Prequel Novella

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A skeptic. A fairy. A love that bridges worlds—and risks everything.

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    "I absolutely loved this little book! The story was fresh and original and just a delight to read.

    If you like clean fantasy I urge you to pick this book up. I can assure you you will not regret it.


    May we never grow too old to enjoy reading fantasy. Sometimes we need an escape from reality."

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    What you get:

    • A complete prequel novella to the Spirits in Waiting series
    • A cozy fantasy romance filled with magic, whimsy, and heart
    • A portal-to-another-world adventure with a reluctant hero
    • Found family, royal intrigue, and a love worth fighting for
    • A glimpse into the world before the main series begins

    What is it all about?

    He’s a rationa anthropologist. She’s a fairy princess on the run. His final assignment just became highly unscientific.

    Pete Wagner is one case away from leaving Ireland for a respectable university career in Germany. His final task? Debunking a ridiculous "fairy ring" sighting. But when a breathtakingly beautiful woman in medieval clothes magically appears inside the circle, Pete’s neat, logical world completely shatters.

    Princess Belinda is fleeing a ruthless war-mongering prince. To save her, this utterly untrained human will have to cross through the portal, face down a magical court, and fake a marriage to a woman he’s starting to love for real.

    Featuring protective older brothers, lightning-bolt magic gone awry, and a sweet, wholesome happily-ever-after, this charming prequel novella proves that sometimes the biggest skeptics make the best knights in shining armor.

    Because sometimes love doesn’t just cross boundaries—it rewrites them entirely.