The Ugly Monster Matchmaker Company

The Ugly Monster Matchmaker Company
Author: Caylen McQueen
Publisher: Caylen McQueen
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2021-10-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

If you're a troll, orc, or ogre looking for love, there's one man who can make your wildest wishes come true. Gideon Maximilian Scarborough, co-owner of The Ugly Monster Matchmaker LLC, devotes his life to turning ghastly creatures into savagely attractive humans. His magic can chisel a chin, remove warts, and turn a snout into a beautiful schnoz. With his trusty dwarf sidekick, Becky, Gideon scours the globe in search of desperate clients. One such client is Gia, a wood sprite who's fallen hopelessly in love with a prince. At Gia's request, Gideon mixes a potion to make Prince Charming fall head over heels in love with her... but it all goes horribly wrong. As a result of Gideon's meddling, a princess is obsessed with him, a mad king wants him dead, and his greatest secret is exposed: Gideon's not just the owner of The Ugly Monster Matchmaker Company... he's also a client. The Ugly Monster Matchmaker Company is a little bit Shrek, a little bit steampunk, and full of fantastical creatures. Content Warning: Some mild language, violence, and comic mischief. Recommended for ages 13+

Sisters, Rivals, Monster Hunters

Sisters, Rivals, Monster Hunters
Author: Caylen McQueen
Publisher: Caylen McQueen
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2023-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Imagine 30 strapping young men, all stuck in a convent and all hopelessly pure. It sounds like Kathleen Laveau's ultimate fantasy... until she crashes her airship in the middle of their sacred abode. Kathleen and her sister, Cinnabar, find themselves stranded in a cursed land, where the dead rise from their graves, dragons swoop down from the sky, and metal monsters wreak havoc. But that's not even the worst of it. The sisters soon realize the convent's chastity is being strictly enforced by "The Grand Mother," a fussy guardian who won't let Kathleen anywhere near the innocent boys. Undeterred, Kathleen takes matters into her own hands, flirting with as many boys as she can, much to the chagrin of "The Grand Mother." In the middle of the flirtation fest, the sisters meet the rebellious pyromaniac, Wendall. In him, they might have gotten more than they bargained for. Will Kathleen and Cinnabar survive the cursed land and the fires of the convent? Will they succumb to the boys' innocent charms, or will "The Grand Mother" put an end to their shenanigans? Find out in this madcap steampunk adventure!

An Elven Debutante

An Elven Debutante
Author: Caylen McQueen
Publisher: Caylen McQueen
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2022-09-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Elven debutante Stelia Tercell is a wannabe wallflower, but her status draws attention. Her father is so famous, she's even caught the eye of the prince. Anyone else would be thrilled, but Stelia has no interest in balls, gowns, and royals. Stelia cares more about her father's plantation and the human slaves who work there. They deserve to be free, but no one agrees with her—until now. A handsome enemy soldier slips into her room, and like Stelia, he wants to free the slaves. Unfortunately, he might also want to kill her father. Airships & Dragons is a fusion of fantasy, historical romance & steampunk elements.

Whispers of Steam: The Complete Series

Whispers of Steam: The Complete Series
Author: Caylen McQueen
Publisher: Caylen McQueen
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2021-12-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

For five years, Princess Mayra been bullied, tortured, and caged like an animal. Only one man, Jun Shiraishi, has ever been kind to her. His kindness is betrayed when Mayra commits and unspeakable act to escape her captors. Mayra sneaks aboard an airship with an eclectic group of bounty hunters. Some of her new companions are slow to trust, and for good reason. A hostile fleet, led by Captain Shiraishi, is hunting the fleeing princess. This complete collection contains all three parts of the Whispers of Steam series. A copy of The Barefoot Barmaid, the first book from Caylen McQueen's first steampunk series, is also included.

An Officer & A Dragon

An Officer & A Dragon
Author: Caylen McQueen
Publisher: Caylen McQueen
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2022-10-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The elves of the East and the humans are the West are embroiled in war. The heart of the East is Prince Ludo, a celebrated hero and dragon rider. Mounted on Barbadu, his faithful dragon, he takes on the airships of the West. During one perilous battle, Ludo's side sustains heavy losses, and Barbadu is injured. The prince and his dragon (literally) crash into the life of Himiko, a young human who nurses them to health. Himiko is mute, and her past is painful. The only elves she's ever known were slavers, and Ludo frightens her. An Officer and a Dragon is the second book in the Airships & Dragons series.

