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A. Ray writes fantasy where wild magic lingers in forgotten forests, old legends refuse to stay buried, and small acts of courage can change the fate of worlds.

She is the author of Where the Flame Sleeps, the first book in The Balance of the Wild series.

When she isn't writing her next book or reading the latest fantasy romance, she spends much of her time training horses to higher levels of performance and teaching riders to connect more deeply with them. Years spent studying the psychology and physiology of horse and rider have shaped her fascination with communication, especially the quiet kind that happens without words.

Working with animals who carry their own emotional landscapes has greatly influenced the way she develops characters an ...more

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	Where the Flame Sleeps (The Balance of the Wild, #1) 4.53 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2026 — 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
	Where the Horn Dwells (The Balance of the Wild #2) 4.79 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2026 — 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
	Where the Paths Collide (The Balance of the Wild #3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — expected publication 2026	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
	Horse and Rider Concepts: Deepening Your Riding Relationship Through Balance, Energy, and Connection it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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
	Terra Down: Gwen's Galaxy really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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
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A. Ray liked Mari's review of Where the Horn Dwells (The Balance of the Wild #2): "I would like to thank the author and BookSirens for a free advance review copy of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily. I loved this conclusion to Lyra and Fen's story. The writing was beautifully descriptive and as soon as I thought I knew" Read more of this review »
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A. Ray liked Becky's review of Where the Horn Dwells (The Balance of the Wild #2): "Brilliant, I couldn't put it down. The second instalment is just as good as the first. Perfect for lovers of fantasy and romance, without the stroy feeling like it's been written for the sake of the romance. The characters are complex and relatable. T" Read more of this review »
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A. Ray liked Laure's review of Where the Horn Dwells (The Balance of the Wild #2): "Only they can return what was stolen. The secrets of the stolen wild magic are revealed. Fen carries magic not his own, and as the magic continues to fade from the Fae lands, he and Lyra undertake a dangerous journey through lands that do not welcome " Read more of this review »
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A. Ray liked Jhaz's review of Where the Flame Sleeps (The Balance of the Wild, #1): "This was an enjoyable read for me. I was so glad that the author recommended her book to me! Both the main characters are likeable! It was easy to read, descriptive and beautifully written. The adventure, the banter, the slow burn tension, the spice " Read more of this review »
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A. Ray liked Erika’s update 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 Erika Van Domelen shared a highlight from Where the Flame Sleeps (The Balance of the Wild Book 1) by A. Ray (Goodreads Author) See all Erika’s notes and highlights for this book I would do it too, only to prove I was human, to quell the suspicions that bloomed when I was young. Not Fae… not Fae… not Fae. I chanted the words, my personal mantra.
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