Mórdha Stone Chronicles Series by Kim Allred

A mystery ship, an ancient stone necklace, and a fated love no one could predict. Eighteen months after the unexpected death of her father, AJ Moore’s life is back on track. The last step to full recovery relies on jumpstarting her stalled reporting career at the Baywood Herald. That one missing ingredient? Just a little thing called inspiration... moreA mystery ship, an ancient stone necklace, and a fated love no one could predict. Eighteen months after the unexpected death of her father, AJ Moore’s life is back on track. The last step to full recovery relies on jumpstarting her stalled reporting career at the Baywood Herald. That one missing ingredient? Just a little thing called inspiration. While rock-climbing the seaside cliffs of her Oregon hometown, AJ discovers a mysterious two-hundred year old sailing ship appearing through the fog. The mystery deepens when she can’t learn any more about the ship than the name of its single passenger, Captain Finn Murphy. So begins a fiery relationship that simultaneously warms her heart and angers her blood. But Captain Murphy isn’t the only man to drop into her life. Ethan Hughes, a friend of her estranged brother, shares many of her own interests. More importantly, he reignites her illusive muse. While AJ attempts to get to the bottom of the ship’s strange existence, Finn and Ethan seek the same ancient stone necklace that has been lost in time. No one is less prepared than AJ to realize that she alone holds the key that unlocks everything. NOTE: A STONE IN TIME contains cliffhangers as AJ and Finn's primary journey continues in KEEPER OF STONES and concludes in TORC OF STONE. The first chapter of KEEPER OF STONES can be found at the end of A STONE IN TIME. I hope you enjoy the adventure. less

AJ Moore’s life has changed – drastically. And her lover, Captain Finn Murphy, refuses to explain how that happened. His only concern is to hand over an ancient necklace, and the stone within it, to his worst enemy, Beckworth. The fact the stone can return AJ to the only life she knows seems of no importance to him. After Finn abandons AJ at Beckworth’s home, she soon discovers she’s not alone. Maire is a long suffering “guest” of Beckworth and becomes AJ’s only comfort... moreAJ Moore’s life has changed – drastically. And her lover, Captain Finn Murphy, refuses to explain how that happened. His only concern is to hand over an ancient necklace, and the stone within it, to his worst enemy, Beckworth. The fact the stone can return AJ to the only life she knows seems of no importance to him. After Finn abandons AJ at Beckworth’s home, she soon discovers she’s not alone. Maire is a long suffering “guest” of Beckworth and becomes AJ’s only comfort. With only one direction to follow, AJ and Maire join together to follow the stone and learn its secrets. But nothing can relieve AJ’s sense of betrayal from the one person she still craves to have by her side – Finn Murphy. Her refusal to consider anything but her way home endangers those closest to her. And AJ may never discover the fastest way home is with the one that chases her. NOTE: KEEPER OF STONE continues the journey of AJ and Finn contains cliffhangers that conclude in TORC OF STONE. The first chapter of TORC OF STONE can be found at the end of KEEPER OF STONE. I hope you enjoy the adventure. less

AJ Moore’s life comes down to one thing – discover the secret of the ancient stones to find her way home. Unfortunately, her journey is far from over. The stones now reside in the hands of Finn Murphy’s most cunning enemy, the Duke of Dunsmore. Against a formidable foe, AJ and her new team of friends pursue a risky plan to steal the stones and the book that may reveal their secret... moreAJ Moore’s life comes down to one thing – discover the secret of the ancient stones to find her way home. Unfortunately, her journey is far from over. The stones now reside in the hands of Finn Murphy’s most cunning enemy, the Duke of Dunsmore. Against a formidable foe, AJ and her new team of friends pursue a risky plan to steal the stones and the book that may reveal their secret. If successful, the mission prevents a madman from coming into unimaginable power while providing AJ an end to her long struggle. Back in Baywood, two hundred years in her future, AJ’s brother, Adam, and her best friend, Stella, attempt to put their differences aside to join forces in their investigation of AJ’s disappearance. Journals, lore, and earrings made of stone lead the pair on a familiar trail – their only hope to find AJ. With the knowledge she sought within her grasp, AJ must decide between the promise of the stones and her love of the man who forever changed her life. less

