Bøker utgitt av Renee Dugan

A Blessed. A Hunter. A Fight for their Kingdom.Shaken by ceaseless revelations reshaping everything they thought they knew of their world and themselves, Elynor, Sharek, and Sylvester take the political battleground of distant Orleth. Their aim: to halt a war. Their opponent: Rowan Varodan, now a trusted member of the Orlethian royalty. But confronting him proves a far different venture than any of them foresaw. In order to thwart the cunning killing Blessed and his unpredictable schemes, the trio must search the depths of themselves, face their veiled secrets, and prepare to risk-and lose-all they hold dear in the fight for Erala's future.Including their own lives.Devastated by the deaths of his beloved siblings and his most trusted friend, Prince Jamyson throws caution to the wind in the struggle against sinister Gavannon al-Morral and his own father's declining health. Yet as circumstances grow darker for Erala and war looms ever nearer on the horizon, Jamyson learns he still has more to lose...and that, to prevent his kingdom from falling to ruin, he may have to let go of the things he loves most and confront truths about his own past that will alter the very fate of Erala.Two kingdoms teeter on the brink. And only the outcast and despised among them have any hope of sparing their beloved home from destruction.

A Trio of Fugitives. A Reckless Prince. A Mission for Salvation.Cast out to sea, Elynor of Bast and her companions embark on a desperate quest. In order to save Sharek from a cruel death-and halt a war in the making-Elynor, Sharek, and Sylvester are bound for the wilds of faraway Orleth. But far more awaits on the kingdom's mysterious shores than they could ever imagine; vicious raiders, uncharted wilds, and the depths of desperation, love, and sacrifice lie along the journey. When tragedy befalls and danger abounds, the unlikely trio finds not just aid from strange places, but hidden truths that will alter all they have understood of the past...and the course of their futures.Prince Jamyson is a royal living impossible lies.While the kingdom of Erala bows before his infallible father and the Holy Throne, Jamyson knows of the treachery that lives in the halls of his home...and what he knows threatens what he holds most dear. When a mysterious message arrives from his childhood friend just as an unfamiliar face appears in court, spouting accusations and wielding dark schemes, it falls to Jamyson, his loyal servant, and the woman he loves to unravel the plot threatening the heart of their kingdom.Should any of them fail, it will mean war...and the end of Erala as they know it.

An Heiress. An Assassin. A Quest for Vengeance.They say if you want a job done properly, don't do it yourself; hire a Blessed to do it for you.When the kingdom of Erala found itself full of humans exceptionally talented in various arts, they were revered as saviors. Centuries later, they're no more than slaves. For the right amount of gold, a Blessed can make you rich. It can build you a mansion. It can turn your debts to sums.But when wealthy heiress Elynor of Bast arrives at the Sanctum of the Blessed, she isn't looking for a tailor or a storyteller. She's searching for a Blessed assassin.It's been months since anyone required Sharek's murderous services. With Elynor's contract, he sees a chance to be useful - and for freedom. But when the mark goes awry, Sharek and Elynor find themselves in possession of secrets that could lead their kingdom to war. In order to prevent it, a Blessed and his hirer must learn to work together-and in the journey, learn who they truly are.¿THIS DARK ALLIANCE is Book 1 in the adult fantasy trilogy THE CURSE OF THE BLESSED.This powerful adventure deals with themes of grief, vengeance, loss, healing, self-worth, freedom, mortality, dementia, slavery, and more.There are scenes of graphic violence, explorations of imbalances of power, and depictions of mental health challenges that may be unsettling to some readers.¿

Help has come to Talheim-but at a cost.For a year, the Middle Kingdom and their Valgardan allies have followed Princess Cistine and Chancellor Thorne in battle against King Jad and the armies of Mahasar, waging the war none of them ever wanted to fight.But it's more than a war...it's a game that's entering its final stages.The balance tips with the arrival of a mysterious Mahasari woman offering peace for a price-one the royal family is reluctant to pay. With their people in peril and the future unsure, the cabal divides on clandestine missions, fighting to weave a strategy that will save the kingdoms they love.Spirits must be awakened. Schemes must be thwarted. Captives must be set free. And all the while an unseen danger stalks their heels, threatening to turn the tide in the enemy's favor through one dark, fatal truth.Winning the war between the Three Kingdoms may mean playing directly into Jad's hands, pushing his game to a deadly and epic conclusion-one that will alter the course of Talheim's destiny.¿Praise for WILDHEART:¿¿¿¿¿ "The astounding conclusion to one of the most epic stories of friendship, love, found family, and inner strength. I can't wait to reread the whole series start to finish. Renee Dugan has written a masterpiece of a saga and you need to read it. " - Meaghan S., fantasy author¿¿¿¿¿ "A heart-wrenching, beautiful, bittersweet goodbye to my very favorite series. No exaggeration, I cried the entire time." - CASSIDY CLARKE, author of the BLOOD AND WATER saga¿¿¿¿¿ "This book, and this series overall, is a story of triumph and sacrifice. Bittersweet, brilliant, and bold, WILDHEART lives up to its name and is the perfect conclusion to the best Epic Fantasy Saga of the decade." - LINA AMAREGO, author of THE CHILDREN OF LYR trilogy¿Experience the COMPLETE STARCHASER SAGA now!DARKWINDDAWNSTARNIGHTWINGLIGHTFALLBLOODSINGERDRAGONFIREWILDHEART

