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Shelving Magic
Series · 9 books · 2023-2024

Books in series

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#1

Shadow Beasts

2023

If Paige isn’t careful, her new job could land her in an early grave. Paige Turner’s zero-balance bank account demands she take on a new job, but she never expected it would be as Shadow Harbor’s newest librarian. Now the unlucky orphan is learning it’s not books she’ll be shelving…but magic. Dark, dangerous, deadly magic. Her new position requires she keep the supernatural subworld at bay while retrieving and archiving magical artifacts from around the globe. If she fails, the world may just be doomed…but even trying could get her killed. Teaming up with a snarktastic teacup dragon doesn’t seem to be helping, either. Paige still struggles to master magic and shelve supernatural secrets. And when her first assignment involves massive multiplication of a group of wayward werewolves, she fears the world may not survive her tenure as librarian. Fans of The Librarians and Warehouse 13 will love this enchanting new cozy contemporary fantasy series. Buy Shadow Beasts now to start shelving magic today!
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#2

Shadow Charms

A Magical Library Urban Fantasy Novel

2023

She solved one case, but now she’s marked…and she’s being hunted. Paige Turner has solved her first case as Shadow Harbor’s newest paranormal librarian, but she’s still fighting for her life from the fatal beast mark. And on top of that, she’s facing a new enemy and a powerful new magical weapon that can tear the world apart. Literally. When the shrieking pixies set their sights on the wand of division, the world faces a danger like never before. And as the incurable beast mark on her back slowly kills her, she’ll have to fight against her own body and the magical underworld with the help of her teacup dragon partner. Will Paige find a way to keep the world safe from the new threat or will she succumb to her own illness first? Fans of The Bureau of Magical Things and The Librarians will love this adventure-laden contemporary fantasy series. Buy Shadow Charms now to continue the magical adventure!
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#3

Shadow Lord

2023

She may be cured, but that doesn’t mean she’ll live. Paige Turner has finally been healed of her deadly day-walking vampire beast mark. The paranormal librarian thinks her troubles are over, but she couldn’t be more wrong. A chaos gem has surfaced and it could just end the universe if it falls into the wrong hands. Paige and her teacup dragon partner will not only have to battle against supernatural factions looking to steal it, but they’ll have to race other librarians for the ruinous reward. Some of whom are more harmful than the creatures. Armed with only their wits, Paige and her tiny partner must fend off both enemies and frenemies to find the gem and stay alive. Will they save the world for a third time or has their luck finally run out? Fans of The Librarians and Paranormal will love this cheeky romp in contemporary fantasy. Buy Shadow Lord now to continue the magical adventure today!
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#4

Shadow Moon

2023

The fate of the world is at stake again…and so is her life. After surviving a vampire-infested castle and saving the world from chaos, Paige Turner is hoping to learn more about her familial roots. But when a Bronze Ring surfaces, the paranormal librarian must jump into action again before the Transylvanian vampires use it to change history. But she’ll find the fight harder than she anticipated. Coming on the heels of the revelation that her mother may be alive, Paige is distracted by the news. And it only gets worse when she’s forced to work with her enemy, a day-walking vampire with an ax to grind over her recent rejection of him. Paige, her tiny teacup dragon partner, and the newest member of her team must work together to stop the bold bloodsuckers from ruining the world. Will they succeed in their mission or will Paige be joining the Supernaturals as a member of the undead? Fans of Warehouse 13 and The Librarians will love this comical caper in contemporary fantasy. Buy Shadow Moon now to continue the magical adventure today!
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#05

Shadow Origins

2023

A mysterious note. A simple job gone wrong. Will the tragic turn end a librarian’s life? When paranormal librarian Reed Moore received a strange note hinting at a problem within the world’s supernatural library network, she’s concerned. And when a routine asset retrieval goes wrong, she’s not only frightened for her life, but convinced something nefarious is pervading every library in the world. Tracking down the thief will take all her wits and threatens to rob her of everything. With a ticking clock and threats from all sides, will Reed track down the culprit or will this be her last investigation? Shadow Origins is the spell-binding prequel novella in the Shelving Magic series.
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#5

