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New Release ~ Hunterlore ~ by ~ Dana Claire

For Liam Hunter, monster hunting is a way of life, but when campers are murdered in the woods, Liam has to face his most terrifying adversary yet. Meanwhile, Olivia Davis is determined to find her place in Hunterland and hone her newfound abilities. Together, Olivia and Liam must survive a deadly game of cat and mouse, or risk becoming victims in a world where the monsters are the hunters. Readers who enjoy fantasy adventures will want to devour Dana Claire’s new Young Adult Novel, Hunterlore, a forced proximity, paranormal romance.

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Silver bullets aren’t enough to protect your heart.

For Liam Hunter, monster hunting is a way of life—a family tradition passed down for generations. But when campers are murdered in the woods, their hearts ripped from their chests, Liam finds himself facing his most terrifying adversary yet—his own mother turned monster. Her pack of werewolves will test Liam’s limits, and his connection with the girl who still has too large a claim on his heart.

Olivia Davis is determined to uncover her own place in Hunterland and hone her newfound abilities. But when Olivia has a terrifying vision, she’s faced with a much larger uncertainty: her feelings for the boy she let slip through her fingers.

Together, Olivia and Liam must survive the deadly game of cat and mouse, or else risk becoming victims in a world where the monsters are the hunters. The clock is ticking. The game is on. And the price of failure may be their humanity.

For readers who enjoy The Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith, The Awakening by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, The Luminaries by Susan Denard, and the Teen Wolf and Supernatural TV series.

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Once Doc and I were alone, he removed his reading glasses and placed them on the mahogany desk tucked against the righthand wall of the small gym. He leaned his hip against the edge.

“William, I know you care about Olivia, but your eagerness to safeguard her is exactly what will get her killed.”

“Excuse me?” I had thought he’d wanted to talk about the hunt, but this was about me? My conduct?

Doc remained calm. “I’ve never seen you like this.” He exhaled. “And as your closest thing to an uncle, I’m thrilled you found someone.” I attempted to object, but he held his finger up. “But you cannot protect her and be a supernatural hunter at the same time. It puts the lives of the humans you’re tasked with saving in jeopardy.”

Without thinking, I snapped back, “She doesn’t belong in our world.” My hands curled at my sides.

Doc shook his head like a disappointed parent. “If that were true, she wouldn’t have abilities. She not only belongs in our world, but she’s needed in it as well. If you can’t help her, then stay away from her. You’ll only hinder her growth.”

I barely heard him over the thudding in my ears. Did they all think I was the one putting her in danger? Anger festered in my gut. “What are you going to do about it?” I crossed my arms, challenging him. Did I sound like a child? Sure. Did I care? Hell no. Olivia’s safety was all that mattered.

Doc’s demeanor remained intact, but his tone turned authoritative. “Send you back to London. We could use a representative at the Hunterland Library to help Elizabeth.”

About Dana Claire

Dana Claire is an award-winning author whose stories explore identity, fate, and destiny at the crossroads of romance and adventure. Her love of romantic tension, the supernatural, and non- stop action has elicited positive feedback from many readers, as their online reviews reveal her flair for spine-tingling action and unforgettable characters. Dana is now sharing her stories through speaking events and book signings, introducing more readers to the worlds she created. She lives in Los Angeles, CA with her adoring husband living her dreams: writing books, telling stories, and changing the world, one reader at a time.

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Release Tour ~ War of the Mind ~ by ~ Dana Claire

Immense grief causes demigod Calli to do the unthinkable and use her powers to erase herself from the memories of her beloved Henrik. Calli rebuilds herself and her crew, only to be reunited with Henrick by order of the crown to stop Perseus and his accomplices before it’s too late. As remnants of their passion haunt their voyage, will their wounded hearts find their way back to each other, or will past choices stand in their way? Readers who love pirate adventures and Greek mythology with forced proximity and second-chance romances will want to devour Dana Claire’s new Young Adult Novel, War of the Mind.

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His sacrifice could save humanity. Her revenge could turn it to stone.

When immense grief turns demigod Calli Bordeaux’s heart to vengeance, she does the unthinkable. Using her powers, she erases herself from the memories of her beloved, Henrik, so that he cannot join her hunt for the notorious pirate Captain Fredrick, Henrik’s savage father. Shattered, Calli rebuilds herself and the crew of her parent’s ship to vanquish her enemy, only to discover a piece of Henrik came with her after all.

