Valerie Stonehold

From the world of Para-Military Recruiter: When they pull off her wig, it's game over. When three local bullies pick on Iron Hills dwarf Eiravel (Val) Stonehold, she naturally defends herself. Why is she the only one who gets thrown out of the tavern after the brawl? On her way home, two bumbling dragons in human form, Axl and Livius, accost her and hand her a letter. What can the new Eternal Queen Julie possibly want with her? As it turns out, the queen wants her body. Rather, she wants her fighting skills. Diplomats often need bodyguards, and Julie thinks Val fits the bill. One problem: Val knows little about the world beyond the Iron Hills. She has to learn more about the outside world to be effective. If she learns fast enough, she might save her employer's daughter from being abducted.

There's nothing Val enjoys more than a cheerful bar brawl. Val is expanding her horizons as she settles into her new abode. Her jewelry business is taking off, and she's also found a pub or two for relaxing. Plus, she's got the bodyguard business, and the occasional bouncing gig. Busy dwarf! She's also learning the art and science of having friends. One of them, Stella, will be moving, which forces Val to make a choice. Has she finally found a world that will accept her? Does she want to make it her home? Then Anne, her first client who is now a friend as well, calls her about another protection job, and she can't say no. A red-carpet event and a movie star. When Val shows up, the venue's manager doesn't make things easy. Dicks get measured, and the winner is . . .

A faerie assassin. A priceless favor. An impossible choice. Valerie "Val" Stonehold faces her toughest challenge yet when her best friend Sinatria asks for a life-changing favor. Val must become the faerie Tetra's liege-a magically binding contract that grants her complete control over the assassin. Playing jailer to a resentful faerie is the least of Val's worries. As she juggles to protect her dwarf clients from a ruthless gang, and unravel the secrets of her mysterious amulet, Val finds herself in a web of danger and deceit that threatens everything she holds dear. Can Val keep her loved ones safe while unraveling the mysteries of her powerful amulet? Will Tetra find redemption and a place to belong in the human world? In a thrilling blend of urban fantasy and paranormal suspense, Val and Tetra's journey will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

She's the last line of defense against an ancient evil. Valerie Stonehold, an Iron Dwarf blacksmith, never expected her craftsmanship would play a crucial role in protecting the paranormal world from the Wild Hunt. With her loyal companion Shadow by her side and a team of unlikely allies, Val embarks on a perilous journey filled with danger, magic, and unexpected twists. Tasked with safeguarding Gaia's Sickle, a powerful artifact capable of imprisoning the formidable Kronos, Valerie finds herself at the center of a looming conflict. She'll need to push her skills to the limit to protect those she holds dear and maintain the delicate balance between the human and paranormal worlds. Will Valerie's iron will and the strength of her friendships be enough to overcome the ancient evil that threatens to plunge both worlds into chaos? Or will the villains of the Wild Hunt reclaim their power and unleash untold destruction?

A misfit dwarf. An ancient destiny. One epic battle for two worlds. Val Stonehold never fit in with other Iron Dwarves. At nearly six feet tall and struggling with her identity, she carved out a life for herself in New York City as a bodyguard and blacksmith. When an ancient power awakens within her, Val discovers she's more than just an outsider. She's a Warrior of the Red Bear, sworn to protect the Lunar Fae and all of paranormal-kind. Dark forces threaten both Earth and Avalon. Val must master her berserker rage and iron magic to stop a rebellion that could unleash chaos across dimensions. With a ragtag team of paranormal misfits at her side, Val races to build a sanctuary for her people while battling ancient evils. But time is running out. Can Val embrace her true nature and save both worlds? Or will her insecurities doom them all to darkness?

A dwarf's duty, a city in turmoil. Can Val forge peace? Valerie Stonehold's life is about to get complicated. She thought she had enough on her plate: running a bar, forging magical jewelry, and training for the UFC. Tensions in the city are rising. Pro-death penalty factions clash with those supporting imprisonment for paranormal criminals, threatening to tear the community apart. Val finds herself struggling to maintain neutrality while protecting those she loves. A shadowy group plans to unleash chaos by freeing dangerous villains. Val must join forces with the Paranormal Militia Alliance to stop them. As the stakes rise, she must balance her personal life, her business ambitions, and her duty to protect both humans and paranormals. Can Val unite a divided city and keep her found family safe? Or will the echoes of conflict shatter everything she's worked so hard to build?