The Secrets of Cinnamon Cinderguard

Seventeen year old Cinnamon Cinderguard has secrets, tons of them that she hides under a mask of wit and humor. Her greatest desire is to have a safe, new life as a servant to the royal family of Samodivas... and a real bed... and drink tea. When a plot to murder the newly returned mad prince and the assassination of an Undine Ambassador threatens the stability of the Huldra kingdom, Cinnamon tells all she knows about her past as the daughter of the leader of a secret society. She discovers that her secrets are only the tip of the iceberg of what is really going on. When the ancient Seraphim get involved, smuggled jewels become the last fashion trend, and the entire Huldra nation faces extinction. She must untangle the mysteries armed with only her cleverness and a bit of music before it is too late.

The Secrets of Cinnamon Cinderguard is a story about abuse, real love (both romantic and familial), and healing that asks hard questions in a light fantasy world. The novel uses Agatha Christie's mystery, a hint of Dave Barry's humor, and Jane Austen's focus on colorful characters to create an engaging and tangled adventure. A hint of steampunk in a traditional fantasy setting is added to the brew to create a unique story that has readers glued to the book until the very last page.