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1 y separately published work icon The Crystal Spire Nicole R. Taylor , Australia : Nicole R. Taylor , 2024 27500914 2024 single work novel fantasy

'A crystal city, shrouded in myth. An ancient civilisation, long forgotten. One woman’s path will decide the destiny of worlds...

'In the last human city on a dying Earth, Evelyn Carter lives a life of monotony, yearning for a spark of the extraordinary. But a chance fall through a rift in reality transports her to Lor'Iyslar—a realm of myth and forgotten magic. Here, she encounters Finn, exiled from his world and carrying secrets of his own.

'As Evelyn grapples with her startling new reality, she finds herself drawn into Finn's quest to uncover the lost history of Lor'Iyslar and the mysterious floating crystal city—a legend filled with ancient fae magic, and a history erased by time and war.

'With Finn as her guide, Evelyn embarks on a perilous journey through the fae world.

'Legends of ancient artefacts, hidden relics, and the power to reshape destinies come to life as they battle against time and darkness, where the very future of Lor'Iyslar hangs in the balance.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Tales of Lor’Iyslar Nicole R. Taylor , 2024 Australia : Nicole R. Taylor , 2024 27500873 2024 series - author novel fantasy
1 y separately published work icon Ruin and Afterlight Nicole R. Taylor , Sebastopol : Nicole R. Taylor , 2023 27502840 2023 single work novel fantasy

'A chilling secret. A relentless enemy. When the battle ends, who will be left standing?

'In the shadow of Australia's rugged High Country, a devastating battle is brewing. Grace and Lawson, their shapeshifter allies face an ominous ultimatum: fight for survival or die trying.

'But when Winslow captures someone dear to Grace, the stakes skyrocket, and they are forced to mount a daring assault on Winslow's underground facility. It’s a battle that will destroy his sinister experiments once and for all, but he has weapons and dark magic of his own lying in wait…

'As secrets unravel and alliances are tested, Grace must harness her growing powers and courage to defy destiny and protect those she loves.

'Death, capture, or freedom. When the battle is over, and the ash settles, which will it be?

'The climactic finale is here.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Sunlight and Spirit Nicole R. Taylor , Sebastopol : Nicole R. Taylor , 2023 27502771 2023 single work novel fantasy

'From the moment Grace Atkinson met enigmatic shapeshifter Lawson, her life has never been the same. His past shapes her future, forcing her to flee her High Country home and go on the run.

'Desperate to win their freedom, they resume their search for the panther who started it all in hopes it will help. But when Grace stumbles into a portal that hurls her into a realm of luminous caverns and spectral panthers, the inhospitable nature of their reception catches her entirely off guard.

'Determined the path to their salvation lies within the otherworldly cave, Grace embarks on a desperate search to find a way back, but Colonel Winslow and his soldiers’ relentless pursuit cast a shadow of danger not only over their own safety but also over the fate of those intertwined with them.

'As survival teeters on a knife’s edge, Grace, Lawson, and their allies face a pivotal choice. Will they seize their destinies and unearth the truth? Or will they be ensnared in a web of their own making?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Blood and Starlight Nicole R. Taylor , Sebastopol : Nicole R. Taylor , 2023 27502668 2023 single work novel fantasy

'An impossible enemy. A terrible struggle. Under the starlit sky, the hunter will become the hunted.

'Grace Atkinson’s life is in turmoil. After discovering that shapeshifting black panthers roam the Australian High Country, she finds herself alone as she grapples with the aftermath of the attack that almost killed her. An attack that’s left her with irreparable scars...and a deadly secret.

'Shapeshifter Lawson vanishes, knowing that his presence will bring nothing but danger to the small alpine community, and to the woman he cares deeply about. Just knowing him puts her in harm’s way, but it’s his guilt over her attack that forces him to take action and wage a war of his own.

