Castre World Series by E.A. Shanniak

Nola’s own flesh and blood turned against her, vowing to bind her to a marriage brokered in secrecy and bribery. Finding herself bound to a fate worse than death from a mermaid, Nola’s new life aboard a ship is stressful with her new husband.Jax swears to never love again. The more time he spends with Nola, the more he finds himself intrigued by a beautiful woman who loves the sea with the same passion as himself. However, loving a woman may prove more treacherous than a storm... moreNola’s own flesh and blood turned against her, vowing to bind her to a marriage brokered in secrecy and bribery. Finding herself bound to a fate worse than death from a mermaid, Nola’s new life aboard a ship is stressful with her new husband.Jax swears to never love again. The more time he spends with Nola, the more he finds himself intrigued by a beautiful woman who loves the sea with the same passion as himself. However, loving a woman may prove more treacherous than a storm.Will Nola turn her hardened sailor’s heart?Come back to the land that makes you crave more. This daring and explosive short story will have you glued to your chair for the entirety. You’ll laugh, love, and relate to Nola as she finds her way through life and marriage. less

Princess Jordie defied conventionality to chance true love, only to have her world come crumbling down.In a land where women aren’t expected to have opinions, Jordie dares to rule her own destiny with her wit and sarcasm. Because she’ll learn to not only survive but to thrive.Now, the King of Veiled Hills dares to re-enter her life and force her to choose between giving up her freedom or her life... morePrincess Jordie defied conventionality to chance true love, only to have her world come crumbling down.In a land where women aren’t expected to have opinions, Jordie dares to rule her own destiny with her wit and sarcasm. Because she’ll learn to not only survive but to thrive.Now, the King of Veiled Hills dares to re-enter her life and force her to choose between giving up her freedom or her life. Can Jordie have a second chance at love?You’ll laugh, cry, and feel frustration with Jordie as she discovers more of who she is and love she is capable of in the first standalone novel in the Castre World Series. less

Avalee is a polite, quiet lass from a clan near the sea who is a master carpenter, creating magnificent works with her hands and her heart.After a plague devastates their land, wiping nearly everyone out, Avalee agrees to a political, loveless marriage to save those who remain. For her King. For her people.Secrets abound in her new clan. The more time Avalee spends with them, the closer she gets to uncovering their painful surprises... moreAvalee is a polite, quiet lass from a clan near the sea who is a master carpenter, creating magnificent works with her hands and her heart.After a plague devastates their land, wiping nearly everyone out, Avalee agrees to a political, loveless marriage to save those who remain. For her King. For her people.Secrets abound in her new clan. The more time Avalee spends with them, the closer she gets to uncovering their painful surprises. Can she survive her cruel, bitter husband? Will she speak up for a chance at true love?If you love a fantasy historical world and brave heroines, then you’ll love this entertaining series. Come back to the land of Castre where women and love are more than what they seem. less

Trying to outrun stained blood ties, the obsession of a madman has her captive. All Calida wanted was to create a safe and loving life for her and her young sister. And happiness seemed within her grasp.Calida’s soft heart made her open to true love; her iron will and strength made her desirable to the Mad King of the Border Lands. Desperate to escape, her only shimmer of hope lies with the man who loves her... moreTrying to outrun stained blood ties, the obsession of a madman has her captive. All Calida wanted was to create a safe and loving life for her and her young sister. And happiness seemed within her grasp.Calida’s soft heart made her open to true love; her iron will and strength made her desirable to the Mad King of the Border Lands. Desperate to escape, her only shimmer of hope lies with the man who loves her. Like the metal in her hearth, her spirit has been for forged by fire, but will it be enough to save her?Revisit the magic and humor of the Castre World and the determined, ambitious women historical fantasy readers adore. less

Books were the only adventures Irie could take to escape the madness of her family, until a real quest called her name. Seizing her moment, Irie fought for her freedom in a home seeking to destroy her.The title of Queen falls to her. Upon listening to the concerns of her people, Irie acknowledges commerce for Evermoor is a necessity for their survival. Clan Dristaen of Rathos answers her desperate plea.With the men who come, happens an opportunity for adventure... moreBooks were the only adventures Irie could take to escape the madness of her family, until a real quest called her name. Seizing her moment, Irie fought for her freedom in a home seeking to destroy her.The title of Queen falls to her. Upon listening to the concerns of her people, Irie acknowledges commerce for Evermoor is a necessity for their survival. Clan Dristaen of Rathos answers her desperate plea.With the men who come, happens an opportunity for adventure. But the people who call her family, want her to remain. Like the adventures she loves in her books, will Irie have her own happily forever after or will she succumb to the ties of her family?Come back to the magic of Castre in this enchanting tale of finding oneself and true, supportive love. less