It’s time for AJ Moore to put her life back together, but as she’ll soon discover—you can’t go home again. After surviving a harrowing battle for the stones, AJ’s back in Baywood, Oregon with the love of her life, Finn Murphy. After several months of danger and intrigue in early nineteenth-century Europe – the time of a mad king on the English throne and Napoleon rampaging Europe – life can be downright boring. If only the boredom had lasted. Life is never simple... moreIt’s time for AJ Moore to put her life back together, but as she’ll soon discover—you can’t go home again. After surviving a harrowing battle for the stones, AJ’s back in Baywood, Oregon with the love of her life, Finn Murphy. After several months of danger and intrigue in early nineteenth-century Europe – the time of a mad king on the English throne and Napoleon rampaging Europe – life can be downright boring. If only the boredom had lasted. Life is never simple. AJ’s past excursions deliver an uncomfortable aftermath. Bouts with PTSD and grief plague her. When Finn surprises her with their new home, she believes everything will work itself out. But the constant worry that Finn misses his ship and his own century makes AJ question their future. When she glimpses an enemy from 1802 following her, she believes her mind might be unraveling. Then AJ and Finn receive an unexpected visit from an old friend, and her worst nightmares become reality. Not only does she question her budding relationship with Finn, but now they must contend with external powers forcing them to make a fateful decision. Finn’s sister, Maire, has been kidnapped – again. With the help of family and friends, AJ and Finn search for answers from history, but it comes down to one thing. Stepping back through the fog might be the only way to set everything right. less

AJ Moore finds herself back in France, stuck in the middle of a war between France and England, her worst enemy lying injured at her feet, and her husband, the love of her life, Captain Finn Murphy, left behind – two hundred years in the future. This wasn’t the plan. But now that she was here, she would complete the mission. Find Maire Murphy and find out what trouble she’s gotten them all into.Finn Murphy had watched in silence as his new bride was taken to the past by a man with no scruples... moreAJ Moore finds herself back in France, stuck in the middle of a war between France and England, her worst enemy lying injured at her feet, and her husband, the love of her life, Captain Finn Murphy, left behind – two hundred years in the future. This wasn’t the plan. But now that she was here, she would complete the mission. Find Maire Murphy and find out what trouble she’s gotten them all into.Finn Murphy had watched in silence as his new bride was taken to the past by a man with no scruples. There was no question he’d follow. But how does one find someone in a time when communiques took weeks. Their only link—his sister Maire.She was the reason they considered returning to the past in the first place. The question was, could he find AJ and get them home? less

AJ Moore has a score to settle, and with her future at stake, she’s ready to walk back into the fog in search of the only person who can make her whole. AJ has come a long way from the simple reporter caught up in the mystery of the stones. She’s a warrior who refuses to leave a man behind---particularly the one who has captured her heart. There’s more at stake than finding one man. Their enemy has discovered the magic of the Heart Stone... moreAJ Moore has a score to settle, and with her future at stake, she’s ready to walk back into the fog in search of the only person who can make her whole. AJ has come a long way from the simple reporter caught up in the mystery of the stones. She’s a warrior who refuses to leave a man behind---particularly the one who has captured her heart. There’s more at stake than finding one man. Their enemy has discovered the magic of the Heart Stone. And if AJ and Finn are to ever meet, they must see the Heart Stone is once again safe in the hands of the Keepers. And the only way to protect the Heart Stone, and secure their future, is to seek the help of the one person who everyone else believes betrayed them. less

