Evalene's Number

Evalene's Number

Bethany Atazadeh

Contemporary / Suspense / Romance

Winning the Cold War is in the balance... A super-secret, off-the-books spy organization; a security-clearance starting at Top Secret and going up from there; an attack by giant squid during a thousand-foot dive while breathing an exotic gas; a cat's whisker escape from death during a three-day decompression – and that's just the first two chapters of Operation Ivy Bells, before the action really gets underway. Blending personal experience and real-world events in a fictional wrapping, Operation Ivy Bells offers a never-before-seen glimpse of these heroic men fearlessly facing death to gather the intel that tipped the scales to win the Cold War.
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The Secret Shadow

The Secret Shadow

Bethany Atazadeh

Contemporary / Suspense / Romance

When another shape-shifter breaks into the castle and threatens the royal family, the search for the intruder begins—and Jezebel fears they'll catch her instead. The castle is locked down until the danger is eliminated. Everyone is suspect. Still learning the ropes of the secretive Jinni court, the life she's worked so hard for is in jeopardy. With the Jinni Guard on the hunt for this formidable shifter, it's only a matter of time. Once they discover Jezebel's shape-shifting Gift, her future with Prince Shem—and all her carefully formed plans—are over. Jezebel must persuade the prince to buy her time, so she can track down this unknown shape-shifter before the Guard. If she fails, she'll have no choice but to flee before the Guard discovers her hidden abilities and severs them immediately—a fate worse than death. The Secret Shadow is the...
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The Enchanted Crown

The Enchanted Crown

Bethany Atazadeh

Contemporary / Suspense / Romance

Arie is now the Queen of Hodafez. Alone. Gift-less. Unwanted. The pain from her Severance is suffocating. Struggling to find the will to go on, all that keeps Arie going is knowing her people need her protection. The Queen of Jinn is readying her attack. Rena gave away the one item that could've given them leverage. Her newfound selflessness is put to the test as the human kingdom's need the help of the Mere more than ever. Nesrin doesn't know that anyone is looking for the prince of Jinn. She's quickly learning how little she knows about him. Will she discover that she holds the answer everyone is looking for before it's too late? The Enchanted Crown is a loose "Sleeping Beauty" retelling. Set in a world that humans share with mermaids, dragons, and the elusive Jinn, this is not the fairytale you remember... PRAISE FOR...
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An Aladdin Retelling: The Stolen Kingdom Series, #1

An Aladdin Retelling: The Stolen Kingdom Series, #1

Bethany Atazadeh

Contemporary / Suspense / Romance

How can she protect her kingdom, if she can't protect herself?Arie eagerly anticipates becoming Queen of her humble kingdom. Even when a Jinni's Gift manifests before her 18th birthday, she fights to hide the forbidden ability.But when a neighboring king attempts to manipulate her into marriage and steal her kingdom, discovery feels imminent. Just one slip could cost her throne. And her life.A Jinni hunter and his crew of thieves are the only thing that might help her remove this Gift. And she must remove it before it's exposed. Or die trying.The Stolen Kingdom is a loose "Aladdin" retelling. Set in a world that humans share with Meremaids, Dragons, and the elusive Jinni, this isn't the fairytale you remember…———what early readers are saying———-"A beautifully whimsical story in a new fantasy retelling series, which pays lovely homage to its predecessor. The Stolen Kingdom is...
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The Secret Gift

The Secret Gift

Bethany Atazadeh

Contemporary / Suspense / Romance

Jezebel's shapeshifting gift breaks every rule in Jinn. At seventeen, she's forced to keep it secret or risk having her ability severed, stolen from her completely. Despite the danger, a part of her is desperate to embrace her power. When Jezebel's friends discover a portal to the human world, she follows them into the strange place, unable to resist the temptation to explore her gift where no one will see. Except someone does. Someone Jezebel thought she could trust. His betrayal comes in whispers at first. But all too quickly, those whispers become demands. And he'll stop at nothing—not even blackmail—to use Jezebel's power for himself. One dark decision leads to another, until Jezebel stands to lose something she can't live without—either her freedom, or her innocence. THE SECRET GIFT is the first book in...
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The Stolen Kingdom: An Aladdin Retelling (The Stolen Kingdom Series Book 1)

The Stolen Kingdom: An Aladdin Retelling (The Stolen Kingdom Series Book 1)

Bethany Atazadeh

Contemporary / Suspense / Romance

How can she protect her kingdom, if she can't protect herself?Arie eagerly anticipates becoming Queen of her humble kingdom. Even when a Jinni's Gift manifests before her 18th birthday, she fights to hide the forbidden ability.But when a neighboring king attempts to manipulate her into marriage and steal her kingdom, discovery feels imminent. Just one slip could cost her throne. And her life.A Jinni hunter and his crew of thieves are the only thing that might help her remove this Gift. And she must remove it before it's exposed. Or die trying.The Stolen Kingdom is a loose "Aladdin" retelling. Set in a world that humans share with Meremaids, Dragons, and the elusive Jinni, this isn't the fairytale you remember…------what early readers are saying-------"A beautifully whimsical story in a new fantasy retelling series, which pays lovely homage to its predecessor. The Stolen Kingdom is a creative take on a classic that is sure to enrapture readers." - Jessi Elliott, author of Twisted Fate"Pretty much everything had me holding my breath...""This was a fantastic read... I loved how there were very few slow parts in the storyline. Almost every page had something important going down and I enjoyed the miniature cliffhangers...""I'm happy with the direction you took the story in... it was different enough that it kept me guessing... but there were little things sprinkled throughout the story that made me so happy to see!""I love this retelling! I've enjoyed getting to know the world, and seeing it come to life...""I say BRAVO! I haven't seen the story of Aladdin since I was a kid. So, I'm fuzzy on the real story, but I LOVED this retelling!""It wasn't too rushed... it left you wanting more, and yet it gave just enough for satisfaction..."
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The Jinni Key

The Jinni Key

Bethany Atazadeh

Contemporary / Suspense / Romance

 She holds the key to his heart, and he wants it back.When Arie reveals her Gift, she thinks the worst is over. But she couldn't be more wrong. The only one who can save her now is a mermaid named Rena.Rena is the youngest daughter of the Sea King, and she's dreamed of the surface for years. But her first visit on her 16th birthday isn't what she expects. She watches a Jinni fall from the sky—and chooses to save him, despite her mother's warnings that all Jinn are evil.Once she meets Gideon, she can't get him out of her mind. And maybe, with a little help from Arie and some magic of her own, she doesn't have to...The Jinni Key is a loose "Little Mermaid" retelling. Set in a world that humans share with mermaids, dragons, and the elusive Jinn, this is not the fairytale you remember… **Grab your copy today!**
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The Secret Curse

The Secret Curse

Bethany Atazadeh

Contemporary / Suspense / Romance

Engaged to a prince, but not queen yet, when the royal family tries to cut Jezebel out of the picture, she wonders if she truly wants a future with them... or if she should carve a new path with the enemy. As Jezebel and the Jinni prince begin their engagement tour, the only thing worse than the Jinni resentment is the increasing attacks from the Khaanevaade that hint at impending war. When they attempt to kidnap the illusive prince, they accidentally capture Jezebel instead. Despite their fearsome dragon-like abilities, Jezebel believes she could easily save herself. But first she hopes to learn the enemies' secrets. This way, she'll prove her worth to the royal family once she escapes. Instead, she uncovers the royal family's rejection and the tribe's fierce hatred of all things Jinni, including her. The leader's son hates her most of all. Yet, as time passes, her handsome captor surprises her by being just as...
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