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Bernadette Rowley

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Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal

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David Eddings; Robert Jordan

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Bernadette Rowley is an Australian epic fantasy romance author who is also a veterinarian. After flirting with picture books, junior fiction and space opera, Bernadette was challenged to write a romance in 2011 and she hasn’t looked back.
First published by Penguin Australia and then Pan Macmillan Australia, Bernadette is now an independently published author. The Queenmakers Saga contains twelve books spanning the genres of fantasy romance and romantic fantasy.
Her favorite tropes are enemies to lovers, forced proximity and forbidden romance. Strong themes include the horse/human bond and healing.
When not at her desk, Bernadette can be found absorbed in a good romance or romantic suspense, swimming, walking or having coffee with friends.

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	Princess Avenger (Queenmakers Saga, #1) 3.81 avg rating — 160 ratings — published 2012 — 8 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
	The Lord and the Mermaid (Queenmakers Saga #4) 3.89 avg rating — 46 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	The Lady's Choice (Queenmakers Saga, #2) 3.76 avg rating — 46 ratings — published 2013 — 5 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
	The Elf King's Lady (Queenmakers Saga #5) 4.58 avg rating — 36 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
	The Lady and the Pirate (Queenmakers Saga #6) 4.32 avg rating — 38 ratings — 5 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
	The Master and the Sorceress (Queenmakers Saga #7) 4.53 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2018 — 6 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
	The Queenmakers Saga Box Set (Books 1-4): Epic Fantasy Romance Series 4.15 avg rating — 34 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
	Princess in Exile (Queenmakers Saga, #3) 4.32 avg rating — 31 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
	Elf Princess Warrior (Queenmakers Saga #8) 4.81 avg rating — 21 ratings — 5 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
	The King's Blade (Queenmakers Saga #10) 4.94 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2022 — 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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Mythic Animals in Romantasy – Part 3

Beyond the Familiar Beasts In Part I and Part II of this series, we explored how dragons, phoenixes, stags, and night hounds can deepen a romantasy narrative by shaping character motivations, emotional arcs, and the very texture of the world. But the mythic landscape is vast, and some creatures bring sharper edges, darker shadows, and

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Princess in Exile (Queenmakers Saga, #3)

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Author Note: This is the book of my heart for two reasons. Benae is a magical healer who has an unbreakable bond with her stallion, Flaire. If that's not enough to intrigue, we meet Benae as she is arriving to compete for Prince Jiseve Zialni's hand i ...more
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Bernadette Rowley made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Updating my cover topic " Hi There I need to upload a new cover for this title. Can you please help? kind regards Bernadette "
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Volume 1 of Shadow Wing Quest is completed and with the editor. We are awaiting on a final cover. The book description has recently been updated and the book length will be updated when available.
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Bernadette Rowley liked Angie Jessie's review of Wings of Shadow and Prophecy: "Shadow Wing Quest is a strong and engaging start to a coming-of-age fantasy trilogy. Iona, a powerful shapeshifting Defender and eldest daughter of the queen, believes her true winged form is yet to awaken. Choosing truth over the throne, she sets ou" Read more of this review »
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Volume 1 of Shadow Wing Quest is completed and with the editor. We are awaiting on a final cover. The book description has recently been updated and the book length will be updated when available.
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Nov 03, 2012 04:26AM

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Nov 03, 2012 12:47AM

Hi Bernadette thanks for friending,
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