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What happens when killing dragons is all you know… but you can't bear to do it anymore?At seventeen, Henrietta is already a legend—the most celebrated Dragon Slayer in the Five Kingdoms. But fame has cost her everything: her family, her friends, and the quiet life she once knew. Now, haunted by grief and the moral weight of every kill, she's sworn off dragon slaying forever.There's just one problem: the kingdom needs her for one final quest.When Henrietta is asked to retrieve a dragon's magic crystal without killing the beast, she sees a chance at redemption — a way to prove she's more than a weapon. But the mission forces her into an uneasy alliance with three unlikely companions: a disgraced knight seeking honor, a charming bard with secrets of his own, and a young witch struggling to control her power.Together, this mismatched group must navigate treacherous seas, face ancient magic, and confront the hardest question of all: Can you change who you've become, or are you forever defined by what you've done?Perfect for readers who crave:Reluctant heroes wrestling with moral complexity Found-family dynamics forged through shared struggleCharacter-driven fantasy with emotional depthStrong heroines who lead without losing their humanityComing-of-age stories about choosing your own pathThis is Book 1 of a completed trilogy. You can dive in knowing Henrietta's full journey awaits you across three emotionally layered adventures.If you love fantasy that asks hard questions while delivering epic quests, witty banter, and dragons with personalities as complex as the heroes who face them, then Henrietta The Dragon Slayer is waiting for you.Scroll up and grab your copy today.What readers are saying:"e;Complex, well-rounded characters having adventures while dealing with their real life personality issues… I really could not stop reading."e; — Jeri, Amazon Reviewer"e;Her strength of character always shines through… we identify so easily with Henrietta."e; — Chris, Amazon Reviewer"e;I was hooked from the first page with Henrietta's sassy-no-BS way of dealing with the world."e; — Kendra J, Amazon ReviewerHenrietta The Dragon Slayer Series (Complete):Henrietta The Dragon Slayer (Book 1)Henrietta and the Dragon Stone (Book 2)Henrietta and the Battle of the Horse Mesa (Book 3)Genre: Young Adult Fantasy | Coming-of-Age Adventure | Dragon Fantasy | Character-Driven Epic FantasyCrossover Appeal: While written for teens, adult readers who love emotionally sophisticated YA fantasy will find a heroine worth rooting for and themes that resonate at any age.Available in: eBook and Paperback

(A Time Travel Romance)When a thunderstorm transports software expert Rose Waldman to thirteenth century France, she meets hunky stonemason Julien, who is secretly creating a gargoyle in defiance of his master mason. Can independent gadget loving Rose trust her life and heart to Julien, and can she really never go home again?"e;…a unique take on gargoyles which I thoroughly enjoyed. I highly recommend!"e; — Karysa Faire"e;…The story was really romantic and the two of them together are just pure magic. It is rare that I find a couple rather than a single character really making a story worth while, but this one does just that."e; — Kathy Horseman"e;… recommend this novella to anyone who is looking for an entertaining read for the night or weekend."e; — LisaBeth Barany writes magical tales of romance and adventure to transport readers to new worlds where anything is possible.

A Fairy Tale RomanceWhat if a dragon lived under the city of Paris?  Sarah Redman, a bank project manager up to her neck with work, wants some adventure in her life. A career opportunity in Paris seems like a dream come true, but once she gets there nothing goes as planned. The job interview she thought she wanted falls through and her dreams about a crying dragon trouble her. To top it off, she gets lost in the tunnels of Paris with a man who attracts her more than she wants to admit.Trainer extraordinaire, Josh Kleine, needs to pull off a successful presentation at the Paris Transportation Conference to land the big client and save his company. But strange events in the tunnels under Paris drive him to distraction and a strange, profound sadness. In search of answers under the city, he gets trapped below ground with a gorgeous woman who he desires like none other before. But will the sadness tear him apart before he can convince himself and her that love doesn't only exist in fairy tales?Together they may hold the key to the strange disasters striking the City of Lights. Can Sarah unravel the secrets of the city and of her heart in time to save them all?***A short novel. This is a novella of approximately 20,000 words.***Beth Barany writes magical tales of romance and adventure to transport readers to new worlds where anything is possible.

A Fairy Tale Romance.What if what you wanted got in the way of your destiny?French MBA grad Lili Grenault needs to succeed at her last pitch meeting to fund her international green tech business. But her grandmother tells her to drop everything, find her one true love, and embrace her magical legacy by Beltane, in one week, or chaos and failure in her life will ensue.San Francisco investor Brett Barnaby wants to find his great-grandfather's gravesite in Amiens, France, one of the primary battle sites of World War I. Family legend says that purpose, greater mission, and perhaps even untold riches, will be unlocked when he finds that grave. But his search in Amiens brings up fear, anger, and dire warnings about some wild Green Man. He turns to local Lily Grenault for help.Can these two independent freethinkers work together to prevent chaos from triumphing and find love in time in the labyrinth of roses?From award-winning novelist, Beth Barany, comes another magical tale of romance and adventure. A sweet, Hallmark-like tale.