Cornelia Amiri draws on her love of history and fifteen years of research on the ancient Celts, to write tales of long swords, hot heroes, and warrior women. Ms. Amiri is the author of seven Celtic/Romance books, QUEEN OF KINGS, A FINE CAULDRON OF FISH, DRUID QUEST, THE FOX PRINCE, THE VIXEN PRINCESS, DANGER IS SWEET, and ONE HEART ONE WAY. The latter was a finalist in the EPPIE 2004 Contest, the premier award for ebook authors. She has short stories in two anthologies, Dead End Job,in A DEATH IN TEXAS and Vampire Dancer,in SLEEPING WITH THE UNDEAD. Also an Amazon Short, CONQUEST.
Macha of the Red Braids exudes the essence of female power. Defying and fighting two kings, she takes her father’s place on the throne. With one goal in mind, she uses magic, battles, disguises, and skills of seduction to take the crown as sole ruler, the only woman listed as a High King of Ireland. She builds the famed kingdom of Emain Macha, marking off the borders with the pin of her cloak brooch. Yet a Champion, from the wilds of Connaught, throws the powerful battle queen off-guard when he comes to claim her heart. Has Macha met her match with Nath of Connaught? Will he pass the three trails she has set before him?
Review
"Cornelia Amiri combines all the elements of a great story in her latest Queen of Kings. It takes place in the wonderful location of Ireland; paranormal effects, and strong as well as engaging characters with a hint of romance thrown in the mix. Ever since I first discovered Cornelia and her druids, I have become a fan." Reviewed by Cheryl at Cheryl's Book Nook - http://cherylsbooknook.blogspot.com/
A Fine Cauldron of Fish
The Blurb
It's summer on the Isle of Man and Andrew is looking for hot girls and good times. So when he meets the dreamy and seductive Margaid, he thinks he's hit the jackpot. There are only a couple of minor problems: Margaid lives in a cave under the sea, is invisible, and thinks that only Andrew's blood can save her from turning into a kelpie! But hey, whoever said love was perfect!? ?
Review
" A Fine Cauldron of Fish is hilarious. I laughed out loud several times through this story. Finding stories so creative and full of wit is a joy and I thoroughly enjoyed this one. If you like things a bit out of the ordinary and are in the mood for a fun light-heart read, then I recommend this. ~ Reviewed by Vee of Night Owl Romance - A Reviewer Top Pick
Druid Quest
The Blurb
In first century AD Britannia, after burning the oaken groves and the druid priest, the cold, cruel Romans move to crush Queen Boudica’s revolt. The future of the mist covered isle and its brave people rest in the hands of two druids whose views are as different as fire and ice. Yet they find love together.
Arch Druid Rhys is a master of the sacred mysteries but a novice in the ways of the heart. Sulwen, a sacred druidess, discovers Rhys, the shape shifter, has evoked a basic, feral desire in her, only to find the goddess may soon exact the unfathomable price of taking him from her. Though their love is as potent as their magic, is it strong enough to survive their desperate quest?
Review
" If you enjoy reading about the Celts, don't miss this story…DRUID QUEST is a fantastic look into the life of the Ancient Celts. Cornelia Amiri has definitely done her research before she ever put fingers to keyboard on this one, and it shows." ~ Reviewed by Chere Gruber of Paranormal/Romance
The Vixen Princess
The Blurb
Nesta, a fiery, voluptuous, middle-aged widow,
decides instead of settling down what she needs is action. So with her dead
husband Gwydion's sword in hand, she fights Saxons with the new war
leader a 15-year-old lad named Arthur. King Arthur's champion, Mabon, gave
up on a family long ago to dedicate his life to king and country.
But to Mabon's horror, Gwydion's ghost is called forth
from the grave on a quest to bring the sword-wielding widow together
with the dark, muscular warrior, and open their locked hearts with the
magic of love. Will these two warriors fight falling in love as hard as
they battle Saxons? Will love win in the end or has it met its match with
two hardened warrior hearts?
The Reviews
"The Vixen Princess is delightful read that will draw
readers into the story from the first page with Lady Nesta’s
declaration of fighting alongside Arthur and his men. Readers will laugh aloud at
some of the antics of the ghost of Gwydion and Mabon’s reactions. Ms.
Amiri does a superb job developing the storyline and characters while
adding a few moments of humor. The battle scenes are not gory but will
leave readers chanting for King Arthur and his people. Lady Nesta’s
character although very headstrong is not overly so but just enough to prove
women can endure and survive battle. Mabon is not a typical historical
hero who scoffs at a woman’s attempt to fight but instead embraces
Nesta’s ability to honor her late husband. Fans of historical romance will
not want to miss The Vixen Princess for it is well deserving of its
Recommended Read status!"
~ Reviewed by JoAnn at Fallen Angel Reviews, 5
ANGELS
"Cornelia Amiri takes the reader on a wild ride.
Action and adventure fill the pages of this book (as) this story is told
with a generous amount of humor. The reader will enjoy reading the love
story of Nesta and Mabon." Reviewed by Candy of Ecataromance
Reviews, 4 1/2 STARS
"Cornelia Amiri takes the reader on a wild
ride..."
~ JoAnn, Fallen Angel Reviews
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Excerpt: Druid Quest
Sulwen’s essence rose from her like gray smoke from a snuffed candle. She gazed down on her still body, her white skin, and her long, blondish hair. She felt like a heavy cloud as she pushed against the wind and floated
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Join Us at the 2009 NAAFA Fashion Show & Auction Dinner
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Hi! Just wanted to make sure all my friends know that my 2nd horror novel SACRIFICE is now in stores everywhere, including Amazon.com! I hope you'll check out this debauched and demonic horror ride! Here are a couple reviews it's gotten so far:
“SACRIFICE is a full frontal assault on your senses. It is a dark, brutal, bloody and terribly frightening book. Everson went deep into some dark abyss to bring this book to the light of day.... I highly recommend SACRIFICE.” —Famous Monsters of Filmland
“John Everson manages in SACRIFICE to dispense buckets of blood, provide edgy perversity, and walk the tenuous tightrope of horror and sex without falling: It’s rather an amazing feat.” –Hell Notes