Books with author Karen Tomlins

Magic awakens. Darkness stirs. The Wraith Lord hunts.The war between monsters, fae and men is suddenly real for seventeen-year-old Diamond Gillon. With her father dead, she is catapulted into a terrifying new existence far from her village life. To escape the creatures hunting her, she must fight alongside a deposed human prince, his men and Hugo, a scarred fae warrior who is duty bound to take her to his queen. But the fae queen is rumoured to kill magic wielders.Diamond’s circumstances become ever more perilous when her magic explodes in an unchecked storm. Hugo has to make a choice: risk exposing his own secret and save her, or leave her to die. Alive but imprisoned in the royal court, Diamond soon discovers the ruthless fae queen covets more than just her magic. Diamond must escape before her fate, and that of every known kingdom is sealed in shadow, chaos and war.In a land where legendary beasts arise, magic is condemned, and half-blood fae like her have no rights, Diamond learns nothing is as it would seem, even Hugo.As death looms closer, and an underground faction of fae work to overthrow the powerful fae queen, Diamond must find a way to make Hugo see duty isn’t everything.But when Diamond's life hangs in the balance, will Hugo prove to be her friend and ally, or an enemy unworthy of her trust-one who will end her life for duty and his queen? A Bond of Venom and Magic is book one in this breathtaking upper YA fantasy series. For fans of Sarah J Maas, Holly Black, the fae and romantic fantasy. Hold onto your heart, dive in and be swept away in this spectacular epic adventure. Read now!This book is written for those who enjoy upper YA high fantasy talesIt is a full length 105000 word novel and is not a stand alone, contains some mild cursing and sexual content."I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars! This was seriously one of the best books I’ve read all year! I was sucked in right away with the first page and found it to be such a breath of fresh air! Jewels like this come few and far in between. It was such an extremely FUN, magical, and fantastic read. I found myself excited to continue reading it." Verified Amazon Customer."Can I just say WOW!! This book was an amazing magical fantasy adventure! This is a new author for me, but I love fantasy so I was excited to read this. The author did not disappoint! Diamond and Hugo…Oh my gosh…love the characters even though it’s complicated. That just adds to the suspense! I love this book and I am so excited to read the next one! This book gets 5***** from me all the way around. Excellent suspenseful fantasy magic filled book! You have got to check this book out!" Verified Amazon Customer

A shattered bond. A world at war.Seventeen year old Diamond has learned to beat the odds but soon discovers triumph in one battle does not win a war. Now the fae kingdom is in turmoil and the lord of Chaos is coming.Ripped apart from Hugo, the fae warrior who holds her heart, Diamond embarks upon a treacherous journey. Determined to save the souls of the mortal world, she risks everything to forge vital new alliances. But her only bargaining chip is the blood in her veins. Somehow, she must use it to persuade the sovereigns of the Eight Kingdoms to unite in war.Utterly alone, Hugo endures unspeakable horrors. Fighting the demons of Chaos, he must confront an agonising loss. His only hope? That the mighty dragons heed his plea for help. His world and heart will be doomed if he cannot save Diamond before the darkness can end her.A Bond of Sovereigns and Souls is an action packed, high fantasy tale that will astound lovers of Sarah J Maas and Sabaa Tahir, transporting them into a world of magic, wizards and war.*Readers will delight in this third instalment of The Goddess and the Guardians, a young adult fantasy series by USA Today bestselling author Karen Tomlinson. Author note: This book has some mature themes.

