MacDonald uses lyrical prose and Christian-inflected allegory to examine the tension between idealism and ego, love and illusion, sacrifice and awakening. Rather than solving problems through action or logic, Anodos often learns through failure and humility. MacDonald rejects the strict moralism of Victorian realism, offering instead a poetic and morally complex vision of the human soul’s longing for transcendence. The novel inspired authors like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, who praised its ability to awaken a sense of holiness and wonder.

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Krystina
It all began when I forgot my cell phone.
He wasn’t supposed to be there when I fell.
I wasn’t supposed to get lost in a sea of sapphire blue when he helped me up.
And he wasn’t supposed to be the billionaire investor, Alexander Stone.
I saw the dark promises in his eyes when he looked at me. But the shadows of my past haunted me, making me afraid to explore the possibilities I could never before have imagined.

Alexander
I was used to getting what I wanted.
But a chance run-in with Krystina Cole quickly turned my world upside down.
She was strong, determined, devastatingly beautiful—and stubborn as hell.
Her quick wit and firecracker attitude was the complete opposite of what I wanted in a woman.
But I still wanted to claim her. Tame her. Make her mine.
And I always get what I want.

“It’s complex. It’s dirty. And I relished every single wickedly hot detail.”
—Not Your Moms Romance Blog

“Compelling. Dark. Captivating. Move over Christian & Gideon! There’s a new billionaire in town!”
—Billionaires Only Blog

“Hang on to your kindles! It’s a wild ride!” —Judy, Once Upon An Alpha

“Krys and Alexander story is addicting, and the chemistry is on fire! The rollercoaster of emotions was amazing, and the way these two brought in the drama was off the charts.” —Hollie, Bookish Girl Reviews

“OMG I was blown away. The angst, the passion, and the storyline was amazing! I think I have a new favorite couple!” —Once Upon A Romance Blog

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But across the vortex of time and space, she is being watched. The Merlin knows of the legend Tory is to become, and through the wisdom of the Old Ones, he teleports her back to the Dark Age.

Prince Maelgwn of Gwynedd and his band of knights stumble across this mysterious woman dressed in jeans and leather jacket. Believing she is the witch of the stones, they threaten to kill her. Rising to her own defense, Tory challenges the Prince’s champion to unarmed combat.

With her superior fighting skill she easily overwhelms the warrior, winning the admiration of the Prince, and changing the course of British history forever.

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With her mom driving and her two best friends, Jen and Sally in tow, Jacque sets off for her happily ever after. She will soon realize a plan has been put in motion that will change her course and possibly tear her from Fane’s grasp forever. It will take a wolf pack, her mother’s love, her two best friend’s unrelenting determination, her own will to survive and the undying love of her mate to bring her home. The question remains if she fights, if she endures, who will she be, what will be left once she is back in her mate’s arms?

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