Book 0

Is destiny the only path to the future? Will their sacrifice change everything?

Fae warriors Lexon and Erzion are brothers in everything but blood, but when they're betrayed—their kingdom destroyed—destiny propels them on very different paths.

Erzion pledges his life to his Goddess. Only, immortality comes with a heavy price, and to endure an eternity of servitude, he keeps his heart encased in stone and his true purpose a secret.

Lost and broken, loyalty is all Lexon has left. Escaping the ruins of his kingdom, Lexon travels across mysterious oceans and vast war-torn lands. With more responsibility than ever, he'll do whatever it takes to survive and protect his companions; an infant princess and the mysterious woman who soon claims his heart and soul.

With the future depending on him and the infant queen, he must build a kingdom and a powerful army. Will he be strong enough?

What's more, will Erzion and Lexon's bond endure the blood they've shed at the hands of destiny? Find out now...

Filled with action, romance and unforgettable characters, A Bond of Destiny and Dragons is the first installment of The Goddess and the Guardians romantic fantasy series. Be transported into lands of armored winged fae warriors, magic, and mighty dragons. Readers of high fantasy will fall in love with this stunning fantasy world; one you will not want to leave.

This book can be read as a standalone novel.


Book 1

A Bond of Venom and Magic

by Karen Tomlinson

Published 17 September 2016

Betrayal. Divided loyalties. War. One story. Two sides. And a bond that might break their world apart.

Diamond Gillon dreams of a life beyond the confines of the small farming town where she has grown up. She has suffered years of torment because of her mixed fae and human heritage. But for reasons he won't fully explain, her father refuses to let her leave.

When her home is attacked, her only escape is with a band of warriors led by an arrogant human prince, and a dangerous fae warrior.

Far from all she knows, Diamond discovers that the fae world is a cruel and terrifying place, her dream of leaving soon turning into a nightmare. One where the magic she hides is condemned and means certain death.

The ruthless, yet devastatingly handsome fae warrior confuses her with his kind gestures, yet harsh words. When he does the unthinkable and defies his queen to save Diamond, both of their lives are changed forever. His actions create a forbidden bond, one that should never exist. But Hugo Casimir's life belongs to the fae queen. There is no escape; for either of them.

Drawn deeper into Hugo's life, danger lurks at every turn.

Will Hugo betray all he has ever known for their forbidden bond, or will he serve his queen and become the biggest threat Diamond has ever faced?


Book 2

A love bathed in fire. A destiny sealed with blood.

In a world ravaged by war, half-blood fae Diamond Gillon must fight to survive.

Becoming a magical weapon for the fae queen and defending the capital city of Valentia from the Wraith Lord is the only way to save her beloved friends from execution. But mastering the destructive force of her magic proves a terrifying, if not impossible, task.

Diamond loathes Commander Hugo Casimir, the queen’s guard ordered to train her. Once her friend, he is now her enemy. To complicate matters, the two share a rare, magical connection—a bond that will ultimately shape not only their destiny, but their hearts.

Love and loyalty will be tested as Diamond battles giants, an ancient dragon, and an army of monstrous creatures in her quest to save Valentia. She must find a way to defeat the Wraith Lord and save those she loves, or the Eight Kingdoms will descend forever into bloodshed and chaos.


Book 3

A shattered bond. A world at war.

Seventeen year old Diamond has learned to beat the odds but soon discovers triumph in one battle does not win a war. Now the fae kingdom is in turmoil and the lord of Chaos is coming.

Ripped apart from Hugo, the fae warrior who holds her heart, Diamond embarks upon a treacherous journey. Determined to save the souls of the mortal world, she risks everything to forge vital new alliances. But her only bargaining chip is the blood in her veins. Somehow, she must use it to persuade the sovereigns of the Eight Kingdoms to unite in war.

Utterly alone, Hugo endures unspeakable horrors. Fighting the demons of Chaos, he must confront an agonising loss. His only hope? That the mighty dragons heed his plea for help. His world and heart will be doomed if he cannot save Diamond before the darkness can end her.


Book 4

Sometimes winning means losing EVERYTHING.

Reeling from their encounter with the God of Chaos, Diamond and Eryanth Arjuno, the true heirs of the Avalonian crown, strive to rekindle their broken bonds and heal their shattered hearts.

But the machinations of war are never simple. Challenges must be faced and threat hovers ever closer as painful truths are revealed and blood ties are uncovered.

No longer an innocent village girl but a fierce and powerful queen, Diamond will fight for those she loves. She will wage war for her people and battle for the survival of every soul in the Eight Kingdoms. But she soon discovers destiny will exact a high price. If she cannot accept the cost to her heart and soul, the Eight Kingdoms—and those dearest to her, will be doomed for eternity.

Prepare yourself for magical lands, heart pounding battle, sailing through vast oceans and flying with fierce dragons. You’ll be pushed to your limits and sucked back in for this final, breathtaking adventure in The Goddess and the Guardians series. It’s the epic conclusion you never knew you were waiting for.