An ill-fated king. A princess with a damning secret. And an army of phantom witches intent on destroying them both.Returning from war, King Jack Oden and ‍Princess Lyana vow to rebuild the starving kingdom of Rhodainia.When innocent children are found murdered, Lyana must risk all and enter the world of outlawed spell-weavers to seek the culprit.As Jack fights for the survival of the kingdom, Lyana’s own secret threatens not only her chance to bring the killer to justice but more bloodshed and war.With every life in the kingdom hanging in the balance, will Jack and Lyana lose themselves and their love in the coming battle?After all, the phantoms are coming and they will annihilate everything to get what they want...Dive into this romantic fantasy and join a cast of fabulous characters who will steal your breath, set your heart pounding and leave you yearning for more as they battle for a better world, a better future and a love that will transcend adversity.Note: The Eight Kingdoms novels are standalone and duology stories set after the events in The Goddess and the Guardians series. As such they are best read after that series but can also be read before. All books contain some cursing and sex.

Sometimes winning means losing EVERYTHING.Reeling from their encounter with the God of Chaos, Diamond and Eryanth Arjuno, the true heirs of the Avalonian crown, strive to rekindle their broken bonds and heal their shattered hearts.But the machinations of war are never simple. Challenges must be faced and threat hovers ever closer as painful truths are revealed and blood ties are uncovered.No longer an innocent village girl but a fierce and powerful queen, Diamond will fight for those she loves. She will wage war for her people and battle for the survival of every soul in the Eight Kingdoms. But she soon discovers destiny will exact a high price. If she cannot accept the cost to her heart and soul, the Eight Kingdoms—and those dearest to her, will be doomed for eternity.Prepare yourself for magical lands, heart pounding battle, sailing through vast oceans and flying with fierce dragons. You’ll be pushed to your limits and sucked back in for this final, breathtaking adventure in The Goddess and the Guardians series. It’s the epic conclusion you never knew you were waiting for.

A love bathed in fire. A destiny sealed with blood.In a world ravaged by war, half-blood fae Diamond Gillon must fight to survive.Becoming a magical weapon for the fae queen and defending the capital city of Valentia from the Wraith Lord is the only way to save her beloved friends from execution. But mastering the destructive force of her magic proves a terrifying, if not impossible, task. Diamond loathes Commander Hugo Casimir, the queen’s guard ordered to train her. Once her friend, he is now her enemy. To complicate matters, the two share a rare, magical connection—a bond that will ultimately shape not only their destiny, but their hearts.Love and loyalty will be tested as Diamond battles giants, an ancient dragon, and an army of monstrous creatures in her quest to save Valentia. She must find a way to defeat the Wraith Lord and save those she loves, or the Eight Kingdoms will descend forever into bloodshed and chaos. Lovers of Sarah J Maas and Holly Black will devour this thrilling second instalment in The Goddess and the Guardians series. This fast paced fantasy is packed with action and adventure. Read now and be transported into a world where winged warriors and shifters compete for centre stage.“Spellbinding! Edge of my seat gripping. This series just keeps getting better. A brilliant fantasy world with compelling characters. An epic good versus evil adventure. A must read.” – USA Today Bestselling Author, J.A. Culican**A fantasy romance for older YA readers.

A Queen rises. And the destiny of two fae warriors will alter the course of the future forever. Prince Lexon Arjuno and Commander Erzion Riddeon are brothers in everything but blood. When their kingdom is destroyed, destiny propels them on very different paths. To save Lexon, Erzion is forced to take an oath to his goddess. Now immortal, guilt becomes his burden to bear. Enduring a life of servitude to the tyrannical usurper of the Avalonian throne, he keeps his heart encased in stone, his true purpose a secret—until one woman awakens a fire in his soul that cannot be ignored. Escaping his fallen kingdom, Lexon travels across mysterious, war-torn lands, alongside the dragon-shifter goddess who has stolen his heart. Somehow, he must fulfil his destiny and build a kingdom and an army strong enough to fight for the infant queen he now protects. Filled with action, romance and unforgettable characters, A Bond of Destiny and Dragons is the first instalment of The Goddess and the Guardians romantic fantasy series. Be transported into lands of armoured winged faery warriors, magic and mighty dragons. Readers of high fantasy will fall in love with this stunning world; one you will not want to leave. This book can be read as a standalone novel but gives some history to the events in The Goddess and the Guardians seriesThe reading order for The Goddess and the Guardians series:A Bond of Destiny and DragonsA Bond of Venom and MagicA Bond of Blood and FireA Bond of Sovereigns and SoulsA Bond of Swords and SacrificeThe Eight Kingdoms is a series of standalone and duology novels based in the same world as The Goddess and the Guardians, though it is not necessary to have read The Goddess and the Guardians first. The suggested reading order:Blessed KingWiccan QueenEmerald Warrior

