Under the Shifting Moon
A Hopeful Fairy-tale Romance
A princess without a kingdom. A shapeshifter bound to the wild. And a love fierce enough to defy a king.
Beneath the canopy of Estoria’s Northern Wood, something ancient stirs—a magic that does more than protect. It transforms.
When Princess Emma Estoria is carried into the wild, she expects danger. Instead, she finds Darrien: a shapeshifter with a painful past, a strange tenderness, and a world where she is finally free to choose who she becomes.
Trouser Magic
When Princess Emma Estoria is taken from the safety of her castle home and carried into the wild, she is forced to confront a world much more dangerous—and much more honest—than she expected.
With Darrien as her guide, the Wood becomes a place where she can begin the strange work of discovering who she might become. His enchanted clothing helps her navigate the forest—and herself. More importantly, he offers her something she has rarely been given before: a choice.
When her past begins hunting her, will she be strong enough to stand beside the man she loves and defend the life they’ve chosen?
What Readers Are Saying
Reading this series felt less like reading a book and more like being strapped into an emotional rollercoaster I did not consent to—but absolutely refused to get off. Emma’s journey is powerful, the relationships are deeply engaging, and the twists kept me reacting out loud chapter after chapter. I laughed, stressed, celebrated, and repeatedly found myself unable to stop reading. This isn’t just a story you read—it’s one you experience alongside the characters. If you want a fantasy that makes you feel, this is it.
— M. Brooks, Beta ReaderUnder the Shifting Moon pulled me in from the very first chapter. The story continuously builds and expands, revealing a larger world while staying grounded in strong characters, meaningful relationships, and an engaging central romance. Every chapter left me eager to discover what would happen next.
— M. Ivie, ARC ReaderWhat surprised me most about this story was how hopeful it felt. The world contains danger, loss, and uncertainty, but the heart of the book is growth, healing, and learning to become who you were meant to be. It’s an uplifting fantasy romance that left me eager for the next installment.
— L. Weissinger, Beta Reader
Under the Shifting Moon is a wonderful start to The Estorian Tales, blending fantasy, adventure, mystery, and heartfelt emotional storytelling. From the very beginning, I was drawn into its richly imagined world, memorable characters, believable relationships, and meaningful character growth.
With vivid descriptions, immersive world-building, and a strong balance of action, suspense, and quieter emotional moments, this book was difficult to put down. I highly recommend it to readers who enjoy magical worlds, compelling characters, and fantasy adventures filled with heart.
— K. Ramirez, ARC Reader
Meet Emma and Darrien
Emma Estoria
“Really! You don’t look a day over… one-eighty.”
A princess raised to be useful, obedient, and easy to overlook. In the Northern Wood, Emma begins discovering something more dangerous than magic: the freedom to choose who she wants to become.
Darrien
“Moments don’t wait for us to be ready, love.”
A shapeshifter bound to the wild, carrying centuries of grief beneath a quiet, teasing tenderness. Darrien has learned how to survive alone—but Emma gives him a reason to imagine something more.
More Estorian Tales Coming soon!
Book 2
The Castle and The Wood
A Daring Fairy-tale Escape
She never wanted to return to the castle.
Now she’s not so sure she can escape.
Book 3
The Song of Other-When
A Joyous Fairy-tale Awakening
“So sleep and know this song will reach
beyond all space and time.
When you awake you’ll see I’m yours,
and know that you are mine.”