Marina Simcoe

I am his treasure.When I was twelve, my cousin disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Thirteen years later, the shadows from another world cross into ours once again, and this time they snatch me, along with my sister and my friend.Night reigns in the black desert of Alveari Kingdom. Its people are unable to experience happiness on their own, and I am to become the Joy Vessel for their Crown Prince, even as I don't feel particularly joyful about such a future.As I spend more time with Prince Rha, I begin to understand how humans brighten the gloomy existence of his people and how much I mean to him. I am his treasure, his most prized possession, and a prisoner in his oasis palace.When I get a chance to escape my somber prince, we both are put to the test.Can I leave him, knowing that if I don't, the people I love will remain trapped here forever?Can he set me free if it means he'd never see me again?__________________________Somber Prince is a contemporary fantasy romance between a shadow fae and a human (MF). It takes place mostly in the secondary world which is a part of Marina Simcoe's River of Mists universe.Each book of the trilogy contains a complete love story of a separate couple.Somber Prince contains descriptive scenes of intimacy and intended for mature readers.__________________________Books in the world of the River of Mists: Joyless Kingdom Trilogy: Somber Prince, book 1Joy Guardian, book 2Wingless Crow DuetFire in Stone DuetSerpent's Touch DuetMadame Tan's Freakshow Trilogy: Call of Water, book 1Madness of the, book 2Moon Power of Rage, book 3All duets and trilogies in the River of Mists can be read independently.Read less

Complete Duet.Part 1, Wingless CrowHe saw me first. But I'm not meant for him.Stolen from the human world, I'm brought to the kingdom of sky fae to entertain the king. With my memories taken, I no longer remember my past, but my future depends on gaining King Tiane's favor and affection. Against my better judgment, however, it's the attention of the morose and sarcastic High General Voron that I crave.As I try to fit in the glamorous yet dangerous court life, Voron is always there, lurking in the shadows. I believe he's watching me as part of his duties. Then I realize he is watching over me. But even the mighty High General can't predict what the king has planned.Voron is the only highborn without wings. I'm the only human in Sky Kingdom. We agree to hate each other, but when my life is at stake and I have no one else to turn to, can I take the risk of trusting him?______Part 2, Crownless King"Stay with me, Sparrow, and there'll be no storms." I thought I knew Voron, but there is so much more to this man. As secrets start to unravel and his past comes to light, I learn everything, the good, the bad, and the cruel.Voron is not an easy man to love. Yet I can't help falling deeper in love with him. I've put all my trust into this man. Will that prove to be a grave mistake?As his ambition seems to come between us, will my love for him be my ruin?Or will the prophecy finally be fulfilled and Sky Kingdom will get the great, just, and powerful king it was promised?___________________________This is the final book of the duet Wingless Crow.Crownless King is a Fae Romance for adults set in Marina Simcoe's world of the River of Mists. It contains graphic descriptions of intimacy and is intended for mature readers.____________________________Stories set in the world of the River of Mists: Joyless Kingdom TrilogyWingless Crow DuetFire in Stone DuetSerpent's Touch DuetMadame Tan's Freakshow TrilogyNOTE: All duets and trilogies in the River of Mists can be read independently.

Duologie compl te.La Caresse du Serpent, Partie 1: Myst rieuse et tragique, la m nagerie de Madame Tan est la seule maison que j'ai connue de toute mon existence. C'est un lieu o deux mondes se rejoignent, une zone cr pusculaire entre la Terre et le royaume magique de N rifir.La m nagerie est pleine d'animaux fantastiques, mais j'ai d couvert que Madame capturait et exposait aussi des tres conscients, sensibles, intelligents.L'un d'entre eux est enferm jour et nuit dans une caisse, loin des regards, et j'ai d couvert pourquoi: le voir peut vous tuer. Parler Kyllen tait m me totalement interdit, mais j'ai enfreint cette loi de la m nagerie. J'ai transgress beaucoup de r gles pour lui.Il veut retrouver sa libert et m'offre une chance d' chapper aux cruaut s de Madame, en partant avec lui.Mais avec Kyllen, mon coeur est encore plus en danger que ma vie.Puis-je aimer un homme que je ne peux m me pas regarder ?_______________La Conqu te du Serpent, Partie 2: N rifir, la vie est belle, magique et dangereuse. Je suis venue au royaume de Lorsan dans l'espoir de trouver une nouvelle maison, mais j'y ai trouv la jalousie et la trahison. Lorsque tout m'est enlev - la vue, la libert et l'amour - je dois puiser au plus profond de moi la force de pers v rer. Aujourd'hui, je ne veux plus seulement d'un endroit s r o vivre. Je veux un v ritable foyer, un endroit o appartenir. Et je suis pr te me battre pour cela, m me si cela signifie prendre le contr le du royaume.____________________________La Caresse du Serpent est un roman de fantasy avec une histoire d'amour entre un homme et une femme. Il vise un public adulte.