The witch war is coming. There is no escape. Fate chose Lyana to be the Wiccan Queen. Now she is being hunted. The veil between worlds is thinning and the Witch princess seeks revenge.Aided by an ancient spirit, an immortal Wiccan lord and an ancient cauldron, Lyana vows to protect the kingdom she has grown to love. To defeat her nemesis, she must harness the ancient power of the Wiccan Queen, including the astonishing ability to travel the astral plane where time means nothing and existence is merely a matter of perspective.Jack should kill Lyana for what she is. It is the law. But he is the king and he has the power to rewrite the law. While Stormguaard prepares for war, Jack searches vast forest lands for the woman he loves. Soon he finds himself battling more than one ancient and vicious enemy to survive.Both Lyana and Jack must face their foes head on. For if the witch princess captures her prize, there will be no going back—for anyone. This is the second book in the Blessed King duology. Dive into this romantic fantasy, set in a vast magical world. Readers of Sarah J Maas and Holly Black, who love all things fae with a good helping of Witches, Wiccans and magic thrown in, will love the tales of The Eight Kingdoms.This book is written for those who enjoy upper YA romantic fantasy talesIt is a full length 111000 word novel. Wiccan Queen is #2 in the Eight Kingdoms tales and is the conclusion to Jack and Lyana's duology. Their story contains some mild cursing and sexual content.

A shattered bond. A world at war. Seventeen year old Diamond has learned to beat the odds but soon discovers triumph in one battle does not win a war. Now the fae kingdom is in turmoil and the lord of Chaos is coming. Ripped apart from Hugo, the fae warrior who holds her heart, Diamond embarks upon a treacherous journey. Determined to save the souls of the mortal world, she risks everything to forge vital new alliances. But her only bargaining chip is the blood in her veins. Somehow, she must use it to persuade the sovereigns of the Eight Kingdoms to unite in war. Utterly alone, Hugo endures unspeakable horrors. Fighting the demons of Chaos, he must confront an agonising loss. His only hope? That the mighty dragons heed his plea for help. His world and heart will be doomed if he cannot save Diamond before the darkness can end her. A Bond of Sovereigns and Souls is an action packed, high fantasy tale that will astound lovers of Sarah J Maas and Sabaa Tahir, transporting them into a world of magic, wizards and war. Readers will delight in this third instalment of The Goddess and the Guardians, the extraordinary young adult fantasy series by USA Today bestselling author Karen Tomlinson.

Sometimes winning means losing EVERYTHING.Reeling from their encounter with the God of Chaos, Diamond and Eryanth Arjuno, the true heirs of the Avalonian crown, strive to rekindle their broken bonds and heal their shattered hearts.But the machinations of war are never simple. Challenges must be faced and threat hovers ever closer as painful truths are revealed and blood ties are uncovered.No longer an innocent village girl but a fierce and powerful queen, Diamond will fight for those she loves. She will wage war for her people and battle for the survival of every soul in the Eight Kingdoms. But she soon discovers destiny will exact a high price. If she cannot accept the cost to her heart and soul, the Eight Kingdoms—and those dearest to her, will be doomed for eternity.Prepare yourself for magical lands, heart pounding battle, sailing through vast oceans and flying with fierce dragons. You’ll be pushed to your limits and sucked back in for this final, breathtaking adventure in The Goddess and the Guardians series. It’s the epic conclusion you never knew you were waiting for.

