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Discover the Magic:
Enter the Magicsmith universe:
As the world teeters on the brink of all-out war between magical and non-magical beings, half-fae metalsmith Alex Blackwood finds herself trapped in the middle, tied by blood to opposing groups but not truly accepted by any. In order to forge the peace she dreams of, she'll first have to reconcile the conflicting sides of her own existence and prove there is a place for everyone in this world.
Tropes include:
Reluctant Heroine | Low/No Spice | Found Family | Secret Heritage | Developing Powers | Social Diversity | Identity Crisis
Start this series with Magicsmith Book 1: A Drop of Magic.
Reluctant Heroine | Low/No Spice | Found Family | Secret Heritage | Developing Powers | Social Diversity | Identity Crisis
Explore what it means to be a monster in the Rifter series:
Dark, quirky, urban fantasy heaped with magic, mystery, and all the feels. Mira Fuentes shares her body with an irreverent incorporeal being (colloquially known as a demon). Together, they hunt down magical troublemakers that the human world is ill equipped to deal with, but a decade of hiding who she is in a world that would just as soon see her dead has left her with a mountain of insecurities—especially where interpersonal relationships are concerned.
Tropes include:
Self-loathing to Self-acceptance | Social Outcast | Will they, won't they? | Morally Gray | Hidden Magic | Enemies-to-Allies
Start this series with Rifter Book 1: Demon Riding Shotgun.
Self-loathing to Self-acceptance | Social Outcast | Will they, won't they? | Morally Gray | Hidden Magic | Enemies-to-Allies
What Readers are Saying:
"I am so in love with these characters... This is urban fantasy how it should be, and I can’t wait to read more in this interesting world."
Penny N.
"My new "auto-buy" author. I love everything this woman writes."
J.D. Brown,
Award-Winning Author of the Ema Marx Series
“I LOVED this book. It’s got fun. It’s got depth. It’s definitely going to stick with me.”
Lydia R.
“L.R. Braden's Magicsmith series contains the best of all worlds--murder, mayhem and magic. How can you go wrong?”
Jeanne Stein,
Bestselling author of The Anna Strong Vampire Chronicles
“Holy Wow!!! I absolutely loved this book!!! I'm dying for more of this world; it is incredibly compelling with vivid world-building and fascinating well-developed characters! This is a must read!”
Witch-at-Heart
“[Braden] delivers a perfect package. Complete when we read the last words, and assuring a next buy simply through great writing...”
Queen of Swords
“Braden delivers an expertly paced plot brimming with magic, gale-force fight scenes, and delicious romance.”
Hunter J. Skye,
Award-winning author of the Hell Gate series
“If you love urban fantasy, this is one to read.”
J.D. Blackrose,
author of the Summoner’s Mark series
“I loved my introduction to this often dark, disturbing world, and can't wait to get to the next installment in this series.”
Renee Wildes,
author of the Guardians of Light series
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Any and all support is welcome and appreciated! It's love from readers that keeps me motivated to produce these awesome stories!
The very best way that you can show support for my stories is to read them, review them, and recommend them to your friends! Beyond that, showcasing a book on social media and requesting it be purchased by a local library or bookstore are also great ideas.
If you'd like to show your support financially, you can make one-time or ongoing donation to this "Buy me a coffee" fund:
Any and all support is welcome and appreciated! It's love from readers that keeps me motivated to produce these awesome stories!
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Freak accidents, mysterious deaths, missing workers . . . Something is stalking the subways of Philadelphia, and Mira intends to put an end to it. But she isn’t the only hunter on this trail. If she isn’t careful, she could become the hunted.
Set shortly before book one in the multi-award-winning Rifter series, get a peek at Mira's life before she meets Ty and begins the greatest adventure of her life in this Rifter short story: Demons in the Dark.
Set shortly before book one in the multi-award-winning Rifter series, get a peek at Mira's life before she meets Ty and begins the greatest adventure of her life in this Rifter short story: Demons in the Dark.