Born of Shadows and Magic: Urban Fantasy & PNR Anthology

As myths, legends, and ancient tales rise from the shadows, these heroes and heroines are left to face the darkest challenges of them all.

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About the Anthology

Born of Shadows and Magic
An Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Boxset
by Cassidy K. O’Connor, Kira Nyte, Fiona McArthur, Renee Hewett, Mandy Rosko, Sheri Lyn, Krista Ames, Stephanie Hansen, Mia Ellas, C.A. King, Ryan Southwick, Mireille Chester, Riss Nofer

Published 3 May 2022
Celtic Hearts Press

Genre: Short Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance
Page Count: 2066
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As myths, legends, and ancient tales rise from the shadows, these heroes and heroines are left to face the darkest challenges of them all.

Life’s hard enough as a paranormal. Shifters, vampire, elementals, witches, fae… we all have our weakness, our curses, our wars to wage and battles to fight.

But being a hybrid or a halfling, things just get worse. We don’t fit in anywhere, our powers are thwarted or out of control, and everyone wants us dead.

Can we overcome these trials…or are the odds stacked too high against us? We’ll risk it all—even our lives—to find out. And hope we don’t die trying.

This paranormal and urban fantasy romance anthology includes 19 brand new, never before published novels from today’s bestselling authors and exciting up-and-coming talent!

Here’s a peek of what’s inside!

Nora would do anything to protect her sister and avoid the Pit—even take a deal from the one archangel she despises.

The Archangel’s Deal by K. Rea

All she wanted was to find the guy terrorizing Midtown; instead, she found a magical underground war going on right under our noses.

A Fire Awakens by Mireille Chester

A college freshman turned rumored chosen one must save her university when an ancient demon returns and possesses one of their own.

Faust University by Emma B. Layne

All of a sudden, she has a twin, magic, and apparently doesn’t even belong in this realm. Let’s hope they don’t expect her to save the world, too.

Magic in the Shadows by Cassidy K. O’Connor & Sheri Lyn

A vigilante hell-bent on revenge, a reincarnated angel in a fragile human body, and a mission to right the wrongs of the past. What could go wrong? Turn out, everything.

-The Angel’s Fury by Mandy Rosko and Renee Hewett
… and many more!

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Feauturing

Moon Lighting
by C.A. Gray

Genre: Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy

Adrenaline is the cure for her body, mind, and soul.

If she ignores the call of her ancestors, death is sure to follow. If she puts aside the desires of her heart, it’s guaranteed to break.

A mild-mannered teacher by day.

A rogue vigilante by night.

A cop with an agenda.

Two hearts intertwined by fate.

This magic-wielding hybrid isn’t holding back when it comes to justice or love, but can she have both?

About the Author

I was diagnosed with clinical depression after the loss of my mother, father and husband within three years of each other; all to cancer. 24/7 in-home care, coupled with the loss I felt, left its mark on my psyche.

Depression takes up a lot of my life. Reading and writing are the only things I have found that help (in connection with regular medication), even if only for a short time. To escape to a different world can make a big difference in my mood in real time.

To put things in perspective, when I was at my lowest point, I couldn’t open mail, talk on the phone, or even drive to the store. Walls of sadness surrounded me. As they closed in, tears would fall. There didn’t need to be a reason or trigger.

People ask me why I started writing. My answer is simple: I wanted to create a world into which other people with similar problems could escape. I wanted to share the one place that had helped me for many years.

I have always said that as long as one person finds a little bit of happiness out of my books, I am, in my opinion, an accomplished author. The same is true for every writer out there. Please don’t ever let anyone tell you different.

I read books as well as write them and have visited the worlds many different authors have created. Those worlds not only make me feel better, but give me the strength to face real life again. I want to thank everyone who writes—I want them to know they are making a difference.

Fast forward to today…

C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author has over 60 books available across multiple fantasy sub-genres.

Awards include:
– Hamilton Spectator Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author category 2017 & 2018 & 2019
– Brant News Readers’ Choice Award: Best Local Author 2017 
– Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Best Novella/Short Story 2017 Silver medal
– 2017 SIBA Awards – Best Novella
– 2017 SIBA Awards – Best New Adult
– 2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction – Supernatural genre
– 2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Bronze Medal in the Fiction – New Adult genre
– 2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Fiction – Supernatural genre
– 2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Young Adult – Fantasy – Urban genre
– City of Brantford Featured Artist February 2020
– Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020
– Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020
– Cambridge Times Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020
– Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2021

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