Welcome to the Worlds of Rachel Haley
Author, Dreamer, Storyteller
Dive into worlds of fantasy, romance, and magic between the pages.
Get to Know Rachel Haley
Rachel Haley is the author of Witch Hunt, her debut fantasy novel. She wrote her first short story at nine years old, winning a gold medal that sparked a lifelong love for storytelling. Nearly two decades later, she transformed that childhood dream into reality.
She lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and pets. When she’s not writing, Rachel is usually reading, playing pool, spending time with loved ones, or losing herself in imaginary worlds.
Step into Crestfall
Witches are hunted, feared, and executed. Princess Lyla has spent her entire life hiding the truth. She is one of them.
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Raised in secrecy as the sole heir to the throne within the castle walls, Lyla walks a fragile line between two worlds. To the people, she is a royal heir, poised and perfect. But in the shadows, her magic simmers. It’s growing stronger, more dangerous, and forbidden with every passing day. As the ruthless Legion returns from yet another expedition against witches, unease settles over the kingdom. Whispers of a new and dangerous evil lurking along the border surface.
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When Lyla begins to fall in love with her lifelong friend, a rising star within the Legion trained to destroy her kind, her growing frustration with the kingdom’s cruel traditions and the Legion’s blind obedience threatens to consume her. Betrayal cuts deeper than any blade and devastating loss threatens to break her. Torn between duty and identity, Lyla must decide whether to remain silent in the name of survival… or rise and embrace the power she was born to wield.
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Her choice could shatter everything she knows, or it could save it.
Meet the Characters
Princess Lyla Aleryn
Raised within the castle walls, Lyla was forced to hide who she truly was. Clever, guarded, and fiercely loyal, she protects the people she loves even when the truth endangers everything. As her journey unfolds, she uncovers secrets about herself, her family, and her kingdom that will shake her world to its core.
Lieutenant Thatcher Harroway
Born to follow in his father's footsteps and lead the Legion, years of training hardened Thatcher... but never fully. For Lyla, he has a soft spot he can't deny. His loyalty is torn between the princess and his fellow soldiers. His choice could save him or cost him everything he's worked for.
Jade
A witch captured during a raid and given a choice between death or lifelong servitude, Jade blends quietly among the royal staff. She has taught Lyla everything she knows about magic, all while dreaming of a world where witches and villagers can live in peace.