Tera Lynn Childs

When magic and war collide, a world hangs in the balance.Beyond the edge of human sight, protected by dark forces that drive away the uninvited, lies a magical realm on the brink of war. As the fae of the once-powerful Clan Moraine fight to maintain a fragile peace, a traitor conspires to destroy them from within. Desperate times call for unlikely alliances.A high prince carrying the weight of a kingdom and a young writer with special abilities. A proud princess with dangerous secrets and a loyal soldier bent on revenge. A fierce warrior with an impossible dream and a carefree seer who takes nothing seriously. A not-so-human girl with unprecedented powers and a loyal warrior haunted by his past. A stubborn guard brave enough to face the darkness and a broken prince trapped in nightmares.Together, they will risk everything to stop the return of a long-forbidden magic that could tear their entire world apart. And along the way they might just find more than they ever hoped for: friendship, hope, and-most of all-love.Step through the veil and into a quintet of magical romantic adventures.The complete novellas of the Moraine Cycle, the initial cycle in the Darky Fae series. Includes When Magic Sleeps, When Magic Dares, When Magic Burns, When Magic Falls, and When Magic Wakes.

Facing the past is going to be one epic quest.Griffin Blake may be a descendant of the legendary Hercules, but he's never felt like much of a hero. How could he, when he's the reason his parents got smoted off the face of the earth? He's spent the last decade punishing himself for a mistake he can't undo. Until he learns the gods are finally ready to give him a chance to make things right.When he heads to Olympus, ready to do whatever it takes, Hera offers him a deal. Help her son seek and successfully complete a quest to regain his immortality-the very immortality that Griffin's childhood prank stole-and she'll bring his parents back.Now he and Hera's son have to embark on a dangerous adventure through ancient myth that will test their determination, stamina, and courage. All without the help of magical powers or modern technology. Can Griffin survive this chance to prove worthy of his heroic heritage and earn the forgiveness he so desperately seeks?Becoming the hero he's always wanted to be might be the biggest challenge of all.

Facing the past is going to be one epic quest.Griffin Blake may be a descendant of the legendary Hercules, but he's never felt like much of a hero. How could he, when he's the reason his parents got smoted off the face of the earth? He's spent the last decade punishing himself for a mistake he can't undo. Until he learns the gods are finally ready to give him a chance to make things right.When he heads to Olympus, ready to do whatever it takes, Hera offers him a deal. Help her son seek and successfully complete a quest to regain his immortality-the very immortality that Griffin's childhood prank stole-and she'll bring his parents back.Now he and Hera's son have to embark on a dangerous adventure through ancient myth that will test their determination, stamina, and courage. All without the help of magical powers or modern technology. Can Griffin survive this chance to prove worthy of his heroic heritage and earn the forgiveness he so desperately seeks?Becoming the hero he's always wanted to be might be the biggest challenge of all.

Fake dating her real crush. What could go wrong?What straight-A student and all-around good mergirl Coral Ballenato wants is to forget her longtime crush on her best friend's older brother. Four years of pining from not-so-afar is more than enough. Moving on should be easy now that he's swum off to college.Until Zak Marlin comes home for a charity event, newly-single and begging her to be his pretend girlfriend for the week.She should say no...but surely she can handle playing the role of Zak's sweetheart. After all, she's been dreaming about it for years. She just has to make sure her heart is braced for the inevitable end.But when every minute they spend together makes her fall deeper and deeper for the merguy she's always loved, how will Coral ever be able to move on when the week is over?If you love mermaids, romance, and boys who make you swoon, then dive into the underwater world of Thalassinia in the Forgive My Fins series.

The happy ending is never the end of the story...The World of Myths Find out whether Stella has a heart, how Phoebe spends her Valentine, what's at the center of Nicole's labyrinth, how Griffin is surprised, and who Xella is and why they're going on a first date.The World of Mermaids Find out what (or who) Coral dreams about, who gives Lily princess lessons, what Shannen's first swim feels like, what Astria thinks is a shore thing, and how to go about making a merman.The World of Monsters Find out where a Nemean Lion hangs out, why you should always bet on Medusa, what freedom tastes like, how to get a golden apple, and who has to play the role of monster bait.

Fake dating her real crush. What could go wrong?What straight-A student and all-around good mergirl Coral Ballenato wants is to forget her longtime crush on her best friend's older brother. Four years of pining from not-so-afar is more than enough. Moving on should be easy now that he's swum off to college.Until Zak Marlin comes home for a charity event, newly-single and begging her to be his pretend girlfriend for the week.She should say no...but surely she can handle playing the role of Zak's sweetheart. After all, she's been dreaming about it for years. She just has to make sure her heart is braced for the inevitable end.But when every minute they spend together makes her fall deeper and deeper for the merguy she's always loved, how will Coral ever be able to move on when the week is over?If you love mermaids, romance, and boys who make you swoon, then dive into the underwater world of Thalassinia in the Forgive My Fins series.

Slip into a world of myths, mermaids, and magic for a collection of holiday stories sure to warm the coldest heart Of Solstice Dreaming - Winnie Price has spent years dreaming of the magical Winter Solstice celebration in the fae realm. This is the year she will finally get to attend. But when things don't go according to plan, will her dream still come true?A Mythmas Carol - Christmas has never brought anything but trouble for Gretchen Sharpe. She'd rather spend the holidays hunting down mythological monsters than fighting over mashed potatoes. Can three sentimental hunts change her mind?Snow Falling on Serfopoula - The Haloa festival is supposed to be a time of hope, but Adara Spencer hasn't been feeling particularly hopeful. Until a surprise island snowfall brings three surprise visitors to her door with a surprise invitation.New Year, New Mermaid - Marina Borealis knows having a crush on your best friend is the worst. Especially when he doesn't feel the same way. Especially on New Year's Eve. Will she spend another year unrequited, or will everything change before the shell drops?Get cozy with four wintry tales set in the worlds of Oh. My. Gods., Forgive My Fins, Sweet Venom, and Darkly Fae.

In a world of superheroes, the line between good and evil is always clear. Right? Kenna is constantly surrounded by superheroes. Her best friend, her ex-boyfriend, practically everyone she knows has some talent or power. Kenna doesn't have a power. Sure, she's smart and independent, but surrounded by all the extraordinary, it's hard not feel very ordinary. And she's tired of it. So when three villains break into the lab where she interns, Kenna refuses to be a victim. She stands her ground. She's not about to let criminals steal the research that will make her extraordinary too. But in the heat of battle, secrets are spilled and one of the villains saves her life. Twice. Suddenly, everything Kenna thought she knew about good and evil, heroes and villains is upended. And to protect her life and those she loves, she must team up with her sworn enemies on a mission that will redefine what it means to be powerful and powerless... The Hero Agenda Series: Powerless (Book 1) Relentless (Book 2)

Sloane Whitaker hates everything about moving to Texas. She hates leaving behind her friends and half her family in New York, starting over senior year at Austin's NextGen Academy, and having to say she lives in Texas. Most of all, she hates that it's all her fault. If she wants to earn her way back to the Big Apple, she has to prove she can still be the perfect daughter. Which means no vandalism art, no trouble at school, and absolutely no Tru Dorsey, her serial screw-up neighbor, who loves nothing more than pushing her buttons. But from the moment he vaults onto the roof outside her bedroom, there is something about him that makes her want to break every rule. Suddenly it's not the ten things she hates about Tru that are at the top of her list. It's the ten reasons she doesn't want to be without him.