Complete duet includes: Serpent's Touch, part 1Mysterious and tragic, Madame Tan's menagerie is the only home I've ever known. It's a place where two worlds merge, a twilight zone between Earth and the magical Kingdom of Nerifir.The menagerie is filled with fantastic animals, but I discover that Madame captures and displays sentient beings too.One of them is locked in a crate day and night, not seen by anyone, and one day I learn why-looking at him kills. Even talking to Kyllen is forbidden, but I break that rule. I break many rules for him.He wants his freedom and offers me a chance to escape Madame's cruelties.Little do I realize that with Kyllen, my heart is in even greater danger than my life.Can I love a man whom I can't even see?ANDSerpent's Claim, part 2Life in Nerifir is beautiful, magical, and dangerous.I came to the Kingdom of Lorsan hoping to find home but found envy and betrayal.When everything is taken from me-my sight, my freedom, and my love-I need to search deep for the strength to go on.Now, I no longer wish for just a safe place to live. I want a true home, a place where I belong. And I'm ready to fight for it, even if that means taking over the kingdom.____________________The Serpent's Touch duet is a Romantic Fantasy with MF Romance. It contains graphic descriptions of intimacy and is intended for mature readers.NOTE: Illustration are available only in the hardcover format, not in the ebook.____________________Stories set in the world of the River of Mists: Joyless Kingdom Trilogy: Somber Prince, book 1Wingless Crow DuetFire in Stone DuetSerpent's Touch DuetMadame Tan's Freakshow TrilogyCall of WaterMadness of the MoonPower of RageAll duets and trilogies can be read independently.

Complete Duet.Fire in Stone, part 1: I stole a statue to buy a better future for myself. But when my gargoyle comes to life, can I give him up? Brought to the end of my rope, I steal a statue from a traveling menagerie. The money I've been promised for it is supposed to buy me a new start in life.It sounds simple: steal the statue, hand it to the buyer, get paid.But when my precious statue suddenly comes to life, claiming he's a gargoyle prince who was taken against his will from the magical kingdom in Nerifir, things change drastically. Now, we have the supernatural beings from the menagerie after us, eager to get Elex back, and the local mafia who wish to get their hands on the pricey statue too.Like a true piece of art, Elex is gorgeous, either in flesh or stone. But is he worth risking my life for him?When he takes me higher than I've ever been, I realize it's not just my life I'm risking with him. With Elex, my heart may be in even greater danger, as I have to find the strength to part from him forever.___________________Hearts on Fire, part 2: "And that was our tragedy. The life of the man I loved depended on the life of the man I hated so fiercely."Now stolen myself and brought into the world I never planned to come to, I have to try hard to survive. Or die like so many do around me.A war is raging in Dakath, and I don't belong on either side of it. I can't trust anyone in the king's castle, not even Elex. His life is tied to the king, who is the most despicable man among the dragons. The gargoyles at King Edkhar's Court are stronger, faster, more ruthless than I could ever be. But as the only human in the kingdom where everyone turns to stone at sunset, I may have an advantage still.No one knows what I'm capable of to protect those I love. An incredible power lies inside me-the power of human love._______________Stories in the River of Mists: Joyless Kingdom TrilogyBook 1 - Somber PrinceWingless Crow DuetFire in Stone DuetSerpent's Touch DuetMadame Tan's Freakshow TrilogyBook 1 - Call of WaterBook 2 - Madness of the MoonBook 3 - Power of RageNOTE: All duets and trilogies in the River of Mists can be read independently and out of order. However, the books within the duets and trilogies should be read in order.

As per the marriage agreement between Earth and Neron, Voranian aliens can marry human women, but our species can't reproduce. Historically, Voranian women have served as surrogates to carry children of the single dads in Voran.The renowned Voranian Professor Thormus is working on a method that would allow the human women married to Voranian men to carry their husbands' children. Of all the women on Earth, the professor selects me as the subject for his extensive study project.My traveling to Neron puts a strain on the relationship with my boyfriend back home. Which in turn causes Professor Thormus to worry about the effect of nervous breakdown on my system.While I think I'm mending my long-distance relationship with my boyfriend, I find myself inconveniently attracted to the highly intelligent yet socially awkward professor.If only I knew what an idiotic solution my brilliant professor would come up with to help me deal with the stress of heartache ________________________All books in My Holiday Tails series stand alone, loosely connected by the same world and the fact that all heroes have tails.This series can be read in any order.________________________This book was written entirely by the author. No Artificial Intelligence or ghostwriters were used.Contains graphic scenes of intimacy. Intended for mature readers.