AJ & Finn Murphy have survived an amazing journey. As they settle into their life at the inn, Ethan Hughes and Maire Murphy, who followed them back to Baywood, Oregon, have decided to stay for now.What better way to celebrate the holidays than to pack up the entire group of family and friends and travel to France to visit the monastery where the secret of the stones began... moreAJ & Finn Murphy have survived an amazing journey. As they settle into their life at the inn, Ethan Hughes and Maire Murphy, who followed them back to Baywood, Oregon, have decided to stay for now.What better way to celebrate the holidays than to pack up the entire group of family and friends and travel to France to visit the monastery where the secret of the stones began.The family outing develops into hijinks as AJ, Maire, and Stella find their own adventure in their search for Sebastian’s journals.Meanwhile, in 1804 England, Beckworth, the Viscount of Waverly, is happily back home, getting his affairs in order after his long absence. Soon, he’ll be one more spy in Hensley’s growing network of operatives. Not knowing where this new adventure will lead, he opens the manor for a holiday hunting weekend with old friends. But what’s a party without mysterious visitors and a possible new threat to England? less

The stones and torc were hidden deep within the monastery. The four sections of The Book of Stones spread far and wide. The Heart Stone separated by two hundred years. They were supposed to be safe…For the last year, Stella Caldway watched her dearest friend, AJ Moore-Murphy, disappear into the fog more than once, traveling to the past with no certainty of returning... moreThe stones and torc were hidden deep within the monastery. The four sections of The Book of Stones spread far and wide. The Heart Stone separated by two hundred years. They were supposed to be safe…For the last year, Stella Caldway watched her dearest friend, AJ Moore-Murphy, disappear into the fog more than once, traveling to the past with no certainty of returning. Though AJ came back, each time stronger than the last, Stella had no illusions on her own chance of survival had it been her that greeted the mist.Nope. She’s just fine living with her modern-day conveniences, and most importantly—a coffeehouse on every corner.Until one fateful day, when Stella should have followed her own advice and stayed in bed, the past returned—the stones once again refusing to be silenced. And Stella fell into the rabbit hole, kicking and tossing her cookies the entire way.Theodore Beckworth, the Viscount of Waverly, has found his dream profession as a spy in Hensley’s network. A position where he can finally display his full range of skills. When his current assignment puts him in the crosshairs of Gemini, his past returns and he soon discovers his loyalties tested.On the run for their lives, two people will discover they are stronger together than apart.WARNING: This book ends on a cliffhanger. The final two books in the series will be released in 2023. less

The Book of Stones was separated into four chronicles. Three have been spread far and wide. It’s time to bring them home.Beckworth, the Viscount of Waverly, has never had a problem mixing his missions in Hensley’s spy network with pleasure. Then one fateful day, on the trail of the dangerous Gemini, he discovered the beautiful and prickly Stella Caldway kidnapped from her time—mistaken for AJ.He made her a promise to get her home... moreThe Book of Stones was separated into four chronicles. Three have been spread far and wide. It’s time to bring them home.Beckworth, the Viscount of Waverly, has never had a problem mixing his missions in Hensley’s spy network with pleasure. Then one fateful day, on the trail of the dangerous Gemini, he discovered the beautiful and prickly Stella Caldway kidnapped from her time—mistaken for AJ.He made her a promise to get her home.But as he observed Stella adapt to every situation she was thrown into with wit and bravado, he found he couldn’t resist her charms.When someone kidnaps her again, right under his nose, he’ll put everything aside to find her and fulfill his promise.The book and stones be damned. less

Everyone believes Beckworth, the Viscount of Waverly, to be a man with no regrets because he hides the pain of the man he once was while trying to win his father’s favor.Stella Caldway sees the man behind the mask—a loyal man who would drop anything to help a friend in need. His only fault lay in seeking acceptance from a man who didn’t possess the ability to give it.When he’s taken, Stella is gripped with guilt, and she’ll do whatever it takes to find him and bring him home... moreEveryone believes Beckworth, the Viscount of Waverly, to be a man with no regrets because he hides the pain of the man he once was while trying to win his father’s favor.Stella Caldway sees the man behind the mask—a loyal man who would drop anything to help a friend in need. His only fault lay in seeking acceptance from a man who didn’t possess the ability to give it.When he’s taken, Stella is gripped with guilt, and she’ll do whatever it takes to find him and bring him home.But Gemini’s game plan takes an unexpected twist. Teams from two different worlds come together to thwart her end game in their last hope to put the secrets of The Book of Stones to rest—once and for all.And when that’s done, Stella and Beckworth face a difficult decision. Will time prove an obstacle to their love? less