Bücher von Lou Wilham

Some dreams should stay dead.Azure Elwood's world was clear cut-simple-she knew her place in it and what was expected of her. That all changed about two months ago when Icarus "Rus" Ashthorne moved back to Moondale and made things . . . complicated. As the fight for The Coven of the Forgotten heats up, Azure comes face to face with insecurities and choices she thought long buried.Rus Ashthorne has never known her place in the world, never had a "home" really. After returning to Moondale and reuniting with the family she left behind, she's decided maybe it's time to settle down. Only life is never that simple, is it? And as the Board of Magic is keen to remind her, necromancers aren't welcome in Moondale.So, when a broken bluebird shows up on Az's doorstep, and the board's demands start taking a toll on Rus's physical and mental health, their tenuous relationship will be tested. And they'll find that maybe "home" is just as complex-and as simple-as they always thought.A LGBTQ+ cozy urban fantasy novel for fans of The Ex Hex, and October Daye.

A tale of circus acts, second chances, and marionettes.Welcome to Daiwynn where magic is dangerous, but hope is more dangerous still.Chirp doesn't remember who they are, or where they come from. But they do know two things. One, they're one of the Ringmaster's marionettes. Built from cogs and gears, and trussed up on strings to do his bidding. And two, they would do anything to cut their strings and be human again.So, when the Ringmaster offers Chirp a deal, the prince of Daiwynn's life for their freedom, the choice seems straight forward. After all, what has the royal family ever done for them?Brend has everything a person could ever want, fine food, lavish clothes, and riches more than he could ever dream. But the prince of Daiwynn has always been denied the only thing he ever asked for, the ability to leave behind the castle walls and see his kingdom for himself.Now, he won't hesitate to take any opportunity presented to him to undermine his mother and see the world around him with his own eyes. But with a war brewing, dangers lurk in the capital of Daiwynn, and maybe the ones he's been taught to avoid.The battle between the Uprising and MOTHER is at an end, and the threads of fate will have all involved dancing like puppets on a string.The unique characters, witty dialogue, and fantasy-meets-steampunk world make this fresh take on classic fairy tales a must read for fans of Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles, and Gail Carriger's Parasol Protectorate series.

What's a little necromancy between family?For the Crow Witch, Icarus "Rus" Ashthorne, Moondale seemed the perfect hiding place. But like they always say, you can't go home again, and Rus finds out quickly that nothing is how she remembered, while at the same time very little has changed. Then she comes face to face with the only woman she's ever loved, Az Elwood, and... well, things get messier than she thought they ever could.The Elwoods are a staple of Moondale, respected, feared, powerful, and Azure Elwood was always happy with her place amongst them. Happy to play the part of the good little witch, until Rus Ashthorne. Eleven years ago, Rus got on a bus and left Azure behind, but she's back, with two little girls trailing her like ducklings, and enough unspoken things between them to drown the town.Now witch hunters are knocking at their proverbial door, the council of magic is being a real pain in the ass, and Rus wonders how much magic it'll take to protect the people she loves from herself and the danger following her.A LGBTQ+ cozy urban fantasy novel for fans of The Ex Hex, and October Daye.

Everyone takes things that don't belong to them.From Medusa, it was her reputation. From Poseidon, it was his freedom.When Poseidon is released from prison, after years of being locked away, the bodies start piling up, and all fingers point to Medusa. Agent Kyrie Alcide of the Perseus Initiative is tasked with investigating the case, and keeping tabs on Medusa. But Kyrie is about to find out that everything in the legend of the infamous gorgon might not be as it seems. Now, if Kyrie can't discover who the real murderer is Medusa could find herself their next victim.

A tale of espionage, lavender hair, and pineapples.Welcome to Daiwynn where magic is dangerous, but hope is more dangerous still.For Persinette-a lavender-haired, 24-year-old seer dreaming of adventure and freedom-the steam-powered kingdom of Daiwynn is home. As an Enchanted asset for MOTHER, she aids in Collecting Enchanted and sending them to MOTHER''s labor camps. But when her handler, Gothel, informs Persi that she will be going out into the field for a Collection, she decides it''s time to take a stand. Now she must fight her fears and find a way to hide her attempts to aid the Enchanted or risk being sent to the camps herself. Manu Kelii, Captain of the airship The Defiant Duchess, is 26-years-old and hasn''t seen enough excitement-thank you very much. His charismatic smile and flamboyant sense of style earned him a place amongst the Uprising, but his fickle and irresponsible nature has seen to it that their leader doesn''t trust him. Desperate to prove himself, Manu will stop at nothing to aid their mission to overthrow MOTHER and the queen of Daiwynn. So, when the Uprising Leader deposits a small unit of agents on his ship, and tasks him with working side by side with MOTHER asset Persinette to hinder the Collection effort, he finds himself in over his head. The stakes are high for this unlikely duo. They have only two options; stop MOTHER or thousands more will die-including themselves. The unique characters, witty dialogue, and fantasy-meets-steampunk world make this fresh take on the classic tale of Rapunzel a must read for fans of Marissa Meyer''s Lunar Chronicles, and Gail Carriger''s Parasol Protectorate series.