{"title":"Reader and Book Events","description":"\u003cp\u003eBooks and Merch available during in-person events\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-three-gifts-trilogy-relics-and-legends","title":"Relics \u0026 Legends Trilogy: luxe limited-edition hardcovers","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelics \u0026amp; Legends ... where fierce witches wield arcane magic, and the ☠️ count is as high as the heat level ❤️🔥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"page-anchor\" id=\"h:-Do-you-love-wicked-romance-with-intrigue-and-magic-\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e✨Do you love witchy romance stories packed with action, intrigue and spice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"page-anchor\" id=\"h:-Do-you-melt-over-romance-tropes-like-enemies-to-lovers-fake-dating-grumpy-vs-sunshine-\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e✨Do you melt over romance tropes like enemies-to-lovers, fake dating \u0026amp; grumpy vs sunshine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"page-anchor\" id=\"h:-Do-you-love-beautiful-fully-kitted-out-hardcovers-\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e✨Do you love luxe, fully kitted out, foiled limited-edition hardcovers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"page-anchor\" id=\"h:-Do-you-love-beautiful-fully-kitted-out-hardcovers-\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"42791879\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/042\/791\/879\/7c9a3ca911e16e8cc88d6d7556afc137_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1698041538\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=487%2FjRB3r1bP6PwHu94fu6aR9XCQ7vpFa8npZveNF2s%3D\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"42637508\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/042\/637\/508\/7f1b759ec9fc5865eebafb42debfeecf_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1696971402\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=lvlqPXcxDK9bw8VpnGgzO4O9TfR8MMz%2B8sPB4gb7HsA%3D\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-anchor\" id=\"h:Welcome\"\u003eWelcome\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi, I’m HM Hodgson (call me Heather) and welcome to the world of Relics \u0026amp; Legends, where relics hold dangerous powers, witchcraft is a mainstream business, and legends aren't consigned to history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"page-anchor\" id=\"h:A-Relic-of-Magic-and-Gold\"\u003eA Relic of Magic and Gold\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eShe’s accused of stealing a powerful relic. He’s helping to clear her name—or is he?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"42791927\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/042\/791\/927\/cf1cbe918c42797f29184ee1a3962b1e_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1698042043\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=TjZ8XmGU6Su5iHRnqjMalPlpalcwbQdimDsZ1PT4oVY%3D\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvangeline is thrilled to kick off her spellcaster career protecting powerful relics in Rome, Italy - until she's accused of stealing one of the dangerous relics under her protection. Forced to use her magic to escape, Eve runs into private investigator Raph Smith. Hiring the sexy PI seems like her best - only - option to clear her name and stay out of a Knights Templar dungeon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaph Smith always gets his missing person - though the reason why is a closely guarded secret. So finding a lost trinket box should be easy money. And while accepting multiple clients for the same job is a big N.O. in the PI world, when you’re being blackmailed, subject to a magical binding contract, and one client is a thief, you do what you must.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the relic has a deadly secret too … and those who know the truth will do anything to find the artifact, including killing everyone who stands in their way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"page-anchor\" id=\"h:-Want-a-taste-Read-an-excerpt-here-\"\u003e✨\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dl.bookfunnel.com\/7qbjn4g9gu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWant a taste? \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dl.bookfunnel.com\/el4j6uz4au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead an excerpt here\u003c\/a\u003e✨\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"42565160\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/042\/565\/160\/0f80274f0821cc4b56cf0bd54eac9fb7_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1696487812\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=LVONVGzvvsJ1%2BMX%2FeO1jxgYpdgZA2d5N4UItpOCg9vg%3D\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\"A Relic of Magic and Gold had literally all the elements I love in a book: magic, romance, action, mystery\" ~ Amazon review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eI adore this author and this is my favourite series of hers. Hodgson’s witches are divine and her ability to build a world is breathtaking. I’ve read everything she’s written and wait with high anticipation for more. ~ Amazon review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eThis is such an engaging read with lots of action and twists and turns, side characters you love just as much as the leads, and a slow burn romance with lots of banter (and a very swoon-worthy hero). Such a great start to a series!!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e~ Amazon review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"page-anchor\" id=\"h:A-Relic-of-Magic-and-Myrrh\"\u003eA Relic of Magic and Myrrh\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eDeath comes for everyone. But you shouldn’t have to see your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"42791928\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/042\/791\/928\/25cc20e672eeb0724d066ed188063d58_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1698042051\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=ld5O8e6fpy%2B8akzi9EgO324vlClzLJYirb%2B5e8B1RaM%3D\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsadora Smith’s mother left her one gift - the sight of the future. When a vision of a missing powerful relic brings Isa into the world of the Templar Knights, she’s determined to prove her gift’s purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrayson, the icy, dangerous, Templar Knight in charge of the relic of myrrh, has zero time for