Hailey Edwards

Hailey Edwards writes dark fantasy and paranormal romance. She is fascinated by all creatures winged, fanged, or furred.

Her books range from sweet heat to erotic. She resides in Alabama with her husband and the voices in her head.

Bio

Born in the Deep South, Hailey is a lifelong resident of Alabama. Her husband works for the local sheriff’s department and her daughter is counting down the days until she’s old enough to audition for American Idol. Their dachshund, Poochie, helps Hailey write by snoozing on his dog bed in her office.

Her desire to explore without leaving the comforts of home fueled her love of reading and writing. Whenever the itch for adventure strikes, Hailey can be found with her nose glued to her Kindle’s screen or squinting at her monitor as she writes her next happily-ever-after.

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Hailey is published with Samhain Publishing[1] and by Grand Central Publishing[2]‘s Forever Yours[3] line.

She is represented by Amy Boggs[4] of the Donald Maass Literary Agency[5].

On the Web

• Hailey Edwards - Visit Hailey's website for information on all of her upcoming events and new releases.
• Cairine House Blog -- Visit the Cairine House Blog for all of Hailey's latest news and updates.
• Hailey's Facebook Fan Page
• Hailey's Tweets

Novels

Daughters of Askara Series

• Everlong - March 2010[6]- Samhain Publishing [7]

• Evermine - February 2012[8]- Samhain Publishing [9]

• Eversworn - June 2012[10]- Samhain Publishing [11]

Araneae Nation Series

• A Hint of Frost - April 2012[12]- Samhain Publishing [13]

• A Feast of Souls - December 2012[14]- Samhain Publishing [15]

• A Time of Dying - July 2013[16]- Samhain Publishing [17]

Wicked Kin Series

• Soul Weaver - August 2012[18]- Forever Yours by Grand Central Publishing [19]

Novellas

Phoenix Rising Duology

• Born of Fire - 2009

• From the Ashes - 2009

Araneae Nation

• A Cast of Shadows - February 2013[20]- Samhain Publishing [21]

Awards

• Everlong [22]was a 2010 EPIC [23] finalist in the Fantasy Romance Category.

• A Hint of Frost [24]was nominated for a 2013 RT Magazine [25] reviewer's choice award.

• A Hint of Frost [26]won the 2013 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence [27] in the Fantasy/Futuristic/Paranormal/Time Travel category.

• A Hint of Frost [28]was a 2013 EPIC [29] finalist in the Fantasy Romance Category.

Reviews

Rated 4 1/2 Stars by RT Magazine
"The author spins an action-packed story of intrigue and betrayal, with an endearing romance at it's heart. I adore a good marriage of convenience tale that ultimately turns into much more - and this one is exceptional."

Heroes and Heartbreakers
"Are you a Game of Thrones addict? Have you started referring to your girlfriends as "wenches" and the husband as "my lord," really pushing for that "your grace" title you so desperately want? Well, Hailey Edwards's Hint of Frost might just be the book you've been looking for."

Kellie Tilton for Library Journal
"Edwards delivers in her new novella from the “Araneae Nation” series (after A Hint of Frost and A Feast of Souls). She embraces the short story format and deftly manages to pack a handful of intriguing characters, including a few of the four-legged variety, two battles, and a love story into just over 100 pages. The writing is lush and allows the reader to become immersed in the new world immediately. A Cast of Shadows will likely send readers searching for more from this series and its author."

Red Hot Books
"I continue to be impressed with this great fantasy romance series. I really enjoyed book one and this second installment is just as strong. The world building is fresh and woven skillfully throughout the story. The characters are well-drawn and easy to root for. And the romance really hits the spot, with just the right blend of emotional pull and sexual tension."

Judging the Book by its Pages
"I have to honestly say this is one of the most unique worlds I have read in quite awhile and I fell in love with every page of it. The world building in this book is phenomenal and I can't wait to read more from this author and this series."

Critique de Book
"For a novel with such a chill throughout, the author's lush writing provides an especially warm and welcome counterpoint. I found myself lulled by her rhythmic use of sentences, some long and textured and other short and sparse. Readers who enjoy minimalist writing with few descriptors would do better looking elsewhere for a fantasy fix; Edwards is a devout sensualist."

Night Owl Romance
"I loved this story."

Rated 5 Tombstones by Jackie at Bitten by Books

As for the book itself, I can’t begin to tell you how pleased I am with Everlong by Hailey Edwards. It’s a story about forgiveness, breaking out of your shell, and allowing yourself to love someone with all your heart.

I sincerely hope there will be more stories in this world. An uprising is on the horizon, and I picked out a few side characters I’d love to learn more about. It’s rare to find a book with this much emotion and sexual tension without being bombarded by an overload of the actual sexual act. Again, I was surprised. Maddie and Clayton waited until they were both sure before taking their relationship to the next level. That’s just another reason why Everlong receives 5 tombstones. Very well done, Hailey!