Unaware that he lost the greatest love of his life, former pirate turned royal guard, Henrik, sets out with Cava’s navy to find a woman the gods forsook and the humans fear. Medusa. Her latest rampage of stony destruction is not mindless slaughter but self-preservation from pirate assassins. The demi-god Perseus has put a bounty on her severed head, seeking the power it possesses to slowly slaughter mankind.

United by order of the crown, Calli and Henrik must stop Perseus and his pirate accomplices before it’s too late. Echoes of their past passion haunt their voyage, tipping them into turmoil when humanity needs them most. Can their wounded hearts find their way back to each other in time? Or will the barriers constructed by past choices stand in the way as the world around them turns to stone?

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My legs wobbled as I tiptoed into Henrik’s bedroom, careful to close the door behind me with a soft click. Moonlight streamed through the slightly parted curtains, casting a silvery trail on the floor that guided me across the carpet. I knelt by his bedside and watched his sleeping form, the gentle rise and fall of his bare chest—a chest I had stroked a hundred times but would never touch again. His lips fluttered, giving me pause. Lips I had kissed since I was thirteen and would miss as much as him. His mahogany locks fell over his forehead, a messed look that he never donned during the day but one I always loved to admire while he slept.

I lingered by his side, allowing the rhythm of my heart to slow, my eyes tracing over him, memorizing every visible detail for the final time. Gently, my fingers brushed the dimple of his chin, then slowly traced his cheeks, feeling the remnants of dried tears. They were not for his father but shed for me—for my pain. I couldn’t let him carry any more than he already had. I knew I was doing the right thing. He could go on to live a life full of promise, something I could no longer give him.

I’d ache for this: his face, the warmth of his companionship, the depth of our love. Yet, deep down, I knew I couldn’t offer him the future he deserved. Our dreams of marriage, of children playing along the seashore, of exploring the world together—those would remain unfulfilled fantasies. A heavy, uninvited burden had been thrust upon me, a path I had to walk alone. I couldn’t, wouldn’t, drag him into this dark journey and risk his soul to Hades.

Tears gathered at the corners of my eyes, threatening to spill over. “I love you,” I whispered, my voice a ghostly echo in the darkness. Gently, I lowered my lips to his, bestowing a final, fleeting kiss. I didn’t linger, couldn’t bear to, and our united lips parted too swiftly.

“I’ll never stop loving you. For all my days, you’ll have a sanctuary in my heart. In moments of despair or fury, I’ll delve into my memories of you. You’ll be my steadfast anchor, my unwavering light in the darkness. But I can’t return this love to you, not anymore.” My voice quivered as I inhaled sharply, steeling myself.

“You deserve a world of happiness, an eternal life of bliss.” With a heavy exhale, I placed my hands gently on the sides of his head. A surge of energy coursed through me, pulsating from my palms. The power within me awakened, vibrating with an intensity that resonated with the new, harsh shriek at the very core of my being.

His eyes blinked open, the dark green irises blending with his widened pupils, my name a faint sound on his lips. “Don’t.” He exhaled.

“I’m so sorry. It’s the only way.” My voice trembled. “I will see you again… in the afterlife.”

My arms shook under the strain, yet I maintained my hold, determined. One by one, I erased our shared moments from his mind: the laughter-filled day at the seaside festival, our playful sparring sessions, the intensity of our first kiss, the passion of our lovemaking, our bold adventures, and each time we’d defied the world with our love. Each memory, vivid and precious, slipped away from his consciousness. The essence of his thoughts, foreign to my senses, tasted of the ocean’s salt and the earthy musk of the woods. As I swallowed, they vanished from his mind, leaving a void where our love had once thrived.

When I stood, his eyelashes fluttered briefly before he settled back into a peaceful slumber. His cheek rested against the pillow, his breathing steady and calm. My hands trembled as I backed away, each step heavy with the weight of what I had done. Nausea churned in my stomach, the taste of guilt bitter in my mouth. I crept out of his room, closing the door behind me.

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New Release ~ War of the Mind ~ by ~ Dana Claire

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My head snapped up. Hope fisted my heart. “My parents? You spoke to them? What did they—”

“I thought The Freedom was pursuing Captain Fredrick and The Black Hollow,” Henrik interrupted. He took the book from my grasp and thrust it into Savina’s beckoning fingers.

