Blade Bound Saga
A Dagger in the Ivy
Book One in The Blade Bound Saga
Crimson Fox Publishing, November 12, 2024
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With a kingdom in peril and magic awakening in her blood, Celeste is thrust into a deadly game of power, secrets, and forbidden desires.
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In a world plagued by darkness and deceit, half-fae Celeste Westergaard is torn between her duty as the Commander of the Royal Regiment and her station as the next in line for the throne. On the rise are attacks from supernatural creatures, the carnivorous beasts sent by the Shadow Tsar to claim the lives of third-born fae throughout the realm of Terre Ferique.. But as Celeste’s homeland of Delasurvia faces turmoil and unrest, she is thrust into an arranged marriage to the Prince of Hedera, the Land of Ivy.
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While the destiny of her kingdom rests on Celeste’s shoulders, she must also face the threat of madness, a fate which could befall her if her fae powers do not manifest. And to make things worse, the prince’s brooding half-brother carries a hatred for her she can’t understand.
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As Celeste unravels the mysteries hidden within Hedera, she must navigate a treacherous path to protect her kingdom and uncover the truth hidden within her own bloodline.
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A Dagger in the Ivy is a gripping tale of intrigue, danger, deception, and unexpected alliances.
A Sabre in the Hemlock
Book Two in The Blade Bound Saga
Crimson Fox Publishing, November 18, 2025
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In the wake of the carnoraxis attack on Ivystone Citadel, Celeste Westergaard's battle for her future has only just begun. Trapped under the king’s watchful eye, under the pretense of mourning a fiancé she never truly loved, and hiding the magic awakening within her, Celeste must play the role expected of her—until the moment she can break free. But with Dante now legitimized as Hedera’s heir and their forbidden love kept in the shadows, secrecy is more dangerous than ever.
As the royal court embarks on a tour to solidify Dante’s claim, whispers of war and treachery follow their every step. The Shadow Tsar’s reach is growing, and the prophecy that fuels his reign foretells the rise of a power that will bring his downfall—one tied to the blood of the fae. And though Celeste and Dante suspect Prince Torbin is still alive, they have no proof, only the gnawing certainty that he isn’t finished with them yet.
From glittering courts to bloodstained battlefields, Celeste must walk a knife’s edge between duty and desire, deception and truth. Because if the Tsar discovers who she really is… he won’t just come for her magic—he’ll come for her soul.
A Sabre in the Hemlock is the thrilling sequel to A Dagger in the Ivy, weaving romance, danger, and dark intrigue into an unforgettable tale of power and sacrifice.