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Magical Regency
Series · 6 books · 2020

Books in series

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#1

Power and Prestige

A Fantasy Austen Retelling

2020

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a Mage in possession of a vast fortune and refined magical abilities must be in want of a wife. Yet High Mage Darkwood of Pemberley has no intention of marriage upon his arrival at Netherfield, especially not to the lowly Miss Cassia Retton. Accustomed to always getting his way, frustration reigns when his magical power against Cassia has no effect. Cassia Retton puts little stake in inherited magical abilities until she travels to Rosings Park, and everything changes. Perhaps it is the very land she stands on. Or is it the proximity to the awful High Mage Darkwood that brings out...something in her? When Cassia's family falls to ruin, and she's confronted with the scariest opposition of her life, will Cassia abandon what she's always believed and summon her power within? And if she does, who will stand by her in the end? If you relish Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice or enjoy fantasy novels like Robin McKinley's, this book is for you. Power and Prestige is Book 1 in the Fantasy Austen Retellings series. Each book in the series is a standalone work and can be read in any order.
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#2

Ember

A Fantasy Austen Retelling

2020

Depend upon it: a lucky guess is never merely luck. Ember Woadley's life is perfect. Fresh off the success of a romantic match she orchestrated for a friend, she wastes no time planning her next project. Her magical ability to sense others' emotions will help in this endeavor. After all, her subtle meddling does nothing but improve the lives of everyone around her. Forget what Mage Gideon Noughton says—he never likes any of her ideas. When her father relapses into a mysterious illness, Ember's idyllic life is thrown into turmoil. Add in a delightful new friend, a charming rogue, and some magical misadventures, and Ember wonders if she's as in control of things as she always believed. Things are about to get a lot more exciting in Highbury. If you like your romance with a dash of magic and a few hijinks, then get ready for Ember, part of the Magical Regency series, which can be read in any order.
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#3

Intuition

A Fantasy Austen Retelling

2020

A man does not recover from such a devotion to such a woman. He ought not; he does not. As a spinster daughter of a wealthy landowner, Evaine Elloch is a disappointment to her family. She has weak magic, little beauty, and no romantic prospects. When her father’s spend-thrift ways force the family to rent out their home and move to Bath, it opens a door to both possibility and dread, for the man Evaine loved seven years ago steps back into her life. Now a wealthy mage captain, Balan Wynterval believes he has no interest in the quiet and plain Evaine who refused his marriage proposal when he was but a poor lieutenant. Yet, as they are thrown together by circumstance, he struggles to ignore the attraction he feels for her. When an evil mage threatens the Elloch family, Evaine turns to Balan for help. Will he be able to overcome his pride, or will he also fall prey to the Mage’s magical influence and lose Evaine forever? Intuition is a magical retelling of Jane Austen’s novel Persuasion. All books in the Magical Regency series are stand-alone novels and may be read in any order.
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#4

Secrets and Splendor

A Fantasy Austen Retelling

2020

"Sense will always have attractions for me.” Whether Avalyn is sensible or not, whether she falls in love or not, does not matter. Matrimony isn’t in her future, and when the beautiful Miss Owian befriends her, Avalyn knows for certain she shouldn’t have let her heart wish for Mr. Andred. Lilla’s magic makes everything she feels burst out of her, in broken windows or flares of fire. Why can’t she be sensible and keep her magic from overcoming her? She would wish her magic away in an instant, but could she survive the cost? Mr. Andred is haunted by what he has done. He wishes to change the past. Then, perhaps, he’d be worthy of the kind and sensible Avalyn Pellinore. When Avalyn’s life is in danger will he let his past overcome him and fail to do what he must to save her life? In Secrets and Splendor, Jane Austen’s beloved characters take a turn down a road of magic where polite Regency society merges with power and enchantment. Secrets and Splendor is Book 4 in the Fantasy Austen Retellings series. Each book in the series is a standalone work and can be read in any order.
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#5

Northanger Haunting

A Fantasy Austen Retelling

2020

If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad. Ghosts have never worried Clarissa Eliwlod—that’s Ell-i-lud, like wood, thank you; it’s Welsh. After all, she sees them every day. She talks to them, too, and one has even taught her a rather naughty little ditty. In fact, the main character of her favorite novels wields the same power, and Claressa can only dream of becoming such a courageous heroine. Then, on a trip to Bath she meets a handsome, dashing young man who makes her think adventures are not always limited to books. She jumps at the opportunity to visit his family’s home, not realizing what awaits her at Northanger Abbey. Ghosts and secrets are only the beginning. Before long, Claressa is in well over her head at Northanger. And if she can’t solve these mysteries, the cost will be dear. It’s not only her life at stake anymore, but the lives of those she has come to love with all her heart. If you like romance, magic, and ghostly apparitions, then Northanger Haunting is right up your alley. Northanger Haunting is part of the Magical Regency series, which can be read in any order.
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#6

Bronwyn

A Fantasy Austen Retelling

2020

He will make her happy, but she will make him everything. As the poor relation living off of her uncle’s charity, Bronwyn experiences the magic, elegance, and good society found at Mansfield Park from a distance. Though she finds being her aunt's companion tedious and boring, it does allow her to keep tight control over her magic. The magic she has refused to use since the tragic incident that drove her from her home and family in Portsmouth. The orderly existence she has come to depend on is spoiled with the arrival of Rion and Lynessa Torr at the Mansfield parsonage. As love and trouble wrap around the young people at the Park, will Bronwyn have the strength to keep her emotional magic locked away or will she find the courage to open her heart and mind to new possibilities? Bronwyn is a magical retelling of Jane Austen’s novel Mansfield Park. All books in the Magical Regency series are stand-alone novels and may be read in any order.

Authors

Grace J. Croy
Grace J. Croy
Author · 8 books

Visit Grace's website gracejcroy.com and join her MVR (Most Valuable Reader) group to get her e-book, KISS ME, JANE free. She is the author of both historical and contemporary romance that is clean and uplifting. Grace loves reading, writing, her cats, travel, and delicious potatoes. She lives in Utah in a little house at the bottom of a little mountain, where the snow piles high in the winter. She graduated with a BA in English from Utah State University, and then went on to study Library and Information Science from Emporia State University. When she's not writing, she works as a librarian. It’s the second-best job in the world—she gets paid to buy books, plan awesome community events, and advise readers on what books to try next. Creating stories is, of course, the best job in the world. Her favorite places to travel include New Zealand, California, and Paris. No matter how long she's away, she always loves to come home.

Sarah L. McConkie
Author · 5 books
Sarah L. McConkie grew up in Mesa, Arizona, and graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor's of Music, emphasis in Choral Education. She also pursued a Master's in Literacy from Brigham Young University and enjoys being part of a writing group. She and her family spent part of 2017 living in Thailand for her husband's company, and she now resides in Woods Cross, Utah, with her husband and two daughters. As she developed the storyline for this novel, she incorporated life experiences of traveling to the sea and a knowledge of textiles and shipping from her husband's custom clothing business. She relishes regency novels; she loves researching the history, having clothing made that reflects the time period, choreographing time period dances, and hosting a full Regency Ball. Author Residence: Woods Cross, UT
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