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Castre World
Series · 9 books · 2017-2019

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#1

Jordie In Charge

2017

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. 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.
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#2

Avalee's Voice

2017

Duty over heart? She must be braver than she thought. A polite, quiet lass from a clan near the sea creates wooden masterpieces with her hands and with her heart. After a plague devastates their land, Avalee agrees to a political, loveless marriage. 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. Discover the Castre World by scrolling up to BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE on Kindle Unlimited today. Mature readers comfortable with adult themes only please.
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Calida's Forge

2018

CALIDA THOUGHT SHE WAS SAFE. BUT THE MAD KING WANTS HER BACK. Loathed by the people of her small town because of her blood – leaving and starting anew was her best option. Calida thought starting over where her family was not known would give her young sister, Cora, a chance at a better life. Together they settled in a new town. Finally, Calida thought they were both far enough away to be safe and happy in their new life, far away from her past, far away from the Mad King of the Border Lands. Or so Calida thought… Will the mad King win? or Will her true love save her? This is a stand alone novel. 18+ – some adult scenes.
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#3.5

Shifting Aramoren

2018

AND THE GODS OF CASTRE FOUGHT… From the sands of Castre, Aramoren shielded his eyes against the sun. The Gods collided; each battling for sovereignty of Castre. Disappointment settled on Aramoren’s face for there were bigger issues at hand than a sibling rivalry of power. The people of Castre had a problem in the form of a Meerdoran Warlord. The tyrant mountain of a man enslaved the fae, bending their magic to his will. Blood littered the ground, the sands, the streams, all in his inglorious name. Aramoren magicked himself to where the warlord would be, facing off with him in a battle that would long be unremembered by mortals. BUT THE GODDESS HAD DIFFERENT PLANS FOR ARAMOREN. This book is available free when you sign up for E. A. Shanniak's newsletter.
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#4

Irie's Strength

2018

ADVENTURE OR ROUTINE – WHICH WILL SHE CHOOSE? Unwanted by her family just by virtue of her gender, Irie decides to learn everything she can – books are her only friends. Even though she may be alone, Irie has thrived, making the best decisions she can for her clan. Irie has lived her life in her books with her faithful dog Godfrey by her side, until the fateful day when a prince from another clan takes Irie up on her offer and comes to visit. She proposes an opportunity for commerce between her people and his. With this trade comes her unexpected opportunity for adventure. Will Irie take a chance on adventure? Or Will she stay safe in the world she knows? This is a standalone novel. 18+ - some adult scenes.
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#5

The Protector

2018

A man, a dragon and magic in Orthilio Will she be able to protect them all? Eavan’s world was coming an unseemly, untimely end as her step-mother told her she was marrying a man from Orthilio. A strange man from a land in which few had ever traveled to or came back from. And she was doing it today! She was the one to bring two warring together. Whether Eavan was ready or not – her now husband Rais summoned his magic to his fingertips. The flaming swirls of magic licked at his hands as it grew, swarming and building around them – in the blink of an eye she was in a new land. The new aromas hit her senses as she was blindfolded. Rais led her to a dragon who would test her to see if she was worthy of the honor of being his wife. A test that would determine whether she was to live or be beheaded. Eavan stepped uncertainly onto the platform, facing a large orange dragon. She closed her eyes and swallowed. Who would protect her family now? What kind of man was her husband? Would she find love or death? This book has adult scenes – mature audiences only.
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Devan's Tenacity

2019

She had to fight. There was no other way. Devan fought against the invaders to save her people. Now, the revengeful blood lust of a warlord has her captured. Desperate to thrive, Devan’s hope of survival lies with the rescue of an unexpected Laird – Niall MacKerwin. A great war looms, the likes of which have not been seen in six hundred years. Devan strives to save all the people of Castre, including the man whom she has come to love. The clans have gathered to rid Castre of Claude Midas and his warriors. With her sword in hand, fires light the land around her, catapults crack like thunder, and Devan is left to wonder, will it be enough? 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 path through this fast-paced and action-packed adventure.
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#7

The Search

2019

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. 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.
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#9

Anchoring Nola

2019

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. 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.

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