“No. I haven’t spoken to them.” Savina addressed me before returning her gaze to Henrik. “And yes. They were following your father—or they are.” Savina gripped the sides of the ledger, her knuckles whitening. “We don’t know any more than that. Captain Fredrick’s ship and Medusa were seen in Sottom at the same time. We think there is a connection. We thought The Freedom was trailing them, but we lost contact. I don’t know where either ship or Medusa is now. That’s why I’m waiting for Conleth to return with news.”

My arms trembled. Where in the underworld had my parents gone?

Savina pointed to the wingback chairs next to a pair of end tables. “Sit.”

Henrik guided me across the room. His calluses scratched the threads of my blouse as he coaxed me down with gentle pressure on my shoulders. My knees wobbled, and I flopped into the seat.

“Is that why Captain Niles took interest?” Henrik asked. “He has stacks of Jacarian maps marked up with circles around mountain sides and x’s laid in front of cave entrances.” He arched an eyebrow. “What is he looking for?”

Savina looked down at the leather-bound book, then back up to Henrik. “Is that where these came from?” Her voice built like a thunderclap, lifting her half out of her seat. “Did you two board The Serpent’s Snare by yourselves and steal this?”

Before Henrik or I could confirm or deny, the king’s voice boomed behind us. “Savina, are you in there?”

The door swung open. I twisted, and the look of raw devastation marring Conleth’s face spurred me to my feet. His black hair stood on end as if he’d been pulling it. Creases of worry marred his lips. Behind him, my great-uncle Hermes scoured the room like a man who’d wandered away from a shipwreck, brown eyes red-rimmed. I’d never seen either man cry. Not much could break them, but I knew the sort of bereavement that painted the windows to their soul’s crimson would sever my heart as well.

“Oh, my gods. What happened?” Savina rounded the desk, stopping before her husband. “Tell me, Conleth. Who’s dead?”

The second she asked, I knew. Their missing ship, my uncles’ dried tears, the silence. I dropped to my knees, a sob wracking my chest.

“No, no, no.” Impossible. My father was a demi-god born from Apollo and Calliope with the power to heal and bring men to their knees with his song; my mother, Lou, the fierce captain of the first all-female-crewed pirate ship, The Freedom. Together, they’d navigated the seas with the greatest warriors and battled amidst the waves like gods. Poseidon’s kingdom was their domain. No enemy could thwart them there.

“Cal?” Henrik called out, but Conleth quickly moved in front of him, blocking his path to me.

Hermes ignored everyone else. With an ease only my great-uncle possessed, he walked over and knelt to cradle my head in his hands.

I fought his embrace as my chest threatened to collapse and crush my heart. I refused to believe they were gone.

“Let me go!” Henrik shouted at Conleth, but I didn’t dare look at him.

“I’m so sorry,” my uncle whispered.

“My parents are dead. Are you sure?”

Hermes’s nod tore a sob from Savina. He rubbed his thumbs under my eyes, catching the droplets on his skin. Uncontrollable tears gushed like a river that escaped its bed.

I swallowed the giant knot that had twisted in my throat. “I don’t believe you. It can’t be.” My father grew up with sirens. He swam with them. His peers called him the Emperor of the Sea for a reason. How could he possibly die on the water? And my mother. She embodied the tides, the very salt-water air she breathed. How could she just be gone?

“It’s true.” My uncle reached for me.

I shook my head. None of this made sense. “My brother?” Adelphi had been on The Freedom as well. My parents would never let someone steal his soul away to the underworld. Not if they could help it.

“Also gone.” Hermes dropped his arms.

A burning fury surged through me, scorching my grief down to hot embers. “Who killed my family?”

My uncle looked away for the first time, his almond-shaped eyes darting over my head. Without meeting my gaze, he breathed, “Captain Fredrick of The Black Hollow.”

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Release Tour ~ War of the Land ~ by ~ Dana Claire

In a world ruled by capricious gods, a defiant Titan and tormented demi-god must navigate love and betrayal to unite against the God of the Sky, lest their forbidden alliance destroys the very world they aim to save. Readers who love pirate adventures and Greek mythology with reluctant royals and arranged marriage romances and stories like Daughter of Sparta and Pirates of the Caribbean will want to sink their teeth into Dana Claire’s new Young Adult Novel, War of the Land.

