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May 12, 2023 · 5:14 am

Book Illustration – Arius Blade

Excited to share this new illustration from the

Tales of the Black Rose Guard

dark fantasy series.

This illustration is of Queen Clarissa’s enchanted Arius blade

which holds the power to kill those who might otherwise be immortal.

These swords are rare and passed down by position within

the royal immortal courts.

Art by: Vii Morte

Tales of the Black Rose Guard:

A woman with no memory of her past. Another unable to forget. Both haunted by a sinister creature of roses and shadow with an unquenchable thirst for royal blood. Welcome to the world of the Black Rose. 

***

Six hundred years ago, Mara, the immortal captain of the Black Rose Guard, led her knights to their greatest victory: the annihilation of the Muir Court. For avenging a fallen princess, she was hailed a hero. Yet for Mara, the mirror reflected only a killer.

Haunted by the slaughter carried out in the name of honor and duty, Mara hoped she had fought her last battle. But when a mysterious girl arrives pleading for aid, Mara’s dream of peace shatters as the blood roses begin to bloom.

Determined to save the young woman for whom the long-dormant roses have awakened, Mara dons her ancient Arius blade, and prepares to once again lead her men into a fight from which they may never return.

All the while, Mara’s enemies prepare to exploit her greatest weakness: the life of her only love, Edward. Her sole warning is whispered in shadows: Beware the Silver Rose.

Begin the Journey here:

Amazon:
books2read.com/u/mYp2rp

Kobo:

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/black-rose-34

Special Edition Hardback Vol 1: Containing books 1-3 with maps & character art illustrations:

Color: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578940736/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i22?fbclid=IwAR0XiYq-F5bI79xw12RODLlBqnW8KTOpGWkmcJ00eVuQtaN356visUdUfXo

Black and White: https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Black-Rose-Guard-I/dp/0578939959/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Tales+of+the+Black+Rose+Guard&qid=1626472093&s=books&sr=1-1

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December 17, 2022 · 3:18 am

Character Illustration: Mara & Edward

Excited to share this new book illustration from 

Tales of the Black Rose Guard.

This is a romantic scene between

Princess Mara & Captain Edward.

The pair have a 1,200 year, forbidden love story.

Art by: Vii Morte

Tales of the Black Rose Guard: 

A woman with no memory of her past. Another unable to forget. Both haunted by a sinister creature of roses and shadow with an unquenchable thirst for royal blood. Welcome to the world of the Black Rose. 

***

Six hundred years ago, Mara, the immortal captain of the Black Rose Guard, led her knights to their greatest victory: the annihilation of the Muir Court. For avenging a fallen princess, she was hailed a hero. Yet for Mara, the mirror reflected only a killer.

Haunted by the slaughter carried out in the name of honor and duty, Mara hoped she had fought her last battle. But when a mysterious girl arrives pleading for aid, Mara’s dream of peace shatters as the blood roses begin to bloom.

Determined to save the young woman for whom the long-dormant roses have awakened, Mara dons her ancient Arius blade, and prepares to once again lead her men into a fight from which they may never return.

All the while, Mara’s enemies prepare to exploit her greatest weakness: the life of her only love, Edward. Her sole warning is whispered in shadows: Beware the Silver Rose.

Begin the story: Black Rose – Book 1: 

Ebook Links:

books2read.com/u/mYp2rp

Paperback:

Amazon: https://goo.gl/AMgqKn

Audiobook:

iTunes: https://goo.gl/5crKdi

Audible: https://goo.gl/7RX61f

Hardback: 

Volume I: Books 1-3: 

Color: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578940736/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i22?fbclid=IwAR0XiYq-F5bI79xw12RODLlBqnW8KTOpGWkmcJ00eVuQtaN356visUdUfXo

Black and White: https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Black-Rose-Guard-I/dp/0578939959/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Tales+of+the+Black+Rose+Guard&qid=1626472093&s=books&sr=1-1

Volume II: Books 4-6: 

Color: shorturl.at/eqwJP

Black & White: https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Black-Rose-Guard-II/dp/0578335360/ref=sr_1_1?Adv-Srch-Books-Submit.x=43&Adv-Srch-Books-Submit.y=15&qid=1638917395&refinements=p_66%3A9780578335360&s=books&sr=1-1&unfiltered=1&fbclid=IwAR2LHZZMbgMMI3nBEQmSfrXSbp5vuUVrfr09grQ_O6zriAIrDwTgdlDTGIs

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October 3, 2022 · 9:18 pm

Book Illustration – Black Rose Guard

Excited to share this new book illustration from

Tales of the Black Rose Guard.

This scene takes place in book 2 of the series, Heart of the Rose,

when Princess Mara discovers her love, Captain Edward,

being held captive in the bowels of the Brön Court dungeons.

