This series is an adventure for fans of strong female characters charting their own paths through the untold stories of ancient Greece.
Ariadne’s Crown
Ariadne’s Crown – Book 1
“This is perhaps one of the best and the most entertaining young adult/mythology/epic novels I have read so far this year.” – Readers Favorite Review
This is the untold story behind a classic Greek myth. Ariadne is stuck. Restless. As heir to the throne, she’s a poor substitute for her heroic brother. She’s wild, where he was brave. Impulsive, where he was noble. Every day, she feels his absence. Although, she loves her island fiercely, she craves adventure and a life of her own.
When an ominous prophesy destroys her marriage options, Ariadne is devastated. It means even less freedom and brings unwanted attention from her opportunist and dangerous cousin. Things get more complicated when an arrogant warrior arrives with the tribute from Athens and makes claims that threaten the shaky peace between their two kingdoms. Although she knows Theseus is the enemy, she starts to think he might be right. Even worse, underneath his tough exterior, she glimpses a softer side that makes her think it might not be so bad to marry a prince. Unfortunately, her sister sees it too.
When someone she loves finds herself in danger, Ariadne’s world shatters. It makes her question everything she thought to be true. To save her friend, she’s faced with an impossible choice. Joining forces with Theseus to the kill the Minotaur could bring freedom and unite their countries, but it also means betraying her father and losing everything she knows. She also doesn’t know if she can trust him to deliver what he promises. Does Ariadne have the strength to do what’s right and carve out the life she wants?
Daughter of Ares
Ariadne’s Crown – Book 2 – Coming October 2024
An exiled Amazon warrior. A princess on the run. A journey that will change them both.
The Minotaur is dead. Ariadne is on the run. Though she has the freedom she’s always craved, she’s adrift, haunted by guilt and hunted by a prince who wants to drag her back to Crete.
Aella is an Amazon warrior, alone and exiled from her tribe. Without the Amazons, she is lost and is determined to win back their trust.
When she hears the King of Athens plans to abduct an Amazon queen, Aella sees her chance to earn redemption. Ariadne sees an escape.
Together, they race across ancient Greece to warn the Amazons. It’s not going to be easy. The land and seas are unforgiving and to gain passage, they strike a shaky alliance with a band of ruthless pirates. With each step, the line between prisoner and crew blurs and the shadows of their past come to light.
As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, a betrayal forces Aella to choose between her past and her present. In the fight that follows, she’ll either lose everything or find where she truly belongs.