"Stay with me, Sparrow, and there'll be no storms." I thought I knew Voron, but there is so much more to this man. As secrets start to unravel and his past comes to light, I learn everything, the good, the bad, and the cruel.Voron is not an easy man to love. Yet I can't help falling deeper in love with him. I've put all my trust into this man. Will that prove to be a grave mistake?As his ambition seems to come between us, will my love for him be my ruin?Or will the prophecy finally be fulfilled and Sky Kingdom will get the great, just, and powerful king it was promised?___________________________The final book of the duet Wingless Crow, Crownless King is a Fae Romance for adults set in Marina Simcoe's world of the River of Mists. It contains graphic descriptions of intimacy and is intended for mature readers.____________________________Stories set in the world of the River of Mists: Wingless CrowCrownless KingFire in StoneHearts on FireSerpent's TouchSerpent's ClaimMadame Tan's Freakshow trilogy: Call of WaterMadness of the MoonPower of RageNOTE: All duets and trilogies in the River of Mists can be read independently.

He saw me first. But I'm not meant for him.Stolen from the human world, I'm brought to the kingdom of sky fae to entertain the king. With my memories taken, I no longer remember my past, but my future depends on gaining King Tiane's favor and affection. Against my better judgment, however, it's the attention of the morose and sarcastic High General Voron that I crave.As I try to fit in the glamorous yet dangerous court life, Voron is always there, lurking in the shadows. I believe he's watching me as part of his duties. Then I realize he is watching over me. But even the mighty High General can't protect me from what the king has planned.Voron is the only highborn without wings. I'm the only human in Sky Kingdom. We agree to hate each other, but when my life is at stake and I have no one else to turn to, can I take the risk of trusting him?____________________________This book is part 1 of the duet Wingless Crow, set in Marina Simcoe's world of the River of Mists.It ends with a HFN (Happy For Now), but the story of the main characters continues in part 2, Crownless King.____________________________Wingless Crow is a Romantic Fantasy with MF romance set in Marina Simcoe's world of the River of Mists. It contains graphic descriptions of intimacy and is intended for mature readers.For a list of TW with potential spoilers, please visit the Wingless Crow page on MarinaSimcoe dot com.____________________________Stories set in the world of the River of Mists: Wingless CrowWingless CrowCrownless KingFire in StoneFire in StoneHearts on FireSerpent's TouchSerpent's TouchSerpent's ClaimMadame Tan's FreakshowCall of WaterMadness of the MoonPower of RageNOTE: All duets and trilogies in the River of Mists can be read independently.

"And that was our tragedy. The life of the man I loved depended on the life of the man I hated so fiercely." Conclusion to the Fire in Stone duet.Now stolen myself and brought into the world I never planned to come to, I have to try hard to survive. Or die like so many do around me.A war is raging in Dakath, and I don't belong on either side of it. I can't trust anyone in the king's castle, not even Elex. His life is tied to the king, who is the most despicable man among the dragons. The gargoyles at King Edkhar's Court are stronger, faster, more ruthless than I could ever be. But as the only human in the kingdom where everyone turns to stone at sunset, I may have an advantage still.No one knows what I'm capable of to protect those I love. An incredible power lies inside me--the power of human love.____________________________This book is the conclusion to the duet Fire in Stone, set in Marina Simcoe's world of the River of Mists.The story of the main characters continues from part 1, Fire in Stone.____________________________Hearts on Fire is a Romantic Fantasy/ Fantasy Romance - MF. It contains graphic descriptions of intimacy and is intended for mature readers.____________________________More stories set in the world of the River of Mists: Fire in Stone (Elex and Amber)Book 1 - Fire in StoneBook 2 - Hearts on Fire Serpent's Touch (Amira and Kyllen)Book 1 - Serpent's TouchBook 2 - Serpent's Claim Madame Tan's FreakshowBook 1 - Call of Water (Zeph and Ivy)Book 2 - Madness of the Moon (Lero and Stella)Book 3 - Power of Rage (Radax and Heike) All duets and trilogies in this world can be read in any order. However, it is recommended to read the books within the trilogy/duets in order.

