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Nicole Rowles is an epic fantasy author. Her debut novel, Anarchist Underground, released in 2024.

Nicole writes stories she loves to read - immersive, character-driven and gritty fantasy novels with political intrigue, fast-paced action and adventure and a touch of romance.

Based in Brisbane, Australia Nicole has lived many lives, having worked as a professional dancer, TV journalist and media and communications adviser. She balances her passion for writing with her love of adventure sports like rock climbing, kayaking and canyoning, and wishes there were more hours in the day!

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Anarchist Underground deleted scene - Chapter 9 Bryn's POV

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When I first wrote Anarchist Underground, I intended to write the entire story from dual POVs, featuring chapters from both Aela and Bryn’s perspectives. However, as I progressed I realised that Aela’s voice alone made for a much more compelling story. I felt that Bryn’s perspective didn’t leave enough to the imagination. Seeing him only through Aela's eyes made for a much better mys Read more of this blog post »

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Midnight Blood

by Ella d’Avoine (Goodreads Author)

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A Dawn Left Behind (The Tales of Matthew Parlour Book 1)

by Mark Aeschlimann (Goodreads Author)

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Nicole Rowles said: " This book was a wonderful portal fantasy romp, perfect for teen readers. Matthew is a likeable character through whose eyes the reader experiences an immersive journey into another world. Mark Aeschlimann’s world building is great and I enjoyed the c ...more "

Feb 22, 2025 03:44AM · see review

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Sing Me Awake (Bonded to the Gods #1)

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Nicole Rowles said: " A lovely, sexy breath of fresh air! R.A. Raine's debut is gorgeous, with lovely world building and a tight, engaging story. This was my first foray into the world of "why choose" romance. I usually gravitate more towards books featuring a romantic pa ...more "

Jan 06, 2025 03:37PM · see review

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Contemporary romance usually really isn't my vibe, but THIS story! Oh my god! I was gripped! It's tight, well-written and so god damn sexy, with a pair of incredibly compelling, morally ambiguous main characters. What I usually don't love about a lot ...more
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A lovely, sexy breath of fresh air! R.A. Raine's debut is gorgeous, with lovely world building and a tight, engaging story. This was my first foray into the world of "why choose" romance. I usually gravitate more towards books featuring a romantic pa ...more
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This book was such a breath of fresh air. As someone getting into contemporary romance, I loved that King of Hearts felt real, with believable stakes, likeable but complex characters and a storyline that was concise, sexy and so, so fun. This was a g ...more
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“You look like shit."
"I was in a fight. What's your excuse?”
― Nicole Rowles, Anarchist Underground: An epic fantasy political intrigue

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“Aela hesitated, terrified for her friend. This was treason. "Mason -"
"Go, damn it. I've lost my king. I won't lose my friend too.”
― Nicole Rowles, Anarchist Underground: An epic fantasy political intrigue

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“Pull that dagger," she murmured. "I'm begging you.”
― Nicole Rowles, Anarchist Underground: An epic fantasy political intrigue

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“She reached carefully for his belt, her fingers wrapping around the hilt of his weapon. Bryn's lip twitched.
"While you're down there ..." he said.”
― Nicole Rowles, Anarchist Underground: An epic fantasy political intrigue

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“Let me guess. You asked him to give you an A-to-Z list of reasons why I'm a demon straight from hell itself."
Bowie's lip twitched as he looked up. Bryn's reappearance seemed to ease some of his nervous tension. "I can't remember if I was at O for obnoxious or P for piece of -”
― Nicole Rowles, Anarchist Underground: An epic fantasy political intrigue

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“Pull that dagger," she murmured. "I'm begging you.”
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“You look like shit."
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