She stole away to discover a new world, but interrupted a thief.

Now Aioffe can’t escape from him, or her growing curiosity.

Across England and France, Henry V is relentlessly raising an army to secure his throne. Tarl’s skills as thief, blacksmith and bowman might land him in the firing line, but all he wants is to clear his debts and restore his family’s honour. To pay for his crime he must hand over the strange fae girl to the Church authorities, or he will end up warring with more than just his heart.

Fighting with each other risks both of their lives. To avert war breaking out between their races as well as their countries, Aioffe and Tarl must discover what true love is if they are to survive the destiny which awaits them.

★★★ A thrilling, historical fantasy romance prequel in the Naturae Series. Discover the love story which started the journey and escape into a magical past, where battles of the heart are destined to fight with faith and hope itself.★★★

From high fantasy to cyberpunk - romance for every taste!

Hoping to reveal all shades of romance, we have gathered together ten authors from around the world, including Canada, England, Lithuania, and the United States, for this sweet speculative fiction romance anthology, A Season for Romance.

In twenty stories, you will find true love in a variety of genres and styles, from first kisses to second chances, on epic journeys and in bittersweet moments. Nine of these stories feature main characters who identify as LGBTQ+.

In this first flash fiction anthology of A Season for Romance: Spring Blossoms, the characters in our stories are just starting to acknowledge their budding feelings for one another. There is beauty, tenderness, angst, and even humor in these carefully crafted stories meant to transport you to distant, fantastical worlds where love is just moments away.

We hope you enjoy them.

A forgotten heir... A Queendom in crisis... Chaos will reign

A historical fantasy thriller that will take you on a journey through the reign of Bloody Mary, to the fantastical world of Naturae. Book 2 of the Naturae series - escape into a magical past!

Family should be loyal. At least, that’s what Fae Queen Aioffe and Joshua thought, until a rival returns from the dead, bringing division and discord to their peaceful realm. In England, Edward VI has died, and a fight for his throne will follow. Henry Fitzroy, a forgotten heir and Edward’s bastard vampire brother, awakens to the destiny he was promised in tatters.

A witch’s prophecy goes unheeded, and Joshua and Aioffe struggle to keep control of shifting allegiances, disruptive visitors and threats from the wider Tudor world. The price of an heir to bring them, and their Queendom, back together is a sacrifice… their marriage or their loyalty.

Denied his crown and place in the human world, Henry sets his sights on claiming what was due to him, even if that means hurting everyone who was loyal to him before.

Chaos will reign…

★★★★★ Book 2 of the Naturae Series is a thrilling historical fantasy novel, weaving together Tudor times with magical realism. Discover an epic alternative history where love, loyalty and faith are all that stand in the way of anarchy. Ideal for fans of Deborah Harkness, Diana Gabaldon, Philippa Gregory and unputdownable characters in gripping stories! ★★★★★

She thought they were safe. Hidden. Happy.
She was wrong.
And now her life, her race and her heart will pay the price for trying to disrupt destiny.

After a confrontation with a shadowy figure from her past, all hope of a quiet life in deeply religious northern England for the runaway soulmates is destroyed.

Homebody Joshua is torn apart from his secretive wife, and only his belief in her innocence and the kindness of strangers keeps him alive. In a dangerous quest through the turbulence of Reformation England, he sets out to recover what he has lost, but finds himself questioning his own faith and future.

Heartbroken, Annabella refuses to comply with the destiny envisaged for her, until a darker secret threatens to destroy the Naturae realm, and fae immortality.

The fate of an entire race rests on their shoulders, but can destiny ever really be disrupted?

Rebellion, danger and intrigue threaten the future in a thrilling journey, weaving Tudor times with magical fantasy.

Disrupting Destiny – forever isn’t certain, trust no one…

★★★★★ Book 1 of the Naturae Series - Discover an exciting historical fantasy thriller in the first book of an epic tale of love, hope, thrones and faith in the 1500's. If you like magical realism, hidden worlds, swashbuckling adventure, and captivating characters, you'll love the Naturae Series!★★★★★

Reviewers say:
"An excellent book, with rich history, well-crafted characters and a plot that sucks you in" Quill and Pen

"Wow. This book was amazing. The imagery is so vivid that the moment you begin to read, you step through time into a more magical past. I sat down to read this, thinking a few chapters before bed and suddenly the sun was coming up. Foster has done an amazing job of bringing both her characters and the world to life. A captivating story that anyone who enjoys historical fantasy is sure to love." The Faerie Review

Fae Queen Lana is furious when Vikings slaughter her humans, but her downfall has just begun.
After capturing their alluring leader to prevent further atrocities, she faces rebellion from her people for risking the stability of the Queendom for a mortal.
But destiny, love and magic will cause more chaos yet in the secretive world of Naturae as Lana is torn between new love and crown.
Can mortal and immortal enemies risk fate and faeth for love?
Or, out of the ashes of destruction, will a new villain emerge to battle hope itself?

Risking Destiny – when chaos and crowns collide, happy ever after might not be forever.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Discover Naturae, its Queen and magic in this thrilling and bitter-sweet historical fantasy set in the age of the Viking ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Risking Destiny is a prequel to the Naturae Series of magical realism books and can be read as part of the series or as a standalone novel.

Reviewers say:

'Sparks fly in this magical book that at its heart is about two worlds learning from each other, about two people who should never meet, find out how to love.'

'The end of this book made my head spin! It was an ending I didn't quite expect and I can't wait to read the next book in the series.'

'Jan Foster has created an imaginative and detailed fantasy world which runs hand in hand within an engaging historical context. A well-constructed story that leaves you wanting more. Vikings, Fae, love and loss, what more could you want? Other than the next book in the series!'

Mitch and Mooch are about to test the water in a new adventure – swimming lessons!    Will the funny funky monsters sink or swim as they conquer their fears and overcome the unexpected?

The perfect book to introduce your child to swimming, this charming story includes helpful tips on how to prepare, what to expect and answers common questions about swimming lessons.  Ideal for children starting to read independently or as a conversation starter, this colourful book uses a dyslexia-friendly font and includes comprehension questions throughout.  If you want to encourage trying out new activities and overcoming fears, get your goggles on and have some monster fun with Mitch and Mooch today!

“Funny and helpful – this book will help any child starting their swimming journey!” Simon, Swim School Owner/Teacher

Mitch and Mooch try… books are designed for children aged 3-7. They aren’t just fun stories however, the series is designed with the following educational enhancements:

• Dyslexic friendly font – designed to make it easier for children to differentiate the individual letters so that they can blend the words correctly.
• Text is also against a coloured background and broken up into manageable chunks.
• Comic style dialogue – why not have fun putting on silly voices for the characters?
• Gentle introduction to what to expect from a first lesson in each activity – the books can also be used to support parents encouraging children with SEN needs who may be wary of new environments.
• Inclusive – Mitch and Mooch may be monsters, but we celebrate diversity within the whole class!
• Comprehension – some pages have a comprehension question contained within the illustration; these focus on feelings (e.g. what do you think the character is feeling right now, to help them read expressions) and questions about the story (to check they understand what is happening on a deeper level).
  
• Search and find pages – finding a certain number of relevant objects within the page – to enhance the child’s comprehension of what is going on in the picture as well as counting skills.
• Uses common exception words within the text.