Books with author Stephanie Ford

A redhead with a drawl, a lawyer with pink hair, and a homeless seventeen-year-old have no business forming a pack.In a world where magic is commonplace, and your neighbor is just as likely to be an elf as a troll, three humans are unwillingly changed into werewolves.Unprepared and unwanted.The pack may have chosen Amber as their Alpha, but that's not a title she is supposed to have. In order to be legally recognized as an alpha, she must pass the Trials, and it won't be easy. If she fails, her pack will be disbanded and forced into a halfway house for bitten werewolves, aka The System.But the pack needs a sponsor in order to even enter the Trials.With everything to lose, the brand new pack must learn to work together before it's too late.★★★★★ "She has taken the feeling of any person who has ever been an outsider, misfit or odd one out and rolled it all up into one book. It's a great paranormal thriller but it's also a human experience novel."★★★★★ "A pack born out of violence, forged by love and tested by treachery. I couldn't put it down."★★★★★ "I was intrigued by the blurb for the book and it did not disappoint. I really like how each character gets to give their point of view. Tension, laughter and building a bond make it a great book. It feels like the start of a new fave series."Note: This is not a reverse harem story.If you like Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, Kim Harrison, MD Massey, Shayne Silvers, CN Crawford, Steve McHugh, Shannon Mayer, or K.F. Breene, then you will devour the Misfit Series.Note: The previous series name was The Misfit Series. Going forward all covers will be in the new series name, Cursed World.

Secrets always seem to find their way out, no matter how deeply we bury them.I’m rarely in the right place at the right time. More often, the opposite is true.My mother disappeared when I was sixteen, leaving me to fend for myself. If that wasn’t bad enough, her coven rejected me and I ended up on the streets. That’s all in the past though. Except for the felony record that follows me wherever I go.Still, I’ve made something of myself. I brew potions, heal the neckers the vampires feed on, and have even made a friend. It’s a simple life, and I like it that way.But one dead necker has managed to ruin all that.As the pieces fall into place, I realize this isn’t just another small-town murder. I know I’m just a pawn in this conspiracy. People with more money and more magic than I’ve ever had are running the show.But they don’t know what I can do. I'm Olivia Carter, and this witch bites back★★★★★ "Great book. I couldn’t stop turning pages. I was shocked when the end came and I realized I hadn’t put it down once. I highly recommend."★★★★★ "The plot is face paced, the characters seem real, the writing is fresh, and I look forward to reading the second book."★★★★★ "Fantastic world building and I was out smack dab in the middle of an adventure. I can't wait for the next book."If you like Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, Kim Harrison, MD Massey, Shayne Silvers, CN Crawford, Steve McHugh, Shannon Mayer, or K.F. Breene, then you will devour the Witch's Bite Series.

A wind mage in a city that hates magic...Livena is a young woman living in Maijev’s southern quarters, staying ahead in life by working odd jobs. When her brother entrusts her with selling a pile of books in the undercity, it seems like another normal day.Until she senses a dangerous storm brewing.Most would hunker down until the storm passes. But Livena’s deplorable wind magic lacks control, and weathering out a storm inside only invites trouble.The storm won’t stay outside where it belongs.If Livena can’t make it home before the storm, and her magic gets exposed, it’s only a matter of time before a deadly mage hunter unravels her secret.Explore the magic in this exciting short story... read "The Wind Mage of Maijev" today!~ Each Legends of Cirena short story and novella can be read stand-alone. ~* The Wind Mage of Maijev* The Gryphon and the Mountain Bear* The Restless Sands of Neel* The Cursed Halls of Kalecen* The Scars of Her Past

Addy is a farmer in upstate New York. Tol is the prince of a dying magical race. Both are trapped in lives they didn’t choose. 18-year-old Addy has spent her entire life in a small town, where the most exciting activity is watching corn grow. That is, until seven-foot warriors crash through her front door. They kidnap her sister and then try to kill her. As she faces their swords with nothing but her fists, she’s saved by a man who obliterates her enemies without laying a finger on them. His name is Tol, and he claims to be a magical, mind-controlling prince. Tol has spent his life searching for the human girl with the power to save his ruined world. Now, he’s finally found her. But Addy can’t afford to risk her life for a world she never knew existed. She is consumed by one thought…rescuing her sister. There is only one chance for them to get what they desperately need. For it to work, Tol and Addy must sacrifice the one thing they are both fighting to keep: their freedom.

