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Authors: Lisa Shearin
Tam and Imala would be returning to Regor to organize a joint Caesolian and goblin expedition to the continent that lay to the west of Rheskilia. If the Khrynsani and their allies were staging there, Tam had vowed to find them. Uncle Ryn had ships in the Sea of Kenyon, and had pledged them as escort for the goblin and Caesolian vessels.
What would happen tomorrow, next week, or next month was unknown. How my new magical power would help me face it was also largely unknown. It didn’t matter. I had family and friends both old and new who I knew would stand with me and fight beside me. Whatever came, we would face it together.
It was all I could have asked for and then some.
It was the same with my life. I now had all I had ever hoped for and more.
And as I reached the end of the aisle, I was met by a man who adored me and who was nothing short of my dreams come true.
When Justinius asked us to repeat the vows we had written to each other, Mychael and I spoke the words in unison, our joined voices giving them strength, power, and permanence.
“I promise to be your lover, your companion in life, your ally in conflict, and your partner in adventure. I will strive every day to be worthy of your love. I will be honest with you, kind, patient, and forgiving. I will love you, hold you, honor and respect you, in sickness and in health, through loss and victory, for all the days of my life. I promise to help shoulder our challenges, for there is nothing we cannot face—and nothing we cannot do—if we stand together. These are my sacred vows to you as I join my life to yours.”
Justinius declared us husband and wife.
As we kissed, our magic flared, met, and melded with a power I knew would see us through whatever tomorrow brought—and would last for a lifetime.
The End
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- Magic Lost, Trouble Found
- Armed and Magical
- The Trouble with Demons
- Bewitched and Betrayed
- Con and Conjure
- All Spell Breaks Loose
- Wild Card
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bestselling author of the Raine Benares novels, a comedic fantasy adventure series, as well as the SPI Files novels, an urban fantasy series best described as
Men in Black
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All Spell Breaks Loose
“Exceptional…Shearin has proven herself to be an expert storyteller with the enviable ability to provide both humor and jaw-dropping action.”
—RT Book Reviews
“
All Spell Breaks Loose
not only lived up to my expectations but was even BETTER!”
—Dangerous Romance
Con & Conjure
“Tons of action and adventure but it also has a bit of romance and humor…All of the characters are excellent…The complexities of the world that Ms. Shearin has developed are fabulous.”
—Night Owl Reviews
“Action packed and fast paced, this was a fabulous read.”
—Fresh Fiction
“
Con & Conjure
is a great addition to a wonderful series, and I’m looking forward to
All Spell Breaks Loose
and whatever else [Shearin writes] with high anticipation.”
—Dear Author
Bewitched & Betrayed
“Once again, Ms. Shearin has given her readers a book that you don’t want to put down. With Raine, the adventures never end.”
—Night Owl Reviews
“
Bewitched & Betrayed
might just be the best in the series so far!…an amazingly exciting fourth installment that really tugs at the heart strings.”
—Ink and Paper
“If you’re new to Shearin’s work, and you enjoy fantasy interspersed with an enticing romance, a little bit of humor, and a whole lot of grade-A action, this is the series for you.”
—Lurv a la Mode
The Trouble with Demons
“The book reads more like an urban fantasy with pirates and sharp wit and humor. I found the mix quite refreshing. Lisa Shearin’s fun, action- packed writing style gives this world life and vibrancy.”
—Fresh Fiction
“Lisa Shearin represents that much needed voice in fantasy that combines practiced craft and a wicked sense of humor.”
—Bitten by Books
“The brisk pace and increasingly complex character development propel the story on a rollercoaster ride through demons, goblins, elves, and mages while maintaining a satisfying level of romantic attention…that will leave readers chomping at the bit for more.”
—Monsters and Critics
“This book has the action starting as soon as you start the story and it keeps going right to the end…All of the characters are interesting, from the naked demon queen to the Guardians guarding Raine. All have a purpose and it comes across with clarity and detail.”
—Night Owl Reviews
Armed & Magical
“Fresh, original, and fall- out-of- your-chair funny, Lisa Shearin’s
Armed & Magical
combines deft characterization, snarky dialogue, and nonstop action—plus a yummy hint of romance—to create one of the best reads of the year. This book is a bona fide winner, the series a keeper, and Shearin a definite star on the rise.”
—Linnea Sinclair, RITA Award-winning author
of
Rebels and Lovers
“An exciting, catch-me-if-you-can, lightning-fast-paced tale of magic and evil filled with goblins, elves, mages, and a hint of love interest that will leave fantasy readers anxiously awaiting Raine’s next adventure.”
—Monsters and Critics
“The kind of book you hope to find when you go to the bookstore. It takes you away to a world of danger, magic, and adventure, and it does so with dazzling wit and clever humor. It’s gritty, funny, and sexy—a wonderful addition to the urban fantasy genre. I absolutely loved it. From now on Lisa Shearin is on my auto-buy list!”
—Ilona Andrews, #1
New York Times
bestselling author
of
Magic Shifts
“
Armed & Magical
, like its predecessor, is an enchanting read from the very first page. I absolutely loved it. Shearin weaves a web of magic with a dash of romance that thoroughly snares the reader. She’s definitely an author to watch!”
—Anya Bast,
New York Times
bestselling author
of
Embrace of the Damned
Magic Lost, Trouble Found
“Take a witty, kick-ass heroine and put her in a vividly realized fantasy world where the stakes are high, and you’ve got a fun, page-turning read in Magic Lost, Trouble Found. I can’t wait to read more of Raine Benares’s adventures.”
—Shanna Swendson, author of
Don’t Hex with Texas
“A wonderful fantasy tale full of different races and myths and legends [that] are drawn so perfectly readers will believe they actually exist. Raine is a strong female, a leader who wants to do the right thing even when she isn’t sure what that is…Lisa Shearin has the magic touch.”
—Midwest Book Review
“Shearin serves up an imaginative fantasy…The strong, well-executed story line and characters, along with a nice twist to the ‘object of unspeakable power’ theme, make for an enjoyable, fast- paced read.”
