A spoiled royal hungry for excitement. A young man who hates nobles. Can they foil a kidnapping before they fall prey to an enemy's deadly magic?

Seventeen-year-old Princess Nora Abrios is lonely and bored. Though she’s a frost eater who creates magical ice, she’d give anything for a chance to really cut loose. When a commoner’s flying antics capture her attention, she seizes the opportunity to partner up and escape her dreary palace duties.
 
Krey West’s girlfriend Zeisha disappeared weeks ago. He vowed to discover her fate. So when his unusual magic catches the eye of the privileged princess, he jumps at the chance to find his love by exploiting the monarchy he hates. But he’s surprised by his feisty new ally’s willingness to defy her family and dig deep into the nation’s darkest secrets…
 
As new evidence shocks Nora, she makes the fateful choice to flee the capital and join Krey in banishment. And when they uncover a sinister plot which runs darker than the disappearance of one girl, Krey resolves to do whatever it takes…even if he must face down a dragon.
 
Can Nora and Krey save Zeisha and expose a shadowy enemy, or will their prying spell their doom?

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The Frost Eater is the enthralling first book in the Magic Eaters dystopian YA fantasy trilogy. If you like funny and capricious heroines, smart and snarky heroes, romance subplots, and unique world-building, then you’ll adore Carol Beth Anderson’s fast-paced tale.
 
Buy The Frost Eater and devour its dark magic today!

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The exhilarating, romantic conclusion to The Magic Eaters Trilogy, a dystopian YA fantasy series like no other.

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Can Nora take her father’s crown…before his dark magic takes her life?
 
Ulmin Abrios, King of Cellerin, has gone mad. He’s invading and terrorizing his own cities. 

Princess Nora, his estranged daughter, is determined to seize the crown and save her people. Along with her boyfriend Ovrun and her friends Krey and Sarza, she secretly returns to Cellerin.

As she plots to take down her father, Nora wrestles with her desire to find love. She knows how confining life in the palace will be. Could Ovrun—or any man—ever truly embrace the restrictive life of a king? 

Touring her land on a dragon’s back, Nora builds a vast team of supporters. But Ulmin’s mind is decimated by forbidden magic, and he’ll use any weapon, from torture to mental slavery, to protect himself. Even against his daughter.

With both the crown and her heart at stake, Nora must give her all to defeat her father. Otherwise, his tyranny will overwhelm the land…giving Nora no escape but death.

Buy The Stone Eater today and devour the final course of this epic series!

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Here’s what early readers are saying about The Stone Eater:

“Stunning storytelling that keeps you gripping the edge of your seat. I stayed up way too late immersed in this world!” -Tracy Magouirk

“You’ll fall in love with the complicated characters - human and dragon, alike!” -Kim D.

“The Stone Eater builds and swells until it seems the whole world will come crashing down. (Also, stock up on tissues and snacks because honest you're not putting this one down).” -C.M. Irving

She’s an ordinary girl with extraordinary gifts. Her enemies will threaten all she holds dear to make her magic their own…

A three-book box set. Over 1300 pages of fresh, unique YA fantasy!

Tavi Malin is born facing the sun, filled with greater magic than any other sun-blessed child.

When Tavi turns fourteen, her magic awakens. Her uncontrollable, destructive power frightens those around her—almost as much as it terrifies Tavi herself.

Tavi and her friends train to use their gifts, unaware of the threat developing in a distant city. Dissidents have banded together, and they’re killing to attain gray magic, an ominous new force that twists good magic into something evil.

To seize true power, the Grays must grow their ranks—and Tavi is a prize worth pursuing. Even her unprecedented gifts may not be enough against enemies who are breaking all the magical rules... 

Readers describe this story as "a new, immersive fantasy experience" with "hints of romance" and "terrific villains."

Download The Complete Sun-Blessed Trilogy now, and escape into a magical new world!

Here’s what early readers of the series are saying:

• “The magic system is beautiful and completely original!”-Stephanie, Goodreads reviewer
  
• “The third book of the Sun-Blessed Trilogy brought closure but also left me wanting more! Readers are in for a real treat as unexpected characters and plot twists are sure to keep them on the edge of their seats!” -Kim Decker
  
• “I felt so connected to the characters in the Sun-Blessed Trilogy, I carried them with me throughout the day even after I put the book down!” -Michele Gryniewicz
  
• “The Sun-Blessed Trilogy was one of the most exciting, breathtaking, and heart-stopping series I’ve ever read! Readers of all ages will enjoy this wonderful series.” -Madysun Waldrop

Author Interview:

What makes this new world unique?

In the Sun-Blessed Trilogy, the magical system is tied to childbirth. I love the miracle of birth, and tying magic to such an incredible event felt natural and appropriate. Some of the heroes in this series are midwives, who pass magic on to sun-blessed children and later train these same children to use their gifts.

What audiences is the series appropriate for?

