Merry Shannon

Biography

Merry Shannon was born in California in 1979 and grew up a military brat. An avid reader with a deep love of language, Merry began writing at the age of seven and completed her first novel-length story when she was thirteen. She graduated in 2001 with a BA in English and currently resides in Colorado with one very noisy cat. In addition to writing, she works full-time as a child support case manager, and in her free time enjoys sewing glittery costumes and drooling over the gorgeous women of the Japanese Takarazuka theater.

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Books

Prayer of the Handmaiden
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 117,400. Language: English. Published: March 22, 2015 by Bold Strokes Books. Categories: Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
When the Goddess Ithyris appoints shy priestess Kadrian to become Her first shaa’din, or holy warrior, in a millennium, everyone is mystified by Her decision—especially Kade herself. On the battlefields of Mondera, as Kade struggles to defend Ithyria from a dangerous new enemy, she’s also brought face-to-face with her greatest personal temptation.
Sword of the Guardian
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 137,360. Language: English. Published: February 9, 2015 by Bold Strokes Books. Categories: Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
Princess Shasta Soltranis enjoys a pampered life of court dances, elaborate finery, and the occasional secret fencing match with her twin brother, Daric. But in the midst of a birthday celebration, her world shatters when a mysterious assassin takes her brother's life. Shasta, the only remaining heir to the throne, narrowly escapes the assassin's blade thanks to the intervention of Talon.
Branded Ann
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 106,850. Language: English. Published: October 28, 2014 by Bold Strokes Books. Categories: Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
No pirate on the high seas is more bloodthirsty than the notorious Branded Ann, a woman with eyes like ice and a face marred by a mysterious cross-shaped scar. When she raids a merchant vessel bound for Jamaica, her only objective is to obtain the map that will lead her to a legendary treasure. But she hadn't bargained on taking Violet, the merchant's young widow, on board her ship as a prisoner.

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