**Bronze Medalist Winner of the 2025 “Best Series” Moonbeam Award**

Dive into a world where magic is real, gods walk among us, and one girl’s destiny will change the fate of the world forever. The Phoenix Rising Trilogy follows Vivian, a fierce, reluctant heroine who discovers that everything she thought she knew about her life—and her family—was a lie. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the dark depths of the ocean, Vivian’s journey will take you through hidden realms, deadly secrets, and battles that could destroy everything she loves.

The Phoenix Rising Trilogy blends mythology with the modern world in an epic quest full of action, secrets, and tough choices.

Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Artemis Fowl, and The Hunger Games, this series features a strong female protagonist, a slow-burn romance, and a fight for freedom that will change everything she knows about herself.

Your free eBook also includes the first chapter of A Flash of Fire to get you started reading the Phoenix Rising Trilogy!

A Flash of Fire, Book #1 

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After a disastrous science fair incident, Vivian’s parents reveal a long-held secret: fire powers run in the family, and her entire childhood was a lie.

As Vivian struggles to come to terms with her new reality, her worries shift from post-graduation plans to mastering her dangerous powers. But when her parents go missing, her world unravels. Following a trail of clues, she discovers RISE, an academy that trains demi-gods and mythical creatures in espionage to blend into the human world. Now, school isn’t about grades—it’s about surviving the fight of her life.

With the help of her best friends—a rogue god’s son and a flighty fairy—Vivian must track down her parents, prevent a war between gods and humans, and do it all without burning everything she loves to the ground.

Flash of Fire is a fast-paced journey filled with magic, myth, and a fierce heroine. A reluctant hero, found family, and a world-changing mission, Vivian’s adventure proves that when worlds collide, belief is the key to unlocking the impossible.

One girl. One hidden truth. And enough fire to ignite a world—prepare for a story that will burn bright and never let go.

Drowning the Flames, Book #2

A lost key. An ocean king. A girl caught between magic and destiny.

Vivian is still trying to find her place in a world of myth and magic. After uncovering her parents’ secrets, she’s unsure whether she wants to be part of the wild life they’ve hidden from her. Unfortunately, the people at RISE have other plans.

A new threat has emerged: Poseidon, the King of the Ocean, is searching for a powerful key. Since Vivian is the one who lost it, she must find it before the power-hungry water king can flood the earth.

With the help of her friends and a few rebellious mermaids, Vivian will travel from the streets of Tokyo to the darkest depths of the ocean. Can she outsmart Poseidon, aid the mermaid resistance, and keep the key from falling into the wrong hands?

With high stakes, mythic magic, and unexpected alliances, Drowning the Flames is a thrilling race against time. A dangerous chase, rising tension, and a growing romance unfold as Vivian discovers that sometimes to protect the world, she must first believe in herself.

With the clock ticking, Vivian must fight for the key—and the future of a world she’s only beginning to understand.

Into Ashes, Book #3 

She holds the Key to Olympus, but the real battle is for freedom—now, she must choose who to trust before it’s too late.

After surviving the ashy plains of the Underworld and the dark depths of the Pacific Ocean, Vivian finally delivered the Key of Light to RISE. But the Council now plans to use its power to breach the gates of Olympus and force all fae creatures to return to their homeland—whether they want to or not.

As RISE’s leaders grow more power-hungry, Vivian begins to question her loyalty. Tired of watching both rebels and RISE trample on the fae’s freedom, she’s determined to stop them before it’s too late.

From the shadowy streets of Seattle to the icy Russian tundra, Vivian and her friends race against time to stop RISE from controlling the fae’s fate and ensure everyone can choose their future.

With high-stakes action, shifting alliances, and a relentless fight for freedom, Drowning the Flames is an adrenaline-packed adventure that proves some battles are worth fighting—especially when the fate of the world is at stake.

As forces clash and secrets unravel, Vivian must protect the fae’s freedom—or risk losing everything.