'But amongst blood and starlight, Grace finds herself at the mercy of a powerful and secretive enemy who will stop at nothing to capture and control the magic running through Lawson’s veins. It’s a threat so dark, it could bring her entire world crashing down in an instant...and she’s forced to face it alone.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Moonlight and Storm Nicole R. Taylor , Sebastopol : Nicole R. Taylor , 2023 27502552 2023 single work novel fantasy

'Shapeshifters, conspiracy theories, and an urban myth brought to life. Welcome to the Australian High Country, where secrets and magic lie beneath the melting snow.

'After Grace Atkinson's city life crumbles, she’s forced to move back to her childhood home—the sleepy alpine town of Targangil.

'When she arrives, she finds herself in the centre of not only her own family drama, but a flurry of mysterious black panther sightings—elusive predators rumoured to roam the wilderness, but whose existence has never been proven.

'But when Grace comes face to face with a black panther in the shadow of a looming storm, she becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the sightings once and for all. But her world is shattered when she witnesses the panther transform...into a human being.

'Lawson's hidden shapeshifting abilities have always been a closely guarded secret, but as his past catches up with him, Grace's discovery of his true identity exposes them both to danger.'(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Australian Supernatural : High Country Nicole R. Taylor , 2023 Sebastopol : Nicole R. Taylor , 2023 27502507 2023 series - author novel fantasy
1 y separately published work icon The Ruin Beneath Nicole R. Taylor , Sebastopol : Nicole R. Taylor , 2023 27502164 2023 single work novel fantasy

'An ancient malice. An unknown legacy. Just when things were looking up, the world begins to crumble...again.

'Holly Burke is haunted by the legacy left behind by not only the Trine, but her own family.

'Handed everything that ever belonged to the witches of Dunloe, she doesn’t know what to do with it all. How do people go on living after the end is written?

'But when mysterious happenings begin to crop up all around town, Holly realises that for the supernatural, there’s no such thing as a ‘happily ever after’. Reports of strange lights, shadowy figures, mutilated cattle, and diseased plants inundate the local police, and conspiracy theories run wild—UFOs, government coverups, and more—but Holly knows better.

'Something doesn’t feel right, and she can’t shake the nagging sensation that maybe Hazel was right. That there’s more to the anomaly than just magic.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Chaos Inside Nicole R. Taylor , Sebastopol : Nicole R. Taylor , 2022 27502116 2022 single work novel fantasy

'Enemies become allies. Allies become enemies. And the broken are remade...

'Holly Burke’s life is falling apart. In the aftermath of disaster, her true enemy is unmasked and its changed everything she thought she knew about Dunloe, herself, and her family.

'But with mayhem erupting all over town, she finds herself doing the last thing she expected—forming an alliance with the Trine, the leaders of the powerful coven that caused her family so much suffering.

'Holly tries to forgive them for the damage they’ve done to her family, but it’s a tough ask. Murder, blood magic, and corruption are hard things to excuse.

'But it’s a warning from beyond the grave that forces them to act. A door has been opened and if it’s not closed, the dead could overrun Dunloe and drag them all into Hell itself.

'With everything on the line, forgiveness may be the only way to stave off the corruption threatening them all.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Thrice Divided Nicole R. Taylor , Sebastopol : Nicole R. Taylor , 2022 27502056 2022 single work novel fantasy

'Trapped ghosts, evil witches, and tormented vampires. With ultimate power at stake, can newly awoken witch Holly keep it together long enough to survive?

'Holly Burke has a big problem. Dark spirits are prowling outside her house, witches want to steal her powers, and she keeps spontaneously shooting electric sparks out of her hands.

'With danger lurking around every corner, her only allies are two vampires who have major problems of their own — one may or may not be cursed, and the other is in the middle of an existential crisis. She’s already lost so much, and with her own life on the line, she can’t bear to lose anyone else, but she may not have a choice.

'Things are spiralling out of control, and unless Holly can control her magic, she won’t stand a chance against the sinister rulers of Dunloe’s coven, the Trine.

