Arcane Rising

A secret past. A forbidden power. Someone’s got some serious explaining to do. After her secretive father dies, Elspeth Quarrie embarks on a quest across the world to discover her unknown Scottish heritage. Landing in Edinburgh, she doesn’t count on her first day being full of creepy graveyards, several attempted abductions, and nightmarish creatures hiding behind human faces. When fate catches up with her, a mysterious stranger by the name of Raurich ‘Rory’ Mackenzie is there to help — only Elspeth does the saving, blasting their attacker with magic she didn’t know she had. Then, as shock sets in, Rory reveals she’s a Druid — an elemental supernatural being with the power to distort the very fabric of nature. Desperate for answers, Elspeth follows Rory into an exciting hidden world where myth is reality and dreams are within reach…but not everything is as magical as it seems. The Druids are being hunted by the Chimera, a dark sect of Fae warriors who desire power above all else. And Elspeth may have just blown their cover. Arcane Rising is the first book of The Darkland Druids, a mystical Urban Fantasy series set in modern day Scotland. A woman with no living relatives travels from Australia to the other side of the world to find out the truth of who she is…only to land in the middle of a prophecy of destruction. Druids, Witches, Fae, and shapeshifters abound in this thrilling magical adventure! Keywords: fae, urban fantasy, druids, supernatural, mythology, paranormal, witches, romance, Scottish, free

In the enchanting heart of New Orleans, amidst the sultry humidity and the secrets that dance like shadows on the bayou, -- Ugh. Enough of that. Don't know why I thought I needed to make this so flowery. So, it's like this, I'm Janet Harper, Arden Vervain's niece. Who's that? The self-proclaimed Witch Queen of New Orleans and the holder of a vast magical legacy. And for some reason--she made me her heir. Me. An Earth Witch (and Nature) from small town Georgia. I'm not interested in this legacy. What I am interested in is meeting a lot of Witches who might know how to kill The Reaper. Yes. I want to kill Death. Now don't look at me like that. The Reaper killed my best friend when I was twelve and I want her back. Her death was unjust, and her life wasn't his to take. No one believes me because everyone is stressed about this grand gathering of dignitaries from the Southern Parliament, all descending on New Orleans to celebrate...me. Something is leaving lifeless bodies with imprisoned souls in its wake. With every victim, the Reaper's presence grows stronger, and the city's enchantment wanes.

For generations those with the ability to wield magic have been persecuted, segregated and discriminated against. Now there is one amongst them who can make a difference. Now they can make a stand. The Mage Republic is a reality. Those with magic now have somewhere to belong. A world of their own and no one is taking it from them.

A secret past. A forbidden power. Someone's got some serious explaining to do. After her secretive father dies, Elspeth Quarrie embarks on a quest across the world to discover her unknown Scottish heritage. Landing in Edinburgh, she doesn't count on her first day being full of creepy graveyards, several attempted abductions, and nightmarish creatures hiding behind human faces. When fate catches up with her, a mysterious stranger by the name of Raurich 'Rory' Mackenzie is there to help - only Elspeth does the saving, blasting their attacker with magic she didn't know she had. Then, as shock sets in, Rory reveals she's a Druid - an elemental supernatural being with the power to distort the very fabric of nature. Desperate for answers, Elspeth follows Rory into an exciting hidden world where myth is reality and dreams are within reach...but not everything is as magical as it seems. The Druids are being hunted by the Chimera, a dark sect of Fae warriors who desire power above all else. And Elspeth may have just blown their cover. Arcane Rising is the first book of The Darkland Druids, a mystical Urban Fantasy series set in modern day Scotland. A woman with no living relatives travels from Australia to the other side of the world to find out the truth of who she is...only to land in the middle of a prophecy of destruction. Druids, Witches, Fae, and shapeshifters abound in this thrilling magical adventure!

Beyond the veil lies a world of magic, mystery, and adventure! From author Nicole R. Taylor comes four full length novels, each a first in a series. From a vampire searching for a purpose to his immortality, a witch with a lost legacy, demon hunters trying to save the world from ultimate darkness, and a druid with a mysterious fae heritage, this collection will be sure to enchant from the first page! Featuring FOUR full length novels: Crescent Calling Arcane Rising Dark Descent The Witch Hunter

Deadly secrets. Murder and revenge. The end of the world is nye and Camelot is the last bastion of hope… Madeleine Greenbriar has returned to Earth, only to find a world on the brink of destiny. Camelot is in danger and with it, the Earth faces a terror like no other. Morgana has risen, determined to deliver revenge owed for thousands of years of suffering. Drawing the last of the Dark forces to her side, she’s amassing an army to march against the Naturals, and if they fall the Druids are next. Their only hope of stopping the coming cataclysm lies with Madeleine. She holds the key to Morgana’s death, but to deliver the final blow, she may have to sacrifice everything. Including her soul. Demon Eternal is the final nail-biting novel in The Camelot Archive, an urban fantasy series set in the same alternate Arthurian world seen in The Arondight Codex. Danger, romance, and myth intertwine in this thrilling modern Arthurian adventure!

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