KM Shea/AM Sohma Book Matchmaking

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Quiz Questions

1.
Which romance trope do you feel like reading right now? (Select two or three!)
- A.
  Enemies-to-lovers
- B.
  Marriage of convenience
- C.
  Friends to lovers
- D.
  Reformed playboy
- E.
  Reformed villain/anti-hero romance
- F.
  Royalty romance
- G.
  Boss/Employee romance
- H.
  Trapped together
- I.
  Magical connection/Fated Mates
- J.
  Forbidden love
- K.
  Opposites attract
- L.
  Slow burn romance
- M.
  Outlaw x law-abiding-citizen romance
- N.
  Bodyguard romance
2.
What kind of character tropes do you feel like reading right now? (Select two!)
- A.
  Royal heroine
- B.
  Chosen one/powerful heroine
- C.
  Reluctant heroine
- D.
  Secret heir/undiscovered powers
- E.
  Average person/commoner becomes the hero
- F.
  Alpha Werewolf Hero
- G.
  Underdog main character
- H.
  Heroine pretends to be a guy
- I.
  Shy/studious heroine
- J.
  Taciturn/strong silent hero
- K.
  Hidden identity
- L.
  Cursed main character
3.
Which are you most in the mood for right now?
- A.
  A touch of mystery or a good plot twist.
- B.
  Exploring a sprawling world with awesome settings!
- C.
  A smaller scope or slice of life plot that focuses on characters
- D.
  Modern world/setting
- E.
  Something with lots of magic fights
- F.
  Something with a lot of animals/pets
- G.
  A Dark Lord/organization
- H.
  A fantasy political drama
- I.
  A dramatic story that hits me in the feels
4.
What themes do you feel like reading right now? (Select two!)
- A.
  A Redemption Arc!
- B.
  Something that focuses on honor or justice
- C.
  Friends become family
- D.
  The protagonist slowly grows in power/skill
- E.
  A classic good vs evil story
- F.
  Coming of age/hero's journey
- G.
  Self Acceptance
- H.
  Clash of countries/culture
- I.
  Heroic sacrifice
- J.
  Power of Friendship/Love
- K.
  Forgiveness
- L.
  Change in traditions
- M.
  Hope
5.
What kind of Fantasy Tropes do you feel like reading? (Select two!)
- A.
  Dragons
- B.
  Elves
- C.
  Knights
- D.
  Protagonist slowly gains magical power/power growth
- E.
  Time travel
- F.
  Battle buddies--heroine and hero fight together
- G.
  Vampires, fae, werewolves, etc
- H.
  Magical artifacts
- I.
  Magical places hidden within the mundane
- J.
  Band of misfits
- K.
  Mages/magic users
- L.
  Find the magic item!
- M.
  Rags to riches
- N.
  Magical animals
6.
Which most appeals to you right now?
- A.
  A big city threaded with secret magic
- B.
  A snow covered landscape
- C.
  A beautiful garden filled with roses
- D.
  A small, modern town with a touch of fantasy threaded in it.
- E.
  A massive medieval castle
- F.
  An open road, ready for adventure!
- G.
  A huge library, or maybe a gorgeous ballroom
- H.
  A magical realm filled with unusual creatures
- I.
  Traveling across multiple countries and seeing different cultures!
- J.
  A magical, modern day house!
- K.
  Ancient magical cities filled with old runes and structures
7.
The heroine has an animal companion...what is it?
- A.
  House Cat
- B.
  Horse
- C.
  Dog
- D.
  A House! (What? Not everyone needs a pet!)
- E.
  Stag/deer
- F.
  Racoon
- G.
  Dragon
- H.
  My friends (They're practically pets since I have to clean up after them)
- I.
  Snow leopard
- J.
  Reindeer
- K.
  A werewolf

Quiz Outcomes

1.
