Circle of Nine: Novellas

Descended from a legendary Celtic tribe that guards the secrets of the ancient stone circles, the Quinn women have a great responsibility to protect their pagan rituals and way of life. As members of the formidable Circle of Nine, they celebrate the holidays of the year from Yule to Samhain, keeping the traditions of the Tuatha de Danann alive through the centuries against insurmountable odds. We first met these women in Circle of Nine – Beltany, and now a set of three novellas reveals more of their engaging stories.

In Bressa’s Banishment the power struggle between Father Banan and village healer Bressa Gormley unfolds amidst accusations of treachery, heresy, and murder. Can the Circle protect their trusted healer and the path of the Tuatha against a growing religious fervor?

Dervla’s Destiny brings us to medieval Ireland where the beloved character Dervla Quinn learns of her gifts and fights tremendous loss, betrayal, and violence, all the while never giving up on finding the love she deserves.

In Phoebe's Mission, when an evil force on a quest for ultimate power threatens the Circle of Nine, Phoebe Quinn must leave Ireland for the first time and travel to the United States to protect their way of life. Along the way, she meets the handsome Macklin Scott, taking her mission, and possibly her future, on a far different course than expected.

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(Book Two)

PRAISE FOR CIRCLE OF NINE - NOVELLAS

“Rich, Absorbing, and Satisfying! Packed with heart and wit, these novellas dish up the intriguing backstories of Dervla, Bressa, and Phoebe. Each tale is a standalone adventure in itself. Collectively, they're rich, absorbing, and satisfying.”

- Laurie Buchanan, author of the Sean McPherson series

"Each story is intriguing and suspenseful. I enjoyed learning about three generations of strong, independent women, who were tasked with protecting their ancient heritage, and about the men who loved and supported them.”

- Jerena Tobiasen, award-winning author

"What a great read! This excellent collection of novellas brings us the compelling backstories of the Circle of Nine characters from way back in ancient times all the way to the present — and ties them together in such delightful, unexpected ways! The themes are universal, the characters’ hopes and dreams relatable, and you can’t help but root for these endearing women. Highest recommendation."

- Reader Review

"Having read Valerie's other books, this is a delightful read, and perfect for young adults just getting into the whole "saga" thing in paranormal, romance, mystery and magic. I enjoy the way Biel constantly and consistently keeps with the time periods, and creates a magical world wrapped within our own. A very fun and easy, well-written and executed read that can stand on its own, or be read with the others in the series.”

- Reader Review

INSPIRATION FOR THE STORIES

As I was about to begin writing book two (which ended up becoming book three), I had a number of readers beg for longer stories about the historical characters you met in book one — Bressa, Dervla, and Phoebe. I was happy to oblige. Those stories were already in my head, I just needed to get them down on paper. I hope you enjoy these. NOTE: You can read book 1 and go on to book 3 without missing any major plot points; however, it is fun to know the rest of the story for these three (ficitonal) characters who were strong women in their own time and place in history.

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