Within a small Colorado town, there's a quiet forest entrenched in almost-forgotten local folklore. When high school soccer player Michael Cole sees the new girl Evelyn, walk into his senior English class he is forever changed. His passion for the mysterious, secretive girl takes him deep into the mystical world of which she is a part.

As their separate worlds collide, Evelyn and Michael embark on a magical journey into perilous realms where dangerous creatures are determined to defeat them. Will their forbidden love be able to sustain them? Find out in the first novel of this romantic elfin novel saga.

ISBN: 978-1-926760-26-1
Word Count: 92,000
Date Published: January 2010 (Second Edition: September 5, 2010)

Prisoners of Pride begins where The Gate of Lake Forest ends, with Evelyn having returned to Emeralusia and Michael alone in the forests of Colorado mourning her absence. When Michael Cole graduates, he is compelled to re-enter Evelyn’s mystical world to save her from the dangers in her world, despite the warnings from the elder council. He embarks on a journey he never could have imagined and must be stronger than ever as he enters an Emeralusia torn by war and death. As the two lovers reunite and love is rekindled, ancient secrets and ancient words are revealed, challenging their loyalties to humans and elves. The dark elf Eris rallies his forces and Emeralusia is falling to ruin. Will Michael and Evelyn and the other elves survive?

ISBN: 978-1-926760-45-2
Word Count: 83,000
Published: Coming September 2010