Art by: Vii Morte

Tales of the Black Rose Guard:

A woman with no memory of her past. Another unable to forget. Both haunted by a sinister creature of roses and shadow with an unquenchable thirst for royal blood. Welcome to the world of the Black Rose. 

***

Six hundred years ago, Mara, the immortal captain of the Black Rose Guard, led her knights to their greatest victory: the annihilation of the Muir Court. For avenging a fallen princess, she was hailed a hero. Yet for Mara, the mirror reflected only a killer.

Haunted by the slaughter carried out in the name of honor and duty, Mara hoped she had fought her last battle. But when a mysterious girl arrives pleading for aid, Mara’s dream of peace shatters as the blood roses begin to bloom.

Determined to save the young woman for whom the long-dormant roses have awakened, Mara dons her ancient Arius blade, and prepares to once again lead her men into a fight from which they may never return.

All the while, Mara’s enemies prepare to exploit her greatest weakness: the life of her only love, Edward. Her sole warning is whispered in shadows: Beware the Silver Rose.

Begin the story: Black Rose – Book 1:

Ebook Links:

books2read.com/u/mYp2rp

Paperback:

Amazon: https://goo.gl/AMgqKn

Audiobook:

iTunes: https://goo.gl/5crKdi

Audible: https://goo.gl/7RX61f

Hardback:

Volume I: Books 1-3:

Color: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578940736/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i22?fbclid=IwAR0XiYq-F5bI79xw12RODLlBqnW8KTOpGWkmcJ00eVuQtaN356visUdUfXo

Black and White: https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Black-Rose-Guard-I/dp/0578939959/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Tales+of+the+Black+Rose+Guard&qid=1626472093&s=books&sr=1-1

Volume II: Books 4-5:

Color Edition: shorturl.at/eqwJP

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June 22, 2022 · 8:09 pm

Character Art: Sub-Captain Phillip

Excited to share this new character illustration

From Tales of the Black Rose Guard

a dark-fantasy series!

Illustration By: Barn-Swallow Art

Sub-Captain Phillip is second in command of both the Lorcan and Black Rose Guards.

A 2,000 year old knight, Phillip is both brave and fiercely loyal to both

the guard and those he is sworn to serve.

He is depicted here, standing on the immortal sands of the Muir Court

with an Arius blade strapped to his side.

A woman with no memory of her past. Another unable to forget. Both haunted by a sinister creature of roses and shadow with an unquenchable thirst for royal blood. Welcome to the world of the Black Rose. 

***

Six hundred years ago, Mara, the immortal captain of the Black Rose Guard, led her knights to their greatest victory: the annihilation of the Muir Court. For avenging a fallen princess, she was hailed a hero. Yet for Mara, the mirror reflected only a killer.

Haunted by the slaughter carried out in the name of honor and duty, Mara hoped she had fought her last battle. But when a mysterious girl arrives pleading for aid, Mara’s dream of peace shatters as the blood roses begin to bloom.

Determined to save the young woman for whom the long-dormant roses have awakened, Mara dons her ancient Arius blade, and prepares to once again lead her men into a fight from which they may never return.

All the while, Mara’s enemies prepare to exploit her greatest weakness: the life of her only love, Edward. Her sole warning is whispered in shadows: Beware the Silver Rose.

Now available:

Ebook & Paperback Links:

books2read.com/u/mYp2rp

Audiobook

iTunes: https://goo.gl/5crKdi

Audible: https://goo.gl/7RX61f

Hardback:

Black & White: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578939959/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Tales+of+the+Black+Rose+Guard+Vol+I&qid=1625769041&s=books&sr=1-1

Color: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578940736/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i22

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November 5, 2021 · 5:34 pm

Character Art – Liza and Erik

I am excited to share this illustration of:

Captain Erik, a prince of the Muir Royal Court

with his love,

Princess Liza of the Lorcan Royal Court

Illustration by: Vii Morte

Her information can be found here: https://twitter.com/ViiMorteArt

Princess of the Rose:

Tales of the Black Rose Guard VI

Of all the codes they teach us… those of duty, honor, trust, loyalty… none ever speak of love.

The story is well-known. A Lorcan princess, who died at the hands of a wicked prince. And the captain, whose quest for vengeance knew no bounds.

But what if her death had been an elaborate plot? 

Instead of murder, Princess Liza is taken captive by the cruel-hearted Prince Nicholi, with the reluctant assistance of Captain Erik, of the Muir Court Guard. Focused entirely on his own aspirations, the prince demands Liza consent to become his rose bride, which would place both her eternal soul, and her kingdom, in his pitiless grasp.

As the prince awaits his answer with failing patience, Liza’s only comfort comes in a  guarded friendship with the Muir captain; a man torn between obeying the sacred vows of knighthood and his desire to protect the princess he has come to love.