'As dark powers close in, the unlikely trio must stand together…or remain forever divided.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Power Within Nicole R. Taylor , Sebastopol : Nicole R. Taylor , 2022 27502004 2022 single work novel fantasy

'A vampire with a thirst for revenge. A witch who doesn’t know she’s a witch. In this small Australian town, darkness is waiting to rise...

'When Holly Burke’s eccentric aunt dies, she’s drawn to the country town of Dunloe. The small community is haunted by its violent Gold Rush past, where deadly paranormal secrets lay as thick as gold in the hard quartz below their feet.

'Oblivious to the supernatural world, Holly soon finds herself in the middle of a war for power that’s been raging for almost two centuries. A power, according to legend, her family holds the key to. The catch? She has to die.

'Trapped between two warring sides—witches and vampires—Holly must unravel the secrets hidden deep within the pages of history in order to save her future.
'For without the power within, she doesn’t stand a chance.

'The Power Within is the first book in the Australian Supernatural: Goldfields series. Set against the backdrop of Victoria’s vibrant Gold Rush history, it tells the story of a young woman who is swept up in a struggle for power between witches and vampires that began almost 200 years ago. Mystery, murder, and magic combine in this thrilling Urban Fantasy adventure!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Australian Supernatural : Goldfields Nicole R. Taylor , 2022 Sebastopol : Nicole R. Taylor , 2022 27501958 2022 series - author novel fantasy
1 y separately published work icon Walkabout Dawn Nicole R. Taylor , California : Smashwords , 2021 27501343 2021 single work novel fantasy

'A failed rebellion. An ancient black mountain. For Finn Oreah’anza, his walkabout may lead him to his death...or to the salvation of an entire world.

'Solace, Outback Australia, is home to all kinds of supernatural creatures, but none as mysterious and alluring as the fae.

'Finn Oreah’anza is the last of his people to stand with the Exiles against the lingering threat of total annihilation, but his own past hangs heavy on his shoulders. The truth of his exile, and the dark secrets he’s kept hidden for his entire life, may destroy the world he now calls home... unless he can find his way to absolution.

'Finn knows the sacrifices he’s made to protect Solace’s seal aren’t enough to atone for evil deeds done in the name of a failed rebellion. His only hope is to embark on a spiritual walkabout through time and space, knowing it might mean his death if he fails to find the end of the path—if he can find it at all.

'When the storm clears, will he discover the dawn...or the last twilight of an entire world?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Sunburnt Country Nicole R. Taylor , California : Smashwords , 2021 27501239 2021 single work novel fantasy

'An ancient curse. A forgotten promise. When the past comes knocking, maybe it’s best to keep the door closed.

'After a lifetime of searching, elemental Eloise Hart has found a new home amongst the exiled supernaturals of the remote Australian Outback town of Solace. But just as she begins to settle, trouble begins to brew.

'Like Eloise, witch Vera Walsh has a troubled past of her own, and when it comes knocking it awakens not only her guilt, but something far darker than she ever expected. Everything is at risk, including the one thing the Exiles of Solace vowed to protect above all else.

'As arcane fire threatens to overwhelm them all, and the heavy hand of the law reaches towards them, the Exiles face the ultimate dilemma...

'How far are they prepared go to keep their home from falling into the hands of evil?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Outback Spirit Nicole R. Taylor , California : Smashwords , 2021 27501190 2021 single work novel fantasy

'Opal, snakes, and supernatural beings. In Outback Australia, there’s more than one thing that’ll kill you...and it’s not entirely human.

'Deep in the harsh and unforgiving Australian Outback lies the sleepy opal mining town of Solace. Frequently bypassed by all but the desperate, there’s nothing spectacular about it...on the surface.

'Solace is a haven for supernatural outcasts. A witch runs the general store, a vampire cuts and polishes opal, the mechanic is a werewolf, a fae is the local layabout, and an elemental works the mine.

