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The Sidhe and the Dragon: Lost Jewel by SilverValkyre

   Mahshon, the immortal prince of the elves, must protect the land from all things, including dragons. His duty brings him to faraway glens and lodges, ancient passes, and magical forests. Along the way he meets beautiful young women but only one lovely lady has captured his true heart. And that special woman is nowhere to be found. As he answers a tricky dragon riddle, he finally understands what she meant to him. But does his realization come too late?
   SilverValkyre weaves an enchanting tale that flows like lyrics to a love ballad. Her prose is graceful and ornately decorated with rich description. Each word is a jewel to marvel at and savor. The story whisked me away to another land. I could almost feel the wind on my face and catch a glimpse of
the ravishing elfish prince as he turned my way. The Sidhe and the Dragon is an indulgence in magic and passion, a real treat to read.

―Aubrie Dionne, Author of the Seasons of Fantasy Series

Sselan: A Gift From the Sea by SilverValkyre

    This is a tender, yet tragic, love story. You feel the emotions of the woman as she meets and falls in love with this beautiful, mysterious man. He captivates her from the beginning. She soon finds herself loving him desperately, but insecure and afraid of losing him.
   Her lover has a secret. He is a magical selkie and although he loves her, he is bound to the sea. It is the Sea's nurturing that keeps him healthy and whole. He cannot stay away from it indefinitely. To do so would kill him. So for some time, she accepts what he can give of himself to her, yet her acceptance is stymied by her jealousy and selfishness.
   This story was addictive in that I could not put it down. Yet it was so sad, I found myself crying at the end. Even though I knew what would happen, I kept praying it wouldn't. A very well-written tragedy that draws you in and makes you ache for the lovers. I found myself furious with the woman. I hated her selfishness, but at the same time I felt for the loneliness she endured.
   I look forward to reading about the Selkie's son, Sselan. I know there has to be a fantastic story in the works for him!

―Shiloh Darke, Author of The Order of Eternals Series

Chompy by Ralph Piccolo

   Anna is a vibrant little girl who likes to explore enchanted forests with her best friend, Mike. They have wonderful adventures with hide-and-seek underneath tall mushrooms and through thick trees. Mike is her "  Dark Knight"  of the Pentacle forest and she enjoys pretending to be a princess that he saves. Suddenly, Anna gets sick. Her only hope is a mythical creature hidden deep within the forest. Mike must journey by himself to prove he truly is her knight and save her.
   Chompy is a charming story told in the style and rhythm of an age old fairytale. Although it has magic and a furry little animal that squeaks, it is also very serious with a real life message for children and adults alike. I enjoyed reading about all of the details of the forest and my heart clenched for Anna as she was forced to eat only soup and take x-rays at the doctor's office. The ending left my heart shining.

―Aubrie Dionne, Author of the Seasons of Fantasy Series

The Sacred Oath by D. C. Grace

Angelina is a girl with a really unique life, a life that sometimes makes her long to be normal. But she’s not normal; more than that, she will never be normal, because destiny has different ideas for her, and it started before she was even born.
 
You see, Angelina is the daughter of a witch. Now, her mom, her sister and she are about to move. And if she thought her life was crazy before, nothing could have prepared her for what lies ahead.
 
Dasan is not your typical Native American teenage boy, either. He’s the leader of the pack, an Alpha in a group of werewolves, with his own set of problems. He has an older brother who is a rebel he constantly has to clash wills with to keep in line. Dasan has to lead his pack as they battle to keep ancient, dangerous creatures away from the people of his tribe. Honestly, he has enough on his plate.
 
Dasan didn’t ask to have the complication of a beautiful teenage girl knocking him for a loop. Angelina didn’t ask to be swept up in the emotions that ransack her every time he gets near her. But from the first moment they find each other, they cannot fight the attraction growing between them.
 
If their attraction was all they had to fight, they might have been okay, but evil is targeting them both as well, using one to get to the other, and doing it ruthlessly. Soon they discover in order to win this battle, they must stop fighting what they feel and work together to defeat the enemy closing in on them.
 
D.C. Grace writes a story that tosses you into the middle of romance, suspense, drama and action. It is a nonstop rollercoaster ride that excites you, scares you, thrills you and touches your heart!
 
I found this story so enjoyable that I am chomping at the bit for the next one. This entire series is going to be something to keep people talking for ages. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good read. Oh . . . and just wait for the movie!

 ―Shiloh Darke, Author of The Order of Eternals Series

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