Books published by publisher C.K. Brooke

Not even the god of gods could command my heart not to love.... In Ancient Greece, the goddess, Artemis, was venerated as a maiden huntress, swift with her bow and arrows and eternally chaste. But could there be more to her story? Perhaps Lady Artemis had envisioned quite a different destiny than the one her father, Zeus, had chosen for her. What if she hadn't merely pined after the giant huntsman, Orion, but had secretly partaken of a forbidden romance with him? From prolific fantasy writer C.K. Brooke comes an original divine novel, in which Artemis' classic myths are retold as never before, in her own voice, as the young goddess sets the record straight and reveals the true account of her immortal life - and love.

Your legends have it wrong. Arthur never pulled that sword out of the stone. I did. I, Guinevere. On the winter solstice, a mysterious sword in a stone appears in the churchyard. Not even the mightiest of the village men can remove it, until 15-year-old Guinevere gives a try. The sword heeds the unsuspecting maiden, proclaiming the unthinkable: She is the blood of Pendrakon, heir to the vacant throne of Camylot. Guinevere never dreamed she was born royalty. Now, between apprenticing the eccentric wizard, Merlyn; swordplay lessons with an abrasive - albeit, attractive - boy named Lance; and clandestine, magical meetings with the formidable High Priestess of Avalon, Guinevere is swept up in a whirlwind of training and preparation for her monumental new role as future queen. But invasions by the barbarous Saxyns and visitations from mysterious dark forces constantly warn that she may be in over her head. Can Guinevere defend the kingdom from the darkness and deception that threaten to seize it? Despite her doubts and the sinister forces working against her, can she harness the power to wield Exkalibur and rule the realm? Or is Camylot already destined to fall? From the unstoppable pen of C.K. Brooke comes a fresh and unforgettable new retelling steeped in Arthurian mythology. Queen Guinevere has her own tale to share, and it's nothing like what you thought! Experience the magic and myth of Camylot and Avalon like never before as, in the vein of Brooke's award-winning Secrets of Artemis, this legendary maiden of lore recounts her side of the story.

Where blessings and curses collide, even the moon holds secrets of its own.... Seventeen-year-old Lorileen Masters is cursed. To undo the damage, she must travel all the way to the vindictive witch Rhiannyn's lair and bargain for a reversal, even as demon shades stalk her. That is, until she's rescued by a highwayman hunter on a golden horse. Archer Cross seems to possess a remarkable - if not mysterious - shielding effect against Lori's shades, so much that she insists he chaperone her to the witch's woods. Neither expected the love of a lifetime; yet, that is exactly what Lori and Archer find in each other. But if Lori succeeds in reversing her curse, then she'll retain no memory since its casting - including every moment with Archer. Will she abandon her quest to vanquish the darkness that haunts her, or can the heart's true love prevail even apart from the mind's memory? Author C.K. Brooke delivers an exciting mini-tale of valor and romance, fraught with humor and magic. Fans of romantic fantasy won't want to miss out on her latest adventure and first novella for teens.

At age sixteen, Tàlia is certain of two things: she is the Crown Princess of Dorsett, and she refuses to marry the Prince of Veir. What she doesn't know is that her entire kingdom - including the handsome knight whose attention she covets - despises her for her prickly demeanor.Mallory Cotts is the gentle stable girl employed on the grounds of Dorsett Castle. The horses she tends are her only friends. A chance confrontation with the Crown Princess lands the two vastly different girls into a bitter tussle when a mysterious golden dove flutters into their midst, volunteering an effective resolution between them.When Tàlia and Mallory come to, the princess is in the stable girl's body, and the stable girl is in the princess's. The Prince and the Pauper meets Freaky Friday in this humorous, upbeat fairy tale about transformation, friendship, and true love.

Lorileen Masters is cursed. To undo the damage, she must travel all the way to the vindictive witch Rhiannyn’s lair and bargain for a reversal, even as demon shades stalk her. That is, until she’s rescued by a highwayman hunter on a golden horse. Archer Cross seems to possess a remarkable…if not mysterious…shielding effect against Lori’s shades, so much that she insists he chaperone her to the witch’s woods. Neither expected the love of a lifetime; yet, that is exactly what Lori and Archer find in each other. But if Lori succeeds in reversing her curse, then she'll retain no memory since its casting - including every moment with Archer. Will she abandon her quest to vanquish the darkness that haunts her, or can the heart's true love prevail even apart from the mind's memory? Author C.K. Brooke delivers an exciting tale of valor and romance, fraught with humor and magic.

Book 5 of the Jordinia SeriesThe heart knows no borders... The next generation of Jordinia returns for an unforgettable finale. Grand Duchess Raphaela has sworn off of men and matrimony, itching for independence beyond familiar Jordinian soil. A mysterious invitation to the faraway Radshaji Palace in Al-Habar seems the perfect opportunity for adventure...if her father will let her go. In contrast, her sister, Benedicta, embraces the prospect of marriage, although she plans to make a positive difference in the world, even if small, before selecting a husband.The Ducelle sisters part ways for their separate journeys, Raphaela to the desert and Benedicta to the shores of Heppestoni. Abroad, each young woman discovers something more...if not entirely different...than what she was expecting. But can the mystical new worlds that enchant them merge with their lives back home? Will either sister attain what her heart is truly after?Explore a romantic journey through fantasy lands in the fifth and final volume of C.K. Brooke's beloved Jordinia series.