A breathtaking fantasy romance, the first in a sensational new series by British author Karen Tomlinson. Magic awakens. Darkness stirs. The Wraith Lord is hunting. The war raging in the South seems a remote danger for seventeen-year-old Diamond Gillon until her home is brutally attacked by the Wraith Lord’s monstrous hunters. Catapulted into a terrifying new world where legendary beasts arise, magic is condemned, and half-blood fae like her have no rights, Diamond is inexplicably drawn to her saviour. But Commander Hugo Casimir is a ruthless elite guard owned by a cruel, immortal fae queen who will murder her own people for magic. As she sinks deeper into Hugo’s world, Diamond’s circumstances become ever more perilous, for the Queen desires her magic and covets the very same prize as the Wraith Lord. To discover who she truly is, Diamond must escape the Queen’s clutches—before her fate, and that of The Eight Kingdoms, is sealed in shadow and chaos. Will Hugo prove to be her friend, her protector, or an enemy not worthy of her trust? A Bond of Venom and Magic is an epic fantasy tale, ideal for mature Young Adult readers. Fans of Sarah J Maas and Leigh Bardugo will love to discover this spectacular new world steeped in dragons, monsters, and armoured winged warriors.

Romance and action abound in book two of this dazzling Young Adult fantasy series by British author Karen Tomlinson. A love bathed in fire. A destiny sealed with blood. In a world ravaged by war, half-blood fae Diamond Gillon must fight to survive. Becoming a magical weapon for the fae queen and defending the capital city of Valentia from the Wraith Lord is the only way to save her beloved friends from execution. But mastering the destructive force of her magic proves a terrifying if not impossible task, and Diamond struggles to trust Commander Hugo Casimir, the queen’s guard ordered to train her. Once her friend, he is now nothing more than her enemy. To complicate matters, the two share a rare, magical connection, a bond that will ultimately shape their fates and their hearts. Love and loyalty will be tested as Diamond battles giants, an ancient dragon, and an army of monstrous creatures in her quest to save Valentia. But will she defeat the Wraith Lord and triumph to save those she loves? Or will the Eight Kingdoms descend into chaos? Lovers of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J Maas will devour this thrilling second instalment in The Goddess and the Guardians series. A Bond of Blood and Fire is packed with action and adventure. Read now and be transported into a world where winged warriors and shifters compete for centre stage.

When kings and gods fall, a queen will rise. The game of war is changing and the destiny of two friends will alter the course of the future for eternity. A Bond of Destiny and Dragons is the prequel to the extraordinary Young Adult fantasy series: THE GODDESS AND THE GUARDIANS by British author Karen Tomlinson. Since time began and worlds were created, a brutal conflict has raged, pitting darkness against light and god against goddess. But time and betrayal have caught up with the powerful and the immortal, and the game of war is changing… Dragons, the Guardians of the Gods, have all but eradicated themselves; the powerful goddess of creation is vulnerable, and a single female warrior is planning a betrayal which will transform the course of history. Prince Lexon Arjuno and Commander Erzion Riddeon are childhood friends. The two powerful fae warriors now fight to survive as their homes and hearts are destroyed. Despite such a bond of friendship, their destinies will take very different paths. Erzion has had one purpose in life: to protect Lexon. When a blood pledge to his goddess leaves him immortal, guilt becomes his burden to bare as he endures a life of servitude to the tyrannical usurper of the Avalonian throne. Lexon, forced to flee his home, encounters unimaginable forces within the mysterious, war-torn lands he is compelled to travel. Will he fulfil his promise to his goddess to build a kingdom and an army far from everything he has ever known? Filled with action, romance and unforgettable characters, A Bond of Destiny and Dragons will transport you into a land of armoured winged warriors, magic wielders and shifters. Readers of high fantasy such as Sarah J Maas and Susan Dennard will fall in love with this stunning new world; one you will not want to leave.