Welcome to Texarkana, where Death's Interns are working overtime—and the body count is rising.

Meet Death's Interns: part-time grim reapers, full-time troubleshooters for the supernatural community. Usually, their biggest headache is keeping the local vampires from picking fights at the all-night diner.

But now? They're hunting a killer.

Bodies are dropping faster than autumn leaves, and it's not just humans filling up the morgue. Someone—or something—is cutting a bloody swath through Texarkana.

As Halloween creeps closer, Death's Interns find themselves in a race against time. Can they unmask the killer before Texarkana's secret community becomes front-page news? Or will long-buried prejudices turn neighbor against neighbor, predator against prey?

In a town where death is just another day job, the real challenge is staying alive.

If you devoured every episode of Supernatural or Charlaine Harris's Midnight Texas, and loved Terry Pratchett's Night Watch, sink your teeth into this wickedly fun, pulse-pounding urban fantasy. Just remember: in Texarkana, the things that go bump in the night... bump back.

Cursed by Fur is a standalone novel and book three in the Once Upon a Curse book series.

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September 19, 2024
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Once Upon A Curse Series

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In the Once Upon A Curse series, magic isn’t just something you see—it’s something you feel. CM Haines invites readers into a world where curses hold more than just the power to transform lives—they have the ability to unearth the deepest secrets and shape destinies. In this captivating series, beloved fairy tale tropes are reimagined with a darker twist, where nothing is as it seems and every happily-ever-after comes at a cost.

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The series unfolds across multiple books, each introducing complex characters struggling to break free from the chains of their own cursed fates. These aren’t your typical princesses or knights; they’re flawed, fierce, and driven by personal stakes that challenge their beliefs and their hearts. As they journey through enchanted forests, treacherous kingdoms, and forgotten realms, they must confront the darker sides of magic—and the even darker sides of themselves.

Set in a rich, atmospheric world where danger lurks around every corner and romance brews alongside betrayal, Once Upon A Curse explores the complicated intersection of power, love, and redemption. The series weaves intricate plots that move beyond simple enchantments to explore themes of identity, sacrifice, and the ever-present battle between destiny and choice. With every book, Haines builds on this tapestry of magic and intrigue, leaving readers eagerly turning pages to uncover what happens next.

Whether you’re drawn in by the lush world-building, the complex character arcs, or the unexpected twists, this series will captivate those who love a mix of dark fantasy and fairy tale retellings. Magic doesn’t always work the way you want it to, but it always leaves a mark—and in Once Upon A Curse, that mark could change everything.

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