Enraged beyond reason when discovering Erik’s devotion to the woman he considers his property, Nicholi forces Liza to make an impossible choice. 

Available at the following links: 

Kindle: http://a.co/3RoOoLu

Paperback: https://amzn.to/2K284N0

Audiobook:

Audible: https://adbl.co/2u3kvBJ

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September 2, 2021 · 7:54 pm

Battle of the Muir Court – Art

I am excited to share this new character illustration of:

Captain Mara & Captain Edward!!!

The depicted scene takes place on the Muir Court Beach

during the battle of the Muir Court ~ AD 1400.

From Tales of the Black Rose Guard

Bestselling dark fantasy/dark romance series!

Illustration by: Vii Morte Art

Her information can be found here: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ViiMorteArt

Tales of the Black Rose Guard: Volume I 

A woman with no memory of her past. Another unable to forget. Both haunted by a sinister creature of roses and shadow with an unquenchable thirst for royal blood.

Welcome to the world of the Black Rose. 

***

Six hundred years ago, Mara, the immortal captain of the Black Rose Guard, led her knights to their greatest victory: the annihilation of the Muir Court. For avenging a fallen princess, she was hailed a hero. Yet for Mara, the mirror reflected only a killer.

Haunted by the slaughter carried out in the name of honor and duty, Mara hoped she had fought her last battle. But when a mysterious girl arrives pleading for aid, Mara’s dream of peace shatters as the blood roses begin to bloom.

Determined to save the young woman for whom the long-dormant roses have awakened, Mara dons her ancient Arius blade, and prepares to once again lead her men into a fight from which they may never return.

All the while, Mara’s enemies prepare to exploit her greatest weakness: the life of her only love, Edward. Her sole warning is whispered in shadows: Beware the Silver Rose.

Now Available in Kindle Unlimited:

https://books2read.com/u/4j2XDZ

Or individually in audiobook format:

Black Rose – Book I: https://goo.gl/7RX61f

Heart of the Rose – Book II: https://adbl.co/2PZvSrg

Blood Rose – Book III: https://adbl.co/2RiJPgH

Shadow of the Rose – Book IV: https://adbl.co/2TOuIgJ

Silver Rose – Book V: https://goo.gl/1UjoPJ

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August 25, 2021 · 10:53 pm

Character Art – Sub-Captain Sarah

I am excited to share this new character illustration of Sub-Captain Sarah!!!

As a young girl, Sarah helps Princess Mara to save Captain Edward’s life.

As a reward, Sarah is offered a chance to train under the captains and become a knight!

Brave and loyal, Sarah climbs through the ranks of the guard to eventually reach the rank of a sub-captain.

From Tales of the Black Rose Guard: Shadow of the Rose

Bestselling dark fantasy/dark romance series!

Illustration by: Vii Morte Art

Her information can be found here: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ViiMorteArt

Shadow of the Rose: Tales of the Black Rose Guard

“Exceptional and peerless! Black Rose is a brilliant page-turner that I would recommend to any avid reader of dark fantasy and romance.”

– Becket, Bestselling author of The Blood Vivicanti

If you stay with the Lorcan Guard, you will honor your original vow, it is true. But you shall remain forever a shadow of the rose…

For as long as she could remember, Sarah had wanted to be a knight. One fated evening, a man with dark eyes appeared at her mother’s modest inn, and told her a story of love, loss, loyalty, honor, and a life of which Sarah had only dreamed.

Devastated when the man is condemned to the dungeons by her own father, Sarah was told she would never see him again. She safeguarded his story, and secrets, resigned to them forever being the treasures of her imagination. More than twenty years later, he reappears, offering Sarah an opportunity beyond her wildest dreams.

A half-mortal, illegitimate child of a lesser court, Sarah’s struggle only begins with leaving all she has known. Her hope for a better future, amid the prejudice of those who look down upon her tainted blood, is maintained by a blossoming love, and being personally trained by the court’s captains.

An unexpected turn of events gives Sarah an opportunity to change her fate—a position of leadership in the Black Rose Guard. But to accept will mean abandoning both the man she has come to love, and her vow to Captain Edward.

Loyalty and desire clash in one woman’s quest to find her place in the immortal guard.

E-Book & Paperback (B&W): https://books2read.com/u/mKxOBd

Paperback (Color map): https://goo.gl/j7awVV

Audible: https://adbl.co/2TOuIgJ

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May 10, 2021 · 9:13 pm

Character Art – Fallen – Ursula

I am excited to share new character art from

Fallen: Starbound

My co-authored series with Greg Wilkey!

Art by: Serene Yoshiko

Ursula is the seductive villainess from our paranormal romance series, Starbound!

For more information on the novel, keep reading!

