Benét Stoen
About Me
"Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire."
I'm an author from the beautiful state of Minnesota, a full-time bookworm, candle enthusiast, and spinner of emotional tales. When I'm not writing I'm probably driving, but only because I haven't yet figured out how to do both at the same time.
Second Last Chance
March 28th 2024
Three years ago,
a poet and a musician were in love.
Three years ago,
the poet broke the musician’s heart.
Three years ago,
the poet spent her last chance.
Sasha Brown had two goals in life: To become a famous poet, and to escape her poor and neglectful childhood. But when tragedy struck in her small Minnesota hometown, she left her dreams, and the only boy she ever loved, behind. Seemingly for good.
Now, three years later, Sasha is trying to rebuild, and to move on from a past that still haunts her. But when an unexpected encounter with the boy she thought she would never see again reawakens old dreams, and old feelings, she may find there is such a thing as a second last chance.
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Genres: Adult/New Adult Contemporary Romance
Extras: Playlist
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The Queen: The Royal Three Trilogy, Book #3
October 3rd 2023
A disgraced royal.
An imprisoned queen.
The man who holds the keys to their fate.
Who will rule the Kingdom of Lavdia?
With Queen Mayva’s army destroyed and the country in ruins, Angelus, Mayva, and a handful of survivors find themselves the final hope of their people, and the only ones standing in the way of Artemis destroying what remains of the Wielders-- and all of Lavdia as they know it. On their quest to rebuild, they uncover shocking secrets about the long-brewing war, the country’s most notorious criminals, and the royal family itself. But are they truly willing to do what it takes to save a country-- even if it means losing everything?
Held captive within the castle, Veronica desperately plots her escape, along with a most unexpected ally, who may be just as much a prisoner as she is. She soon discovers, however, that nothing is truly as it seems, and that she is being kept for a far more sinister purpose than she ever could have imagined. But will she be able to save herself, and those she loves, before it’s too late?
In the thrilling conclusion to the beloved Royal Three Trilogy, the fate of a country will be decided, and a single ruler crowned.
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Extras: Playlist
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The Warrior: The Royal Three Trilogy, Book #2
September 6th 2022
A lost queen. A man on the run. A woman with a deadly secret.
Who will save the Kingdom of Lavdia?
Fleeing the horrors he witnessed at the castle, Angelus, alone, injured and desperate, seeks refuge in the only place he knows to hide: Finn’s village. There he is taken in and nursed back to health by a beautiful and troubled young apprentice, who he shares a connection with that neither of them truly understand. But as word of the manhunt for Angelus spreads, and long buried ghosts threaten to destroy him, Angelus must come to terms with his past, and reclaim his reason to fight. And to live.
Veronica has only ever wanted to hide. But when a mysterious man appears at her home in need of help, and inadvertently brings the enemy to her doorstep, her delicately constructed life is shattered to pieces. Harboring a secret that could mean her death if discovered, Veronica finds herself dragged into the heart of a conflict she wants nothing to do with, but soon she will discover that the lines have already been drawn, and she will be forced to choose a side before one chooses her.
With Artemis expanding his power across the kingdom, and leaving thousands of innocents caught in the crossfire, Angelus and Veronica go in search of their country’s last hope: Queen Mayva, the Warrior Queen who has been missing for months and, for all they know, could be dead. The pair embark on a journey across their land to the Northern Mountains, the queen’s last known location, and along the way discover the Magic hidden in their country, and the secrets hidden within themselves.
Action-packed and achingly emotional, the second book in the Royal Three Trilogy continues the epic tale of Lavdia, and those fighting to protect it.
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Extras: Playlist
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The Heir: The Royal Three Trilogy, Book #1
July 14th 2021
Three rulers. Two sides. One plot for revenge.
Welcome to the Kingdom of Lavdia.
In a village all but forgotten by the country’s rulers, Finn leads two lives. One of a simple country doctor, and the other of a smuggler with cargo of a rare variety: Wielders, a nearly extinct race of people born with the ability to control Magic. With their rights being threatened by the very people in power meant to protect them, the Wielders see Finn as their last chance for a better life. But when Finn is abducted and blackmailed into the service of a vengeful royal, his loyalty, and his heart, will be put to the ultimate test.
On a throne miles away, Andromeda, selected at birth to inherit the role of Mother Queen and continue her family’s royal line, has waited years for her chance to exact revenge on those who stole her freedom and tore her family apart. But she can’t do it alone. With the help of a handsome and intriguing young doctor, she will right the wrongs committed against her, and forge a path of a most gloriously scarlet retribution.
With the fate of their kingdom hanging in the balance, these two unlikely allies must navigate an intricate web of political rivalries and long-buried secrets in order to achieve their goals. But as hidden plots unfold and the true rot at the heart of the country is revealed, what starts as a quest for justice spirals into a desperate game of survival.
Genres: New Adult/High Fantasy/Romance
Extras: Read a teaser of the first chapter for free ~ Playlist
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Includes free art print!
His and Mine
August 18th 2018
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She was a fire,
a light
a warmth
a weapon.
He was a sculpture,
of ice
of ash
of dust.
A raw, unflinching look at mental illness and abuse, this dark but hopeful novel written in verse tells the story of two troubled youths who, in each other, find their pain reflected and, in each other, may find the key to healing. But could anyone ever truly love you the way you are, darkness and all?
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Genres: YA/contemporary/coming-of-age
Extras: Playlist ~ Mood board ~ Read the first 3 chapters free
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I Am Write: The Writer's Comprehensive Guide to Unlocking Success
April 2nd 2019
Fans of Elizabeth Gilbert's BIG MAGIC and Jen Sincero's YOU ARE A BADASS will devour this new, personal take on how mindset separates the best from the rest.
Are you ready to start taking your writer life to the next level?
Do you feel held back, but don’t know why?
Author and blogger Benét Stoen’s I AM WRITE is a short, easy to digest guide to identifying the five biggest ways writers, often unconsciously, sabotage their dreams with unhealthy mindsets and limiting beliefs about themselves, their work, and the world. With real-life examples and exercises to help implement your findings, I AM WRITE is the book by a writer, for writers, and may just answer every writer’s biggest question: Am I a writer?
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Genres: Nonfiction/self-help/personal development
Extras: Mood board ~ Read the first chapter for free
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"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."