Last updated on May 7, 2026
**She’s a teen dealing with caregiver burnout. Her mom is really sick and she needs a magical miracle. Her long time crush runs into her when she’s making a deal for some shady magical cures. Helping her could leave them both wrapped up in a mess of Imperial proportions. Like all my books, it’s got Nerdy Teen Elves. These ones are both artisans. Crafty nerds, if you will.**
Magical Cures, Chance Encounters, and a Poisonous Plot
When her mother’s illness becomes dire, Alana decides to take matters into her own hands. Searching for a cure leads her to the seedier corners of the Imperial Center, but she’s sure no one will know–until she bumps into her best friend’s brother, Davin. He’s always had the key to her heart, but this is not the time.
Davin is surprised to see Alana on the grittier side of Forest Grove. He’s looking for a metalworking apprenticeship against his parent’s wishes. If word gets out, his parents will be crushed. Confrontation and drama are the last things he wants.
When Alana’s deal with a black market apothecary turns dangerous, Davin steps in to help. They’ll need to work together to stop a treasonous plot before someone gets hurt. Will they be able to act in time to save the king, or will sinister forces destroy both their futures?
The Queen’s Guard is a no-spice fantasy romance with representations of chronic illness in an LGBT+ inclusive fantasy world. It’s book two of the Valley Glen Elves series.
This book was made without use of Generative AI.