Shadow Omens

2024

Her mother may be alive, but will she live long enough to find her? With the hope of finding her mother brimming, Paige, her teacup dragon partner, and eclectic band of allies ventures into the heart of Ireland in search of clues. But a cursed magical artifact will turn the trip into a fight for their lives, sending Paige and Dewey spiraling back through time. As the artifact hurls them across time without warning or pattern, Paige and Dewey will have to help librarians past secure artifacts. But there’s a unique twist…they all have something to do with Paige’s history. Paige stands to learn an intriguing secret about herself…if she can stay alive long enough to do it. From the wild west to 1940s Germany, join Paige and Dewey as they tumble through time in a desperate search for clues. Fans of Warehouse 13 and The Librarians will love this comical caper in contemporary fantasy. Buy Shadow Omens now to continue the magical adventure today!
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#6

Shadow Curses

2024

Her woes are getting worse. Will she find her mother, or will she succumb to the deadly magic? Shrunk to six inches, Paige Turner, along with her teacup dragon partner, Dewey, are still on a desperate mission to find her mother. With a lead on the horizon, she takes her tiny self to the location, hoping to find at least a whisper of her mom. What she discovers is almost more shocking than the magic she shelves. But her hope is short-lived, and soon, her services are soon required elsewhere. As Paige tracks another deadly artifact, she faces foes like never before–and a new realm frighteningly similar to an old-school video game. Will Paige be able to shelve the latest magic and continue her search for her mother, or will she hit a dead end…literally? Fans of Warehouse 13 and The Librarians will love this comical caper in contemporary fantasy. Buy Shadow Curses now to continue the search today!
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#7

Shadow Witch

A Magical Library Urban Fantasy Novel

2024

She’s got a lead to find her missing mother. But she’ll have to marry a vampire to follow it. Will it lead to happiness or death? Struggling to wade through the false leads, Paige Turner and her teacup dragon partner, Dewey, finally stumble upon information that could lead straight to her missing mom. The problem? She’ll need a magical artifact that she can only secure by marrying a vampire. As she grapples with the idea of a loveless union, a rival challenges her claim on the handsome vampire, igniting a fierce conflict that spirals into an all-out war. Torn between her longing for answers and the perils that line her path, Paige is thrust into a deadly game where marriage might be lethal. Will Paige and Dewey vanquish their goes and claim the key to her mother’s whereabouts? Or will her forced walk down the aisle lead to her undoing? Fans of Warehouse 13 and The Librarians will love this comical caper in contemporary fantasy. Buy Shadow Witch now to continue the search today!
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#8

Shadow Legend

2024

A coma. A curse. A race against time. Despite rescuing her mother, Paige Turner’s world is turned upside down when she discovers her mother in a magically induced coma, teetering between life and death. The only hope for survival lies in a legendary elixir hidden within a realm filled with unimaginable dangers. But when a botched spell leaves Paige trapped in a feline form, the stakes become even higher. With her loyal dragon companion, Dewey, and her vampire husband, Devon, by her side, Paige embarks on a perilous journey across treacherous realms. Every step forward uncovers dark secrets and brings her closer to a powerful enemy determined to see her fail. As Paige battles her own transformations and faces sinister forces, she must unlock the hidden magic within her to save her mother and her world. In this spellbinding finale of the Shelving Magic series, Paige’s courage, love, and sacrifice will be tested like never before. Will she emerge victorious, or will the shadows consume her forever? "Shadow Legend" is a gripping contemporary fantasy adventure perfect for fans of magical quests, intricate lore, and heart-pounding suspense. Dive into a world where every page turn is a step closer to destiny. Buy now and finish the saga today!

Author

Nellie H. Steele
Nellie H. Steele
Author · 59 books

Nellie H. Steele lives in the South Hills of Pittsburgh with her family and her many fur-babies. When she isn't writing, she enjoys teaching Statistics at a local university or watching her dogs and cats play in the yard. Nellie is the author of the Cate Kensie Mystery Series, a cozy mystery series following the adventures of Dr. Catherine Kensie, a history professor turned Scottish Countess, and her beloved dog, Riley, as they navigate their new lives in their quirky Scottish highlands castle, solving mysteries along the way! She is the creator of the Shadow Slayers series, a suspenseful series with a supernatural twist! Follow the Shadow Slayers through time as they fight to banish darkness from the world. Nellie also writes an adventure series, Maggie Edwards Adventures. Follow Maggie Edwards as she travels the world solving mysteries and finding unique treasures! Check out all Nellie offers at www.anovelideapublishing.com/novels, sign up for our newsletter to get the latest news about book releases or like us on facebook (facebook.com/anovelideapublishing) to keep up with us!

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