Cirrus@Austlit

'A Fae Ranger sent through a portal to Victorian England to stop an assassin faces an impossible choice: save her family or the Fae Realm in a battle between the light and darkness.

'This origins story sets the scene for the Fae of the Crystal Palace, a gaslamp YA fantasy romance (with a touch of mystery) series.' (Publication summary)

'Unlock the secrets of Victorian England's underworld of fae magic, love and murder in this spellbinding romantic fantasy.

'A spirited young woman's quest for the extraordinary entangles her in a deadly investigation, where she must unravel murder, life-altering secrets and a forbidden love that transcends realms to save all she holds dear.

'Bound by the constraints of Victorian England, Lady Alice Hyde's future appears secure in a marriage arranged by her uncle, the Viscount. But her heart yearns for more than being a traditional and dutiful wife. Blessed, or cursed as it seems, with a curious mind and a thirst for knowledge, she eagerly anticipates a visit to The Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace.

'However, her journey takes a darker twist when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of a young woman. Drawn into the investigation alongside the enigmatic and exasperating Cyan, Alice finds herself on a treacherous path fraught with danger and desire.

'Together, Alice and Mr Symond battle not only dark forces but also a growing attraction that defies the chasm between their worlds.

'As they unravel the mystery behind the murder, Alice discovers a whole new realm of terrifying possibilities that leads them to an all-powerful and vengeful fae who threatens both their worlds.

'In a mesmerising blend of romance, fantasy and intrigue, The Charmed is a spellbinding tale of love, magic and choosing one’s destiny. Join Alice and Cyan on a heart-stilling journey where they discover that even in the darkest of shadows, love can illuminate the way and potentially conquer the impossible.

'The Charmed is the first book in the Fae of the Crystal Palace series and brings together the historical romance of Bridgerton with the mystery of Sherlock Holmes and an irresistible sprinkle of A Court of Thorns and Roses fae. It features medium level steam.' (Publication summary)

'A woman looking for a fresh start in the country knocks on her neighbour's door and uncovers a hostage situation. Turns out new beginnings can be chock-full of surprises.

'In eighteenth century Germany, a housekeeper engages her dangerous gift to unlock a secret door, where she discovers the truth about her father's disappearance - and her enigmatic master.

'Babysitting a bunch of civilian scientists goes sideways after they can't help poking a glowing alien artefact. System failures. Locked outside the airlock door. It's going to be a long day.

'An environmental crusader's home stands in the way of a crucial renewable energy project. But it's more than a house - it's a doorway and the only link to the dead sister she's trying to save.

'A Fae Ranger sent through a portal to Victorian England to stop an assassin faces an impossible choice: save her family or the Fae Realm in a battle between the light and darkness.

'A dating game show contestant finds the last thing she expects behind the stage door and faces the biggest decision of her life, in front of the whole world. Will she follow her head or her heart?

'Doors are a gateway into another space or world. Sometimes they present opportunities, other times barriers, in some cases they're forbidden. Forbidden Doors is the perfect theme for this genre fiction anthology - a collection of fantasy, sci-fi, romance, crime, historical fiction and supernatural short stories from established and emerging Australian authors.'(Publication summary)

'One broken empire. Two head-strong Princesses. Three idealistic Princes.

'Together they can unite and bring peace to all of their nations but only if they can overcome their prejudices and hate for each other.

'Luckily there's a thin line between love and hate, but for some that line can never be crossed.

'Jealousy, revenge and greed face off against magic and a powerful prophecy, leaving one undeniable truth – in Kypria, love always has deadly consequences.

'The Earth King's Heir features key characters from the Kyprian Prophecy series (Gwyn, Amund, Alik, Horace, Delrik and Sophia). It follows them from childhood until the fateful night of the blood moon that precedes The Firemaster's Legacy – The Kyprian Prophecy Book 1.

'The Earth King's Heir – Book 0 can be read at any stage of the Kyprian Prophecy series.' (Publication summary)

'One fights for power and revenge. The other fights for atonement. Only one will prevail, but at what cost?

'In the aftermath of the battles in Kengia and Lamore, Theodora finds herself an outcast in the icy, barren lands of Northem.

'Theodora fights for acceptance from her adopted people but it will rely on conquering new lands and enlisting a lost friend to her cause. Only then will she have the power and revenge she desires.

'In Kengia, Arisa is trying to come to terms with the breakdown of her relationship with Takai, when the newly crowned Lamorian King asks her to go to Ette where they must deal with unfinished business.

'Unable to resolve their own differences, Arisa searches for Rea and Takai tries to make amends to the nations his father oppressed.

'Old friends are united and enemies face off against terrifying creatures and each other, culminating in a final do or die battle in Ivane.

'But this time around, victory will depend on much more than magic. It will be determined by loyalty, love, honour and letting go of everything you thought you wanted.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'"Only a fool can't understand that there cannot be light without the darkness, and that power lies in harnessing the very thing people are scared of."

'As a silver-eyes Laha has an extraordinary ability to harness the power within nature. She is also a royal companion to the Kengian Princess Mary, and with all of Kypria finally at peace Laha should be content...but she is far from it.

'Laha has lost her powers and a darkness claws away inside her. She doesn't fit in at the Lamorian court, nor does she want to. She yearns for a life of excitement and adventure, but most of all she yearns to regain her powers and understand her dark urges.