a civilian on the team—especially his best friend’s little sister. But when Isa claims her visions can locate the myrrh, he grudgingly agrees. Because retrieving the deadly relic is his only priority - if it falls into the wrong hands, the entire human world could be destroyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when their secret investigation turns deadly, and Gray and Isa are forced into a fake relationship to maintain their cover, Isa discovers the Templar’s sizzling side. And she makes the most of the opportunity, because when her secrets unravel, Gray will never want to see her again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"page-anchor\" id=\"h:-Want-a-taste-Read-an-excerpt-here-\"\u003e✨\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dl.bookfunnel.com\/7qbjn4g9gu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWant a taste? \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dl.bookfunnel.com\/ct9dz6d2ge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead an excerpt here\u003c\/a\u003e✨\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"42565165\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/042\/565\/165\/0afca2cf01f744892ca3d2ae71af2b5a_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1696487839\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=Qw5rXr2zx8C9KDjHi%2BO614eq14Iw7NZ5TeHWtQfv0Fs%3D\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eWow just finished 2nd book in series and it’s even better than the first. So action packed I was afraid to put the book down in case I missed something. ~ Amazon review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003ePerfect for lovers of banter, paranormal romance, standalone within a series. This is my first read by Hodgson and I absolutely enjoyed it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eThis is a series of stand-alone fantasy romances, which I love! Sometimes I want a fantasy but don’t want to commit to a series or to cliffhangers. So this book was exactly what I needed 🙌 also it was SO FREAKING GOOD 😱 like, I loved the first stand-alone in this series, and it was a five star. But THIS BOOK. This book was even better. All the stars. It combined some of my fave tropes…fake dating, grumpy x sunshine, best friend’s little sister…with fantasy and magic and it was a DELIGHT. ~ Amazon review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Relic of Magic and Frankincense\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eTwo years undercover. One relic. No distractions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"42791929\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/042\/791\/929\/66949e12c39b38791a4032396fbee916_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1698042058\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=yxgvN0W7d49RwLIkyI%2BKhir72y%2FKkfMkJqsGVG9Si2M%3D\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemplar Knight Cynane Montbard is on a mission, and nothing – not love whisperers, hellbeasts, or even the sexiest daemon this side of hell – will stand in her way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRohan the Red, the deadliest daemon earthside, has been tasked with preserving the balance between hell and earth. But one mesmerizing, stubborn, kick-ass high priestess is in his way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyn has a strict no-daemon romance policy, especially for rogues like Rohan—except now they must join forces to succeed. But as their chemistry ignites, and their emotions tangle in a web of deception, how can they overcome secrets, lies, and the danger stalking their every move? Because when the power of the relic of frankincense is revealed, their biggest risk won’t be love—it will be death for every soul in the human world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"page-anchor\" id=\"h:-Want-a-taste-Read-an-excerpt-here-\"\u003e✨\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dl.bookfunnel.com\/7qbjn4g9gu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWant a taste? Read an excerpt here\u003c\/a\u003e✨\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"42565170\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/042\/565\/170\/278fc60fe880a9f2ee9c184228f95d77_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1696487873\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=MxcXWB%2FfsJFlktX1hZqJVB8yQJk0cx93dim0Bb%2BrTUI%3D\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eOh my can I give more than 5 stars please??? This series is the absolute best and I loved every word of it ~ Amazon review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What a way to round out the trilogy! This book has everything and more. Action of epic proportions, magic, mystery and enough steam to curl your toes. Cyn and Rohan are complex characters with everything to prove. Their chemistry is off the charts. Both characters own this book and the story, with wonderful appearances from characters from Books 1 and 2. But the star performances might just belong to the hellbeasts reigning havoc on the human realm. So many twists and turns - a sensational climax to an excellent series (in more ways than one!) ~ Amazon review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is an epic conclusion to the series. I loved every second and couldn't put it down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eThe unique characters fight epic battles against the worst creatures from hell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eA lot of unexpected turns make this action\/adventure\/romance\/fantasy a nail-biting experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eAnother recommend blockbuster, I'd gladly give six stars. ~ Amazon review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"42565180\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/042\/565\/180\/f25dedb26cae587368c972224d4261b7_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1696487963\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=hQQCXBdpWseCu16aIPHlNbj3WOPWfXeI6LjxUJunz7Q%3D\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"h:Author-note-about-the-Relics-and-Legends-series-\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eAuthor note about the Relics and Legends series: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e Paranormal Romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eStories:\u003c\/span\u003e Each book in the trilogy is a standalone romance story with an overarching fantasy plot spanning the three books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eContent warning:\u003c\/span\u003e These books are steamy romances full of magical battle scenes where the language and content is mature, the body count is high, and the steam between the sheets (and out) is even higher. