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Guild Hunter #6.5
Zoe's Workshop
Author's note:
Spoiler Warning: This short story is set after Archangel’s Legion (Guild Hunter #6), and contains spoilers for that book, so if you haven’t yet read it, save this story to read afterward.
“Zoe’s Workshop” is part of my ongoing series of shorts about the everyday lives of my characters, away from the darkness and intensity of the main storylines. I love visiting with them, and I hope you do, too.
Spoiler Warning: This short story is set after Archangel’s Legion (Guild Hunter #6), and contains spoilers for that book, so if you haven’t yet read it, save this story to read afterward.
“Zoe’s Workshop” is part of my ongoing series of shorts about the everyday lives of my characters, away from the darkness and intensity of the main storylines. I love visiting with them, and I hope you do, too.
6 pages, ebook
First published February 1, 2014
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About the author
Nalini Singh
246 books26.9k followersI've been writing as long as I can remember and all of my stories always held a thread of romance (even when I was writing about a prince who could shoot lasers out of his eyes). I love creating unique characters, love giving them happy endings and I even love the voices in my head. There's no other job I would rather be doing. In September 2002, when I got the call that Silhouette Desire wanted to buy my first book, Desert Warrior, it was a dream come true. I hope to continue living the dream until I keel over of old age on my keyboard.
I was born in Fiji and raised in New Zealand. I also spent three years living and working in Japan, during which time I took the chance to travel around Asia. I’m back in New Zealand now, but I’m always plotting new trips. If you’d like to see some of my travel snapshots, have a look at the Travel Diary page (updated every month).
So far, I've worked as a lawyer, a librarian, a candy factory general hand, a bank temp and an English teacher and not necessarily in that order. Some might call that inconsistency but I call it grist for the writer's mill.
I was born in Fiji and raised in New Zealand. I also spent three years living and working in Japan, during which time I took the chance to travel around Asia. I’m back in New Zealand now, but I’m always plotting new trips. If you’d like to see some of my travel snapshots, have a look at the Travel Diary page (updated every month).
So far, I've worked as a lawyer, a librarian, a candy factory general hand, a bank temp and an English teacher and not necessarily in that order. Some might call that inconsistency but I call it grist for the writer's mill.
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September 10, 2020
First read: August 2014
Second read: November 2016
Third read: September 2020
I love the fact that Nalini Singh always gives her fans so many extra snippets and glimpses into the lives of her characters. All you have to do is sign up for her newsletter and you'll be regularly treated to these stories as well as being kept up to date with all of Nalini's latest releases - what more can you ask for?
This story shows us just a tiny morning in the lives of Sara, Deacon and Zoe but because we already know and love these characters it was such a delight to read. I love this little family and it was fantastic to see the three of them spending time together when Sara and Deacon aren't working. Zoe is adorable and I'm looking forward to seeing her grow throughout the series, I do wonder if we might get a full length novel about her sometime way in the future which would be fantastic.
Of course it does leave you wanting more but I think that's the whole point of these short stories - they just increase your excitement for the rest of the series!
Second read: November 2016
Third read: September 2020
I love the fact that Nalini Singh always gives her fans so many extra snippets and glimpses into the lives of her characters. All you have to do is sign up for her newsletter and you'll be regularly treated to these stories as well as being kept up to date with all of Nalini's latest releases - what more can you ask for?
This story shows us just a tiny morning in the lives of Sara, Deacon and Zoe but because we already know and love these characters it was such a delight to read. I love this little family and it was fantastic to see the three of them spending time together when Sara and Deacon aren't working. Zoe is adorable and I'm looking forward to seeing her grow throughout the series, I do wonder if we might get a full length novel about her sometime way in the future which would be fantastic.
Of course it does leave you wanting more but I think that's the whole point of these short stories - they just increase your excitement for the rest of the series!
October 31, 2016
Another "slice of life" story, this time featuring our favourite hunter family! Set right after the events of Archangel's Legion we see that all is right in Sara and Deacon's world. Zoe is just so damn adorable! The former Slayer and the Guild Director are the world's greatest parents. Little Zoe is one lucky, lucky girl. My heart just melted ^_^
September 19, 2019
Ok, this one was really cute. Sara and Deacon are awesome parents!
November 3, 2021
I love these little glimpses.
Sometimes, it’s so nice to just see these character “be”.
And if I root for 1 pair it’s definitely Sara & Deacon.
Read: 03/11/2021
1st rating: 4 stars
Genre/tropes: Urban fantasy
Cover: 🌺
POV’s: Single -(Sara)
Will I recommend: Yes
Sometimes, it’s so nice to just see these character “be”.
And if I root for 1 pair it’s definitely Sara & Deacon.
Read: 03/11/2021
1st rating: 4 stars
Genre/tropes: Urban fantasy
Cover: 🌺
POV’s: Single -(Sara)
Will I recommend: Yes
March 1, 2020
Seeing the love between Sara and Deacon and what great parents they are. Charming and tender.
