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To the lovers of fairytales, romance, and mythology. I'm so happy you're here. Shall we get started?

The Shadow Sword Trilogy

The Shadow Sword trilogy is a New Adult romantasy inspired by Irish mythology and the Grimm fairytale The Twelve Dancing Princesses.

Book 1 ~ Shadow Sword, Coming May 27th, 2025

Shadow Sword by Kaila Desjardins

Sellsword Morrígan wants to defend innocent people; King Dàibhid is desperate to protect his subjects. Though working together could expose Morrígan’s biggest secret, she can’t stand by as the kingdom suffers. With lives on the line, both must decide what they’re willing to risk before everything is lost.

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About the Author

Kaila Desjardins is a writer and freelance editor from Ontario, Canada. Having never grown out of fairytale magic, she adores stories with epic loves, enchanting worlds, and sword fighting princesses. When not working on a book or editing for a client, she’s likely reading, watching Disney, or wishing Starfleet was real.

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