A Castle Awakened

A foreign usurper. A lady who longs for freedom. Secrets more dangerous than beasts. Never one to shy from a challenge, Lord Tristan Petram took possession of a forsaken castle. His search uncovered no hint of who built it or why they abandoned such a gem. What treachery would strike the founding family from history? Still, it seems a small matter, since the generations have passed. If he and his followers can forge a life here-and hold out against ravenous vixicats-the castle and this land will be theirs. As for the nearest kingdom, they never venture beyond their border or the mysterious forest of tower trees. Except... Beth dons a disguise and takes a forbidden ride in Tower Woods-a last fling before she bows to the dictates of her noble birth. Her fun adventure turns into a nightmare of kidnap and rescue-of sorts. Now she's trapped in a nameless castle held by a foreign usurper who calls himself Lord Petram. Who could he be, and what will he do with her if he finds out who she really is? Thus, Lord Petram finds himself the unwilling guardian of an injured lady who won't give her full name. A crime he didn't commit may bring retribution from an unknown kingdom. Do they have a claim to this castle that he now calls home? If he survives the vixicats, will an army slaughter him and his followers? A Castle Awakened is the first novel of Castle in the Wilde-a series of epic adventures with a cozy fantasy vibe. If you like cozy fantasy with mystery, intrigue, and romance, come and explore this alternate world with medieval undertones and clashing cultures. I started writing when I was seven years old. Okay, My Life as a Flying Squirrel may have had a couple spelling errors, but my classmates loved it.

Plenty of life has happened since that first story, and I've come to realize the things that fascinate me. People. Communication. Culture. Personality. Viewpoints. Beliefs. Anything that makes each of us beautifully unique. Small wonder that my art spills out in story form.

It was only a matter of time before I just had to share my stories. I publish fantasy and science fiction because they allow vast spaces to explore. My stories weave cultures and characters, who are more than they seem to be, into adventures with mystery, romance, and hope.

When I'm not writing or reading, I may be traveling, enjoying gardens, or searching for unique coffee shops with my husband. We live in Minnesota, USA, famed for its mosquitoes-uh, I mean 10,000 lakes and vibrant seasons.

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What's in a name?

Way more than I expected. As in, more people. Of course, I knew I was not the only Sharon Rose in the world, but it turns out that some of them are authors, too. I'm the Sharon Rose who writes science fiction and fantasy for those who prefer a cleaner read.