Debut Novel – ALL THAT SHIMMERS

She’s promised a man of worth but finding him could cost her everything.

Releases – May 13, 2025!

Your destiny is a man of sterling and gold…

By a woodland fairy, her future is foretold.

While World War I rages in Europe, Vanessa Perkins, a vivacious nanny with a whimsical imagination, enjoys summering with her wealthy Boston employers at a glamorous lakeside resort. There she meets Avery, a gentle botanist, and Ned, a dashing aristocrat.

Raised in a brutal orphanage, Vanessa dreams of being part of a close family like Avery’s, but Ned’s charm and privileged world are intoxicating. While confronting an agonizing decision, she discovers an enchanted grove in the forest, where enigmatic water nymphs and a fairy’s prophecy inspire her to be bold.

But there’s a price for breaking society’s rules.

And when the Spanish Flu starts killing people she cares about, Vanessa’s choices will either bring her closer to the love and family she craves or drag her into more danger than she ever imagined.

REVIEWS

“…a well-written, atmospheric, and alluring fantasy that transports readers to a world of beauty and mysticism. It is a spectacular and bittersweet saga of loss, hope, and love . . . highly recommend this captivating tale to all fantasy fans.” – Readers Favorite, Makeda Cummings (5 stars)

“Kady Ambrose masterfully weaved the elements of fantasy and romance to create an enchanting story that readers of both genres will enjoy. I highly recommend it as it’s a five-star book and more.” – Readers Favorite, Carol Thompson (5 stars)

“Tragic and hopeful in equal measure, this is a heartfelt, character-driven romance that tugs at your heartstrings from start to finish . . . a must-read for readers of historical fiction and fantasy.” – Readers Favorite, Pikasho Deka (5 stars)

“. . . an enchanting and emotional story of innocence to experience . . . a darker version of Anne of Green Gables meets the mischief-makers of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream . . .  I loved it!” – Allison Morse, author of “Fallen Star”

RECOGNITION

ALL THAT SHIMMERS was runner-up in the historical category of the Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Romance Writers On the Far Side Contest, finaled in the New Adult category of the Toronto Romance Writers’ Catherine Contest and finaled in the historical category of the Virginia Romance Writers’ Fool For Love Contest, Southern Magic’s Linda Howard Award of Excellence Competition, The Valley Forge Romance Writers’ Sheila Contest and the Orange County Romance Writers’ Orange Rose Contest.

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Kady