King Arthur and Her Knights
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This completed seven book series has six novellas, and wraps up with a full length novel.Britt Arthurs--a modern American--is pulled back through time where she is told by a shockingly young and handsome Merlin that the sword in the stone has selected her to stand in for the real Arthur--who ran off with a shepherdess. The problem? He wants her to assume Arthur's identity and pretend to be a man!Tropes:A no-nonsense heroine pretends to be the male King Arthur as she gathers her knights, finds the Round Table, and bickers (read: flirts) with Merlin, a magical genius.If you're looking for a modern twist of humor combined with some good sword fights, a fantasy setting, and a sarcastic heroine who can kick butt, you've found your series!
2.
The Snow Queen Saga
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A complete two-book saga!Rakel has spent most of her life exiled on a mountain and feared because of her vast magical powers. But when invaders take over her country, can she save the people who used to hate her?Tropes:An enemies-to-lovers romance between a powerful heroine who has been hurt by the people who are now begging for her help, and a deadly enemy magic user whose noble heart makes him question everything he fights for.This series also features oppressed magic users, deep friendships, and a scorned princess with a rare amount of magical power.
3.
Court of Midnight and Deception
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A complete urban fantasy trilogy set in Magiford Supernatural City!Leila--a half fae who only ever wanted to live as a human--is unwillingly crowned Queen of the fae Night Court. With her nobles doing their best to dispose of her and an ancient law forcing her to get married, Leila's top choice for her prospective husband is the fae assassin who once tried to kill her. What a great start to her reign.Tropes:A marriage of convenience/enemies-to-lovers romance with a snarky kick butt heroine and a brooding assassin hero. Tricky fae and loyal werewolves abound in this story about a royal queen who actually does something. Her antics are sure to make you laugh.
4.
Hall of Blood and Mercy
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A complete urban fantasy trilogy set in Magiford Supernatural City!Even though Hazel Medeis has only a tiny scrap of magic, she inherits the magical House Medeis and becomes the leader of the wizards who live there, until one of them betrays her, sending her on the run. No one in the supernatural community is willing to help her...except for the most feared vampire in the Midwest, Killian Drake.Tropes:An opposites attract romance between a scrappy heroine with undiscovered powers and a vampire anti-hero who controls the Midwest. This trilogy will make you laugh between battles--and training sessions--as a mansion full of vampires do their best to train one scrappy wizard.
5.
The Magical Beings' Rehabilitation Center
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A complete two book urban fantasy/slice of life series packed with so much humor you'll laugh out loud!Morgan is an average teenager...until she finds out that her substitute Spanish teacher is a vampire, and discovers a hidden magical world deep inside Chicago's Union Station.Morgan sees firsthand that werewolves get fleas, vampires drink tomato juice, and elves sign up for remedial classes on human psychology. But now that she's seen this hidden world, will she choose to return to her normal but safe life, or will she join the Magical Beings' Rehabilitation Center? Tropes:A sarcastic heroine refuses to put up with any shenanigans from a shape-shifter playboy hero that tries to romance her. You'll laugh so hard you'll cry as this series shows you a more realistic portrayal of vampires, werewolves, fae, and the supernatural creatures you know and love!NOTE: Book 2 is better than Book 1. Just sayin'. ;)
6.
The Fairy Tale Enchantress
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An epic fantasy series that is still being actively added on to! (Currently there are three books released in this planned six book series.)Angelique's rare magic allows her to control anything with an edge...which also marks her as one of the most deadly mages in centuries. Scorned for her dangerous powers, her magic is nearly sealed until Enchanter Evariste--the youngest and most famous enchanter alive--takes her on as his apprentice.Tropes:A classic coming of age story that follows its disgruntled heroine across the continent as she fixes every broken fairy tale she encounters. This is a combat/magic heavy series with a slow burn, forbidden love romance between our deadly heroine and powerful but lonely hero.
7.
