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Riona Beck's Undine Letters

My secret summer project

Published 5 months ago • 3 min read

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I haven't told Instagram yet

Hello Undines,

As you may know, I'm a big fairy tale nerd. Like, let me read academic papers on any related topic kind of nerd. So naturally, last summer I wrote a short romance inspired by an obscure fairy tale featuring roses. And nope, it's not Beauty and the Beast, Snow White and Rose Red, or anything like those.

Last month, in an attempt to get myself out of a writing slump (and general slump, honestly), I picked it back up and began revising it.

It's been so fun and easy! The story's reached the 14k word count, around the same length as Undercurrent, and it's almost done. The characters speak in a more relaxed way than any of my other characters do so the story has a modern, though decidedly fantastical, feel to it.

Speaking of characters, they are pushing 40. Because representation.

After publishing Alderwood Wedding in May I promised myself I wouldn't publish anything for a year, and I'm sticking to that promise. But you'll hear more about this 'secret' project right here in these Undine Letters, long before my Instagram followers catch a glimpse.

Thanks for being here, and happy reading!

Riona Beck

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To learn more about today's book deals, simply click on the images or their titles. Check out their keywords to give you some idea of the spice level of each book. (Note: in the case of longer blurbs, I include excerpts rather than the whole blurb.)

​Whispers in the Wind (free/reader magnet)

Keywords: clean, new adult, second chance, romance, slice of life

Sometimes, the world feels like a maze—full of twists, turns, and moments that catch me off guard. From my perspective, this journey through the city’s vibrant streets and quiet corners is more than just about love or friendship; it’s about finding myself amidst the chaos. As I walk this path with those I care about, I’m learning to embrace not just who I am, but who I can become.

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​Marked by Moonlight (sale)

Keywords: witch romance, enemies to lovers, witch x shifter, forbidden romance

A glowing glyph on my palm. A forbidden prophecy in my blood. And a wolf-eyed man who watches me like he already owns me.

I wasn’t supposed to come back here. Something ancient—and hungry—was waiting.
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​Off-limits Protector 2 (sale)

Keywords: enemies to lovers, romantic suspense, mystery anthology, romance anthology

🔍 Five Relentless Detectives. Five Gripping Cases. One Explosive Box Set!🔥

Dive into high-stakes investigations, deadly secrets, and heart-pounding suspense with this electrifying collection! Featuring five stand-alone, full-length novels, this box set delivers sharp-witted detectives, fearless heroines, and twists that will leave you breathless.

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​The Volcan Knights: The Beginning (sale)

Keywords: urban fantasy romance, occult horror, paranormal fantasy

Lost memories. Supernatural powers. A daughter taken by shadows. One woman's world shatters as she discovers her true identity as a winged warrior sworn to protect humanity from soul-devouring creatures.

A police officer wakes up with no memories of her past life. When Zera witnesses her colleagues transform into magnificent winged warriors during a hostage situation, her reality crumbles. Her boss, Sam, reveals an impossible truth: she is a Volcan Knight, a supernatural protector of humanity, and his soulmate. Together, they had a daughter who was stolen by shadow creatures that feed on human souls. As Zera struggles to accept her newfound identity, she finds herself drawn deeper into a world of ancient powers and deadly enemies.

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​Moon Gate Prophecies (review copy)

Keywords: fantasy, romance, sword & sorcery, steamy, fae

Welcome to the Land of Petra—where the Monarch Empirium has fallen and the merciless Grimmstone giants now reign.

Hope flickers in the shadows as whispers of rebellion stir.

To reclaim the realm, the lost moon gates must be found, and the ancient Aethan Games awakened once more.

A fae Enchantress. A celestial General. Enemies by blood. Bound by fate. Born to destroy each other—but destined to ignite a revolution.

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​Bonded to the Boo Hag (sale)

Keywords: monster brides, magic romance, paranormal romance, marriage of convenience, slow burn, spicy

Gatlin:

I've always protected my twin sister. Our world is filled with monsters; for a price, they will heal my sister.

I just have to give them what they ask for––me.

Palmer:

Gatlin Rose's present echoes my past. It is simple to heal his sister, but I want something in return. I invoke a right that Boo Hags last used centuries before even I was born: he must live his life, magically intertwined with mine for a year and a day.

By Riona Beck

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