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Valerie Stonehold
Series · 6 books · 2024-2025

Books in series

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#1

Security for Hire

2024

From the world of Para-Military When they pull off her wig, it’s game over. When three local bullies pick on Iron Hills dwarf Eiravel (Val) Stonehold, she naturally defends herself. Why is she the only one who gets thrown out of the tavern after the brawl? On her way home, two bumbling dragons in human form, Axl and Livius, accost her and hand her a letter. What can the new Eternal Queen Julie possibly want with her? As it turns out, the queen wants her body. Rather, she wants her fighting skills. Diplomats often need bodyguards, and Julie thinks Val fits the bill. One Val knows little about the world beyond the Iron Hills. She has to learn more about the outside world to be effective. If she learns fast enough, she might save her employer’s daughter from being abducted. Join Val as she leaves her beloved Iron Hills and learns about Avalon and Earth in the world of the Para-Military Recruiter. Join Val as she encounters our favorite characters and new friends and enemies in this rollicking new series!
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#3

Arbiter of Shadows

2024

A faerie assassin. A priceless favor. An impossible choice. Valkyrie "Val" Stonehold faces her toughest challenge yet when her best friend Sinatria asks for a life-changing favor. Val must become the faerie Tetra's liege—a magically binding contract that grants her complete control over the assassin. Playing jailer to a resentful faerie is the least of Val's worries. As she juggles to protect her dwarf clients from a ruthless gang, and unravel the secrets of her mysterious amulet, Val finds herself in a web of danger and deceit that threatens everything she holds dear. Can Val keep her loved ones safe while unraveling the mysteries of her powerful amulet? Will Tetra find redemption and a place to belong in the human world? In a thrilling blend of urban fantasy and paranormal suspense, Val and Tetra's journey will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
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#4

Jewel of the Night's Mantle

2024

She's the last line of defense against an ancient evil. Valerie Stonehold, an Iron Dwarf blacksmith, never expected her craftsmanship would play a crucial role in protecting the paranormal world from the Wild Hunt. With her loyal companion Shadow by her side and a team of unlikely allies, Val embarks on a perilous journey filled with danger, magic, and unexpected twists. Tasked with safeguarding Gaia's Sickle, a powerful artifact capable of imprisoning the formidable Kronos, Valerie finds herself at the center of a looming conflict. She'll need to push her skills to the limit to protect those she holds dear and maintain the delicate balance between the human and paranormal worlds. Will Valerie's iron will and the strength of her friendships be enough to overcome the ancient evil that threatens to plunge both worlds into chaos? Or will the villains of the Wild Hunt reclaim their power and unleash untold destruction? Scroll up and click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE and grab your copy today.
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#5

Echoes of the Anvil

2024

A dwarf's duty, a city in turmoil. Can Val forge peace? Valerie Stonehold's life is about to get complicated. She thought she had enough on her running a bar, forging magical jewelry, and training for the UFC. Tensions in the city are rising. Pro-death penalty factions clash with those supporting imprisonment for paranormal criminals, threatening to tear the community apart. Val finds herself struggling to maintain neutrality while protecting those she loves. A shadowy group plans to unleash chaos by freeing dangerous villains. Val must join forces with the Paranormal Militia Alliance to stop them. As the stakes rise, she must balance her personal life, her business ambitions, and her duty to protect both humans and paranormals. Can Val unite a divided city and keep her found family safe? Or will the echoes of conflict shatter everything she's worked so hard to build?
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#6

The Iron Bear

2024

A misfit dwarf. An ancient destiny. One epic battle for two worlds. Val Stonehold never fit in with other Iron Dwarves. At nearly six feet tall and struggling with her identity, she carved out a life for herself in New York City as a bodyguard and blacksmith. When an ancient power awakens within her, Val discovers she's more than just an outsider. She's a Warrior of the Red Bear, sworn to protect the Lunar Fae and all of paranormal-kind. Dark forces threaten both Earth and Avalon. Val must master her berserker rage and iron magic to stop a rebellion that could unleash chaos across dimensions. With a ragtag team of paranormal misfits at her side, Val races to build a sanctuary for her people while battling ancient evils. But time is running out. Can Val embrace her true nature and save both worlds? Or will her insecurities doom them all to darkness?
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#9

A Hunt No More

2025

She's a giant dwarf with a mission. The Wild Hunt is rising. Val Stonehold has built a sanctuary where humans and paranormals live in harmony. As duchess of Little Avalon, she's finally found her place in the world despite being unlike any other dwarf. But peace shatters when her long-lost mother returns, bringing painful memories and hidden agendas. Before Val can untangle this emotional knot, Kronos—the most feared of the Wild Hunt—breaks free from his prison, threatening to destroy everything she's built. With dark magic spreading and riots erupting in the streets, Val must find a way to permanently contain the Hunt's evil. The solution may lie in ancient runes \- if she can decode them in time. Standing between her and a rogue dark mage, an army of twisted creatures, and the crushing weight of being "different" in a world that demands conformity. Will Val find the strength to embrace who she truly is and save both the human and paranormal worlds? Or will her differences prove to be the weakness that brings everything crashing down? Scroll up and click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE

Authors

Renee Jager
Renee Jager
Author · 46 books

A long time ago I was born in Los Angeles. That's where I spent many of my formative years. After I became an adult, I moved around for a bit before ending up in a small town in Oregon, very similar to Bailey's hometown. Greenhearth is fake, if you haven't already Googled that, but it's like many small towns with less than 1,000 people. My pets... I love animals, especially my two even if they do create havoc in my daily life. I have a cat, named Snowstorm, Storm for short. Then I have a rescue, Josephine. She's a Labradoodle - I think. It's hard to say but it's the best I can come up with. What I'm working on... I'm already working on the next book in the series - was working on it before Bad Attitude came back from editing. And now that it has released, need to stay on track with A Bit Aggressive. For the latest and greatest about me and what I'm working on, check out my website: reneejagger dot com

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