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eSteam level:\u003c\/span\u003e 🌶️🌶️-\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🌶️\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🌶️🌶️ (it gets hotter with each book!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eTrim size:\u003c\/span\u003e 6x9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"42532235\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/042\/532\/235\/716eb0faba1ac0f4c1a38138d3945165_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1696293438\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=VwHkpy7FkpKTEMefVqsPLteouJjoJpucG9gtdXCNpFE%3D\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"h:The-Deluxe-Special-Editions\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003eThe Luxe Collectors' Editions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"h:Something-Special-This-Way-Comes-\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003eSomething Special This Way Comes...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese limited-edition custom hardcovers will be an experience that brings the Relics and Legends world to life in your hands, and include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e✨ Gold foil\u003c\/span\u003e dust jacket, custom cover art by Amanda Pillar, inspired by Major Arcana tarot cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✨ Gold foil\u003c\/span\u003e hard case, designed by Amanda Pillar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✨ Full color custom internal art\u003c\/span\u003e (double page spreads) at the beginning and end \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e✨ A secret symbol\u003c\/span\u003e revealed when all three spines are aligned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✨ Reading ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✨ Custom designed sprayed edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✨ Each book comes individually wrapped, and the set comes with a signed\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003epersonalised book plate \u003c\/span\u003efrom the author\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HM Hodgson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44270180991197,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/3908\/7325\/files\/Shopify_Images-2.jpg?v=1762914966"},{"product_id":"a-relic-of-magic-and-gold-book-1-relics-legends-the-three-gifts-trilogy-readers-take-denver","title":"A Relic of Magic and Gold, Book 1 Relics \u0026 Legends","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGet ready for the adventure of The Mummy, the magic of Supernatural, and the romance and sizzle of Fifty Shades of Grey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e❝︎A Relic of Magic and Gold had literally all the elements I love in a book: magic, romance, action, mystery.❞︎\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e❝︎This is such an engaging read with lots of action and twists and turns, side characters you love just as much as the leads, and a slow burn romance with lots of banter (and a very swoon-worthy hero). Such a great start to a series!!❞︎\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e❝︎I adore this author and this is my favourite series of hers. Hodgson’s witches are divine and her ability to build a world is breathtaking. I’ve read everything she’s written and wait with high anticipation for more.❞︎\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e❝︎Do you sometimes wonder if the world that fantasy books describe - in which all kinds of creatures live among humans - is real? If more or less powerful witches, angels or demons live by unknown rules in parallel realms? If ancient orders guard the survival of humanity? Reading this book is one of those moments for me, it all seems credible and almost everything has an explanation, a history and a purpose. The pace is fast, full of action and unexpected twists, and the romance is the fated-love-at-first-sight kind, with lively dialogue and interesting characters. I really enjoyed it and plan to read the other books in the series.❞︎\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e❝︎A Relic of Magic and Gold had literally all the elements I love in a book: magic, romance, action, mystery—and it’s even set in the holiday season! (No, it’s not a holiday romance…or is it?) The imagery of a witch being led into the Vatican to set up a ward for a mysterious relic immediately sucked me into the story, and the mystery and action that followed in Brisbane, Australia, had me hooked! Watchers, Templars, daemons, ancient relics…it was hard not to be intrigued. I didn’t feel like I was just reading, it was like a movie was playing in my mind.❞︎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✨✨✨\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe’s accused of stealing a powerful relic. He’s helping to clear her name—or is he?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvangeline is thrilled to kick off her spellcaster career protecting powerful relics - until she's accused of stealing one of the dangerous artefacts under her protection. Forced to use her magic to escape, Eve runs into private investigator Raph Smith. Hiring the sexy PI seems like her best - only - option to clear her name and stay out of a Knights Templar dungeon.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRaph Smith always gets his missing person - though the reason why is a closely guarded secret. So finding a lost trinket box should be easy money. 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Loved the characters - Templars, Witches, Daemons, oh my! I could hardly put it down, wondering what adventure was just around the corner. I really didn’t want this book to ever end❞︎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsadora Smith’s mother left her one gift - the sight of the future. 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Because retrieving the deadly relic is his only priority - if it falls into the wrong hands, the entire human world could be destroyed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut when their secret investigation turns deadly, and Gray and Isa are forced into a fake relationship to maintain their cover, Isa discovers the Templar’s sizzling side. 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