Winter's Magic Series
Urban Paranormal Romance
If you would like to learn more about the lore of this series, check out my blog article: How Magic Works in the Winter’s Magic Series.
Step into a world where ancient bloodlines and visceral magic collide. The Winter’s Magic Saga is a steamy urban romantasy following Alannah Winters as she navigates lethal secrets and the volatile pull of power and desire. It is a journey through the shadows for those who aren’t afraid of the dark.
The series is structured through the three stages of the goddess—Maiden, Mother, and Crone—mapping Alannah’s transformation from a girl discovering her hidden inheritance into a woman capable of commanding the elements themselves. While each duology captures a distinct era of her life and can be enjoyed as a self-contained arc, the true depth of the magic is found in the sequence.
Suggested Reading Order:
Phase I: The Maiden Duology (The Awakening)
- Book 1: Winter’s Maiden 1
- Book 2: Winter’s Maiden 2
- Book 2.5: Winter’s Thrall (Brendan’s dark descent)
Phase II: The Mother Duology (The Ascendance)
- Book 3: Winter’s Mother 1
- Book 4: Winter’s Mother 2
- Book 4.5: Winter’s Bride (In Development)
Phase III: The Crone Duology (The Reckoning)
- Book 5: Winter’s Crone 1 (Future Release)
- Book 6: Winter’s Crone 2 (Future Release)
Do you hide from the monsters, or embrace the magic within?
Alannah Winters is a hedonist with a dangerous interest in the occult. Having spent years severed from her bloodline and the ancient pagan Gods, she values pleasure over impulse control—until tragedy drags her back to Gaeilge Shores.
She returns to find her cousins waiting in the shadows of a town built on secrets. Liam, the eldest, fuels a desire Alannah has carried since childhood, while Brendan has transformed into someone dark who doesn’t just pique her interest—he sets her blood on fire. That heat follows her even into the halls of her new school, where the piercing blue eyes of a captivating senior threaten to consume her.
As Alannah’s powers awaken, she discovers that emerging from hiding carries a lethal price. Her initiation into the craft has drawn the predatory gaze of a matriarch who demands absolute control. To survive the transformation and the legacy of the Winters clan, Alannah must master the volatile magic in her veins.
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Five Stars
“I legitimately finished this book in less than two days; not because it was short but because it was THAT GOOD! I absolutely love the chemistry and the character development. There’s so much that happens and with each chapter I grew to love the characters so much I’d find myself yelling at them when they do something I felt was stupid! She made them real and relatable to the point where even me as a reader could be angry with them while still getting why they did what they did. Such an amazing tale!”
Five Stars
“So much never came easy for Alannah but with everything she went through, I liked that she remained true to herself and those she considered friends.
Trying to figure out who was friend or foe added so much more suspense as Alannah became the obsession of more than just Liam and Brendan in a world she never knew existed.
I loved the steamy chemistry between multiple characters and the way this first book gave a HEA to some yet left others feelings unresolved, making me curious to see what will happen in the future.”
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The only thing more dangerous than the case is the man she’s working with.
Alannah Winters joined the Council of Mages to hunt evil, not to bury herself in stagnant bureaucracy. When a potion with dangerous side effects hits the Unseelie Market, she finally gets her chance to work a real case. But the trail leads straight back to Gaeilge Shores—and into a web of lies she never expected.
The investigation forces Alannah into a tense partnership with Brendan, the man who sets her blood on fire while harbouring a dangerous secret. As they peel back the layers of the illicit trade, they uncover a growing corruption within the Council’s ranks.
Despite their shared mission, Liam’s presence threatens to undo everything. Alannah and Brendan might be the key to exposing the Council’s secrets, but their long-awaited union may not survive the jagged edge of jealousy.
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Five Stars
“OH Wow what a book. I mean this in a good way. It’s so suspenseful, intriguing, steamy, romantic, action packed, unpredictable, easy to read, Page turner.”
Five Stars
“There was a lot of steamy tension, like A LOT! And I loved seeing Lana and Brendan grow closer but with so many insecurities and misunderstandings, heartbreak equalled the amount happiness throughout.”
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Some debts are paid in blood. Others are paid in flesh.
Brendan Winters is a consummate maker of poor life choices, but his latest deal has finally turned his world upside down. Once a playboy enchanter with the world at his feet, he is now the prized possession of a mistress whose depravity knows no bounds.
Thrust into a world of debauchery as her new favourite, Brendan must navigate the murky lines between lesser evils. When the chance to undermine his captor’s authority presents itself, he seizes it with the desperation of a man who has nothing left to lose but his soul.
Sent to investigate a cult of dark mages with roots reaching back to Ancient Egypt, Brendan finds himself on a collision course with the city’s deadliest factions, a vengeful God, and his own magical doppelgänger. But in this game of cloak and daggers, nothing blindsides him more than the unexpected heat he finds with another man. In a house where Bridey encourages every desire and treats every body as a commodity, Brendan discovers a connection that defies the darkness of his cage. But as the stakes of the game rise, he must decide if this bond is his only hope for survival—or the final tether holding him captive.