Book 2 of the Jordinia TrilogyDainy has only one clue to her royal inheritance - if, indeed, it still exists. Accompanied by her loyal companions - Mac, Jon and Bos - the exiled duchess embarks upon another riveting quest, braving pirates, desert thieves, and mountain gales through exotic new lands on a whole new continent to seek her fortune. But when an unusual treasure is discovered, the former duchess gains the sudden potential to become a future empress...whether she wants to or not.Continue the journey in this sequel to The Duchess Quest and the second book in C.K. Brooke's Jordinia Saga.

Book 3 of the Jordinia TrilogyDainy never asked for an empire. But the battle to reclaim Jordinia from the oppressive New Republic is already underway. With a strategy in place to utilize her inheritance, the duchess's husband enlists the support of a foreign king, and a little help from their friends from the northern woods to the capital city. Defiant royalists rally, coups unite, and resistance awakens, even though danger, secrets, and betrayal threaten to destroy their cause at every dark street corner. As the landscape shifts and tension between the rebels and the revivalists builds, one thing is certain: everything is about to change. Is she destined to rule, or will she rule her destiny?War is waged, love is lost and found, and the future will forever be altered - for better or for worse - in this epic third volume of C.K. Brooke's Jordinia series.

Book 4 of the Jordinia SeriesThe next generation. A new adventure... Over three decades have passed since the Ducelle Empire reclaimed the land, and Jordinia has never prospered more. When the emperor negotiates a treaty among neighboring nations, Jordinia is awarded an archipelago in the north. With intentions to colonize, His Majesty enlists his two underachieving nephews on an expedition to chart the wilderness.Reclusive Ludwig has his violin and no desire to travel, while his charismatic brother, Drew, is seduced by the grandeur of making history...and money. Desperate to flee a secret scandal of her own, their sister, Johanna, insists upon accompanying them. With a team of soldiers - including longtime friend and royal guardsman, Bram Visigoth - the Cosmith siblings set off to conquer their uncle's newly-acquired territory.From an icy shipwreck to precarious encounters with the native inhabitants, almost nothing goes as planned in this fast-paced comedy of errors teeming with humor, fantasy and plenty of romance. Prepare to fall in love with Jordinia all over again!

"Entertainment is the very heartbeat of Sanvar, and we are the blood, and as long as it remains that way, whether we live or die is immaterial."In the Greco-Roman culture of Sanvar, a tale unfolds that follows the story of two orphans: one incredibly important, the other apparently insignificant.Isla Eliseus is the Iram of Sanvar, and among the most powerful people in the entire empire. Despite the honor and influence of her position, Isla wrestles with a prospect too monstrous to ignore: the exploitation of children, orphaned as she was. Determined to act, Isla agrees to spy for a rebel organization committed to ending the vile practices of the orphanages.Silas Carter's life is wholly different. Raised in obscurity within a state-run orphanage, he was trained to fulfill a single task: to serve Sanvar. Like other orphans, he knows how wrong it is to kill, but has no other choice when he's sent to the regional colosseum as a gladiator, forced to live out his own worst nightmare.Although separated by social class and fortune, Silas and Isla are connected through their past. Spotting each other at a colosseum, they rekindle their friendship, meeting again for the first time since childhood: Isla as Iram, and Silas as gladiator-slave, destined for death. Using her influence in Sanvar and position as spy to the rebellion, Isla promises Silas his freedom, setting in motion a series of terrible and thought-provoking events that will make them realize the immense cost of their actions."Silas and Isla face internal conflict that will resonate with today’s readers: dealing with hope and betrayal, managing obstacles, facing self-doubt, finding one’s place in the world, and overcoming life circumstances beyond one’s control." - WinterPromise Publishing

"Entertainment is the very heartbeat of Sanvar, and we are the blood, and as long as it remains that way, whether we live or die is immaterial."In the Greco-Roman culture of Sanvar, a tale unfolds that follows the story of two orphans: one incredibly important, the other apparently insignificant.Isla Eliseus is the Iram of Sanvar, and among the most powerful people in the entire empire. Despite the honor and influence of her position, Isla wrestles with a prospect too monstrous to ignore: the exploitation of children, orphaned as she was. Determined to act, Isla agrees to spy for a rebel organization committed to ending the vile practices of the orphanages.Silas Carter's life is wholly different. Raised in obscurity within a state-run orphanage, he was trained to fulfill a single task: to serve Sanvar. Like other orphans, he knows how wrong it is to kill, but has no other choice when he's sent to the regional colosseum as a gladiator, forced to live out his own worst nightmare.Although separated by social class and fortune, Silas and Isla are connected through their past. Spotting each other at a colosseum, they rekindle their friendship, meeting again for the first time since childhood: Isla as Iram, and Silas as gladiator-slave, destined for death. Using her influence in Sanvar and position as spy to the rebellion, Isla promises Silas his freedom, setting in motion a series of terrible and thought-provoking events that will make them realize the immense cost of their actions."Silas and Isla face internal confl ict that will resonate with today’s readers: dealing with hope and betrayal, managing obstacles, facing self-doubt, fi nding one’s place in the world, and overcoming life circumstances beyond one’s control." - WinterPromise Publishing

Dainy never asked for an empire. But the battle to reclaim Jordinia from the oppressive New Republic is already underway. With a strategy in place to utilize her inheritance, the duchess's husband enlists the support of a foreign king, and a little help from their friends from the northern woods to the capital city. Defiant royalists rally, coups unite, and resistance awakens, even though danger, secrets, and betrayal threaten to destroy their cause at every dark street corner. As the landscape shifts and tension between the rebels and the revivalists builds, one thing is certain: everything is about to change. Is she destined to rule, or will she rule her destiny? War is waged, love is lost and found, and the future will forever be altered - for better or for worse - in this epic third volume of C.K. Brooke's Jordinia series.