Children of Merlin Series by Susan Squires

The CHILDREN OF MERLIN series follows the six Tremaine siblings as they search for the true love that will unlock the magic in their DNA. Readers have embraced the story of bad-boy brother Tristram, who doesn't believe it will happen to him in DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC? and Drew, the oldest sister, who is very sure of herself until destiny throws her a curve in HE'S A MAGIC MAN. But the emails began to pour in asking how the Tremaine saga began. So YOUR MAGIC TOUCH was born... moreThe CHILDREN OF MERLIN series follows the six Tremaine siblings as they search for the true love that will unlock the magic in their DNA. Readers have embraced the story of bad-boy brother Tristram, who doesn't believe it will happen to him in DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC? and Drew, the oldest sister, who is very sure of herself until destiny throws her a curve in HE'S A MAGIC MAN. But the emails began to pour in asking how the Tremaine saga began. So YOUR MAGIC TOUCH was born. Now that the younger Tremaines are growing up they want details about how their parents met and found their magic, details Brina and Brian Tremaine are reluctant to share. How much can they say to their children about the instant and potent sexual attraction of the magic in their genes, the powerful emotions of finding their world turned upside down by powers they don't understand and can't control? And neither wants to admit what Brian did for a living before he found his destined mate, or exactly who introduced them. This novella shares both Brina's version and Brian's version of events, but as each parent tries to conceal pertinent details from their children, only the reader will know all. less

Tristram Tremaine has never fit in with his large and boisterous family. They believe they carry a magic gene that comes alive only when they fall in love with another who carries that gene. After disappointing his parents one too many times, Tris, the bad-boy brother, hits the road on his cycle, drifting away from his destiny.That is, until he meets Maggie O'Brian, a spit-fire rodeo rider with a strange ability to calm wild horses. Maggie lives on the road too, avoiding relationships... moreTristram Tremaine has never fit in with his large and boisterous family. They believe they carry a magic gene that comes alive only when they fall in love with another who carries that gene. After disappointing his parents one too many times, Tris, the bad-boy brother, hits the road on his cycle, drifting away from his destiny.That is, until he meets Maggie O'Brian, a spit-fire rodeo rider with a strange ability to calm wild horses. Maggie lives on the road too, avoiding relationships. Her mother left her, the boy she loved left her, even her dog left her. The last thing she wants in a man is a tomcat with “love ‘em and leave ‘em” written all over him.But the connection between Tris and Maggie is instantaneous. After a mysterious accident nearly kills Tris, he and Maggie must learn to believe in their destiny and each other to stay one step ahead of those who will do anything to prevent them from claiming it. less

Drew Tremaine is sure of her destiny. Her family is descended from Merlin. She'll fall in love with a man who also has magic in his DNA, and he will set her power free. The briefest glimpse of a gorgeous man on a TV show gives her a vision of the future. Her power has arrived; she's sure he's the One. She drops everything and flies to Florida in search of the man who’ll share her life. Dowser can find things, anywhere, anytime. But he only uses his gift to stay drunk, trying to numb his pain... moreDrew Tremaine is sure of her destiny. Her family is descended from Merlin. She'll fall in love with a man who also has magic in his DNA, and he will set her power free. The briefest glimpse of a gorgeous man on a TV show gives her a vision of the future. Her power has arrived; she's sure he's the One. She drops everything and flies to Florida in search of the man who’ll share her life. Dowser can find things, anywhere, anytime. But he only uses his gift to stay drunk, trying to numb his pain. When Drew finds Dowser, she’s shocked. This derelict can’t be her destiny. Sure she’s attracted to him. And he’s attracted to her, guilty as that makes him feel. But fate has played a cruel trick on them both. The man who is Drew’s destiny still loves his dead wife, Alice. Now a shadowy group wants Dowser to find a Talisman handed down from Merlin. It's the first step on their path to ultimate power. In return they’ll give Dowser back the one thing he wants: Alice. Drew and Dowser must both make choices, and they look like they’re going to be painful. Destiny is a bitch. less