Sometimes, even stars must share their light to stop the darkness…

***

The dream was always the same. Stars falling from the sky, their dying screams echoing across a bleak canvas. Rosalind never imagined the horrors which plagued her sleepless nights were not dreams, but warnings of an uncertain future. Nor that her visions were shared by another.  

Across an ocean, Zeke gazes at the sky each evening, helplessly watching as his beloved stars vanish from sight. Most believe these disappearances to be natural, but as the light of the night sky rapidly fades, Zeke knows in his heart, something far worse is at play. 

When this unlikely pair meet, romance sparks under moonlit nights. Little do they know their union will awaken a long-dormant power which seeks to consume all within its grasp.

Together, they must discover a way to save the stars, before only darkness remains. 

Now Available: https://books2read.com/fallenstarbound

Or in audiobook format:

Audible: https://adbl.co/2NKsHn3

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April 30, 2021 · 4:34 pm

Sub-Captain Garreth

I am excited to share this new character illustration of Lord Garreth!!!

A sub-captain in both the Lorcan Royal Guard & Black Rose Guard

From the Tales of the Black Rose Guard

Bestselling dark fantasy/dark romance series!

Illustration by: Vii Morte Art

Her information can be found here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ViiMorteArt

The first five novels in the book series are currently available 

as a single boxset in Kindle Unlimited!

Tales of the Black Rose Guard: Volume I

A woman with no memory of her past. Another unable to forget. Both haunted by a sinister creature of roses and shadow with an unquenchable thirst for royal blood. Welcome to the world of the Black Rose. 

***

Six hundred years ago, Mara, the immortal captain of the Black Rose Guard, led her knights to their greatest victory: the annihilation of the Muir Court. For avenging a fallen princess, she was hailed a hero. Yet for Mara, the mirror reflected only a killer.

Haunted by the slaughter carried out in the name of honor and duty, Mara hoped she had fought her last battle. But when a mysterious girl arrives pleading for aid, Mara’s dream of peace shatters as the blood roses begin to bloom.

Determined to save the young woman for whom the long-dormant roses have awakened, Mara dons her ancient Arius blade, and prepares to once again lead her men into a fight from which they may never return.

All the while, Mara’s enemies prepare to exploit her greatest weakness: the life of her only love, Edward. Her sole warning is whispered in shadows: Beware the Silver Rose.

Now Available in Kindle Unlimited:

https://books2read.com/u/4j2XDZ

Or individually in audiobook format:

Black Rose – Book I: https://goo.gl/7RX61f

Heart of the Rose – Book II: https://adbl.co/2PZvSrg

Blood Rose – Book III: https://adbl.co/2RiJPgH

Shadow of the Rose – Book IV: https://adbl.co/2TOuIgJ

Silver Rose – Book V: https://goo.gl/1UjoPJ

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March 22, 2021 · 9:10 pm

Princess Cassandra – Character Illustration

I am excited to share this illustration of Cassandra 

Princess of the Muir & Lorcan Immortal Courts

Immortal roses transform to silver at her touch 

From the Tales of the Black Rose Guard 

Bestselling dark fantasy/dark romance series

The artwork was illustrated by: ViiMorteArt

Her information can be found here: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ViiMorteArt

The first five novels in the book series are currently available 

as a single boxset in Kindle Unlimited!

Tales of the Black Rose Guard: 

Volume I 

A woman with no memory of her past. Another unable to forget. Both haunted by a sinister creature of roses and shadow with an unquenchable thirst for royal blood. Welcome to the world of the Black Rose. 

***

Six hundred years ago, Mara, the immortal captain of the Black Rose Guard, led her knights to their greatest victory: the annihilation of the Muir Court. For avenging a fallen princess, she was hailed a hero. Yet for Mara, the mirror reflected only a killer.

Haunted by the slaughter carried out in the name of honor and duty, Mara hoped she had fought her last battle. But when a mysterious girl arrives pleading for aid, Mara’s dream of peace shatters as the blood roses begin to bloom.

Determined to save the young woman for whom the long-dormant roses have awakened, Mara dons her ancient Arius blade, and prepares to once again lead her men into a fight from which they may never return.

All the while, Mara’s enemies prepare to exploit her greatest weakness: the life of her only love, Edward. Her sole warning is whispered in shadows: Beware the Silver Rose.

Now Available in Kindle Unlimited:

https://books2read.com/u/4j2XDZ

Or individually in audiobook format:

Black Rose – Book I: https://goo.gl/7RX61f

Heart of the Rose – Book II: https://adbl.co/2PZvSrg

Blood Rose – Book III: https://adbl.co/2RiJPgH

Shadow of the Rose – Book IV: https://adbl.co/2TOuIgJ

Silver Rose – Book V: https://goo.gl/1UjoPJ

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