Second Age of Retha
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This (planned) five book series currently has three books out, and is still being actively written!Trapped inside a fantasy video game after a server malfunction, Kit and thousands of players may die if they don't find a way out soon.This laugh-out-loud series is considered by my readers to be one of my funniest works as it pits modern humor and logic against classic fantasy clichés. Tropes:A slow-burn romance between a heroine shoved into the role of leader and an aloof knight who happens to be the best player in the game, tied together in a mismatched marriage of (in)convenience. A colorful cast of misfit characters and a vast world that stretches from dwarven mines to ancient and magical cities fill out this series where the main character despairs over the lack of decent armor, and the game punishes players that swear.
8.
Timeless Fairy Tales -- classic fairy tales with a new spin!
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A complete series of interconnected, stand-alone fairytale romances!These books can be read out of order, so choose whatever one most appeals to you, though it's advised you read Frog Prince and Snow White after reading some of the others due to series spoilers.TROPES:Beauty and the Beast: Sparks fly between an indifferent beast and a gutsy heroine when Beauty falls through the beast's castle roof and is forced to stay due to her broken leg. A Pride and Prejudice-esque romance!Cinderella and the Colonel: An enemies-to-lovers romance between the money-obsessed Cinderella who is desperate to save her servants and land, and a mysterious, debonair colonel from the enemy country.The Little Selkie (a Little Mermaid retelling): A fish out of water story with a brash selkie heroine, an introverted prince, and one well-meaning curse.Sleeping Beauty: A childhood friend-to-lovers/bodyguard romance between a feisty princess who was raised to believe she was a peasant and the loyal knight sworn to protect her.Frog Prince: A fantasy boss/employee romance where the main male character has hidden depths and our plucky heroine--a maid--is brave enough to take on assassins with a broom.Snow White: A shy/studious heroine is forced to overcome her worst fears to save her beloved step-mother and her country. She gets help from a handsome, strong/silent forester, and a plucky herb wizard's apprentice!
9.
Timeless Fairy Tales -- obscure fairy tales retold!
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A series of interconnected, stand-alone fairy tale romances!These books do not have to be read in order, but it's advised you read several of the books before reading Twelve Dancing Princesses for maximum enjoyment dues to series spoilers.TROPES:Rumpelstiltskin: An unlikely romance between a practical heroine who makes her living as a seamstress and a vain but noble (and definitely brave) mage as they outrun a mad king, turn flax into gold, and maybe incite a rebellion on their way.Puss in Boots: A laugh-out-loud story of a magical cat, a sarcastic prince, and a peasant girl who dreamed of leaving her hometown and ends up taking on an ogre.Swan Lake: A Robin-hood-esque adventure where the cunning leader of a troop of cursed smugglers/outlaws and a clever but often overlooked prince fall in love.Twelve Dancing Princesses: A twist on the classic story where our heroine is a noble soldier who teams up with a cursed elf king to save his people.
10.
Elves of Lessa
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A three book series of stand alone fantasy romance books--each of which is an elf-human romance! This series is more romance heavy than my typical work.These books do not have to be read in order, but will be more enjoyable if you do!TROPES:Red Rope of Fate: A magical connection romance where the enthusiastic heroine and taciturn hero are bound together by magic.Royal Magic: A reluctant marriage of convenience romance between an elf princess and an anti-hero prince. This is the most combat-heavy book of the series.The Prince's Bargain: The fantasy version of a boss/employee romance with a studious heroine and a determined prince who loves her, who team up to subvert corruption in the government.
11.
Pack of Dawn and Destiny
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A complete urban fantasy trilogy set in Magiford Supernatural City!Pip is a werewolf hunter...who lives with werewolves. Not a packmate, but not an enemy, she's the definition of 'doesn't fit in,' and she's happier that way. It's safer to be alone... Until someone starts targeting the Pack she lives with. Then there's a problem, and Pip just might be the hunter needed to fix it.Tropes: A fated-mates romance between a deadly charming alpha werewolf and a kick-butt werewolf hunter heroine who moonlights in a customer service position. This trilogy is full of dangerous werewolves who enjoy a good belly scratch, fights for survival, a healthy dose of the found-family trope, and a pair of overweight cats who hate everyone.