A Path Shifted

About the Book

Darin, a shape-shifter seeking redemption for past sins, works for the Sisters of Mercy. Offering his sword arm to help protect those they tell him to, he is sent to a far land to protect an heiress. Given how aristocracy generally view his kind—beastly, unkempt savages best kept as slaves than citizens—he balks at protecting one. As he attempts to complete his mission, he is met with various obstacles, not the least of which is the strong-headed woman he vows to protect. Leonyn, heiress to the Free Tribes of Qamsaman, is threatened by a rebel faction of zealots bent on destroying what her father has built. Drawn to the mysterious stranger who enters her life, she hopes to learn more about him and herself. Should she trust this strange, gruff man? Faced with no other choice, she is compelled to put her life in Darin’s hands.

About the Author

J. B. Streinf learned her love of stories from her mother, who read to her each night at bedtime. As she grew, so did her love of the written word and her desire to make up her own stories. She and her sister would spend hours telling each other stories or talking about characters they created. Her father taught her all she knew about writing, had emphasized the importance and meaning of word choice. After writing her first serious short story, she gave it to her father, excited to share something she loved with someone she loved. She has travelled the world and gained inspiration from each culture, admiring the different characters she met. She is an avid animal lover and has spent time volunteering at animal shelters across the United States. Though often on the move, she currently resides with her husband, their two sons, and their two dogs, in Kansas. Much to the chagrin of her husband, she is also always on the lookout for another animal to welcome into their family.