If you like forbidden romance between a broody MMC and a compassionate yet strong FMC, hot morally gray antagonist who must be redeemed, multiple couples falling in love, hostile take-overs, high stakes, soulmates, bound by love and by magic romance.
Chains Of Deceit is Book 2 in the Stitchbinding Chronicles. See Book 1 Weave Of A Thousand Lies Backerkit for more about the soft-textile-craft Stitchbinding magic and slow-burn clean romance. Need a copy of Weave Of A Thousand Lies? Never fear! I've got you. See Add-Ons, and the ALL IN rewards for both digital and physical copies.
At 100k words, this novel has action-packed world-building and unique magic systems. If you like forbidden romance between a broody main male character and a compassionate yet strong female lead, a hot morally gray antagonist who might be redeemed, multiple couples falling in love, hostile take-overs, high stakes, soulmates, bound by love and by magic romances, jump in!
Who are the new characters in Chains Of Deceit?
This Young Adult fantasy romance has cravable chemistry and unique world-building and magic systems involving linen and wool. If you want to be immersed in a world of clean,(no sex, no swearing) SLOW BURN romance and magic...welcome to Yfasma--the world of action-adventure Stitchbinding magic with chemistry-and-kisses romance!
CHAINS OF DECEIT
A cure to find.
After the queen slips into the last stage of a mysterious plague, Princess Lineya, desperate for a cure, must travel to the treacherous mountains of Krashe in the midst of sworn enemies, hoping that the lost and forbidden Woolworsting magic has a stronger healing spell. But before departing, she's forced to announce her engagement to a high born noble to bring hope to her people, but it leaves no hope for her and Kemp.
A people to save.
When an assassin threatens to kill Lineya, she must depend on the Krashe for support and vice versa. Although she faces bandits, prejudice, scorn, and suspicion, she must win the trust of the Krashe and the heart of Kemp, who has no recollection of the connection and kisses they had in the future.
A romance running out of time.
And Kemp has a childhood sweetheart who has prior claim on his affections. This girl can kill a black bear with her hunting blade and bare hands. Everyone assumes they will marry. Where does Lineya fit into his heart?
How will Lineya and Kemp heal thousands of years of oppression, lies, abuse, and misunderstanding, cure the plague, and rekindle their love?
READ the exciting conclusion in the first Stitchbinding Chronicles duet!
Ebook are included at every tier (except $1).Each book, paper or digital, includes a table of Woolworsting spells, pronunciation guide, and etymology of the names as well as the first two chapters of Silkbinding Book (the next duet set in Mori). Will include any digital stretch goals. Also your name will be mentioned as a supporter of this book and series. No limit.
Trade Paperbacks--beautifully formatted will include all maps and original character art. These are premium paperbacks signed by the author. A double-sided bookmark is also included. Ebook and digital downloads mentioned above are included. No limit. (Drop-shipped paperbacks to CA, UK, and AUS unsigned.)
Case laminates Premium hardback covers will be signed by the author. Like the paperbacks, these will have beautiful interior formatting. A double-sided bookmark will also be included. This will be a keepsake for generations. Ebook and digital downloads mentioned above are included. (Can be drop-shipped to CA and UK, unsigned.)
Premium green clothbound with foiled jacket. This book will look STUNNING on your bookshelves! These will be signed and numbered with an added illustration or sticker. A double-sided bookmark will be added as well. Includes colored interior art, colored endpaper art and custom sprayed edges. Ebook and digital downloads are also included. (Can be drop-shipped to UK unsigned.)
Estimated shipping date is sometime in March.
Title page will be in color in Premium Clothbound only
Double-sided bookmark added to each physical book
Sprayed edges in clothbound
original artwork
Character end paper art
Ash
Chibi sticker.Durable, water resistant water bottle chibi-style sticker. Choose between Lineya or Kemp in post-funding survey or buy BOTH for a matched set.
Hand-Crocheted Sheep Dog. Get this custom crocheted cuddly reading buddy. Say hello to Garaz Kemp's faithful sheep dog,
Chains Of Deceit Vellum Inserts. Elevate your books with character art and and quotes printed on creamy vellum paper.
Chibi pin. Colorful chibi-style acrylic pin. You can choose between Lineya or Kemp in the post-funding survey or make it easy and buy BOTH.
Postcard and Sticker bundle. Postcards of maps, artwork and one chibi sticker! Artwork will all be by professional artists. (These are just samples below) NO AI!
Stitchbinding Pins. Show your support for Stitchbinding by wearing a die cast metal Stitchbinding pin. Choose gold or silver in post-funding survey.
As a special offering in this crowdfunding campaign, I am hoping to fund my booth at StoryCon, a non-profit dedicated to bringing literature to underfunded schools and children. If you add this as an add-on, your name will be on a "thank you to our sponsors plaque" on my table. Plus a social media shout out! If you would like to contribute, find the ADD-ONS section of the campaign and scroll down for Help Me Fund StoryCon. I inserted some "benevolent" tiers to help me fund things like a branded tablecloth, banners and costume! Each benevolent tier will give you one book of your choice with a special dedicated signature.
*****Also, if you live in and around SLC, I'll put the option to pick up your paperbacks at StoryCon and save on shipping!****
Early bird incentives! If you pledge within the first 48 hours of my project opening you'll get DISCOUNTED PRICES and the digital prequel novella from Lineya's POV before the plague. (Prices will increase after 48 hours!)
Returning backers! If you pledged on my previous campaign for Weave Of A Thousand Lies, THANK YOU! As a returning backer, you get one FREE postcard with character art on all physical reward tiers! Plus the digital prequel novella of Lineya's POV before the plague.
Pre-launch people! If you signed up and followed me from the beginning, you get free digital prequel novella from Lineya's POV before the plague.
SHIPPING WILL BE COLLECTED AFTER FUNDING. PRICES IN REWARD TIERS DO NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING. Drop shipping unsigned paperbacks to CA, UK, and AUS. (Estimates AU$18 for drop shipping. CA is about CA$15 for drop shipping. UK is about 8BP)
All small items (pins, stickers, bookmarks, postcards) shipping without books will be around $7.00 to US, and could be as high as $CA20, 20BP. Ask me for Australia.
ESTIMATED SHIPPING IS MARCH 1st. Ebooks will be delivered shortly after funding in January. Physical books estimated in March. Paperbacks, then case, then clothbound.
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