Star Found: an epic romantic fantasy novel

Therena Carlin

Nov 2022 · Path of the Stars Book 1 · Therena Carlin

About this ebook

Evie just might be what the world needs to restore balance between the celestials and demons and put an end to the war. Or she might be the very thing which will destroy them all.

For a millennium, war has ravaged the Borderlands. The Celestials’ blood wards the only thing that stands between the gateways to the realms and the demons’ conquest to unleash another Time of Chaos.

For this reason, it is forbidden to breed with the demons. Allowing an infernal—half-blood children—to live is punishable by death.

Serena knows this, but when a mysterious force bonds her with a demon prince, she can no more deny him than she could her own soul. And she will do everything to protect the child born to her and give her a chance at life, even if her own would be forfeit.

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All Evie ever wanted was to belong, to have a family, and to be normal. But normal isn't the life of an infernal, let alone one who can't control her budding magic. Hunted at every turn, she must find a way to either embrace her growing power or be consumed by it—becoming the monster everyone believes her to be, or worse—a weapon for the demon lords.

A fallen star’s magic rips Evie from her life, revealing the dark secrets of her true nature—and the demands of a goddess. She must travel to the Abyss, into the heart of the demon realms, to save her father. Her only hope of success lies in secrecy and learning to trust her awakening magic—the very magic which threatens not only herself, but everyone she loves.

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Emotional attachments have no place in Cain’s world. He is darkness. He is death. As a demonkin the world hates him, and violence follows him. Never backing from a fight, he embraces this reality. Thriving in it. Strengthened by it. The day will come when he faces the demon who had hurt his mother—and this time he will kill him.

When the fates put Evie on his destructive path, he can’t fight the long-buried emotions she reawakens in his hardened heart. But she comes with the unreasonable demands of a goddess he had sworn to hate.

Will his need for revenge push Evie away forever, or can he overcome the demons of his past to protect their future—and her?

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Star Found is an epic romantic fantasy adventure of two people finding themselves in a world that hates them simply for being born. They must learn to trust each other and rely on one another to overcome the odds and face not only the monstrous demons of the Abyss but also the demons of their pasts. If they don’t, the fate of not only their hearts but also the entire realm is at stake.

If you love books about outcasts finding their place in the world, soulmates, redemption, and forbidden love with broody heroes and shy heroines who fight side-by side to save the world, you will love Star Found!

Immerse yourself in the world of the Tri-realms! A high epic fantasy world filled with monsters, magic, a sword fight or two, and swoon-worthy steamy romance.

IMPORTANT: THIS NOVEL CONTAINS MATURE SUBJECT-MATTER INTENDED FOR ADULT AUDIENCES.

Ratings and reviews

Amazing 👏 This was attention getting from page one and didn't disappoint on keeping my attention! There is everything from action suspense to romance. It was a great read. I throughly enjoyed it.

This was a new author for me and I received a free copy of this book to review. I really enjoyed this book and was pleasantly surprised. The characters are fun and the world building is very interesting. The way the characters stories are weaved together is entertaining and the action is exciting. It does end in a cliff hanger and I look forward to the reading the next book.

About the author

Therena Carlin (she/her) is an author & artist/illustrator of epic fantasy & romance with a passion for dragons and magic. When not writing or drawing, she can be found reading romantic fantasy novels, playing D&D with friends, or running a campaign for her family - the very campaign which inspired the backstory for her first novel, "Star Found". She loves writing characters who start out as the underdog, outcasts and misfits who are at odds with themselves and their place in the world.

Her books are filled with high stakes, compelling romance, epic battles, and rich world building. As an illustrator, she fills her books not only with epic tales, but lots of illustrations of her favourite scenes, creating a rich and vibrant experience for the reader.

Her stories capture the empowering essence of being true to yourself no matter what adversary the world, or your own fears and doubts, may throw at you.