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The book that gave me a No. 1 New Release orange b

The book that gave me a No. 1 New Release orange banner on Amazon last April, 'Blood of Tides' - http://geni.us/bloodoftides

This is the explosive 3rd book of the juvenile martial arts epic fantasy series set against the backdrop of ancient Philippine mythology, 'Fire and Tide,' and is a parallel story to the events on the upcoming fourth book, 'Storm of Tides' - http://geni.us/stormoftides (releasing 31st May)

#CountdowntotheStorm

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Will fire and tide stand together—or be swallowed by the storm?
I was never meant to rule.

My name is Uryana. I am thirteen cycles old, a child of the Baraw tribe. I came to Laksay for the battle looming on our shores—not a crown.

But from the moment I arrived, they saw me as something more. The girl who defied the Serpent. The fire that burned the pirate horde. The one who will stand beside their Datu.

But queens are not born of legends. They are forged in war.

I was never meant to fight a war I did not start.

My name is Lihum. I am thirteen cycles old, the Datu of Laksay. I took my crown with blood and sacrifice, but battle is only the first test of a king.

The Tagrawa bend the knee—but victory comes at a price. The Korakoa still raid our shores. Another force is rising from the depths.

The tides are restless…and our kingdom stands at the center of the storm.

Tropes and things: middle grade, high fantasy, martial arts, Philippine mythology, game of thrones, maritime epic, royalty

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#fantasybooks
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The heat is on! And we're definitely thirsting for

The heat is on! And we're definitely thirsting for some #kapreromance 🔥🖤❤️ Check out 'Befallen' - http://geni.us/befallen

It was a love to burn both their worlds...As darkness begins to fall on Helena, she finds solace and passion in the arms of her mysterious protector, Tomas.

I used to be Ellie, the life of the party. My name is Helena, given by my grandparents. I was their shining light. I now seek solace in the village where I grew up, as I feel the light begin to fade.

Having Tomas as my protector was never in the plan. He is everything I never knew I needed, all that I ever wanted...the only man who ignites my passion, just as the darkness takes over. If only I could say how much he means to me. If only I could be in his arms forever.

They call me Tomas, after the patron saint of their human village. I am the last thing from holy. I belong to the shadows of the forest. After a cruel twist of fate, here I am, finally with her.

Helena is my dawn and my dusk; the reason my black blood runs burning hot, why my immortal heart beats louder than thunder. She has always been mine to protect…and, now, mine to possess as only a creature as I could. If only I could tell her what I really am. If only I could give her my own eternity.

Tropes/keywords: Monster romance, Philippine mythology, rural setting, fated mates, tree demons (yes!), new adult

'Befallen' is a dual POV star-crossed lovers, new adult dark fantasy monster romance and Book 1 of 4 of the 'Love All Else' series. General warnings for mature content. Recommended for mature readers 18+

We're counting down to the 31st May release of 'St

We're counting down to the 31st May release of 'Storm of Tides' - http://geni.us/stormoftides (Book 4, Fire & Tide)!

Released on World Book Day 2025, Book 2 is 'Heart of Courage,' the much-awaited sequel to 'Fire of Courage' that shook the epic with the BIGGEST reveal on how Uryana's victory against the Serpent of Fire reshaped their world. In this book, she meets the young king of Laksay, Lihum, and a new chapter unfolds with new adventures, more enemies, and higher stakes - https://geni.us/heartofcourage

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Will the fire in her heart be enough to stand against the rising tide?
I am not a savior.

My name is Uryana. I am thirteen cycles old, a child of the Baraw tribe from the Sa-Babaw peaks. One cycle ago, I faced the Serpent of Fire and survived. I thought the flames of terror had fallen with it. I thought peace had returned.

But the Tutod has died. The fire that never fades, the heart of our people—gone. The Elders say it is a warning. They have sent me beyond the mountains to find Datu Garab, the only warrior who may have the answers.

Now, the tide is rising, just as the world is shifting...and I am not alone.

I am not their king.

My name is Lihum. I am thirteen cycles old, the son of Datu Garab, and the chief of Laksay. I lead my people not by choice, but because of duty.

Now, the sea does not rest. The waves pull away, only to return stronger. The Korakoa pirates raid our shores, and something deep beneath the water is stirring. I left my home to find answers—and all these lead to her, the girl in my vision.

And together, we must uncover the truth...before the storm swallows us whole.

Tropes and things: high fantasy, middle grade, martial arts, maritime epic, Philippine mythology, royalty, reluctant ruler, reluctant savior, chosen one, fated mates

Fun note: Datu Lihum of Laksay is a fictitious eponymous alter-ego of a real-life young hero

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#CountdowntotheStorm

We're counting down to the release of 'Storm of Ti

We're counting down to the release of 'Storm of Tides,' Book 4 of the 'Fire and Tide' series, on 31st May. Snag your copy at http://geni.us/stormoftides

But from the beginning, there was Book 1, 'Fire of Courage,' a sleeper hit in 2023, featuring 12yo Uryana at the beginning of her epic journey - http://geni.us/fireofcourage

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I am not a warrior.