Praise for Author Dana Claire:

“Mesmerizing. Claire has crafted a romance that will leave you breathless in a world so vivid you can almost taste the salty sea air and hear the clash of swords.”- Jordan Bartlett, Author of The Frean Chronicles

“When the world needed a swashbuckling adventure, Dana Claire stepped up to the plate and delivered. 10/10 would recommend.”—Michael Chirichella, Author of Deadly Nights On The Island

“Claire does such a great job at capturing feelings and suspense. The story gets better and better with each turn of the page.” —Sara Stone, Author of Forgotten Witch

“If you’re looking for romance with a touch of magic, piracy, and mythos, War of the Sea is definitely worth a look.”—Austin Worley, Author of Unsheathed: An Epic Fantasy Collection

“Gripping and action packed, this story is dripping with high stakes and slow burn romance. You’ll remember these characters long after you’ve turned the last page.” –Book Of Matches Media

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His valor could save the lands. Her darkness could consume it.

In a world where mortals are hapless pawns moved at the whims of gods, a defiant Titan emerges from the shadows of history. Prometheus, having once defied Zeus to gift mankind with fire, dares to challenge the heavens to a new match. Now, he fights not just to ease man’s suffering, but to prevent Zeus from clearing the board. Success or failure depends on a future queen.

Princess Savina of the Isle of Cava, a demi-god whose powers hold sway over life and death, becomes the latest target of her grandfather Zeus’s merciless vendetta. Exploited by family, she gambles her last shred of trust on the enigmatic Duke of Eloqua, her promised consort. But is he a white knight, or is he part of a more insidious plot to weaponize her against her own people?

As the celestial storm brews and loyalties are tested, the land’s fate balances on a knife’s edge. Can a Titan and demi-god stand united against Olympus, or will their dangerous newfound flame for one another burn their beloved world to ash?

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A sound like a canvas snapped taught. One, twice, thrice. A steady beat, with long pauses as the wretched creature glided on air currents. And in those pauses, I tried to deny. No, it couldn’t be what I thought.
His damned eagle. Enormous. Ruthless. Ravenous.

And then the next wingbeat slapped the air, and the bird blotted out the stars.

I thrashed, all stoic dignity gone as the eagle circled, head cocked so a golden eye roved my exposed chest. My heart pounded in my ears. I heard my breath inside my head—short and frantic, undercut with sporadic, feral grunts like feeble war cries to try and keep my nerve. But it had already failed me.

“The fat and the bones,” Zeus rumbled, a low purr of unforgotten rage and savage pleasure.

“You’d give me fat and bone, and let those worms have their fill?” He rose up to loom over me once more, voice rising until it shook the mountain beneath my back. “I, who delivered you from the tyranny of our fathers. I, who took you into my arms and into my confidence when you crossed the battlefield lines.” His spittle hit my face as his eagle’s massive feet slammed into the rock on either side of me, beak clicking. “Fat and bone! I don’t even feed my pets such scraps.” He reached up to stroke the eagle’s neck, and it ruffled russet and brown feathers, head twitching this way and that, looking for the perfect spot to dig that wicked, hooked beak. “No.

Tonight, and every night, he shall feast on a choice delicacy.”

“No.” My cheeks puffed will bull-like breaths, muscles tearing as I fought to break free. “No. This? This for a nick to your pride? This because you cannot see that the only difference between you and a reviled human king is a little bolt of—”

Zeus stepped back, snarling. The eagle’s head dove down. And the world went black and red. Embers crackled at the edges of my vision. Agony so searing nothing else existed. Heat. Fire turned against me. The world smeared into dark colors. Flashes of sky. Cries for death, for vengeance, for mercy all tumbled out of my mouth in a nonsensical jumble. A flash of yellow as the beak tore a sliver of something loose, tipped back its head, and gobbled it. Cracks fissured the world and my will to live. And through it all, Zeus laughed.

He never returned after that first night, but his eagle did. And sometimes, when I began to forget myself, forget my name, forget my purpose, drowned in the sheer immensity of the pain, I heard the ghost of that laugh on the wind.

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DANA CLAIRE is an award-winning author whose stories explore identity, fate, and destiny in the crossroads of romance and adventure. She’s either got her nose in a book, streaming a movie online, or going to see an off-Broadway show. Dana is all about embracing the art of storytelling in every possible way.

From coast to coast…she lived most her life in NY but left the tall skyscrapers to come to Los Angeles, CA and enjoy the sunshine with her adoring husband, the cutest, sweetest, quirkiest character of all. One day she’d like to get a furry friend, but for now she’s babysitting her brother’s houseplants while he’s deployed and feels like that’s enough of a responsibility 😉 She believes she is very fortunate to live her dreams: writing books, telling stories, and changing the world, one reader at a time.

