When the ghostly Gray Lady walks, a lover dies. Can Elinor stop destiny? Asked by Tristan Fontain to help, Elinor chases spirits at a country estate in a charming seaside town. Coralie Floquet desires to marry but the spectral appearance of a Gray Lady predicts her death will be soon. That puts a damper on the romance! But as soon as Elinor arrives, ill-will seems to swirl around her. There's tittle-tattle about her relationship with Tristan, a plot accusing him of treason against the king, and his sister seems behind it all. More important than predictions from the grave, it is Elinor's heart which is in danger when the duke finally reveals the truth about his dead wife. A series about Elinor Chalamet, a witty and clever Sherlock Holmes-like female in a fantasy gaslamp world inspired by 1910's France. A slow burn romance that heats up in this...

A haunted library is under threat when a monster prowls the stacks. "Surround yourself with magic and fantasy - in this brilliant second book in the series." ★★★★★_____________________________________________ A magical creature arrives that doesn't play nicely with others. To make matters worse, loyalty between friends is tested when Brigit is accused of vandalism and stealing test answers. The dryad must find the guilty party fast or she could be devoured by a creature never seen before on campus! "Always expect the unexpected with Byrd's writing - serious moments and funny ones are interlinked to keep realism alive." ★★★★★_____________________________________________ Readers are saying:"A brilliant second book in the series""A five-star show stealing read""I laughed - and may have screamed a...

Thwarting an assassination wasn't on the menu. Elinor's holiday is nearly ruined when a poisoner targets the king and what's even more irritating? Tristan Fontaine, the Duke de Archambeau, thinks to solve the case before she can! Between saving a society lady's reputation, comforting a girl with a ghostly brother, and conducting a séance for a widow, Elinor has her hands full. All she wants is to enjoy dinners prepared by the best chefs in the land, but Tristan's mother and sister can't stop giving bossy advice. It's enough to spoil the dessert course. Despite it all, she might still find time to enjoy herself especially if it means snooping through other people's wardrobe closets. The second of a six-part Gaslamp fantasy ghost mystery series featuring a strong-minded female Sherlock Holmes-like character in a slow burn romance._____________________________________________A...

Danger from a fae court comes calling when a queen visits her daughter at college. "Always expect the unexpected with Byrd's writing" ★★★★★_____________________________________________Queen Elixia attending a symposium sponsored by the university may irk her daughter, Brigit, but neither can ignore the warnings given by a Black Dog. For all know that a magical fae hound's prophecies come true. Who knew that protecting a puppy that survived the traumatic destruction of his fae court would put both Brigit and her loyal friend, Logan, into danger? Or that Jib, the talking cat, would get into a huff about sharing space with a dog? A YA FANTASY with quirky friends and surprising twists. Worse? The fae queen just met Logan's human mother. "for those who love magical beings living among...

Missing girls and a killer back from the grave. When a nobleman's daughter goes missing, Elinor Chalamet and Archambeau rush to discover who has kidnapped her and why. Saddled with a bumbling apprentice, a drunken soldier, and a prickly nobleman who won't explain why he hasn't paid a proper call, Elinor must discover what exactly the Morpheus Society is hiding from her. Will Elinor's dance with ghosts become a permanent arrangement? And when Tristan discovers her missing, who will face his wrath? Elinor Chalamet uses her wits and her ghost-talking skills to hunt for her father's killer in Alenbonné, a coastal city where ghosts walk at all hours. The third of a six-part gaslamp fantasy ghost mystery series featuring a Sherlock Holmes-like female character in a slow burn romance_____________________________________________ A quick-paced, fun and compelling read for lovers...

Madame Elinor Chalamet battles a ghost in the Beyond.Trained as a medium by the elite Morpheus Society, Elinor Chalamet uses her skills to aid the police while she hunts for her father's killer in the coastal city of Alenbonné.But a dead body found in the canal puts her in deep with royal matters. And she might even succeed in solving the mystery if Tristan Fontaine, duke de Archambeau, would stop getting in her way.The first of a six part gaslamp fantasy ghost mystery series featuring a strong female character in a slow burn romance._____________________________________________A six part novella series for lovers of Gaslamp fantasy#1 Ghost Talker#2 Delicious Death#3 Spirit Guide#4 Gray Lady#5 Underground Haunt#6 Ghastly Mistake_____________________________________________This novella is friendly to ages 16+.

College Life: Friends, Finals, and the Fae trying to kill you.When Brigit ran away from the Perilous Realm to attend college, the dryad wasn't looking for a human roommate. Or being locked down under a Fairy Debt.A YA FANTASY Coming-of-Age story described as: "fast paced and entertaining," "new and fresh," with "creative and clever world-building" and "lovable characters."American student, Logan Dannon didn't realize falling in love with a siren meant a messy break-up and a death sentence."for those who love magical beings living among humans and the things that could go wrong. Boy, can I assure you things go wrong."Enroll at Leopold Ottos University, where humans and the fae attend classes together. Become friends with a hopelessly dim coco mat and a sarcastic cat, who may be too busy taking a bath to save you.The...

Elinor must save those she loves from those who betrayed her.After being accused of murder, Elinor is on the run as her city falls apart. Rebellions, riots, and citizens falling dead in the streets have put the city into chaos.When Elinor confronts those who murdered her father, she reveals a web of deceit that tries to ensnare her and Tristan. But, forget the conspiracy to topple a king's throne, her apprentice Twyla is missing and is in grave danger.It will take all of Elinor's wit and courage, along with her faithful friends, to save all those she cares about and prevent them from becoming nothing but ghosts.The exciting conclusion of this six-part Gaslamp fantasy ghost mystery series featuring a strong-minded female Sherlock Holmes-like character with a slow burn romance.Note to readers: this book completes the series, so it is necessary to read the other books before...

A fiendish criminal uses the dying to cause mayhem. The master criminal seems to be behind a gang of the dying causing dangerous riots throughout the city. The target? The nobility and key government officials. Still, a girl has her own problems to deal with, such as the four sister souls sharing your body, and an apprentice who bears unsettling news. It certainly doesn't help when evidence points to your father being involved with a criminal network right before he was murdered. The king may lose his kingdom, but what's a girl to do when the love of your life keeps proposing when you'd prefer a romance without complication? The fifth in a six-part Gaslamp fantasy ghost mystery series featuring a strong-minded female Sherlock Holmes-like character with a slow burn romance._____________________________________________ A quick-paced, fun and compelling read for lovers of the...