This trilogy is appropriate for teen and adult audiences. There is no cursing, explicit sexual content, or gory violence. (The series contains childbirth scenes, details of puberty, non-gory murder scenes, and non-explicit references to adultery). I wanted to write a series my own kids could read, and I’m happy to provide an exciting, quality story that a wide variety of ages will enjoy.

• Facing the Sun, Facing the Gray, and Facing the Fire should be read in order.
  
• Birth of Magic is a prequel novella that may be read before or after the main trilogy.
  

The highly anticipated sequel to The Frost Eater, a post-apocalyptic YA fantasy novel reviewers called “a wild ride” that “sizzles along to an unexpected end” with “heavy-hitting action,” “magic and dragons,” and “a touch of romance.”

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Nora, Krey, and Ovrun rescued vine eater Zeisha Dennivan from magical enslavement. But none of them are truly free.

They’re stuck in the ancient city of Deroga. Together, they must protect the city’s trogs from the vengeful king.

The ongoing conflict is changing them all. Krey and Zeisha don’t truly know each other anymore—he hungers for battle, while she dreads it. Nora and Ovrun are closer than ever, but with her destined to take the crown, their futures are at odds. 

And one of the four friends is keeping a terrible secret that will alter everything when it comes to light.

The king expands his army, preparing to vanquish Deroga. Even with two dragons on their side, the teens and trogs will be hard-pressed to defend themselves.

It’s not just the city at stake. It’s the future of Cellerin…and the fates of four hearts.

The Vine Eater takes what you loved about The Frost Eater and kicks it up a notch, with more magical action, heart-pounding romance, and thrilling flights with dragons.

Devour it today.

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Quotes are from Goodreads reviewers Tasha, Clarissa Gosling, K. Law, and Mike, and Booksprout reviewer Beth H.

Enter a new world of magic and manipulation in this book that readers describe as a "raw, powerful" tale with "adventure, intrigue," and "moments of brilliant light."

"A beautiful story of redemption, healing, and hope."
-Dawn Hosmer, author of Bits and Pieces

• Facing the Sun, Facing the Gray, and Facing the Fire should be read in order.
  
• Birth of Magic is a prequel novella that may be read before or after the main trilogy.
  

She’s an ordinary girl with extraordinary gifts. Her enemies will threaten all she holds dear to make her magic their own…

Tavi Malin is born facing the sun, filled with greater magic than any other sun-blessed child.

When Tavi turns fourteen, her magic awakens. Her uncontrollable, destructive power frightens those around her—almost as much as it terrifies Tavi herself.

Tavi and her friends train to use their gifts, unaware of the threat developing in a distant city. Dissidents have banded together, and they’re killing to attain gray magic, an ominous new force that twists good magic into something evil.

To seize true power, the Grays must grow their ranks—and Tavi is a prize worth pursuing. Even her unprecedented gifts may not be enough against enemies who are breaking all the magical rules... 

Readers describe this YA fantasy novel as "a new, immersive fantasy experience" with "hints of romance" and "terrific villains."

Download Facing the Sun now, and escape into a magical new world!

Here’s what early readers of the series are saying:

• “This fast-paced second book of the Sun-Blessed Trilogy is really hard to put down. I loved seeing how Tavi’s gifts evolve!” -Kim Decker
  
• “The magic system is beautiful and completely original!”-Stephanie, Goodreads reviewer
  
• “The Sun-Blessed Trilogy was one of the most exciting, breathtaking, and heart-stopping series I’ve ever read! Readers of all ages will enjoy this wonderful series.” -Madysun Waldrop
  
• “Face it! You won’t be able to put these books down.” -Brenda Elliott

Author Interview:

What makes this new world unique?

In the Sun-Blessed Trilogy, the magical system is tied to childbirth. I love the miracle of birth, and tying magic to such an incredible event felt natural and appropriate. Some of the heroes in this series are midwives, who pass magic on to sun-blessed children and later train these same children to use their gifts.

What audiences is the series appropriate for?

This trilogy is appropriate for teen and adult audiences. There is no cursing, explicit sexual content, or gory violence. (The series contains childbirth scenes, details of puberty, non-gory murder scenes, and non-explicit references to adultery). I wanted to write a series my own kids could read, and I’m happy to provide an exciting, quality story that a wide variety of ages will enjoy.

Reading Order:

• Facing the Sun, Facing the Gray, and Facing the Fire should be read in order.
  
• Birth of Magic is a prequel novella that may be read before or after the main trilogy.
  

Enchanted tattoos, slashed tires, and first kisses . . .

Peek inside The Curio Cabinet for an assortment of 150 stories, each about fifty words long.

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In Other Worlds
Mind-bending fantasy, sci-fi, and horror

Love in Miniature
Romance to savor

Rhythm & Rhyme
Vibrant poetry

Curios
Eclectic, unique tales

You’ll be delighted with the tiny treasures in The Curio Cabinet.