Keelan Tremaine is part of a large and boisterous family descended from Merlin. The magic in their DNA comes alive when each meets the destined lover who shares the Merlin gene. Keelan wants her magic, and she wants it now. Two of her siblings have theirs. Just Kee’s luck she’s fallen in love with someone who doesn’t have magic in his genes. She’s afraid to tell her even her best friend and adopted brother, Devin, that she’s about to give up on her destiny. Devin has his own problems... moreKeelan Tremaine is part of a large and boisterous family descended from Merlin. The magic in their DNA comes alive when each meets the destined lover who shares the Merlin gene. Keelan wants her magic, and she wants it now. Two of her siblings have theirs. Just Kee’s luck she’s fallen in love with someone who doesn’t have magic in his genes. She’s afraid to tell her even her best friend and adopted brother, Devin, that she’s about to give up on her destiny. Devin has his own problems. He harbors a secret that’s driving him to leave the family for good. He never felt he belonged anyway. To repay them for their kindness, he vows to acquire the Talisman that can protect the Tremaine family from Clan descended from Morgan Le Fay. And only Kee can keep him from making the ultimate sacrifice. less

DESTINY ISN’T CALLING. Kemble Tremaine is thirty-seven. He knows he’ll never get magic like the rest of his family. The Merlin gene has passed him by. No true love, no magic power to help the family in their fight against the descendants of Morgan Le Fay. Since it doesn’t matter who he marries, he asks his sister’s best friend, Jane. At least he’ll be rescuing her from a horrible home life.CINDERELLA MISSES THE BALL. Jane Butler has loved Kemble since she was twelve years old... moreDESTINY ISN’T CALLING. Kemble Tremaine is thirty-seven. He knows he’ll never get magic like the rest of his family. The Merlin gene has passed him by. No true love, no magic power to help the family in their fight against the descendants of Morgan Le Fay. Since it doesn’t matter who he marries, he asks his sister’s best friend, Jane. At least he’ll be rescuing her from a horrible home life.CINDERELLA MISSES THE BALL. Jane Butler has loved Kemble since she was twelve years old. She’s well aware he’s not marrying her for love, but she hopes she can make him comfortable. HAPPINESS IS RELATIVE. Comfort isn’t on the menu for the Tremaines. Kemble’s sister has been having visions of tragedy. The family finds one of Merlin’s precious artifacts, meant to increase the power of those with magic. Morgan and her Clan want it too. They can’t be far behind. Can Kemble and Jane find destiny in the face of danger and even death? less

The Ghost rebelsThe Merlin gene has come alive in his brothers and sisters, giving them a magic power when they find their destined mate. Lanyon is afraid he’s next. Why would he want to share their destiny? The family is under siege. The Clan’s powers are increasing. His father, once invincible, is in no position to lead them. So he rebels. He haunts the L.A. club scene, appearing out of nowhere to play music no one can forget... moreThe Ghost rebelsThe Merlin gene has come alive in his brothers and sisters, giving them a magic power when they find their destined mate. Lanyon is afraid he’s next. Why would he want to share their destiny? The family is under siege. The Clan’s powers are increasing. His father, once invincible, is in no position to lead them. So he rebels. He haunts the L.A. club scene, appearing out of nowhere to play music no one can forget.But can he avoid Destiny?The minute he sees a beautiful blond girl and feels the incredible tug he’s heard his brothers and sisters describe, he knows he must resist her at all costs.Star-powerGreta Falk is trying to control her own future, having sued her stage mother for emancipation when she was fifteen. But does she want a role in the next billion-dollar movie franchise? Or does she want to study the stars that have always fascinated her—the ones in the sky?Destinies CollideWhen Lanyon feels obligated to rescue Greta from the paparazzi, the only safe place to take her is home to his family. Right where he doesn’t want to be. Now he’s drawn into everything he’s been trying to escape. He can’t resist Greta. And she may hold the key to the Tremaine future. The Clan wants what he and Greta know. Can they make peace with their Destiny and embrace a future together? less