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Elizabeth Lavender is the author of the Sunspear series. Originally from the Alabama coast, she currently lives in the Dallas area with her husband, Jeff, and her two children. She has a Master’s in counseling from Dallas Baptist University and has studied psychology and English as well. She enjoys science fiction and fantasy and hopes to bring some of that same enjoyment to others.

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Average rating: 4.55 · 22 ratings · 16 reviews · 5 distinct works

	The Spinning of Deception (Sunspear Series #1) 4.38 avg rating — 16 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Deception's Hold (Sunspear Series #2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shadowed Bonds (Sunspear Series #3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Daggers Among the Stars: Book 4 of the Sunspear Series 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Sunspear Series (3 books)
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Wormwood Abbey (The Secrets of Ormdale, #1)

by Christina Baehr (Goodreads Author)

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Dragon's Curse (The Dragon and the Scholar #1)

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Voice of Power (The Spoken Mage, #1)

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Elizabeth Lavender rated a book it was amazing Flourish (The Green Princess #3) by H.L. Burke (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
How dark can one man’s heart become? What unimaginable cruelty is one man capable of? King Langstyn answers that to our horror. His crimes continue to mount, including his deplorable act to ascend to the throne. In title he is in control of an entire ...more
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Elizabeth Lavender liked James Adair Fisher's review of Shadowed Bonds (Sunspear Series #3): "Fascinating. A picture of unconditional love At last, the girl has a name! The author’s ability to infuse the scene with all the emotions and feelings the characters are experiencing is truly exceptional. The strong bond of love between the Dante and " Read more of this review »
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Elizabeth Lavender rated a book it was amazing Kin & Kind (The Shard of Elan, #4) by Laura VanArendonk Baugh (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The fate of their people rests on trusting in one considered the enemy. It’s a double-edged sword, as both parties hope for one ending to the gamble. Friendships are being born in the most unlikely of peoples and long-standing animosities are at last ...more
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There is ugliness that even the majesty of court robes cannot hide. Kit and Bryce have experienced firsthand the destruction and still can’t seem to escape its hold. Despite all his efforts, Bryce remains tethered to the crown with the tracking spell ...more
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The fate of their people rests on trusting in one considered the enemy. It’s a double-edged sword, as both parties hope for one ending to the gamble. Friendships are being born in the most unlikely of peoples and long-standing animosities are at last ...more
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There is ugliness that even the majesty of court robes cannot hide. Kit and Bryce have experienced firsthand the destruction and still can’t seem to escape its hold. Despite all his efforts, Bryce remains tethered to the crown with the tracking spell ...more
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It's not what they expected when they shot the accusations of murder at her. They envisioned her admitting defeat and shriveling into nothingness in the prison they threw her. But Princess Elsa has been seriously underestimated by her enemies. Despit ...more
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This continues to be a journey like no other. It’s wholeheartedly fighting to create a peace to avoid a massacre from the past being resurrected. Brotherhoods and friendships are discovered in the most unlikely places. But sadly, the greatest acts of ...more
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