Her choice defines not only the fate of her family, but the whole of Castre. Princess Eavan would do anything for her younger sisters. The protect them at any cost, she must marry a man from a strange land. For her family and her country, marriage cannot be so terrible.Now, Eavan’s new husband Rais puts her to the test to prove she is worthy of the honor to be his wife. A test that would determine whether she is to live or perish under Orthilioan laws... moreHer choice defines not only the fate of her family, but the whole of Castre. Princess Eavan would do anything for her younger sisters. The protect them at any cost, she must marry a man from a strange land. For her family and her country, marriage cannot be so terrible.Now, Eavan’s new husband Rais puts her to the test to prove she is worthy of the honor to be his wife. A test that would determine whether she is to live or perish under Orthilioan laws.Stepping uncertainly onto the platform, Eavan faces a large orange dragon. Eyes closed, she swallowed the dryness in her throat. Would she succeed in protecting those she loves?Read for yourself if Eavan can be the force Castre needs her to be in this epic novel of love and sacrifice. less

A great war looms, the likes of which have not been seen in six hundred years. Devan struggles to save her clan and her family, including the man whom she has come to love. She fought the invaders to save her people, killing all who opposed her.The skies darken. The Goddess has turned her back on them all... moreA great war looms, the likes of which have not been seen in six hundred years. Devan struggles to save her clan and her family, including the man whom she has come to love. She fought the invaders to save her people, killing all who opposed her.The skies darken. The Goddess has turned her back on them all. Gripping her sword tightly, fires light the land around her; catapults crack like thunder, and Devan is left to wonder, will it be enough to destroy the Midas reign forever?Come back to the magic of what is Castre in this fantastic novel. You’ll laugh, cry, and be on the edge of your seat as Devan, with her charm and spirit, leads a tenacious battle through this fast-paced and action-packed adventure. less

Megan Liberone was the last Princess of Clouneder. And now, she’ll be dead. The screams of the dying pierced her heart. Flames consumed everything in the chaotic darkness – Clouneder Castle burning before her eyes. A terrified Megan ran, heading to the overgrown depths of the Black Forest. Faolan is bound to the king. The kings last quest – bring back the beautiful princess who escaped her death. Being the most skilled tracker and hunter in Castre, this task would prove too easy... moreMegan Liberone was the last Princess of Clouneder. And now, she’ll be dead. The screams of the dying pierced her heart. Flames consumed everything in the chaotic darkness – Clouneder Castle burning before her eyes. A terrified Megan ran, heading to the overgrown depths of the Black Forest. Faolan is bound to the king. The kings last quest – bring back the beautiful princess who escaped her death. Being the most skilled tracker and hunter in Castre, this task would prove too easy. unning into the tangled richness of the Black Forest, Megan attempted to conceal her flight. Surely the man after her would not find her under the thick canopy of trees, could he? Not knowing where to go, she felt the skin on the back of her neck prickle. The man was coming for her with death following him. Revisit the Castre World, it’s magic, and endearing tenderness with this impressive tale of the boundless ends of true love. less

Megan Liberone was the last princess of Clouneder. Now, she was as good as dead. Flames consumed everything in the chaotic darkness – Clouneder Castle was burning before her eyes. Terrified, she ran headlong to the overgrown depths of the Black Forest in hopes to preserve her own life.Faolan is blood-bound to the king. The kings last quest – bring back the beautiful princess who escaped her death. Being the most skilled tracker and hunter in Castre, this task would prove too easy... moreMegan Liberone was the last princess of Clouneder. Now, she was as good as dead. Flames consumed everything in the chaotic darkness – Clouneder Castle was burning before her eyes. Terrified, she ran headlong to the overgrown depths of the Black Forest in hopes to preserve her own life.Faolan is blood-bound to the king. The kings last quest – bring back the beautiful princess who escaped her death. Being the most skilled tracker and hunter in Castre, this task would prove too easy.Megan attempted to conceal her flight. Surely the man after her could not find her under the thick canopy of trees? Megan panicked. The skin on the back of her neck prickled. The man was coming for her and death followed him.Revisit the Castre World, it’s magic, and endearing tenderness with this impressive tale of the boundless ends of true love. less