Bøker av Laurie Bowler

A perilous encounter amidst the icy wilderness... In a daring quest, Isabella embarks on a treacherous journey, dispatched by her monarch to negotiate an alliance with a secluded enclave of ethereal fair folk dwelling in the frigid snow-covered expanse far north of her homeland. As the relentless blizzard threatens to claim her life, a radiant and enigmatic saviour emerges from the blinding whiteness. It is none other than the mythical and resplendent snow dragon, Shalara, who, together with her heartmate, Aric, ventures beyond the protective borders of their realm to rescue the imperilled human lost in the snow. An even more harrowing mission awaits... Aric and Shalara bear the daunting responsibility of escorting Isabella back to her realm, delivering a crucial message for her king. Yet, their path is obstructed by a sinister and imperceptible adversary. They find themselves swept off course by a mystical tempest, navigating strange and unfamiliar territories, where they cross paths with other dragons and valiant warriors, who join forces to set them back on their mission. On their journey, they are guided by an intensely magical black dragon. Missions thwarted, missions fulfilled, and new quests unique to their fate... While Isabella yearns for a triumphant return to her king, her heart longs for more time with Aric, who has swiftly claimed a significant portion of her affection. Yet, the dashing fey warrior is too alluring for her peace of mind. Aric, too, finds himself irresistibly drawn to Isabella. However, he is acutely aware that any romantic entanglement between a mortal and a fae is fraught with insurmountable challenges. Against their better judgment, they succumb to love's enthralling grasp. However, destiny intervenes, compelling them to grapple with new challenges and embark on a mission to broker alliances with unexpected allies.As they navigate this treacherous path, their forbidden love deepens. Will their affection meet a tragic end, as they both dread or could unknown magic intercede to save their tender hearts?

Rhya Sinclair is caught in a dangerous web of power, secrets, and rebellion. As a young orphan with an extraordinary, forbidden gift in the mystical land of Valenko, Rhya must tread carefully amidst the anarchy and chaos spreading throughout the empire. Trusting only her loyal friends, Olga and Adil, she conceals her powers from outsiders while they flee the confines of their orphanage.But fate turns sinister when Rhya stumbles upon a brutal magical assault. Acting selflessly, she aids a wounded man, Robert, unaware of the darkness that lurks within him. As death and destruction surround them, Rhya and her friends become determined to fight back against the oppressive rulers who have plunged Valenko into turmoil.United in their revolt, Rhya and her allies embark on a treacherous journey, their hopes set on liberating Valenko from its tyrannical overlords and saving as many people as they can. Will they succeed in overthrowing the empire and rescuing their land from the clutches of darkness? Or will they succumb to the abyss of an empire at war?

"The Shadow of Light" is a thrilling tale of magic, mystery, and danger that follows the story of Ruby Blacksmith, a young woman with light and dark powers. Ruby Blacksmith was raised orphanage, but her life took an unexpected turn when she discovered that she has been bestowed with both light and dark magic powers. However, her newfound abilities come with a price, as she becomes a target for magical enforcers who are tasked with eliminating all black magic from society. In fear for her life, Ruby decides to flee from her pursuers and embark on a journey to find a safe haven where she can harness and control her powers without being persecuted. Ruby, a skilled survivor who uses her dark powers only when necessary, meets Harry Brimstone, a legendary enforcer with the unique ability to sense dark magic. Rather than taking her life, Harry chooses to investigate her past. Together, they must outsmart their enemies and prevent the darkness from consuming their world.

His powers could save the ocean. Her vendetta could sink a kingdom. Captain Elouise Farrington, the youngest pirate on the Caviar Sea, seeks revenge on her father's killer. But when her oddly hypnotic foe proposes a pact to kill the Siren Queen and end the War of the Sea's bloodshed, she must make a choice. Put aside her long-brewing retribution or act as the underhanded pirate and use the alliance to claim the life of the man who destroyed her family. What will she choose?Captain Rylander Bordeaux, the revered royal navy captain of the Isle of Cava, has one mission-kill the Siren Queen and end the War of the Sea. The ocean is the only place Rylander calls home, but to bring peace to his beloved waves, he must defeat his past so he can reshape the future. His greatest hope is Captain Elouise, who calls to him like no siren song ever has. Too bad she's almost as bloodthirsty as the fanged heart-eaters themselves. She promises to lend her all-female crew to his war on the sirens, but can he trust a brigand-especially one who wants him dead-to uphold her end of the bargain? Or will she be his undoing?

Stella Gardner's life is turned upside down when she discovers she is half angel. She now has a purpose, a particular task to complete on this planet, but she has no clue what it is. Her visions of raging wildfires and a mysterious boy lead her to a different high school in a new place, but she is given no specific instructions. Stella struggles to make her way in the world she no longer comprehends.Stella encounters unseen dangers and has to make choices she never imagined she'd have to make-between the boy in her imagination and the boy in her life, honesty and deception, love and duty, good and evil...Will Stella be able to face her fate whenever the fire from her vision erupts?