A missing friend. A hunt for answers. A path to vengeance.With her Warden stolen, her hopes of an easy alliance thwarted, and her trust in her own kingdom shattered, Princess Cistine Novacek faces her greatest challenge yet: using wit and steel to bring down a wicked Chancellor and prove herself to the cabal's tentative allies in the Courts. As friendships are tested, bonds broken, and love put to the test, the princess must face the growing threats within the Northern Kingdom - and learn to rise a queen.Locked away in a desert prison, Asheila Kovar faces the struggle of her life: surviving the ruthless Blood Hive, returning to her princess, and avenging a betrayal against the heart of her kingdom. But there are more secrets and schemes than just hers lurking in the catacombs...and the struggle between powerful forces above and below the sands will test Ashe's loyalty in dangerous ways.Ways that may spell death for people the cabal cannot afford to lose.¿Praise for DAWNSTAR:¿¿¿¿¿ "Not only was I not able to put this book down, but each new twist and turn was masterfully done. I'm so glad I found this series!" - Alli Earnest, author of THE GATE CHRONICLES¿¿¿¿¿ "There isn't a thing about this book I didn't like. This series is a work of literary genius and needs to be celebrated the world over. It has imprinted itself upon my heart." - Stephanie Mirro, Best-Selling Urban Fantasy Romance Author¿¿¿¿¿ "What can I say about this book! It has absolutely everything you would want in a sequel and more. There is heart-pumping action, slow burning romance that makes you want to drool, a found family you wish you could join, and bonds that are forged through fire and completely unbreakable.." - Kathryn Marie, author of THE MIDNIGHT DUOLOGY and THE KAZOLA CHRONICLES¿Experience the COMPLETE STARCHASER SAGA now!DARKWINDDAWNSTARNIGHTWINGLIGHTFALLBLOODSINGERDRAGONFIREWILDHEART

A call to arms. A race against time. A choice that will change the future.With her cabal divided, a price on her head, and her power put to the test, Cistine leads the desperate search for Maleck with a kingdom's worth of enemies seeking them both. Finding him might be the key to winning the war. It might also spell Cistine's doom.Risking uncharted territory, Ashe, Aden, and Kristoff seek aid from the dragon legions in wild Oadmark. Only they stand a chance of bringing down the enemy's abominable hordes. But to gain their alliance, Ashe must prove beyond all doubt who she is-as a warrior and as a Wingmaiden.Amidst a storm of schemes, missing friends, broken hearts and uncertain horizons, the cabal faces the grim possibility of a world that can't be redeemed, and Cistine fights to carry the burden no one else does: the weight of the power in her veins, and a weapon that could turn the tide of the war.A power that could demand her love, her cabal, and even her own life to save the kingdoms from destruction.

The fight for alliance has just begun.Scarred and shaken by months of imprisonment, Princess Cistine Novacek takes the newest battlefield before her: Valgard''s treacherous political landscape. With her cabal at her side, she faces the daunting task of healing from her trauma and securing the treaty her kingdom needs...while in the shadows, sinister threats arise.A kingdom away, Ashe and Maleck walk a tenuous line. It''s dangerous enough convincing Mahasar''s Mad King of a treaty that doesn''t yet exist - harder still while battling their own specters and the disastrous attraction growing between them. The future of both kingdoms rests in the hands of two warriors who were once sworn enemies; if they can''t learn to be something ore, together and apart, war may come before Cistine fulfills her mission.Alliances shift. Old and new enemies storm the gates. Healing comes at a cost. And with their own fears threatening everything they hold sacred, the cabal must learn how to trust one another with an unshakable faith.Nothing less will survive the coming storm.