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Pricks and Thorns Trilogy
Series · 3 books · 2023

Books in series

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#1

Pixie Return

2023

Thistle Cardon once worked for the Winter King, Oberon. Then, served his daughter until her death. Instead of resting in eternal peace, she is awakened by the God of the Tree of Life, Xavier. He has a mission for her to seek out the Goddess of the Fountain of Youth. In return, he will allow Thistle to return to her sleep. It doesn't take long for her to realize that she's been awakened under false pretenses. What does she do when she finds the Goddess? What is Xavier really doing? What does all of this have to do with the war brewing in the Nine Realms? Thistle goes from being a lowly servant of a King to the emissary for a god. Is it too late to back out now? Thistle heads to Savannah, Georgia hoping that this isn't the worst decision she's ever made. Pixie Return is the first novella in the Pricks and Thorns Trilogy. Book One ends with a cliffhanger. You have been warned. Books two and three will be released in March 2023.
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#2

Pixie Respect

2023

As if almost dying at the hands of a heartbroken mermaid wasn't enough, Thistle finds herself in the center of a war between a god and a queen. Why is one pixie so important? What did Xavier really want? And who decided to bring family into this? Thistle Cardon continues the discovery of the purpose of her reawakening in Pixie Respect, the second book in the Pricks and Thorns A Trailerverse Novella. The final novella will be released in May 2023.
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#3

Pixie Recruit

2023

With a pesky god on her back and an unfulfilled oath from the previous Goddess of the Fountain, Thistle finds her new position taxing. Xavier keeps knocking on her proverbial door expecting Thistle to provide an heir for his position. Thistle keeps him out of the Fountain of Youth, but someone goes behind her back and extends an invitation to Xavier. Also, Dirk Kragg, the clurichaun, returns claiming that Allanis left before fulfilling an oath. He's brought the Sanhedrin with him to back up his claim. Thistle reluctantly leaves the safety of the Fountain to complete this task. A cast of characters from the Trailerverse joins Thistle in this final book of the Pricks and Thorns Trilogy. Tennyson, Kyrie, Killian, and others make an appearance to please the readers of Kimbra Swain's Trailerverse. Pixie Recruit sets up the upcoming series Magic City Blues. Thistle's story in Savannah is completed with this book, but her story will continue in the next series.

Author

Kimbra Swain
Kimbra Swain
Author · 55 books

From early in life Kimbra Swain was indoctrinated in the ways of geekdom. Raised on Star Wars, Tolkien, Superheroes and Voltron, she found herself immersed in a world of imagination. She started writing in high school, and completed her English degree from the University of Alabama in 2003. ​ Her writing is influenced by a gamut of authors including Jane Austen, J.R.R. Tolkien, L.M. Montgomery, Timothy Zahn, Kathy Reichs, Kevin Hearne and Jim Butcher. ​ Born and raised in Alabama, Kimbra still lives there with her husband and 5 year old daughter. When she isn't reading or writing, she plays PC games, makes jewelry and builds cars. Please visit my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Also if you sign up for the newsletter at my website to receive a FREE book: www.kimbraswain.com

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