August 19, 2025
Una pequeña y dulce historia donde vemos a Sarah y Deacon, junto a bebé Zoe, unos días después de la primera batalla de New York, justo cuando apareció La Legión.
Vemos como la pareja lleva su vida normalmente, y como la bebé Zoe esta encantada de convertirse en una constructora de armas como su papá.
Vemos como la pareja lleva su vida normalmente, y como la bebé Zoe esta encantada de convertirse en una constructora de armas como su papá.
February 23, 2023
I love these little day in the life stories from this series, they genuinely make me so happy <3
also sara and deacon as parents is all I need 😌
also sara and deacon as parents is all I need 😌
February 6, 2017
Tiny look at a morning with Sara, Deacon, Zoe and Slayer. I like these little snippets away from all the darkness, they are a great idea and super cute.
May 11, 2017
Not really a needed read, but it's alright to get a glimpse of Sara and Deacon with their baby girl, specially if you are a fan of the couple. I'm not all that for them, but they are cute, I guess. Plus, I've decided to try and read every book in this series, short stories included.
November 18, 2016
I enjoyed this sweet little slice of family life for Sara, Deacon and Zoe. It fits after book six.
September 18, 2015
It's hard not to go ahhh, after reading this one. A very sweet family moment.
July 20, 2022
Another cute short story from the Guildhunter series - this one is set after book six. I only got as far as book two, but am working my way through the ebook of Newsletter Shorts and figured I may as well review them as I go.
I do enjoy these brief glimpses of her characters’ home lives as they live their HEA, and this one features a tough warrior couple being all domestic with their toddler.
I do enjoy these brief glimpses of her characters’ home lives as they live their HEA, and this one features a tough warrior couple being all domestic with their toddler.
September 23, 2019
So much fun to see Deacon, Sara, and their baby girl Zoe at home as a family. Loved it!
March 29, 2024
Just a peaceful scene in Sara's house, no real story, just pure cozy contentment.
March 30, 2024
Estos pequeños vistazos en la vida de los personajes de Nalini siempre son lindos y te dejan queriendo más.
Baby Zoe es lo máximo! 😍🤣
Baby Zoe es lo máximo! 😍🤣
October 3, 2025
Zoe is super cute I love her I hope she becomes a vampire with her parents so they never die
September 3, 2021
I really can't wait to read about an older Zoe. I'm sure she'll get in so many troubles.😂
October 28, 2014
4-4.5 stars
This was another really good short story by Singh. It's about Deacon and Sara and their daughter Zoe. It's a cute little story that shows the love between Sara and Deacon and their mutual love for their daughter. Nothing important goes on during the story but it's still a very nice story that you'll want to read if you like the series (and Sara and Deacon). :D
This was another really good short story by Singh. It's about Deacon and Sara and their daughter Zoe. It's a cute little story that shows the love between Sara and Deacon and their mutual love for their daughter. Nothing important goes on during the story but it's still a very nice story that you'll want to read if you like the series (and Sara and Deacon). :D
August 17, 2014
What a sweet peek into the lives of Sara, Deacon and little Zoe. I really enjoy reading all the novellas. Although they may just be a few pages long, they make you love the characters even more.
October 25, 2020
Love getting little snippets about Zoe and Sara and Deacon and Slayer!
Re-read 11/27/17.
Re-read 12/21/18.
Re-read 9/15/19.
Re-read 10/25/20.
Re-read 11/27/17.
Re-read 12/21/18.
Re-read 9/15/19.
Re-read 10/25/20.
October 11, 2023
Que dulce :3
October 12, 2022
Guild Hunter #6.5
Zoe's Workshop by Nalini Singh is another short story set in the author's Guild Hunter world and gives us a brief peek at a typical morning with Sara, Deacon, Zoe and Slayer.
Read:
November 7, 2016 - FREE read
May 9, 2017 - FREE read
October 13, 2017 - FREE on the author's website
October 13, 2021 – FREE on the author's website
October 11-12, 2022 – FREE on the author's websiteas click
Just in case you want to know the timeline of the books/novellas/short stories set in Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunter world, I have provided a complete list below. And so you don’t get confused, you’ll notice that each entry on the list is numbered in two ways. The 1., 2., 3.… Etc. numbering at the beginning of each entry is mine and denotes the chronological reading order. The – Guild Hunter #?.? – numbering you see immediately following each title is the number they are on the series reading list provided by the goodreads website. Enjoy!
