A free prequel to the lush and romantic Darkwood Chronicles, where fantasy adventure and hidden magic intertwine with fairytales to create an enchanting series that will sweep the reader away... Prince Kentry of Raine knows that if only he can capture the magical White Hart, the creature will grant his heart's desire. Entering the depths of the Darkwood, he chases his quarry down… only to become lost in a mystical forest, where he must fight for his life at the side of a moon-haired maiden who may hold the answer to his dreams. From USA Today bestselling author Anthea Sharp, Heart of the Forest is a novella set in the world of the Darkwood - rich with fairy tales, Dark Elves, and the enchanted forest that watches over all. KEYWORDS: Celtic Myth and Legend, Elves, Portal Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Enchanted Forest, Gate to Another World, Fantasy Novella, Coming of Age, Magic, Fairytales, White Hart, Faerie Wishes, Royalty, Adventure, Darkwood, Fantasy Romance, Stolen Fae Bride, YA romance, adventure, elves, magic, fairy tales, love, prophecy, coming of age, fae, fated mates, sweet, clean & wholesome, slow burn, kissing books, warrior, prince, strong hero, strong heroine, series, teenage books, love story, enchanted forest, fairytale retelling, Celtic legend, completed series WILL APPEAL TO FANS OF: Tara Grayce, Casey L. Bond, Alisha Klapheke, Elise Kova, Sylvia Mercedes, Emma Hamm, Miranda Honfleur, Shari Tapscott, Frost Kay, Deborah Grace White, Shannon Mayer, K.f. Breene, Juno Hart, Camille Peters, Naomi Novik, and Juliet Marillier,

With decadent fairy-tale rhetoric, wild child Gnall depicts a harrowing coming of age, luring us to indulge our anima.

War has come to Ireece and the king of Fethens is dying. Forest (Nym) has heard of a cure in the southern province of Ether that might save him. She’ll do whatever it takes to prove herself and work toward her goal of healing without nymph blood. Silic, the Etherian-born captain of the guard, is haunted by his past in his homeland. He’ll do anything to keep Forest safe, even if it means putting himself in harm’s way again. To the west, at the border of Ireece and Galia, Jay is caught up in the battle while fleeing the consequences of his role in the Butcher’s death. As long as his sister Aleah is trapped in Galia, he’ll fight to save her. But Aleah is fully prepared to save herself, no matter the cost. As secrets unravel and blood is spilled, nymphs and humans are picking sides. Fethens stands in the middle of it all. Can the crown prince unite his people before the whole kingdom falls apart?

In the Old Country, they called them the Gentry: ancient spirits of the land, magical, amoral, and dangerous. When the Irish emigrated to North America, some of the Gentry followed...only to find that the New World already had spirits of its own, called manitou and other such names by the Native tribes. Now generations have passed, and the Irish have made homes in the new land, but the Gentry still wander homeless on the city streets. Gathering in the city shadows, they bide their time and dream of power. As their dreams grow harder, darker, fiercer, so do the Gentry themselves--appearing, to those with the sight to see them, as hard and dangerous men, invariably dressed in black. Bettina can see the Gentry, and knows them for what they are. Part Indian, part Mexican, she was raised by her grandmother to understand the spirit world. Now she lives in Kellygnow, a massive old house run as an arts colony on the outskirts of Newford, a world away from the Southwestern desert of her youth. Outsider her nighttime window, she often spies the dark men, squatting in the snow, smoking, brooding, waiting. She calls them los lobos, the wolves, and stays clear of them--until the night one follows her to the woods, and takes her hand.... Ellie, an independent young sculptor, is another with magic in her blood, but she refuses to believe it, even though she, too, sees the dark men. A strange old woman has summoned Ellie to Kellygnow to create a mask for her based on an ancient Celtic artifact. It is the mask of the mythic Summer King--another thing Ellie does not believe in. Yet lack of belief won't dim the power of the mast, or its dreadful intent. Donal, Ellie's former lover, comes from an Irish family and knows the truth at the heart of the old myths. He thinks he can use the mask and the "hard men" for his own purposes. And Donal's sister, Miki, a punk accordion player, stands on the other side of the Gentry's battle with the Native spirits of the land. She knows that more than her brother's soul is at stake. All of Newford is threatened, human and mythic beings alike. Once again Charles de Lint weaves the mythic traditions of many cultures into a seamless cloth, bringing folklore, music, and unforgettable characters to life on modern city streets. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Heart of the Forest By: Megan and Lea Deis Heart of the Forest is the story of a Fox looking for an adventure. It’s not long before he realizes that adventures just aren’t as much fun when you travel alone!

The Heart of the Forest: Book One of the Dragon Valley Series By: Abi Cooper The amulet of the last queen was meant to be a symbol of hope and unity. Shattered in the devastating war brought on by ancient monsters, the pieces representing the seven races were divided amongst their people, becoming broken reminders of the past. Now with yet another war looming on the horizon, old foes are rising once again to finish what they had started. The resurgence of dark power causing a shift in the valley. A young woman must restore the amulet if there is to be peace in the land once again. But to do so, she will first have to find the lost pieces and uncover the truth of its nature. The fate of the world depends on it, but will it be enough to stop the demon who stands against her? With the help of new friends as well as old enemies, she just might have a chance.

In the heart of the forest during a holiday winter long ago, Beth made her snow angel and a special wish! When winter ends and the snow melts, Beths angel travels from spring to summer and then to fall adventures. Be there when the angel returns for the first snow in the heart of the forest. An enchanting storybook filled with dreams, imagination and wonder. www.thespiritualgarden.com

Once upon a time, in the story called "The Heart of the Forest," the main characters were on a big adventure. They had been through many exciting things, and now they were facing something very mysterious. They came across a special rock that made them wonder what it could be. They show empathy and never give up by helping a sad troll, a worried unicorn, and a sad dragon. And because of that, the magic stone can understand all feelings because of what they did. And guess what? They did it! They were super duper successful in their mission to give the shiny stone back to the king of the forest. And you know what happened next? Peace, tolerance, and compassion spread all over the world! It was like magic! Everyone started being nice to each other and getting along. Yay for happy endings!

Fans of Aaron Becker’s Caldecott Honor winner Journey will love this utterly enchanting wordless picture book in which two friends follow a young fox deep into the woods and discover a wondrous and magical world. When a young girl brings her beloved stuffed fox to the playground, much to her astonishment, a real fox takes off with it! The girl chases the fox into the woods with her friend, the boy, following close behind, but soon the two children lose track of the fox. Wandering deeper and deeper into the forest, they come across a tall hedge with an archway. What do they find on the other side? A marvelous village of miniature stone cottages, tiny treehouses, and, most extraordinary of all, woodland creatures of every shape and size. But where is the little fox? And how will they find him? Stephanie Graegin’s oh-so-charming illustrations are simply irresistible, and readers young and old will want to pore over the pages of this delightful fantasy adventure again and again.