Books from The Islands of Rune Universe

Disclaimer: While these books are written within the same world, with the same characters, they also hold up as standalones. Journey to Rallem (adult) is spicier than The Islands of Rune (closed door) and is intended for mature audiences. While The Islands of Rune does not contain any on-page sex, it does have other content that may be triggering for some audiences. The spice-level of books related to these will continue to increase book by book as new relationships are established and different dynamics are explored. It is recommend that all readers pay attention to TW/Content Warnings.

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Josie’s Story

The Islands of Rune and Journey to Rallem constitute the complete story of Lady Josella Spade, the original FMC of this universe.

Journey to Rallem (2025)

After losing her loved ones in a war she fought for the greater good, Josie, a priestess, finds that time only serves to deepen her pain. When she hears about a way to exploit her connection to the Spirit Realm to bring them back, she gathers her friends and sets out across an unmapped continent to find it.

Jameson, one of those traveling with her, is a half-angel with an inferiority complex. He's had feelings for her for quite some time, but has never spoken up about it. He'll do anything to see her happy again, even if it means bringing them back and watching over her as she loves them.

As they travel, they come into contact with Rath, a deranged priest from Josie's line. Rath exploits Josie's vulnerability to breathe life back into a war he fought long ago against Jameson's ancestor, Rettferd. This further complicates their mission. The grief and stress drive Josie to turn to Jameson to ease her mind.

TW/Content Warnings:

Sex, death, grief, explicit language, violence, mild kink, references to SA, references to suicide, war, etc.

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The Islands of Rune (2023)

In a world of magic, dragons, half-demons, and spirit familiars, Josie, a young girl of noble birth from the mainland, is eager for adventure, passion, and excitement, but her parents are eager for her to wed a man she's never met to increase the family's status.

While out shopping with her mother, Josie slips away and finds escape on a ship owned by the mysterious and powerful Malachi, a ship sailing directly into the adventure and excitement Josie seeks.

A story about perseverance and doing the right thing even when it's hard, The Islands of Rune follows Josie and her new, magical friends on a quest to make the world a better place for everyone by uniting people and stamping out the injustices they've all experienced.

Along the way, Josie may discover her own strengths and powers as well as the love and passion she has sought. She'll learn that love and friendship are always worth the sacrifice.

TW: While this book is closed-door, there is other potentially triggering content within it, including: suicide, loss of a pet (not death, just loss), grief, war, violence, etc.

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