Amber - Revenge. Sweet, satisfying revenge.It was the only thing that kept me going since one eventful day that separated me from the people I loved, that changed my future forever.I wasn't sure how I'd be able to get it but I existed then for no other reason than to give Darren Pearson and Callum Pine what they deserved.My luck came with the arrival of one magical human, Samantha, with whom I'd open Pandora's box and travel to different worlds I only dreamed were real.I was so close to getting what I've been hungry for until everything started to fall apart.Samantha - I've always been a bit peculiar but I never dreamed that I'd be able to do magic. Those things were only tales made for movies that attracted the deluded.Except, it was real.Wasn't it?It all began when I was visited by a ghost who needed my help.In trying to help her, I almost destroyed everything else.One action threw the world off balance. I messed up. It was my fault. I released creatures from unknown dimensions into our world and they set on destroying it and making it their own.I had to fix it if I was going to save the person I loved the most.So, I made a deal that would later lead others to question my sanity.

Joyce is a poor university student until the night she's taken to the world of Anima, ruled by humans whose ancient hearts pulse with the blood of animals. There she's forced into a battle to the death. But when Joyce survives and refuses to kill her final opponent, the ruler must either kill Joyce himself or take her as his mate.Sung, the brutal ruler of the beasts with the blood of lions, shocks everyone when he chooses the weak human, Joyce. He promises her every comfort of his wealth and position, but he is clear she will not warm his bed. He chose her to oppose those trying to corner him into blending his Leonine line with other species.As Joyce and Sung grow closer, the wolves are determined to destroy her. Joyce needs the help of Anima to become stronger and rule them well. But the vengeful wolves only see a weak human that brings them shame.Will Sung and Joyce admit their feelings for each other in time to fight for the rulership and their lives against the villainous wolf tribe? Or will the wolves kill Joyce and steal the throne?[Mature content - no sexual violence]

This is the story of Venus, who lives a mundane human life until she discovers all is not what it seems.Venus discovers she is half-witch and half-demon, throwing her entire world into turmoil. The High Priestess, her mother, wants her dead to consume her power and become the world's only unstoppable and unbeatable power. Her mother has kept Venus' demonic side hidden beneath layers of powerful magic because she believes she is an abomination.One night Venus stumbles upon a stranger who is mysterious, and yet she is drawn to him; little does she know this stranger's kiss will break the spell and release her inner demon.Dantaleon, the son of Leviathan, sees Venus from afar and is immediately drawn to her and realises she has no idea who she is and neither does she have any idea about the different species that surround her in her mundane world.Will Venus and Dantaleon manage to defeat The High Priestess and keep Venus alive?Find out in this epic magical fantasy novel.

It's a world with pink plants and green cats... basically for Elaine, who can see auras around every living thing. In kindergarten, she coped with the bullying and learned to conceal her gift from everybody, even her loved ones. As a teenager in secondary school, she comes face to face with the bully from kindergarten, Jeremy. They both discover they share the same unique ability to see auras. Gradually, they recognise their similarities and an intense connection blossoms between them. In a world of danger and drugs, Jeremy and Elaine must work together to use their gifts to save their friends and their relationship.

According to ancient laws, mythical beings and humans can't be together. Still, Ezekiel, a human, meets Jenilia, a mythical being, and their fate becomes tied together by many unfortunate events.Farah, the second born of the sovereign of Evov, has slowly been implementing her evil plans; she has succeeded in killing her mother, the monarch of Evov and has taken the throne, and it's up to her sister, Jenilia and her partner, Ezekiel, to put an end to Queen Farah's tyrannical and sadistic reign.Together Jenilia and Ezekiel lead their army through the lands of Evov to Farah's lair to defeat her and her Dark Army.This is their only chance for peace.Farah, who has been weakened from the battle, still refuses to relent and sends her Dark Army to kill all those who oppose her, including Jenilia and Ezekiel, the leaders of the uprising.The breathtaking sequel to Mythical.

It's illegal for mythical beings and humans to be together. However, laws can be broken.When human Ezekiel is discovered meandering the Elflands, the punishment for such an infringement between the species is certain death. Frantically he lies to the mythical beings about his true intentions and reasons for being in the Elflands in the hope they will spare his life.Mythical being Jenilia has zero faith in the human she meets named Ezekiel, not simply because he is human but because he speaks the language of man. In this language, lying is easy, but it is impossible in Elvish, her native tongue.Using her instincts alone, Jenilia decides to allow Ezekiel to live, teach him her native language and then uncover the truth. Only during their journey together do they realise their true intentions towards each other, and it is forbidden by the laws of the land.However, so much more is unravelled when Ezekiel stumbles upon a sinister plot that threatens the Elflands and the mythical beings that despise his entire race. The fate of the Elflands is in the palm of his hands. Whatever decision Ezekiel makes affects not only him but Jenilia.Will he put his own life at risk to save a race that despises humans?Should he risk everything he's ever known to save the Elflands?Find out in this face-paced thrilling fantasy Mythical.