Clandestine Magic Series by Colleen Cowley

In an America run by wizards and a century behind on women's rights, Beatrix Harper quietly toils for the resistance ... and the only wizard her town ever produced is having a massive crisis of conscience.Peter Blackwell is glad enough to be part of the system she's opposing. The problem, as he sees it, is the weapon he never should have made for the government... moreIn an America run by wizards and a century behind on women's rights, Beatrix Harper quietly toils for the resistance ... and the only wizard her town ever produced is having a massive crisis of conscience.Peter Blackwell is glad enough to be part of the system she's opposing. The problem, as he sees it, is the weapon he never should have made for the government. Once you've let a figurative genie out of a bottle, how do you stuff it back in?They're on a collision course—and as Beatrix gets her first glimpse of how wizards fight back, Peter must decide how far he's willing to go to correct a terrible mistake.CLANDESTINE is the prequel to the Clandestine Magic trilogy and can be read first, or in any order. It's exclusively for newsletter subscribers—both as an ebook and an audiobook. less

In an America controlled by wizards and 100 years behind on women’s rights, Beatrix Harper counts herself among the resistance—the Women’s League for the Prohibition of Magic. Then Peter Blackwell, the only wizard her town has ever produced, unexpectedly returns home and presses her into service as his assistant.Beatrix fears he wants to undermine the League. His real purpose is far more dangerous for them both... moreIn an America controlled by wizards and 100 years behind on women’s rights, Beatrix Harper counts herself among the resistance—the Women’s League for the Prohibition of Magic. Then Peter Blackwell, the only wizard her town has ever produced, unexpectedly returns home and presses her into service as his assistant.Beatrix fears he wants to undermine the League. His real purpose is far more dangerous for them both.Subversive is the first novel in the Clandestine Magic trilogy, set in a warped 21st century that will appeal to fans of gaslamp fantasy. What reviewers are saying: "A spectacular story of magic, politics, social classes, and the uncompromising need to do what you think is right." — Bookshelf Adventures“I read this book in a day. I could NOT put it down.” — My Heart is Booked Blog"What a captivating story! ... Readers who enjoy fantasy stories with strong female protagonists, magical powers, intriguing political plots, and a great love story will love Subversive." — One Book More less

A young lady with no income—and shortly no home—must be in want of a wizard husband.Pen Novak has two weeks to find someone to marry. Otherwise, she’ll be spirited off to live with her awful uncle. Fortunately, her town’s omnimancer is on the market, and he plans to choose someone at a ball in thirteen days.Unfortunately, he’s not the type to appreciate cleverness, persistence or anything else Pen has to offer... moreA young lady with no income—and shortly no home—must be in want of a wizard husband.Pen Novak has two weeks to find someone to marry. Otherwise, she’ll be spirited off to live with her awful uncle. Fortunately, her town’s omnimancer is on the market, and he plans to choose someone at a ball in thirteen days.Unfortunately, he’s not the type to appreciate cleverness, persistence or anything else Pen has to offer.Enter the wizard’s intriguing assistant, who makes her a bargain: a magical brew that could virtually guarantee her selection, in exchange for a favor. Which he won’t specify. Nor will he tell her his name.Of course she shouldn’t accept. Especially as she starts to notice his fine eyes and tempting lips.But with all the job openings in town meant for men only, what other choice does a young lady—or, rather, a not quite so young lady—really have? less

Women have no ability to cast spells. That's what wizards have said for generations—and it's a lie.In this second book of the Clandestine Magic trilogy, Beatrix Harper wants to expose that lie to protect her sister's life. Her desperate plan: Train tens of thousands of women in secret, then shock the nation with a display of their magic. She thinks it will work—if only she can keep the details from her town's wizard, Peter Blackwell... moreWomen have no ability to cast spells. That's what wizards have said for generations—and it's a lie.In this second book of the Clandestine Magic trilogy, Beatrix Harper wants to expose that lie to protect her sister's life. Her desperate plan: Train tens of thousands of women in secret, then shock the nation with a display of their magic. She thinks it will work—if only she can keep the details from her town's wizard, Peter Blackwell.But that's nearly impossible thanks to their unwanted magical connection. Peter, meanwhile, fears that his own desperate goal—to counter the terrible weapon he should never have invented—is doomed to fail.Their plans are about to collide. Disastrously.If you're a reader who prefers to know upfront whether a book has a happy ending, what the level of violence or trauma is, whether there are sex scenes and how substantial a part romance plays in the plot, you can find a link to those details in Colleen Cowley's author profile. One scene in the book includes a character discussing a past trauma, and the link has more specifics.What reviewers are saying about Subversive, Clandestine Magic #1:"Readers who enjoy fantasy stories with strong female protagonists, magical powers, intriguing political plots, and a great love story will love Subversive." — One Book More"A spectacular story of magic, politics, social classes, and the uncompromising need to do what you think is right." — Bookshelf Adventures"An exciting new series! ... I found it hard to put the book down when real life came calling." — Life in the Book Lane Reviews less

In this final book of the Clandestine Magic trilogy, Beatrix Harper is poised to help her sister accomplish an audacious goal. They’re on the brink of winning back a key right for typics that wizards took away—and maybe, just maybe, getting women more rights in the bargain.But first she has to rescue Peter Blackwell, trapped in a dark-magic coma. And figure out what a former friend is plotting after nearly killing Peter and disappearing. And stay one step ahead of the vice president’s men... moreIn this final book of the Clandestine Magic trilogy, Beatrix Harper is poised to help her sister accomplish an audacious goal. They’re on the brink of winning back a key right for typics that wizards took away—and maybe, just maybe, getting women more rights in the bargain.But first she has to rescue Peter Blackwell, trapped in a dark-magic coma. And figure out what a former friend is plotting after nearly killing Peter and disappearing. And stay one step ahead of the vice president’s men.What her enemies have planned is worse than she realizes. Far worse.Praise for Subversive, Clandestine Magic #1: "A spectacular story of magic, politics, social classes, and the uncompromising need to do what you think is right." — Bookshelf Adventures“I read this book in a day. I could NOT put it down.” — My Heart is Booked Blog"What a captivating story! ... Readers who enjoy fantasy stories with strong female protagonists, magical powers, intriguing political plots, and a great love story will love Subversive." — One Book More less

A wizard. An unwilling assistant. An explosive secret.In an America controlled by wizards and 100 years behind on women's rights, Beatrix Harper counts herself among the resistance—the Women's League for the Prohibition of Magic. Then Peter Blackwell, the only wizard her town has ever produced, unexpectedly returns home and presses her into service as his assistant.Beatrix fears he wants to undermine the League. His real purpose is far more dangerous for them both... moreA wizard. An unwilling assistant. An explosive secret.In an America controlled by wizards and 100 years behind on women's rights, Beatrix Harper counts herself among the resistance—the Women's League for the Prohibition of Magic. Then Peter Blackwell, the only wizard her town has ever produced, unexpectedly returns home and presses her into service as his assistant.Beatrix fears he wants to undermine the League. His real purpose is far more dangerous for them both.This bundle includes the complete Clandestine Magic trilogy, Subversive, Radical and Revolutionary, plus an exclusive short story about a dance Peter and Beatrix did not get and the one they did—with additional point-of-view characters. The romantic fantasy series, set in a warped 21st century, appeals to fans of gaslamp fantasy, strong female characters, intrigue and slow-burn romance with some steam. less