What price is too great to save a life? By offering up his life for another, Tol doomed his entire race. Through an incredible feat of power and a magic only she can access, Olivia spared a friend and condemned herself. As Addy watched her happiness and love bleed out on a sandy shore, her dreams turned to dust. The cruel Supernal’s quest for power has brought both the mortal and immortal worlds to the edge of annihilation. The only way to challenge him will be through strange alliances, daring risks, and heartbreaking sacrifices. But with war on the horizon, are any of them strong enough to accept destinies they’ll do anything to avoid? The Fount series continues with the thrilling and heart-wrenching THE CHOSEN UNION. Mortals and immortals, Chosen and Forsaken, will battle for the right to learn, love, and live in two worlds that would seek to drive them out.

Enter the world of the Chosen and Forsaken…mind-control and magically-enhanced weapons…with Book Two of The Fount series. Now, in THE FORSAKEN’S CHOICE, Addy and Tol are in a race against forces that seek to tear them apart. They’re determined to travel from Texas to Vitaquias—the world that was laid to waste—to find the only person who might be able to help them. With the Chosen people’s life-giving Source almost gone and the cruel Forsaken general closing in, Addy and Tol are running out of time. If they fail, they won’t be the only ones to bear the cost. Addy’s sister Olivia will be doomed to an eternity of misery. Inextricably bound to the fates of her sister’s magical friends, Olivia must embrace a power she doesn’t want. She’s determined to help give Addy and Tol the future they deserve, even if her own life is the price she must pay.

A thief is the only one who stands between her people and complete annihilation. Liss is a Soul Sorter who can sense any emotion a person is feeling. She uses this talent to steal jewels and dragonhide wallets to help provide for her people, the Extended. A side benefit of her thieving is that she gets to empty the pockets of the wealthy Lagonians, who shun the Extended for the deadly disease that runs in their veins. When the Lagonians announce that they’ve developed a source of immunity, they are no longer content to just ostracize the Extended. The Lagonians plan to eradicate them. The only way for Liss to save her people is if she can pull off her biggest heist yet and steal the secret to the immunity. What is already a perilous mission is further complicated when Lagonia’s infamous Chief Assassin is tasked with taking Liss out. Entangled in his own web of deception, risk, and a fight to survive, the assassin cannot fail. One truth becomes clear. If either hopes to succeed, the other must die.

What is a spiritual friendship? How does a spiritual friendship differ from other kinds of friendship? In KINDRED SOULS, Stephanie Ford reveals what it truly means to be a spiritual companion. She begins by reexamining the monastic roots of spiritual friendship through our shared tradition with the Roman Catholic Church and presents the unlikely friendship of Ruth and Naomi as a template for spiritual friendship. Practical insights are given on how to deal with real issues such as overcoming the fear of sharing and how to become a faithful listener. Whether you are a novice at spiritual friendships or have enjoyed their benefits for years, KINDRED SOULS will offer new insights that will enable and empower you to nurture partnerships that will continue to bear fruit throughout your lifetime.