'The answer arrives in the form of a mysterious fortune teller whose prophecy and presence threaten to destroy everyone Laha cares about including the Lamorian Prince Emberto. Despite this she is drawn to the fortune teller and the woman's offer to help her realise the full potential of her powers...if she's willing to embrace her darkness.

'Laha's choices lead to discoveries about her own identity and her friends being caught up in a deadly showdown between the most powerful of all Kengians - the Firemasters.

'Beginnings sets the scene for the Kyprian Prophecy series and Book 1 - The Firemaster's Legacy.'(Publication summary)

'War has arrived in Kypria. Unlikely allies unite and mighty warriors clash. To protect the people and land she loves, Arisa must fulfil her destiny and overcome her past demons.

'Arisa flees to Kengia with Takai in pursuit only to find that her father's homeland provides little comfort or safety.

'In the capital, Lochlen, Arisa trains to harness all of her powers but meets blockages in the form of distrusting tribal chiefs, adversarial family members, and conflicting feelings about Takai and a fascinating Kengian Custodian.

'In Lamore, the fearsome Northem fleet arrives with a mysterious navigator - a silver-eyed girl with incredible powers...powers that she uses to weaponise firesky after Amund refuses to help.

'Lamore and the Northemers join forces and armed with the devastating new firesky weapons declare war on Kengia and the Lamorian rebels.

'Kypria's only hope of salvation is the Water Catcher and two equally powerful ghosts from the past.' (Publication summary)

‘ Lamore is on the brink of war. Victory will depend on two things: who commands firesky and whether one silver-eyed girl can make the biggest leap of faith - believing in herself, believing in love and believing in the prophesied Water Catcher.

‘After quelling the riots in Obira City, Arisa is celebrated for saving Lamore and the King who she had once vowed to kill, but living at the Lamorian Royal Court has never been more dangerous.

‘After a Northem invading party breaches Lamore Castle, former Chancellor Horace becomes more desperate to secure firesky as a weapon, so he intensifies his threats against Arisa and her guardian, Erun. 

‘As Lamore prepares for war, Arisa and Prince Takai are drawn to each other and find themselves working together to save not just the kingdom but each other's lives. 

‘But everything unravels when Takai discovers the truth about Arisa - a truth that is bigger and more deadly than they could have ever imagined.’ (Publication summary)

'Firesky is the ultimate weapon. It will either obliterate or liberate all of Kypria. One silver-eyed girl has the power to determine their fate - if she dares to question everything she believes in.

'Arisa is a silver-eyes - a magical race feared and hunted in the Kyprian nation of Lamore. She has survived by hiding her identity but her best friend and father weren't so fortunate.

'Her luck runs out when she is forced to serve at the Lamorian Royal Court with her guardian, Erun, who is conscripted to weaponise a great power known as firesky - a power not seen since the time of the last Firemaster.

'With war on the horizon, and no hope of a prophesied saviour materialising, Arisa formulates a deadly plan to tear the brutal regime apart from the inside. There's just one problem...the arrogant, exasperating and intriguing Prince Takai.' (Publication summary)

'A fresh start. An instant enemy. But Stella is determined.

'Sparkles fly when former office manager Stella Rhees, 30, flees a failed affair with her old boss, Damian. Determined to run her own show, she pursues her dream of creating and selling her own jewellery.

'The problem? She's opened her jaunty stall directly outside the famous Huntleys House of Jewels at the very moment handsome James Huntley the Third, 33, asks her to move so he can stage a publicity stunt. Feisty Stella won't budge.

'Despite a mutual physical attraction, Stella and James become instant enemies, their rivalry fanned by a social media war.

'While Huntleys appears prosperous, it's facing bankruptcy, and James's mother and playboy brother are squandering the family fortune overseas.

'James finds Stella and her fresh ideas irresistible, and she becomes the catalyst for him to change Huntleys' path of self-destruction. He offers her a job, but how can she accept when she's vowed to never fall into the old trap of falling in love with the boss?

'For Stella and James to find their Happily Ever After, each must overcome personal demons, take risks and learn to trust the other. Will this dazzling couple ever work out how to put a Huntley engagement ring to its proper purpose?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A grieving woman is drawn to a land-locked lighthouse where she meets a party of lost souls in need of a guide. She must face death in order to start a new life.

'The temporary caretaker of a lighthouse finds the perfect hideaway for safeguarding her secret, never expecting to encounter a murder and an unlikely partner in crime.

'While visiting a deep space navigational beacon to conduct routine maintenance, two space adventurers encounter a self-aware AI computer that has her own plans.

'Queensland, 1887. A lighthouse keeper’s daughter is missing, presumed dead. Is she another victim of the Spectre or something even more terrifying?

'A voice from one woman’s past echoes a secret up the lighthouse stairs. The only person who can give her the answers, is the last person she ever wants to see again.

'The estranged daughter of a lightkeeper returns home to South Solitary Island as WWII looms and finds her world upended by her father’s dying request: marry his successor.

'Lighthouses: beautiful, mysterious, dangerous, remote – the perfect setting for this genre fiction anthology – a collection of fantasy, sci-fi, romance, crime, historical fiction, dystopian and paranormal short stories from established and emerging Australian authors.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.