ASTRA'S ADVENTURE BEGINS
welcome to the lush, imaginative worlds of writer morgan mclaren!
If you love adventure, empowerment and characters that delight and inspire, you’re in the right place.
She couldn’t stop the intake of breath as the heavy shackles fell off her wrists, leaving her with a ring of scarred, broken and bleeding skin. She and her warrior both stared at her arms a moment in disbelief, then she looked up at him with a brilliant smile, stopping his frown before it could start.
Astra
new release coming soon
A warrior's vow
Truth can be hard to see, even when it's standing right in front of you.
Rescued from slavery by the mysterious Adaghi jungle tribe, Astra - along with Julien, her fellow slave and best friend - face the challenge of creating new lives halfway around the world from their homes. As they build friendships, acceptance and love among their new clan, they discover how precarious their situation is.
Because the Adaghi think the Patruch are allies - while Astra and Julien know they are enemies. Deadly enemies who have their sights set on the hidden riches of the Adaghi and indeed, the whole continent of Verte.
After months of being powerless, Astra has vowed not to let the Patruch destroy any more lives. But how do you save an entire tribe when no one believes you? Even as the sparks fly between Astra and Kel, the leader of the warriors, she refuses to ignore the danger lurking in the darkness.
When the Adaghis' disbelief puts the innocent at risk, it will take all of Astra's ingenuity and skills - plus support from an unexpected source - to defend her new home and fulfill her vow.
female warrior
Strong, smart and stubborn, Astra can fight any man - but changing beliefs is a whole new battle.
found family
Supporting characters that will have you wishing you could grab some wine and join them at the river pools.
captivating love story
Perfect for those who like a little spice in their romance! #BringOnTheHotSprings
Multiple POV
With a rich cast of side characters, everyone wanted in on the action.
Ninja-rolling toddlers
For real. If you can hold out against Sebastian Antonio, you're a stronger woman than Astra.
themes of hope and empowerment
Because reality gets a little too dark sometimes.
About the author
Morgan wrote – and illustrated – her first book in 3rd grade, to a complete and utter lack of critical acclaim. Undaunted, she continued telling stories (mostly to herself, and eventually to her children, who mock her 3rd grade artistic skills to this day).
An avid traveler, she has climbed Long’s Peak in Colorado, snorkeled with sea turtles in St. John, spent a year among the châteaus of France and cliff-jumped in Northern Ireland – all of which added inspiration to the worlds in her head.
Finally deciding it was way past time to trust her instincts and take the leap, A Warrior’s Vow is her first novel. She loves adventure, characters you wish you could sit down with over coffee, and stories that intrigue and delight you.
Morgan is currently hard at work on Astra’s sequel.
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