If you’re drawn to stories that ache, endure, and redeem — you’re in the right place.

Start with the Story that Calls to You

Each legend begins with a choice.

CURSED OATHS & FORBIDDEN LOVE

For readers who ache for slow-burn, closed-door romance rich with echoes of Beauty and the Beast and shaped by devotion and sacrifice.

Set in the shadows of the French Revolution, this haunting love story explores loyalty, forbidden desire, and the cost of keeping one impossible vow.

TAKE THE OATH

"What truly elevates The Darkest Oath is how it doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of war, betrayal, and the heavy burden of love in a fractured world...provocative and emotionally stimulating... Merewether has created a masterpiece."

- Readers' Favorite

★★★★★

"The Darkest Oath pulled me in with its haunting beauty--gothic atmosphere, forbidden desire, and the kind of love that feels just one breath away from ruin."

- Margian from Goodreads

ENTER THE SACRED HONOR COLLECTION

MYTHIC SEAS & DIVIDED LOYALTIES

For readers drawn to nautical lore, mythic creatures, and restrained, no-spice romance.

A richly woven epic of sea dragons, loyalty, and longing—where pirate captains must choose between legacy and the lives they love.

DARE THE DEEP

"an invigorating and entertaining pirate fantasy that immaculately blends romance, tension, adventure, and the gravity of pirate leadership... Its pages overflow with action-packed events, emotional junctures, and genuine human moments."

- Readers' Favorite

★★★★★

"WOW!!! I wasn't sure if I wanted to devour this book in one sitting or slowly savor."

- Doreen, Goodreads

ENTER THE SHADOW SAILS

MYTH, BEAUTY, & MORAL RECKONING

For readers who crave mythic retellings with emotional depth and slow-burn, closed-door romance.

A haunting reimagining of the origins of Greek mythology's most enduring myths, examining beauty, power, and the cost of being seen as a symbol rather than a soul.

CHOOSE THE CURSE

Winner of the 2022 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal for Mythology and shortlisted for Historical Fiction Company’s Book of the Year, The Curse of Beauty is a gripping saga readers call “unstoppable,” “incredible,” and “a masterful work of fiction.”

"From its slow-burning politically charged aggression to its poignant observations about the role of women and attitudes toward them during ancient times, The Curse of Beauty delivers everything you could possibly hope for in a historical drama. Unmissable."

- Readers' Favorite

★★★★★

"Hauntingly Beautiful—This story will break your heart and give you hope!"

- Kindle Customer

ENTER ANCIENT LEGENDS

ANCIENT POWER & DYNASTIC COLLAPSE

For readers drawn to ancient civilizations, political intrigue, and family bonds tested by betrayal.

An emotionally rich saga set in Egypt’s New Kingdom, where sacred vengeance, murder conspiracies, and the fall of dynasties collide.

ENTER THE SUN CITY

"...richly detailed and exceptionally well-woven..."

- Readers' Favorite

★★★★★

"The best historical drama I have ever read, hands down!"

- Author A.L. Rugova

ENTER THE LOST PHARAOH CHRONICLES

REBELLION, LEGACY & THE BIRTH OF A DYNASTY

For readers who love royal strife, maternal devotion, and history shaped by impossible choices.

A powerful family saga exploring love, sacrifice, and rebellion during one of Ancient Egypt’s most daring upheavals.

CLAIM YOUR CROWN

"total immersion into the complex world of Ancient Egypt"

- Readers' Favorite

★★★★★

"Five stars are not nearly enough!"

- Gabrielle B., A Reader

ENTER EGYPT'S GOLDEN AGE

NOT SURE WHERE TO BEGIN?

Follow the theme that resonates most—every legend leaves its mark.

Explore the Worlds

—MEET LAUREN LEE MEREWETHER—

  • Lauren spins hauntingly romantic sagas set in ancient worlds, fantastical realms, and shadow-drenched landscapes. Her stories, steeped in forgotten myths and whispered curses, blur the line between love and ruin, fate and defiance.


    A multi-award-winning author, Lauren writes stories for readers who want love to mean something — who believe devotion is proven in sacrifice, not spectacle. Her novels explore what it costs to remain human in brutal worlds, and why hope is still worth choosing.


    Known for her immersive style and romantic tension, Lauren crafts stories where violence always carries emotional consequence, and love is always worth its price.

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