No one begins life as a queen. Before she was Lady Hel, Queen of Helheim, and goddess of the dead, she was just Hel, daughter of Loki, and a giantess, Angrboda. Find out how it all began in Hell for the Holidays. A Queen is not born, she is created. This is a short story prequel. Other books in the series include: Hellish Hellbent Helltown Hellbound Hellraiser (coming soon)

Librarian note: An older cover for this edition can be found here. Lady Hel has never had luck or use for love. She's the ruler of Hel! She doesn't need anyone... until a curse forces her to look for her one true love. For crossing Odin, she's stripped of her position and sent to an ostentatious estate until she is able to find love. Harley Andersen is a seven-year college senior with no idea what to do with his life. So far all he's come up with is killing time. When his best friend dares him to hop the gate of what's supposed be a haunted house, he encounters a woman who steals a lot more than his breath. And what she's offering could give him the future he's missing. It'll just require a trip to the past. This is a standalone book in the HELL CHRONICLES. Fans will recognize characters from the DRAGON SERIES, but you don't need to read them first to enjoy this new adult fantasy that turns the Beauty and Beast tale on its head. This is the PREQUEL to the rest of the HELL CHRONICLES. \\\Read the rest of the Hell Chronicles and find out what readers are loving!\\\ The Hell Chronicles Hellish Hellbent Helltown Hellbound Hellraiser (coming soon) Want more of the Norse gods? Check out the Dragons Series A Dragon's Destiny A Dragon's Desire A Dragon's Heart A Dragon's Witch (coming soon)

What happens when Thor, the Norse god of Thunder, pulls me out of my mundane life by claiming me as the Chosen One? When Sif was 18, her parents tossed her into the adult world, unprepared for the day-to-day. They disagreed with her life choices in believing in the Norse gods. Told to make her own way by her parents, Sif is now a struggling college student, just trying to get by. But now, she's diving into her Nordic studies, finding footing and comfort in the myths of old. She's DIY'ed a close network of friends who've become like family—until one day, a brawny Norse god swinging a mighty hammer arrives and tells her that the world needs her for the pending, epic battle of good versus evil. Lady Hel, the goddess of death, now seeks revenge, and Thor is placing Sif on the front lines. All roads lead to Sif, and she'll have to choose sides carefully, or humanity will pay the ultimate price. And when stuck between two gods, how's a woman to choose? Enjoy all of the books in The Hell Chronicles ·Hell for the Holidays, Book 0 ·Hellish, Book 1 ·Hellbent, Book 2 ·Helltown, Book 3 ·Hellbound, Book 4 ·Hellraiser, Book 5 This series is best enjoyed when read in order. Readers who enjoy dystopian fantasy fiction with Norse mythology, rising romantic tensions, and action and adventure will adore this fascinating series of gods, monsters and heroes by USA Today bestselling author Tina Glasneck.

The Gods are at war and it's all my fault! Betrayed, Sif awakens from her artificial sleep to a new world where the Dark Elves have invaded and began to cull humanity. But it's Loki, the Norse god of mischief, who has her head swimming. He's given her one task—to fix this mess. Lady Hel has returned to Helheim, her kingdom restored, but it's not enough. She's dragged Thor with her to teach him a valuable lesson, and with the Bifrost Bridge broken, the gods of Asgard are unable to help. The only hope this dystopian Midgard has is a motley crew, and should they fail, they risk the Dark Elves culling them, and all of humanity. Sif might have refused the call to be a hero, but fate has other intentions. Grab your copy of Helltown by USA TODAY bestselling author Tina Glasneck!