I stole a statue to buy a better future for myself. But when my gargoyle comes to life, can I give him up? Brought to the end of my rope, I steal a statue from a traveling menagerie. The money I've been promised for it is supposed to buy me a new start in life.It sounds simple: steal the statue, hand it to the buyer, get paid.But when my precious statue suddenly comes to life, claiming he's a gargoyle prince who was taken against his will from the magical kingdom in Nerifir, things change drastically. Now, we have the supernatural beings from the menagerie after us, eager to get Elex back, and the local mafia who wish to get their hands on the pricey statue, too.Like a true piece of art, Elex is gorgeous, in either flesh or stone. But is he worth risking my life for him?When he takes me higher than I've ever been, I realize it's not just my life I'm risking with him. With Elex, my heart may be in even greater danger, as I have to find the strength to part from him forever.____________________________NOTE: A small part (8,000 words) of this story has been previously published in the anthologies Fierce Hearts and Summer Solstice Seduction. This book is part 1 of the duet Fire in Stone, set in Marina Simcoe's world of the River of Mists.The story of the main characters continues in part 2, Hearts on Fire.____________________________Fire in Stone is a Romantic Fantasy/ Fantasy Romance - MF. It contains graphic descriptions of intimacy and is intended for mature readers.____________________________More stories set in the world of the River of Mists: Fire in Stone (Elex and Amber)Book 1 - Fire in StoneBook 2 - Hearts on Fire Serpent's Touch (Amira and Kyllen)Book 1 - Serpent's TouchBook 2 - Serpent's Claim Madame Tan's FreakshowBook 1 - Call of Water (Zeph and Ivy)Book 2 - Madness of the Moon (Lero and Stella)Book 3 - Power of Rage (Radax and Heike) All duets and trilogies in this world can be read in any order. However, it is recommended to read the books within the trilogy/duets in order.

A different kind of fae.Mysterious and tragic, Madame Tan's menagerie is a twilight zone between two worlds. It's filled with fantastic animals never before seen on Earth. But Madame is a sinister creature. She also displays sentient beings she steals from the magical kingdom of Nerifir.______________________Madame Tan's Freakshow trilogy is complete This collection includes all 3 Paranormal Fantasy Romance novels in the Madame Tan's Freakshow trilogy: Call of Water, Madness of the Moon, and Power of Rage, set in Marina Simcoe's world of the River of Mists.______________________Contains graphic scenes of intimacy and some violence. Intended for mature readers.

A mysterious anomaly in space, populated by the worst criminals of the ancient past.An alien captain, struggling to maintain the fragile order among his nearly feral crew.A modern female scientist, who accidentally crashes onto this dark, wild, isolated world...Welcome to the Dark Anomaly. There is no leaving this place.____________________________Dark Anomaly is an alien romance. The complete trilogy includes all three books: GRAVITYPOWEREXPLOSIONEach book is a complete love story of a separate couple, with their very own HFN or HEA. However, the main story line arcs across all three books. It is recommended to read them in order.__________Note: The world of Dark Anomaly is dark. This book contains scenes of intimacy and violence. Intended for mature readers.

I came here for three reasons-the adventure, the reward, and my captain.The minute we land in this cursed place, the adventure becomes a nightmare. My crew gets killed. Injured, I don't think I'll survive either on this mysterious entity in space that its inhabitants call the Dark Anomaly.The damirian alien, Malahki, seems to be the only one aware of my existence. Malahki insists I refer to him as "he," even though he is of the neutral gender. Damirians only change to male or female when they meet their other half.I know he feels nothing for me, and I'm certainly not attracted to the sarcastic, emotionless damirian with a snappy attitude. What I don't know is that a volcano of feelings is building under his cool fa ade. All he needs is the right woman to trigger the eruption. But will the explosion be so powerful that it'll consume me?The Dark Anomaly is not conducive to happy endings. What future awaits us here? As the time passes, the life on it is deteriorating. This place threatens to destroy us all.They say there is no leaving the Dark Anomaly. How about blowing it the f*ck up Explosion is the third and the final book in the Dark Anomaly trilogy._______________________________Each book in the Dark Anomaly trilogy is a complete love story of a separate couple, with their very own HFN or HEA. However, the main story line arcs across all three books. It is recommended to read them in order.Gravity, book 1Power, book 2Explosion, book 3 Please Note: The world of Dark Anomaly is dark. Explosion is a Science-Fiction Romance that contains scenes of intimacy and violence. Intended for mature readers.

Five decades after the disappearance of Svetlana Kostyk, the exploration of the mysterious anomaly in space has resumed. The first expedition inside the Dark Anomaly is sent, sponsored by private corporations.We all have our reasons for being on this ship. Mine have everything to do with the reward promised upon completion of the mission. I have my future on Earth planned, and I need the money to make it happen.Most of us find death upon arrival. One goes missing. And my fate may even be worse than theirs.The man put in charge of me is a crude, uneducated brute, born and raised among the worst criminals of the ancient past. I have no power against him, but could I find a way to use his strength to my advantage?As mutiny and betrayal wreak havoc on the Dark Anomaly, Wyck and I learn that we can only rely on each other to survive.Welcome to the Dark Anomaly, there is no leaving this place. _______________________Each book in the Dark Anomaly trilogy is a complete love story of a separate couple, with their very own HFN or HEA. However, the main story line arcs across all three books. It is recommended to read them in order.Gravity, book 1Power, book 2Explosion, book 3Power is a Science-Fiction Romance that contains scenes of intimacy and violence, as well as discussions on topics that may be triggering to some. Intended for mature readers.