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 So, I admittedly have not been writing much in recent years. Too many things going on in my personal life to focus. I, however, HAVE been editing, and I'd love to share what I've worked on recent months.

Discover by TS Arthur is LIVE! This is the first of a seven-book series that is edited and ready to go with rapid release.

Run and grab your copy of Book One now! 

Get it here https://books2read.com/discoverRB1 

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Who knew a hat could change your life?

In a monochrome world which prizes conformity, Amanda Gibbons, a teenage orphan, stumbles on something extraordinary. The raspberry beret shouldn’t exist, nor should it hum with forbidden magic. Unable to resist its call, she claims it, awakening the dormant gift inside her the moment she places it on her head. Now, forgotten power is seeping back into her life.  

Driven by her need for total control, Grand Councilwoman Aldester is determined to lay hands on the mysterious hat. With the strength of The Council behind her, she chases Amanda to the forest home of an outlaw band of rebels still loyal to the old ways. When Agatha Linwood, leader of The Naturals, takes over stewardship of Amanda, events which have been prophesied are set in motion. 

In a battle for their way of life, Amanda and The Naturals are dragged into a war which will seal the fate of the world. Decades old grudges and secrets come to light, but in the end, will the beret be friend or foe? 

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Discover is the first book in the Raspberry Beret Series, a YA urban fantasy. Set in a world where nature is choking under the grip of The Council, Discover is the start of a seven-book journey following the fight to save elemental magic. The classic themes of good vs evil are the backdrop to family secrets and coming of age, all in short novellas you can devour in one sitting. 

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#RACHELREVIEWS Primeval Ranch by Derek Borne & A.L. Borne

Primeval Ranch by Derek Borne & A.L. Borne

Dino-Rift Series #3

Release Date: April 15, 2025

This fast-paced spin-off from Dino-Rift and SauraCorps: Salvation introduces all new characters, including two who use their grief to protect time-displaced dinosaurs, and to honor the ones they love. In true Borne fashion, this sci-fi fantasy adventure is told with lots of humor and plenty of heart.

The ranch.

Time-displaced dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures have found a secluded home near Big Bend National Park in Texas. Earnie, an elderly widower, cares for each and every one of them on his property.

Lucero “Luz” Sanchez eagerly awaits each weekend to covertly help out at Earnie's. Finding solace with the primeval animals, she distracts herself from dealing with the loss of her mother.

SauraCorps, still operated by Sebastian Sharpe, assigns ex-military Evander Evers and a wildcard agent Zoey Beaumont to a special mission: inspect space-time energy activities in the area, and return all displaced animals to their proper time.

A local cartel with a focused interest in prehistoric creatures is about to make things much worse.

Can Earnie’s primeval ranch be saved?

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MY THOUGHTS:

One thing is guaranteed when entering a Derek Borne world—there will never be a dull moment. Primeval Ranch is no exception. While geared toward the YA crowd, the entire Dino Rift series is fun for the whole family. Despite the intense action, Borne never gets too graphic with the death scenes (we are talking dinos here) or the touches of romance.

This third installment includes old friends and new, not the least of whom are a whole new cast of dinosaurs. Said dinos are made all the more real by Borne’s vivid descriptions and even illustrations for those who prefer visuals. Filled with these, witty banter, and some heart-touching moments regarding the importance of friends and family, Primeval Ranch is not to be missed.