My name is Uryana. I am twelve cycles old and a child of the Baraw tribe from the Sa-Babaw peaks.

My people have been plagued by the Serpent, a beast made of flame. It first devoured our livestock, then burned our fields and orchards to ashes. Our strongest warriors were called to face this creature, but each of them, including my own father, met their end at its merciless jaws.

I was chosen by our tribe Elders to fight the Serpent. Will I be seeing my final dusk tonight,or will the hope and fire in my heart be enough to guide me in my greatest battle?

#middlegradebooks
#Philippinemythology
#martialarts
#fantasybooks
#CountdowntotheStorm

And it's now Book 4 of the 'Fire and Tide' series.

And it's now Book 4 of the 'Fire and Tide' series. The latest installment, 'Storm of Tides' is releasing on 31st May - http://geni.us/stormoftides

#CountdowntotheStorm
This is an epic martial arts high fantasy series set in a mythic precolonial Philippines, for middle-grade audiences and higher.
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Will love bind them—or will the storm tear them apart?

I was never meant to feel anything.

My name is Kadluk. I am twelve cycles old, a son of Tagrawa and a warrior raised on sea and silence. I was given as tribute to a foreign court—to serve, to watch, to forget who I was.

Then I met her. And I learned what it meant to protect something. To choose someone. To belong somewhere.

They call me the Strongest Son. But I was only strong when I stood beside her.

I was never meant to be protected.

My name is Shamila. I am ten cycles old, the Princess of Laksay, born to outwit kings and outrun fate. I carry knives in my robes and secrets in my sleeves. I do not waver. I do not yield.

Then came the boy who never forgets. He moved like the wind. He stayed like the eye of the storm. And somehow—he saw me.

They say I don’t need anyone. They say I will be a ruler of lands beyond our shores.

But even a storm needs an anchor. And even the tides need to break.

Tropes and things: martial arts, bagua zhang, maritime epic, precolonial Philippines, mythology, sword and sorcery, game of thrones, political fantasy, princess and bodyguard

#middlegradebooks
#martialarts
#booksbooksbooks
#bookstagram

My daughter, who turned 9 last month, asked for th

My daughter, who turned 9 last month, asked for this book—and I wrote it for her birthday! This is middle-grade gothic fantasy, with a huge helping of romance and horror (what's not to love?)

The ebook is live, with the paperback and hardcover editions to follow. Check out 'Of Blood and Roses' at http://geni.us/ofbloodandroses

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He was born to shadow. She was chosen to bear the rose.
They were never meant to survive...let alone fall in love.

My name is Valerius Loran. I Turned on my eleventh birthday. Everything changed after that.

I have been running my whole life—from the Crimson Order, from my cursed bloodline, from the hunger clawing inside. But the first time I saw her, I stopped. Eve was light, and I was never meant to hold it.

Then they came for her. For us. And I remembered exactly what I was born to become.

My name is Evelyn Torreblanca. My eleventh birthday was supposed to pass in silence.

I didn’t know monsters could have hearts—or that mine would beat for one. The day Val walked into my life, the black rose bloomed. The blood awakened.

Now the Order wants control. His uncle wants war. And the darkness inside both of us is rising.

Love was the first sacrifice. But it just might be the last salvation.

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#Philippinehorror
#aswang
#middlegradebooks
#romantichorror

BEFALLEN: A Star-Crossed Lovers Dark Fantasy Roman

BEFALLEN: A Star-Crossed Lovers Dark Fantasy Romance - Now available on ebook and paperback!

It was a love to burn both their worlds...As darkness begins to fall on Helena, she finds solace and passion in the arms of her mysterious protector, Tomas.

I used to be Ellie, the life of the party. My name is Helena, given by my grandparents. I was their shining light. I now seek solace in the village where I grew up, as I feel the light begin to fade.

Having Tomas as my protector was never in the plan. He is everything I never knew I needed, all that I ever wanted...the only man who ignites my passion, just as the darkness takes over. If only I could say how much he means to me. If only I could be in his arms forever.

They call me Tomas, after the patron saint of their human village. I am the last thing from holy. I belong to the shadows of the forest. After a cruel twist of fate, here I am, finally with her.

Helena is my dawn and my dusk; the reason my black blood runs burning hot, why my immortal heart beats louder than thunder. She has always been mine to protect…and, now, mine to possess as only a creature as I could. If only I could tell her what I really am. If only I could give her my own eternity.

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Visit http://geni.us/befallen

Tropes/keywords: Monster romance, Philippine mythology, rural setting, fated mates, tree demons (yes!), new adult

'Befallen' is a dual POV star-crossed lovers, new adult dark fantasy monster romance and Book 1 of 4 of the 'Love All Else' series. Recommended for mature readers 18+

#booksbooksbooks
#monsterromance
#kapreromance
#romancenovel
#bookstagram

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