Secrets always seem to find their way out, no matter how deeply we bury them. I’m rarely in the right place at the right time. More often, the opposite is true. My mother disappeared when I was sixteen, leaving me to fend for myself. If that wasn’t bad enough, her coven rejected me and I ended up on the streets. That’s all in the past though. Except for the felony record that follows me wherever I go. Still, I’ve made something of myself. I brew potions, heal the neckers the vampires feed on, and have even made a friend. It’s a simple life, and I like it that way. But one dead necker has managed to ruin all that. As the pieces fall into place, I realize this isn’t just another small-town murder. I know I’m just a pawn in this conspiracy. People with more money and more magic than I’ve ever had are running the show. But they don’t know what I can do. I'm Olivia Carter, and this witch bites back ★★★★★ "Great book. I couldn’t stop turning pages. I was shocked when the end came and I realized I hadn’t put it down once. I highly recommend." ★★★★★ "The plot is face paced, the characters seem real, the writing is fresh, and I look forward to reading the second book." ★★★★★ "Fantastic world building and I was out smack dab in the middle of an adventure. I can't wait for the next book." If you like Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, Kim Harrison, MD Massey, Shayne Silvers, CN Crawford, Steve McHugh, Shannon Mayer, or K.F. Breene, then you will devour the Witch's Bite Series. The Witch's Bite Series - Complete 1. Borrowed Magic - B075XLWT7Q 2. Price of Magic - B0769H2SQM 3. Blood Magic - B078LLCLT2 4. Forbidden Magic - B07C4T8XT3 Also by Stephanie Foxe The Misfit Series - Ongoing 1. Misfit Pack - B07GHG4R1D 2. Misfit Angel - B07K79RW8B 3. Misfit Fortune - B07QY4DFVT

Enjoy the complete 3-book The Fount series! This paranormal romance is full of action, magic, and forbidden love. Perfect for fans of Nalini Singh, Sarah J. Maas, and Ilona Andrews. Enter the world of mind-control and magically-enhanced weapons, where mortals and immortals will battle for the right to learn, love, and live in two worlds that would seek to drive them out. The Prince’s Chosen Addy is a farmer in upstate New York. Tol is the prince of a dying magical race. Both are trapped in lives they didn’t choose. There is only one chance for them to get what they desperately need. For it to work, Tol and Addy must sacrifice the one thing they are both fighting to keep: their freedom. The Forsaken’s Choice Addy and Tol are in a race against forces that seek to tear them apart. With the Chosen people’s life-giving Source almost gone and the cruel Forsaken general closing in, Addy and Tol are running out of time. If they fail, they won’t be the only ones to bear the cost. Addy’s sister Olivia will be doomed to an eternity of misery.The Chosen UnionWhat price is too great to save a life?By offering up his life for another, Tol doomed his entire race. Through an incredible feat of power and a magic only she can access, Olivia spared a friend and condemned herself. As Addy watched her happiness and love bleed out on a sandy shore, her dreams turned to dust.

Set in a dangerous and extraordinary fantasy world where the sun never sets, Stephanie Fazio’s BISECTER told the story of Hemera, a Bisecter who is part human and part Halve, who left her people’s caves to save her friends and sparked a war.Now, in Halve Human, Hemera must contend with a new enemy...one that was created from her own blood.Meanwhile, she must mount a resistance against the tyrannical Duskers, who have uncovered the location of the Solguard fortress and plan to annihilate all of the rebels. Impossible circumstances force Hemera to form unexpected alliances and make heartbreaking choices that will risk everything and everyone she’s come to care for. Hemera moves deeper into the world of Duskers and Solguards, Halves and Zeroes....all while confronting a new danger...one over which she has total power and, at the same time, no control.

Did you know that a woman named Kady Brownell was the color bearer for 5th Rhode Island infantry? She braved enemy fire at Bull Run to hold her banner high! Did you know that Dr. Mary Walker, a battlefield surgeon, was the first and only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor? Yes, these women and many more marched alongside soldiers and were on the battlefields of the American Civil War. They were both respected and admired by their male comrades. Author Stephanie Ford's thorough research provides a compelling collection of stories showcasing remarkable women from both sides of the conflict. Alongside the biographies of these amazing women are Ford's expressive and authentic drawings and a selection of period photographs and fascinating factoids. These details beautifully capture the stories of these brave women in this inspiring and informative middle reader.