'Everyone has a past, and the Exiles of Solace are no exception. But when a curious new arrival appears in town, they’ll do whatever it takes to protect their home...and the secrets each of them would die to protect.

'Welcome to Solace, Outback Australia, where deep underneath the iconic red earth, lies more than glittering opal.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Australian Supernatural : Origins Nicole R. Taylor , 2021 Australia : Smashwords , 2021 27501136 2021 series - author novel fantasy
1 y separately published work icon Demon Eternal Nicole R. Taylor , Sebastopol : Nicole R. Taylor , 2020 27503154 2020 single work novel fantasy

'Deadly secrets. Murder and revenge. The end of the world is nye and Camelot is the last bastion of hope...

'Madeleine Greenbriar has returned to Earth, only to find a world on the brink of destiny.
Camelot is in danger and with it, the Earth faces a terror like no other. Morgana has risen, determined to deliver revenge owed for thousands of years of suffering. Drawing the last of the Dark forces to her side, she’s amassing an army to march against the Naturals, and if they fall the Druids are next.

'Their only hope of stopping the coming cataclysm lies with Madeleine. She holds the key to Morgana’s death, but to deliver the final blow, she may have to sacrifice everything.

'Including her soul.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Demon Forged Nicole R. Taylor , Sebastopol : Nicole R. Taylor , 2020 27503057 2020 single work novel fantasy

'Relics from another world and ancient pacts. It’s just another day at Camelot...

'Six years ago, the world Madeleine Greenbriar knew almost ended.

'As the Naturals come together on a day of remembrance, Arondight delivers a warning that only Madeleine can hear, but it comes too late.
The vault under Camelot explodes, setting free a power that could remake their entire world.

'The Natural’s only hope for survival lies within Avalon, a realm locked away in space and time. Problem is, no one knows the way...except the Druid Merlin who left for another world eight hundred years ago.

'With Elijah’s help, Madeleine must travel through a hellish nightmare world to find the Druids...or watch the Earth burn.

'Demon Forged is the third novel in The Camelot Archive, an urban fantasy series set in the same alternate Arthurian world seen in The Arondight Codex. Danger, romance, and myth intertwine in this thrilling modern Arthurian adventure! (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Demon Sworn Nicole R. Taylor , Sebastopol : Nicole R. Taylor , 2020 27503008 2020 single work novel fantasy

'Demons, Druids, and buried secrets. The Camelot Archive is open for business.

'When Madeleine Greenbriar finds herself the custodian of a mysterious new power, the timing couldn’t be worse.

'The Camelot Archive has been unearthed, and with it a sickness that has stricken their revered leaders: the Twin Flames, Excalibur and Arondight. To make matters worse, a greater demon is desperate to get inside and unlock the mysterious vault hidden in its depths.

'Without the Natural’s greatest power to defend Camelot, Madeleine is the only one capable of holding back the forces of Darkness, but she’s not sure she can control the unknown power in her soul.

'But when the demon hybrid Elijah returns, he awakens more than she bargained for.
He not only holds the key to her heart, but Camelot’s salvation...or its destruction.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Demon Bound Nicole R. Taylor , Sebastopol : Nicole R. Taylor , 2020 27502923 2020 single work novel fantasy

'They thought the war was over... Now the Dark is back with a vengeance.

'Madeleine Greenbriar has everything she ever dreamed of...and is about to screw it all up.

'Five years after the war with the Dark, the Naturals — the order of demon hunting mages who protect the world — are busier than ever. Demons still prowl the earth, searching for a way to prolong their lives, and Madeleine is on the front lines risking everything to end the threat once and for all.

'But when she runs afoul of a demon and risks exposing the supernatural world to humanity, her future is on the line. As punishment, she’s transferred to the archaeological dig at Camelot.

'Expecting a boring babysitting job, Madeleine is shocked when she lands in the middle of a secret so powerful, it might tear apart the entire world — again.

'Can a moody goth girl hold it together long enough to stop another war erupting?' (Publication summary)

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