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New Release ~ War of the Land ~ by ~ Dana Claire

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“May the Fates smile upon me.” Rylander stared at the ceiling as if summoning the gods themselves. “She’s nervous about the consummation of the wedding.”

The words rolled off his tongue so fast it took me a moment to absorb their meaning. But as I did, laughter bubbled up and soon erupted out of my mouth. “I’m so sorry.” I held my stomach as I continued to chortle, rocking my torso with the vibration. “I don’t know what to say but…” I swallowed, trying to compose myself.

Rylander’s shoulders tightened, lifting toward his reddened ears.

I coughed to choke my amusement. “I am sorry for my mirth. It’s just I hadn’t really given the matter much thought.” Because there would be no marriage, but of course, I couldn’t explain that to King Rylander. I placed my hand on the king’s arm as I did to steady my men. “I had hoped the princess and I could find friendship first and see where that leads. If that’s agreeable to you.”

The king rubbed his hands over his face, letting out a long breath. “Gods, thank you.”

I squeezed his bicep before letting go. “Well, this has been an…”

“Rye.” Footsteps sounded. “Rye, where are you?” A familiar voice—heard only once but carved deep in the channels of my mind—yelled as the doors to the throne room swung open and hit the adjacent wall.

Fiery hair framing perfect heart-shaped face and a slim frame stormed into the room. Exertion painted her cheeks pink. “Did you know the duke is here, in the kingdom. He failed to…” Her blue eyes widened as they connected to mine. Her mouth dropped open.

I tilted my head. My throat felt thick, my words sticking there. This couldn’t be…

“Duke of Eloqua, may I introduce my sister, the Princess of Cava.” Rylander waved between us. “Princess, this is—”

“You wretched man!” The princess paced into the room, practically breaking into a jog. Her gaze traveled my face as my heart plunked into the pit of my stomach. “You…. How are you even…”

Rylander stood aghast, appraising us.

Out of all the fair maidens! The Fates were more humorous than I gave them credit for. I didn’t know whether to pummel the old gals or kiss them. But when Savina’s cheeks inflamed, I knew my curse would at least be enjoyable.

My lips pulled into a lopsided grin. I extended my hand. “The name’s Conleth. And yours?”

The princess’s hands curled into fists by her sides. “None of your damn concern.”

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Kickstarter Tour ~ War of the Sea ~ by ~ Dana Claire

This exciting Kickstarter Campaign features Surprise Dual Narrators for the War of the Sea Audio Book with Special Edition Covers for both War of the Sea and War of the Land. Also featured are Early Advance Reader copies of War of the Land, A sneak peek of the final companion novel, War of the Mind, and Never Seen Before collectibles and swag. Be a part of the surprise swag bags. Fans pick what goes inside, a value of up to $100.

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His powers could save the ocean. Her vendetta could sink a kingdom.

Captain Elouise Farrington, the youngest pirate on the Caviar Sea, seeks revenge on her father’s killer. But when her oddly hypnotic foe proposes a pact to kill the Siren Queen and end the War of the Sea’s bloodshed, she must make a choice. Put aside her long-brewing retribution or act the underhanded pirate and use the alliance to claim the life of the man who destroyed her family?

Captain Rylander Bordeaux, the revered royal navy captain of the Isle of Cava, has one mission—kill the Siren Queen and end the War of the Sea. The ocean is the only place Rylander calls home, but to bring peace to his beloved waves, he must defeat his past so he can reshape the future. His greatest hope is Captain Elouise, who calls to him like no siren song ever has. Too bad she’s almost as bloodthirsty as the fanged heart-eaters themselves. She promises to lend her all-female crew to his war on the sirens, but can he trust a brigand—especially one who wants him dead—to uphold her end of the bargain? Or will she be his undoing?

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The Freedom and its sailors were immune to the sea’s worst treacheries. With a crew composed mostly of women, we sailed any waters we wished, without fear of the vicious creatures known as sirens calling us to our deaths and consuming our hearts. We were two generations of salty females, skilled to fight pirates, steal treasures, and evade the songs of our enemy. Over the years, we’d become known as a refuge for women. We trained them, fed them, and gave them shelter when they had none. I’d grown up on this ship, yielding a sword at age nine, joining the crew at thirteen, and leading it at seventeen, after my father’s murder.

The War of the Sea still affected us. Yes, we were immune to the seductresses below, and they hated us for it. They pilfered ships we pursued, killed the men we sought, and took treasures we coveted. In my darkest hours, I believed my lack of command had pitted the sirens against us. I couldn’t understand how my father had evaded them, and for that reason alone, Rylander’s offer piqued my interest, as much as I hated to admit it.