The Spinster's Beau

The Spinster's Beau
Author: Caylen McQueen
Publisher: Caylen McQueen
Total Pages: 87
Release: 2020-09-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Robin Cockburn needs a wife. Awkward, shy, and a bit clumsy, he has never had much success with the fairer sex. With the guidance of his precocious little sister, Robin is determined to pursue Harriet Dawson, a rare beauty. Could society's darling be too far above his reach? Sure enough, Harriet gives him the cold shoulder, and he finds himself lost in a sea of suitors. Brushed aside, Robin finds a friend in Harriet's chaperone: Emily Weaver. Harriet's maiden aunt is a wise, witty woman with a mischievous sparkle in her eye. To his great surprise, he finds himself drawn to her. How will the spinster react when he claims to be her suitor? Sensuality Level: Sweet

Brothers, Rebels, Treasure Seekers

Brothers, Rebels, Treasure Seekers
Author: Caylen McQueen
Publisher: Caylen McQueen
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2023-07-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

After the devastating destruction of the convent, Lady Flora's virginal young men find themselves thrust into a whole new world, where they must forge their own paths in life. Their watchful guardian, The Grand Mother, senses her grip slipping away. What will become of her, and what will she do to maintain control? Meanwhile, Kath and Cinna have bid farewell to their beloved airship, and seek a suitable replacement. As Kath embarks on a new romance with Rhys, Hiro desperately pleads his innocence and fights to prove that her heart truly belongs to him. Will she succumb to her Hiro, or is Rhys the man for her? And what of Wendall, who claims to be a villain? Does he speak the truth, or is there a twist that will leave everyone stunned, including Wendall himself? Hold on tight as secrets unravel, alliances shift, and truth comes to light in Gasbags & Brides' wild finale.

Steam and Sail: 3 Steampunk Series Starters

Steam and Sail: 3 Steampunk Series Starters
Author: Caylen McQueen
Publisher: Caylen McQueen
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2023-06-26
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

Buckle up for a wild ride through multiple steampunk universes in Steam & Sail, where young heroines navigate treacherous skies of romance and intrigue in three unique series starters. In The Barefoot Barmaid (Book One in the Belles & Bullets series), Kitt Lake is kidnapped by a swashbuckling sky pirate who mistakes her for royalty. Her life is changed by the pirate's greed... and his inconvenient desire for her. Princess Mayra thought she knew the meaning of suffering in Caged Princess (Book One in Whispers of Steam), but nothing could have prepared her for the betrayals and secrets that hide in her path. Will she find a way to break free and reclaim her throne, or will she be forever trapped in a world of steam and shadow? Prepare for a mix of romance and rebellion in An Elven Debutante (Book One in Airships & Dragons), where Stelia, a quiet young noblewoman, defies convention and risks everything to protect a forbidden love. When her act of defiance sparks a chain reaction of danger and intrigue, she must rely on wit and courage to survive.

Internet Dating

Internet Dating
Author: J. R. Niles
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2011-12-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1465376372

If someone were to ask Lance Austin to put into words, his feelings and his beliefs about love, he would be hard pressed to provide a short definitive answer. Ask him to show a particular woman that he loves herand you would be wasting your time. He will have already strapped himself into his 100 M.P.H., high flying roller coaster and taken off into his over-the-top expressions of true endearment for whomever he has chosen as his mate. When Lance takes his love journey onto the internet for the first time in his life, he does find love; but will it last? Will the life changing experience that Melanie Powell brings to the table, be for the better in their lives or for the worst? The sexual experiences they share are extraordinary and often. The poems and love letters he writes to her are excessive. They often exchange extravagant gifts and they experience many new venues together; and oh, lets not forget the arguing and the fighting that comes gift wrapped with all of the above. Will this potentially lethal combination prove to be their downfall in an attempt at everlasting love? In between all of that, Lance manages to meet other cyber space hopefuls online; though his heart is still with Melanie. There are a variety of reasons why he shouldnt be with any of these women but he allows himself to entertain the thought of it anyway. He meets some of them in person at least once, finding himself strapped into another kind of roller coaster; one that is mentally challenging, humorous, painfully dramatic, yet ultimately disappointing. Lance begins to reflect upon his own internal qualities and only time will tell in which direction his emotions will take him from a moral stand point. When Lance turns to his family and friends for a certain sense of solitude, most of them bring their own emotional problems to light, in ways that surprise even Lance. One platonic friendship he hopes to find some level of comfort in, that of Sherry Anderson starts to go into its own version of a mental tail-spin for him. He is curious to say the least, about Sherrys overall intentions and if theres more to their friendship than meets the eye. To measure the emotional value of this depiction of nearly five years of Lance Austins life is impossible to do. This journey for him is about life itself with the technological trend of the internet dating craze as the main back drop. Where will Lance wind up morally, mentally, spiritually, after meeting over a dozen of these cyber space women? Find out when you read Internet Dating!!

Under His Spell

Under His Spell
Author: Marie P. Croall
Publisher: Graphic Universe
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0761370765

Bethany Farmer cares more about soccer than romance until transfer student Allein shows up, but after joining him in his battle to maintain control of the throne of Faerie, she must decide to give up the mortal world for him, or ask him to give up his immortality.