Books with author J.D. Winters

Evelina of Loraison, a laundress in the house of the duke, has grown up listening to the stories of the former Descrete. Though under Etigan rule, the people still hold hope of seeing their kingdom restored. When an accidental encounter with the Marquess of Velleci changes Evelina's life, she is unknowingly thrust in the center of a fight started before she was even born. Can the kingdom of Descrete be saved? Or will the Knight Heir be silenced forever?

A Native American boy is stolen from his village near Mount Shasta and sold into slavery on the Columbia River upstream from Fort Vancouver, Washington. The boy struggles with his own coming of age while his faithful dog travels the Pacific Northwest searching for him. The adventure is enriched by heroic characters, John McLoughlin “the Father of Oregon” and Kamiakin, a Yakima chief, who helped mold the multi-cultural world known as “the London of the West.” A young adult/juvenile Historic Fiction based on a true story from the 1840’s.

Ember Oheada has reached Hoa and her quest for answers is well-underway. Otera has set up a trail for her to follow, but at each stop there’s a test; the planet wants proof that she can be a Guardian and Healer. Relying on her crew to help her through, Ember will battle grass serpents, the terrifying Uxu, and other surprises along the way. But as the relationship between Aaron and Ember deepens, their path will take unexpected turns that could change everything. Either way, their journey will end in Ocrose, when Ember will draw her bow and finally see the Pathfinder’s face—but what will they see when the hood is finally removed?

Kristen wakes up looking forward to having a fantastic Friday. As she waits for the bus to arrive, it starts raining. Oh, no! She doesn’t have her umbrella! She wasn’t expecting her day to start like this. It couldn’t get any worse, could it? Will Kristen allow a little rain to ruin her fantastic Friday? Written by JacQuan Winters, Kristen’s Rainy Day was written to continue the legacy of his younger sister, Kristen, and teach children to remain positive through negative situations.Kristen’s Rainy Day is the beginning of a fun and unique children’s book series to help children learn valuable life lessons.

Mara is supposed to be a paradise. That's why the Alliance wants so badly to establish a human colony there. The journey from the Terris station to the new planet will be a perilous one, but with the promise of a better life; it's a risk these colonists are willing to take.This book was graded by the Flesch–Kincaid readability tests and scored as follows:Flesch-Kincaid Grade Leve: 5.42Flesh Reading Ease Level: 76.96

Warrior, Commander, Champion of Heaven; our hero Rezon is shocked to find a human has control over his fate; a human who seems not to notice.In this story, Rezon struggles to deliver a dire message to the teen who can turn the tides of battle. But in doing so, he jeopardizes not only his own life, but those of the angels in his charge, and the humans they are sworn to protect.All their hopes rest upon their message reaching Ty in time, but getting it to him is only half the battle; next, he must believe.

The boundaries between Carol's world and Allaria seem to be breaking down, and ancient prophecy speaks of the destruction of both worlds. So much has changed since her last visit, and Carol can scarcely recognize the land she grew to love. When strangers arrive from another land, the native Allarians begin to question everything they once knew.This book was graded by the Flesch–Kincaid readability tests and registered at:Flesch-Kincaid Grade level: 5.81Flesh Reading Ease Level: 76.85

Ugly Cat is the story of a boy and a cat. It is probably a rather typical relationship between a human and an animal, but it is also unique in that the cat is totally feral and well beyond the age at which a cat is believed to be a candidate for domestication. It is a cat that no one would want and a boy, believing himself to be ignored and insignificant. The boy learns patience and the importance of perseverance. The cat responds with what may be better than average feline intelligence. Both learn true friendship and profit from this encounter. Both gain a life, defined differently for each, but impactful in a life changing way for the boy … and the cat.

In this final installation, Carol finds herself back in Allaria once more. Under King Harrington's rule all seems quiet and peaceful, until the stars begin to move and flames envelop the clouds. How are the followers expected to work together when they're scattered across the land? Friends both old and new are found, while ancient enemies arise all around.This book was graded by the Flesch–Kincaid readability tests and registered at:Flesch-Kincaid Grade level: 5.27Flesh Reading Ease Level: 78.77