Daughter of the Pines

By: Eden, Maria A.

There could never be a thirteenth Ledes cousin, not when the Devil himself promised to claim them as his own.

The mist-shrouded town of Galloway needs every ounce of protection from the demons lurking in the Barrens. Harper Ledes longs to escape the cursed village her family rules. As the youngest Ledes cousin, she's always been an outcast, despite her noble name.

When two militia officers blackmail her into helping them solve a crime, the secret of Harper's mindspeaking magic is put at risk. Lieutenant Logan Greer's weapons were stolen from right under his nose, and Captain Jacob Miller will do whatever it takes to help him solve the crime. As Harper gets closer to the Barrens-and the men who threaten her-she realizes her life is intimately entangled with forbidden secrets held in the pines.

Now, Harper must save a town she once wished to abandon, even if it means ripping a hole between realms to do it.

Daughter of the Pines is an adult romantic fantasy inspired by one of America's most infamous folktales. An atmospheric, gothic tribute to the Pine Barrens, the story will appeal to fans of Rachel Gillig and Kristen Ciccarelli.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GCS58YNP
• ISBN13: 9798990334977
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Maria Eden Books
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Looooove!!

The sorrow I feel now that I’m finished reading is unmatched😭 It was SUCH an amazing ending, but I’m so sad it’s over! The way that Maria A. Eden weaved the romance, world building, and plot was incredible! There wasn’t a slow moment, and I was hooked the entire time. •Bodyguard •Folklore Retelling •Magic mystery •Hidden Magic •Family secrets •LGBTQ+ Harper is such a great FMC. She’s determined, smart, and has the best support system. I adored every relationship! Everyone felt so real 🥹 It truly felt like I was walking next to Harper, James, Jacob and Logan. And the twists?! 😩 The way this woman had me breaking out in goosebumps is a crime! I figured one of them out, but the delivery still absolutely GUTTED me😭 My poor babies… All of that build up was soooo worth it considering I was balling like a baby I found a new favorite, must read author! I cannot wait to start The Gray Prophecy🖤 SO many thanks to the author and The Nerd Fam for the gifted copy!