In a world where his freedom is the ultimate currency, how much of himself is Brendan willing to sacrifice to buy it back?
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Five Stars
“The story is action-packed, full of danger and intrigue and the suspense will keep you turning the pages. Laelia Starla’s characters are fully developed and the multiple POVs give the story and characters even more depth… Love Laelia Starla! Her books aren’t for the faint-hearted, but I highly recommend them!”
Five Stars
“I greatly enjoy L. Starla’s writing and how we get a great story with a lot of steam. There are some great scenes throughout the book that are packed full of spice and I loved it. Brendan was thrown into a world that he wasn’t familiar with and it shows. His journey to escape was entertaining and I loved the twists that came along with it.”
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The past isn’t just behind her—it’s growing up in front of her.
Following the birth of her daughter, Alannah Winters didn’t just sink into a deep depression—she fell into a haunting. Every time she looks at her child, she sees the man who broke her. After years spent drowning her grief in whiskey and the hollow comfort of a doppelgänger’s arms, Alannah is finally sober and clawing her way back to the light.
Then the devil himself walks back into her life.
Brendan Winters has survived the horrors of slavery to become the master of his own universe. As the boss of the Unseelie underground, he dictates the terms of the magical black market with a ruthless hand. When a high-stakes meeting and whispers of competition draw him back to Gaeilge Shores, he returns to protect his empire—only to discover the daughter he never knew existed.
As old wounds reopen, the reunion they never wanted becomes the only thing that might save them. Amidst a rising apocalyptic threat, Brendan and Alannah must decide if they can mend their fractured hearts in time to face the end of the world. Can they find a second chance at love, or will the weight of their past finally crush them both?
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Five Stars
“Once again, L. Starla has created a fascinating world of magic, introducing even more magical creatures than before. I really loved the humor in this book—the sassy characters had me laughing out loudly several times.
Since the book ended on one or rather several cliffhangers, I can’t wait to see how the story unfolds in Winter’s Mother 2.”
Five Stars
“This is a paranormal fantasy romance full of twists and turns and danger from multiple directions that put both the Winter women and the whole mage community at risk. We have deceit, misunderstandings, soul-shattering pain, manipulations, suspense, intrigue and smoking sexual scenes. The perfect combination to keep you glued to the story.
I love Laelia’s writing style and although these characters are mages, faeries, mermaids, doppelgangers, and other mythical shifters she pulls you into their world as if you were part of their story. This story is told from the POV of multiple main and secondary characters giving you a deeper connection with both the characters and the storyline.
This is a continuing series so you do need to begin with Winter’s Maiden 1, but you will not be disappointed in these shifting mythical characters hiding behind glamour so they blend in the human world. Beware this book does have a cliffhanger that leads to more mysteries and of what is to come.”
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Their love emerged from the ashes, but can they save the world from searing ruin?
An ancient power has awakened, and the world is burning. With humanity on the brink of extinction, the Council of Mages makes a desperate gamble that threatens to shatter the magical community.
As war ravages the land, Cailleach Estate becomes one of the few safehouses left standing. But safety is an illusion. Trapped inside with her friends, a swarm of refugees, and the man who still holds her heart, Alannah finds that the walls are closing in. With cabin fever rising and old grudges sparking to life, the estate becomes a powder keg of buried secrets and rekindled desires.
The fires outside are scorching the earth, but the friction inside the house is just as volatile. Alannah Winters has never been one to hide, and as the pressure mounts, she must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice to protect her people from the destruction waiting just outside the gates.
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Winter's Magic Saga Content & Trigger Warnings
The Winter’s Magic Saga explores a world where ancient magic is visceral and human impulses are often dark. These stories are intended for mature audiences and contain themes that may be challenging for some readers.
General Series Warnings
Across the saga, you can expect:
- Coarse Language: High-frequency use of profanity throughout all volumes.
- Explicit Content: Graphic and detailed sexual descriptions.
- Violence: Depictions of occult-related violence and physical peril.
Book-Specific Warnings
Phase I: The Maiden Duology
- Winter’s Maiden 1: Includes depictions of sexual violence.
- Winter’s Maiden 2: Features sexual violence and minor consensual BDSM themes. Includes a partial cliffhanger resolved in Winter’s Thrall.
Winter’s Thrall: A dark paranormal romance that blurs the lines of consent. Contains graphic M/M content, BDSM, and themes of incest.
Note: Readers sensitive to these themes may skip ahead to Winter’s Mother 1 without losing the primary series thread.
Phase II: The Mother Duology
- Winter’s Mother 1: Themes of adultery within a failing marriage. Features explicit M/F/F content. Ends on a cliffhanger.
- Winter’s Mother 2: Includes explicit M/M/F and M/F/F content.