The Horned Women by Christy Matheson

Being a single mother is hard enough without murderous Fae in your living room.


All that Maura Robinson wanted from her contentious divorce was custody of her two young children—and an Irish castle. Instead, she ends up with her ex’s teenaged kids, plumbing problems, and twelve horned women carding and spinning by her fireplace.

The horned women demand tea, then cake…and then blood. As their hold on Maura increases, the castle itself responds to their battle of wills (and embroidery). Trapped in a storybook nightmare, Maura’s only power is her knowledge of folklore—and grim determination to protect her children.

But is a stepmother’s love enough to save the grumpy teens…or will their new home in Ireland destroy their family? Read now to step through the Veil…

Gold Medal Winner: Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Finalist, Best Novelette: American Writing Awards