“And what can you trade in return for our assistance?” I raised a brow.

Rylander flexed the apples of his windburned cheeks. “What would you like, milady? Jewels? Gold? What riches do you fancy?”

I matched his smirk with a snicker. The wheels in my mind spun an answer of retribution. “We can pilfer our own fortunes. I want a different reward.” I crossed my arms. “I want a man.”
Rylander’s guttural laughter stirred the gulls. He tucked stray brown curls behind his ear. “I have hundreds of men who would love to lay their heads next to yours, Captain Lou.” He waved his hands around him. “You may have your pick.”

“I choose the killer of my captain. His head severed by my hand and served on a platter to this crew.” I motioned to my female fleet. “Only then will we assist you in ending the War of the Sea.”
Rylander’s mouth turned down, but it was young Lanard who asked the question. “How do you expect us to find the man who killed your last captain?” he snarled. “Do you even know his name?”

I smiled, taking long-absent pleasure in breathing the name of my father’s killer. “Captain Rylander Bordeaux.”

PRAISE FOR War of the Sea:

“Mesmerizing. Claire has crafted a romance that will leave you breathless in a world so vivid you can almost taste the salty sea air and hear the clash of swords.”- Jordan Bartlett, Author of The Frean Chronicles

“When the world needed a swashbuckling adventure, Dana Claire stepped up to the plate and delivered. 10/10 would recommend.”—Michael Chirichella, Author of Deadly Nights On The Island

“Claire does such a great job at capturing feelings and suspense. The story gets better and better with each turn of the page.” —Sara Stone, Author of Forgotten Witch

“If you’re looking for romance with a touch of magic, piracy, and mythos, War of the Sea is definitely worth a look.”—Austin Worley, Author of Unsheathed: An Epic Fantasy Collection

“Gripping and action packed, this story is dripping with high stakes and slow burn romance. You’ll remember these characters long after you’ve turned the last page.” –Book Of Matches Media

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New Release ~ The Reclaimed Kingdom ~ by ~ Dana Claire

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𝘈𝘴 𝘢 𝘚𝘺𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘋’𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩. 𝘈 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳’𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘓𝘦𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘶𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘺𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘦𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘴𝘩 𝘱𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘴 𝘶𝘱𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦. 𝘛𝘰 𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘦. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘕𝘰. 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵, 𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯.

𝘐, 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘶𝘢, 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘋𝘳𝘶, 𝘢 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘸 … 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦, 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘢𝘸𝘬𝘪𝘯, 𝘮𝘺 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘧 𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘥, 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴. 𝘕𝘰𝘸, 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘥𝘰𝘮. 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺, 𝘮𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘐 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭-𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴’ 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦. 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩, 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴?

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He let out a long breath. Helplessness pricked my heart, bleeding into my veins and spreading like molten lava. His tender gaze held so much softness I nearly forgot it was Hawkin staring back at me. My eyes dipped to his lips, noticing his firm, well-shaped mouth. Nothing between us would be the same. No matter what decision I made next.

Hawkin leaned in excruciatingly slow. The anticipation alone im- mobilized me. He held his position, allowing me the option to pull away. Our breaths blended. Hawkin gazed at my lips, and when I didn’t retreat, he closed the last space between us. He claimed my mouth, speaking through our kiss. His lips were firm and guiding. The boiling heat of battle found me again, racing beneath my skin—a transformed vigor soaked in passion, not outrage.

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Dana Claire is an award-winning author whose stories explore identity, fate and destiny in the crossroads of romance and adventure. But her writing career didn’t begin when she published her first book, The Connection, in 2020. It started as a young girl when her mother, an elementary school teacher, inspired her to create imaginary worlds between the pages.

Dana’s love of romantic tension, the supernatural and non-stop action has elicited positive feedback from many readers, as their online reviews reveal her flair for spine-tingling action and unforgettable characters. But it’s not just readers who love her; literary critics have also taken note, and Dana was given the Children’s Moonbeam award for The Connection in 2021.

Dana is now sharing her stories through speaking events and book signings, introducing more readers to the worlds she created.

And though she is living her dream as a published author, she has bigger dreams of sharing her stories through other mediums: film and television. But for now, she is satisfied with seeing her name on the spine of a book, creating worlds that combine love, science fiction, the paranormal, magic and adventure, and fulfilling what her well-read, compassionate, patient and selfless mother would have dreamed of doing with her: writing books, telling stories, and changing the world, one reader at a time.