Kira Brightwell never planned to become a private detective. Or a local hero, for that matter.She only wants to hone her MMA skills. And focus on her own personal need for vengeance and closure. While listening to Nine Inch Nails.But people call Kira a hero for a reason. She never walks away from trouble.And between her wits and her fists, she can take down just about anything that gets thrown her way.Meet...

Valanandir's throat spasms as he tries not to choke.He spits out a salty mouthful of seawater and grips some nearby rigging one-handed as the ship rocks beneath him.Under skies devoid of moon or sun, Valanandir fights for his life alongside his Sea Elf crew. But his ship already burns like a funeral pyre in the middle of the storm-tossed ocean....And far more than he realizes depends on his survival.Lose y...

Half human. Half feline. All warrior.Her very existence a crime, Nofret lives in a hidden refugee village—safe from the magic and might of the Lion Folk who rule the island in the name of their cruel goddess.But Nofret grows tired of hiding. She yearns to do something more. Surely her fighting and tracking skills can serve a greater purpose?Her noble heart can accept nothing less.A stand-alone origin story...

Hero of Lasniniar. Dwarvenhome's Chief of Clans. Barlo can claim both these titles, and more. (But never 'Master Chef.')Brave, stubborn, and loyal to a fault, he takes pride in his judgment of character. And he holds no qualms about sharing his opinions. (Much to his elf friend Iarion's chagrin.)...Even when it means he must tell an unwelcome truth.A stand-alone story of the infamous Barlo and Iarion from the Legends of La...

A fictional murder turns deadly...Zee writes mysteries under a secret pen name. No one knows—except her best friend, Tara. (Aside from her two cats, that is.)But the small town of Ashwood, Ontario has become home to more than one murderer in the months since Zee's unplanned return. And while Zee has used the colourful characters of her childhood hometown as inspiration for her writing over the years, it seems a killer has become inspir...

A nice, relaxing vacation. After all the mystery and mayhem over the past several months, a tropical getaway seems like just what Kira Brightwell needs.With only her best friend for company and no one back home aware of their location (detective friend, persistent sidekick, and nosy reporters included), Kira can finally unwind and try to forget. Maybe enjoy a cool, refreshing cocktail on the beach.But wherever Kira goes, trouble always...

A half-baked crime...Zee loves the holidays. But it hardly feels like Christmas in the small town of Ashwood with no snow on the ground.Good thing she has some freshly-made maple donuts to look forward to—at least until things take a turn for the worse, along with the weather.With more than her own freedom on the line, can Zee play sleuthing Santa and save the day with her usual ally Detective Sharp out of town?

Can a mere mortal outwit a goddess? Even now, as I wonder how many heartbeats I have left in my body, I do not know.How much power does a prophecy carry in an empire where deadly politics and intrigue reign supreme, and gods are denied as superstition? The fate of those I love most hinges on such questions.For good or ill, I have tried my best to make the path set out before me my own...The choices of Raziel's mother Moria...

Kira Brightwell enjoys two things—outsmarting bad guys and kicking ass.Well, that and listening to Nine Inch Nails. (Bonus, if she can manage all three at once.)She never expected anyone to call her a hero... But when life throws a punch, Kira always finds a way to hit back.This fast-paced starter collection includes the first three novels from the Kira Brightwell mystery series by the author of the Mackenzie Quinn mysteri...

Iarion loves shopping for Solstice gifts—even when it means getting swindled by dwarven merchants.The elf knows he should feel out of place in the dwarves' underground city, but his best friend Barlo and his family have welcomed him as one of their own.Of course, Barlo's invitation to spend the holidays in Dwarvenhome comes with strings attached—Iarion's aid in a friendly competition known as the Festival Throwdown.......

Origin stories, first meetings... No hero or legendary friendship is ever born on page one.Visit Lasniniar's sprawling past, filled with elves, dwarves, mermaids, dragons, and vampires in three early, short story adventures from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith:PossessionThe VowLegacy HunterPossession

Kira Brightwell just wants to mind her own business. Maybe go for a run, or hone her MMA skills while blasting some Nine Inch Nails. She never goes looking for trouble.But somehow, trouble always seems to find her. Usually the missing woman or dead body kind....Good thing she knows how to use her wits, as well as her fists.Dive into the ongoing cases of a clever detective who kicks ass in this starter collection of early, ...