Tales of Silver Downs Series by Kylie Quillinan

He feels called to be a bard, but his brothers think he's trying to avoid the real work. She has until summer's end to choose a husband or marry the man her father has chosen. Fionn is the youngest of seven sons and knows his destiny is to be a bard. But his older brothers think he's wasting his time and want him to start contributing to the household... moreHe feels called to be a bard, but his brothers think he's trying to avoid the real work. She has until summer's end to choose a husband or marry the man her father has chosen. Fionn is the youngest of seven sons and knows his destiny is to be a bard. But his older brothers think he's wasting his time and want him to start contributing to the household. When the woman he's secretly in love with is promised to his oldest brother, he realises he needs a stable income if he's to convince her to marry him before it's too late. Agata wants a life of travel and adventure, but her father's decided it's time she settles down. If she can find a husband before summer's end, she can marry him. Otherwise, she must marry the man her father has chosen. Sent to Silver Downs for the summer to get to know the brothers she must choose between, Agata is caught in the middle of a jealous feud between the oldest and youngest. But when Fionn carelessly uses the power he never really believed in, he changes all of their lives forever... less

He’s the seventh son of a seventh son. She's the daughter of a wise woman. They're both trying to avoid their fates.Diarmuid is not a typical bard. His tales aren't about hope and heroism, but instead they reflect the darkness he feels inside. When he inadvertently brings his imaginary muse to life, everything she knows comes from Diarmuid’s melancholic tales. Desiring her own life, she leaves Diarmuid and sets out to live in the only way she knows how... moreHe’s the seventh son of a seventh son. She's the daughter of a wise woman. They're both trying to avoid their fates.Diarmuid is not a typical bard. His tales aren't about hope and heroism, but instead they reflect the darkness he feels inside. When he inadvertently brings his imaginary muse to life, everything she knows comes from Diarmuid’s melancholic tales. Desiring her own life, she leaves Diarmuid and sets out to live in the only way she knows how.Brigit tries to be a good wise woman like her mother, but feels like she’s wasting her life dispensing charms and cures. She spends her days longing for danger and adventure. When she encounters a fey and becomes the victim of a cruel curse, she gets more adventure than she ever wanted.As the pair cross paths, they soon realise that the only way to succeed in their quests is to join forces. Together, they discover the true nature of Diarmuid’s bond with his muse. While the world will never be safe with the creature on the prowl, destroying her could have fatal consequences…Muse is the first book in a series of historical fantasy novels set in pre-Roman Britain. For readers who like lush historical backdrops with a fairytale feeling and a fantasy quest, characters who fight their destiny, and new spins on Celtic mythology. less

When a bard tells a tale about a soldier’s death, he doesn’t intend to kill his brother. But he didn’t believe those who warned him he had the ability to bring his tales to life.Grainne recognizes the power in the bard’s tale. Desperate to protect his target -- her new husband, Caedmon -- she makes a pact with one of the fey. Caedmon is whisked away to the realm of the fey and Grainne fears she will never see him again.But Grainne isn’t the only inhabitant of Silver Downs with a secret... moreWhen a bard tells a tale about a soldier’s death, he doesn’t intend to kill his brother. But he didn’t believe those who warned him he had the ability to bring his tales to life.Grainne recognizes the power in the bard’s tale. Desperate to protect his target -- her new husband, Caedmon -- she makes a pact with one of the fey. Caedmon is whisked away to the realm of the fey and Grainne fears she will never see him again.But Grainne isn’t the only inhabitant of Silver Downs with a secret. Eithne has fallen in love with a fey. When the fey boy stops coming to visit her, she knows something has happened to him.The two women set off in search of their missing loved ones, only to discover that mortals aren’t exactly welcome in the realm of the fey. Captured by hostile fey, they are sentenced to serve as slaves -- for one hundred years.Eithne and Grainne need to escape, find their missing loved ones, and get back to the mortal world before the fey find them again. Because they know they won’t escape a second time.Tales of Silver Downs is a series of dark fantasy novels set in pre-Roman Britain. For readers who like lush historical backdrops with a fairytale feeling, a fantasy quest and characters who fight their destiny. less

Arlen’s twin sister was stolen by the fey moments after her birth. When he is sent to be an advisor to the king, his plan to search for his missing sister must be put on hold — until he realises that she might be the key to bringing peace to the kingdom.Agata doesn’t know she’s part mortal. Raised by the queen of the fey, she despises mortals just as much as Titania does... moreArlen’s twin sister was stolen by the fey moments after her birth. When he is sent to be an advisor to the king, his plan to search for his missing sister must be put on hold — until he realises that she might be the key to bringing peace to the kingdom.Agata doesn’t know she’s part mortal. Raised by the queen of the fey, she despises mortals just as much as Titania does. When Agata accidentally encounters the twin she was separated from at birth, she discovers that everything she thought she knew about herself is a lie.Arlen wants to rescue his sister and bring her home. Agata isn’t sure she wants to be rescued. To restore peace to the kingdom and retrieve Agata from the fey, Arlen must forge an alliance with the Old Ones who have been in hiding for thousands of years.The balance between mortal and fey is finally broken and one race will be banished in an epic showdown between the children of Silver Downs and the fey.Tales of Silver Downs is a series of dark fantasy novels set in pre-Roman Britain. For readers who like lush historical backdrops with a fairytale feeling, a fantasy quest and characters who fight their destiny. less

A family secret. A fey curse. A jealous feud between brothers.When the seventh son of a seventh son is a bard, he can bring his words to life. Only nobody remembers how the magic works. This collection contains all three full-length Tales of Silver Downs books in one edition: Muse, Fey and Druid.Muse: A bard who doesn't believe in the power of his words accidently brings his imaginary muse to life. Now he has to deal with the consequences... moreA family secret. A fey curse. A jealous feud between brothers.When the seventh son of a seventh son is a bard, he can bring his words to life. Only nobody remembers how the magic works. This collection contains all three full-length Tales of Silver Downs books in one edition: Muse, Fey and Druid.Muse: A bard who doesn't believe in the power of his words accidently brings his imaginary muse to life. Now he has to deal with the consequences.Fey: A woman determined to save her husband from his bard brother's magic ventures into the fey realm. But the fey despise mortals and intend to stop her from reclaiming her husband.Druid: A brother and sister torn apart by the fey are unexpectedly reunited. They have the power to banish the fey forever, but can they put aside their differences long enough to do it?For readers who like their fantasy dark. This series has lush pre Roman Britain backdrops with a fairytale feeling, a fantasy quest and characters who fight their destiny.This collection does not include the epilogue novella, Swan, which is a mailing list exclusive and is not available for purchase. Sign up at kyliequillinan.com to receive your free copy of Swan. less