Nine Realms?
Thistle goes from being a lowly servant of a King to the emissary for a god. Is it too late to back out now? Thistle heads to Savannah, Georgia hoping that this isn't the worst decision she's ever made.
Pixie Return is the first novella in the Pricks and Thorns Trilogy. Book One ends with a cliffhanger. You have been warned. Books two and three will be released in March 2023.
It doesn't take long for her to realize that she's been awakened under false pretenses. What does she do when she finds the Goddess? What is Xavier really doing? What does all of this have to do with the war brewing in the Nine Realms?
Thistle goes from being a lowly servant of a King to the emissary for a god. Is it too late to back out now? Thistle heads to Savannah, Georgia hoping that this isn't the worst decision she's ever made.
Pixie Return is the first novella in the Pricks and Thorns Trilogy. Book One ends with a cliffhanger. You have been warned. Books two and three will be released in March 2023.
104 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 21, 2023
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About the author
Kimbra Swain
74 books332 followersFrom early in life Kimbra Swain was indoctrinated in the ways of geekdom. Raised on Star Wars, Tolkien, Superheroes and Voltron, she found herself immersed in a world of imagination. She started writing in high school, and completed her English degree from the University of Alabama in 2003.
Her writing is influenced by a gamut of authors including Jane Austen, J.R.R. Tolkien, L.M. Montgomery, Timothy Zahn, Kathy Reichs, Kevin Hearne and Jim Butcher.
Born and raised in Alabama, Kimbra still lives there with her husband and 5 year old daughter. When she isn't reading or writing, she plays PC games, makes jewelry and builds cars.
Please visit my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Also if you sign up for the newsletter at my website to receive a FREE book: www.kimbraswain.com
Her writing is influenced by a gamut of authors including Jane Austen, J.R.R. Tolkien, L.M. Montgomery, Timothy Zahn, Kathy Reichs, Kevin Hearne and Jim Butcher.
Born and raised in Alabama, Kimbra still lives there with her husband and 5 year old daughter. When she isn't reading or writing, she plays PC games, makes jewelry and builds cars.
Please visit my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Also if you sign up for the newsletter at my website to receive a FREE book: www.kimbraswain.com
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March 1, 2023
I think this may be one of my favorite books by Kimbra, it really was awesome. Exceeded expectations and for a novella packed a lot of information in it. I almost feel like this one book did what all the Winnie books couldn't. I am not mad about the cliffhanger at all, I am just amazed at everything learned in the book, stuff we have been waiting for since the beginning of the spinoffs. I don't normally rate 5's so this one definitely deserved it. However I still think the editor needs to do better, but I digress on that topic.
You have to read everything else to understand this story, so if you have I highly recommend reading it.
You have to read everything else to understand this story, so if you have I highly recommend reading it.
February 25, 2023
she does this to me everytime
Kimbra is one of my absolute favorite authors. I can see myself in the landscapes she creates and I fall in love with the characters and their stories every effin time! She knows this I have messaged and told her I felt that way before but… u know what she does to me constantly… she leaves me with questions every damn time lol while I love her all the more for that… it can be a slow torture until the next one… and yes I keep coming right bak! I love her books I love the characters and the lands she shows u that she see… or knows!
Kimbra is one of my absolute favorite authors. I can see myself in the landscapes she creates and I fall in love with the characters and their stories every effin time! She knows this I have messaged and told her I felt that way before but… u know what she does to me constantly… she leaves me with questions every damn time lol while I love her all the more for that… it can be a slow torture until the next one… and yes I keep coming right bak! I love her books I love the characters and the lands she shows u that she see… or knows!
March 8, 2023
Thistle grows up. Literally.
Thistle has been awakened from the long rest. Upon her death she chose to sleep over reincarnation with no memories.
Xavier has plans for her. And part of that has Thistle growing up. Into a human sized pixie.
Unfortunately Thistle has no idea just what those plans really are. And what adventures or troubles she will get into.
Kimbra Swain has created another wonderful story.
Thistle has been awakened from the long rest. Upon her death she chose to sleep over reincarnation with no memories.
Xavier has plans for her. And part of that has Thistle growing up. Into a human sized pixie.
Unfortunately Thistle has no idea just what those plans really are. And what adventures or troubles she will get into.
Kimbra Swain has created another wonderful story.
February 23, 2023
Enjoyable Novella
Book 1 of a 3 book Novella. This story follows Thistle after her death in her search for the Goddess of the fountain of youth. FAIR WARNING it is a cliffhanger. I love that this book continues and intertwines with the stories from Kimbra's other worlds.
Book 1 of a 3 book Novella. This story follows Thistle after her death in her search for the Goddess of the fountain of youth. FAIR WARNING it is a cliffhanger. I love that this book continues and intertwines with the stories from Kimbra's other worlds.
February 25, 2023
Adoration
I have missed these characters. I adore their snark. I'm especially happy about drawing several of characters from other stories into this amazing world. Have missed your creative mind. Thanks for the fix
I have missed these characters. I adore their snark. I'm especially happy about drawing several of characters from other stories into this amazing world. Have missed your creative mind. Thanks for the fix
February 27, 2023
pixie to the rescue
Realms merge and collide those in eternal sleep are awakened. A loyal pixie is awakened and has a task. Excellent read lots of twists and turns and people from Graces world visit! Loved the mixing and the matching and the stories to be told!
Realms merge and collide those in eternal sleep are awakened. A loyal pixie is awakened and has a task. Excellent read lots of twists and turns and people from Graces world visit! Loved the mixing and the matching and the stories to be told!
February 28, 2023
Thistle!
So happy to have Thistle back and all the cameos are an added suprise! Is the god of the tree a bad guy and will he honor their deal? Idk but I am excited to find out!
So happy to have Thistle back and all the cameos are an added suprise! Is the god of the tree a bad guy and will he honor their deal? Idk but I am excited to find out!
March 15, 2023
Thistle the pixie is brought back to life
The tree of life finds Thistle and asks her to help him. She agrees then finds out it is a trap.
The tree of life finds Thistle and asks her to help him. She agrees then finds out it is a trap.
May 19, 2023
Thistle returns!
A tantalising prequel to what will undoubtedly be a great addition to an already addictive Fae world... I can't wait for the next instalment
A tantalising prequel to what will undoubtedly be a great addition to an already addictive Fae world... I can't wait for the next instalment
December 26, 2023
A quick read, but very good!
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