Guild Hunter series chronological reading order:
1. One Night at the Refuge - Guild Hunter #0.2 (FREE in the April 2016 newsletter) - Illium (Angel and one of Raphael’s Seven) and Aodhan (Angel and one of Raphael’s Seven)
2. Angels' Dance - Guild Hunter #0.4 (found in the Angels Flight collection) - Jessamy (Angel, teacher of angelic young and historian of the angelic race) and Galen (Angel, Raphael’s Weapons Master and one of his Seven)
3. Angels' Judgment - Guild Hunter #0.6 (found in the Angels Flight collection) - Sara (human Guild Hunter) and Deacon (human Guild Hunter)
4. Angels' Pawn - Guild Hunter #0.8 (found in the Angels Flight collection) - Ashwini (human Guild Hunter) and the Janvier (Vampire)
5. A Little Bakery – Guild Hunter #0.9 (from the December 2019 Newsletter) – Illium
6. Angels' Blood - Guild Hunter #1 - Elena Devereaux (Hunterborn human Guild Hunter) and Archangel Raphael
7. Archangel's Kiss - Guild Hunter #2 - Elena (new made Angel and Guild Hunter) and Archangel Raphael
8. Weapons Training - Guild Hunter #2.5 (FREE on the author’s website) - Jessamy and Galen - takes place during “Archangel’s Kiss” after Elena finishes training with Galen
9. Archangel's Consort - Guild Hunter #3 - Elena and Raphael
10. Angel's Wolf - Guild Hunter #3.5 (found in the Angel’s Flight collection) - Noel (vampire) and Nimra (Angel)
11. Archangel's Blade - Guild Hunter #4 - Dimitri (vampire, Raphael’s Second and one of his Seven) and Honor (human Guild Hunter)
12. Archangel's Storm - Guild Hunter #5 - Jason (Angel, Raphael’s Spymaster and one of his Seven) and Princess Mahiya (Angel, who is Archangel Neha’s niece)
13. A Wedding Breakfast – Guild Hunter #5.1 – EVERYONE
14. Knives and Sheaths - Guild Hunter #5.5 (FREE in the author’s WELCOME Letter for signing up for her newsletter) - Elena and Raphael
15. Archangel's Legion - Guild Hunter #6 - Elena and Raphael
16. Zoe's Workshop - Guild Hunter #6.5 (FREE on the author’s website) - Sara (human Guild Director), Deacon (human, former Guild Slayer, Sara’s husband and Master Weapons Maker for humans and immortals alike), Zoe (human daughter of Sara and Deacon) and Slayer (dog)
17. Archangel's Shadows - Guild Hunter #7 - Ashwini and Janvier, with side jaunts to Elena and Raphael
18. A Walk on the Cliffs - Guild Hunter #7.5 (FREE in the July 2015 newsletter) - Montgomery (vampire and Raphael’s butler) and Sivya (Angel and Raphael’s chef)
19. A Sip of Eternity - Guild Hunter #7.3 (FREE on the author’s website) - Dimitri and Honor
20. A Small Fairy Tale - Guild Hunter #7.7 (FREE on the author’s website) - Talu (a human girl living on the streets of NYC), Sina (one of the fairies carved by Aodhan), Elena and Honor
21. Archangel's Enigma - Guild Hunter #8 - Naasir and the Angel Andromeda
22. Secret Things – Guild Hunter #8.3 (FREE in the February 2018 newsletter) – Naasir and Andromeda
23. Fairy Balloons - Guild Hunter #8.7 (FREE on the author’s website) - Talu (a human girl rescued from the streets by Archangel Raphael’s Consort, Elena) and the Angel Izzy (the first member of Consort Elena’s Guard)
24. Archangel's Heart - Guild Hunter #9 - Elena and Raphael
25. An Unexpected Guest - Guild Hunter #9.3 - Elena and Raphael
26. Elena's School of Horror – Guild Hunter #9.7 (FREE in July 2018 newsletter) – Elena & Aodhan
27. Archangel's Viper - Guild Hunter #10 - Venom (a vampire and one of Raphael’s Seven) and Holly Chang (the previously human girl who survived Uram’s rampage)
28. Archangel's Prophecy – Guild Hunter #11 – Elena and Raphael
29. Archangel's War – Guild Hunter #12 – Elena and Raphael
30. Archangel's Sun – Guild Hunter #13 – Archangel Titus and Sharine (The Hummingbird)
31. Archangel's Light – Guild Hunter #14 – Illium and Adohan
32. Archangel's Resurrection – Guild Hunter #15 – Alexander and Zanaya
Zoe's Workshop by Nalini Singh is another short story set in the author's Guild Hunter world and gives us a brief peek at a typical morning with Sara, Deacon, Zoe and Slayer.
Read:
November 7, 2016 - FREE read
May 9, 2017 - FREE read
October 13, 2017 - FREE on the author's website
October 13, 2021 – FREE on the author's website
October 11-12, 2022 – FREE on the author's websiteas click
Just in case you want to know the timeline of the books/novellas/short stories set in Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunter world, I have provided a complete list below. And so you don’t get confused, you’ll notice that each entry on the list is numbered in two ways. The 1., 2., 3.… Etc. numbering at the beginning of each entry is mine and denotes the chronological reading order. The – Guild Hunter #?.? – numbering you see immediately following each title is the number they are on the series reading list provided by the goodreads website. Enjoy!
Guild Hunter series chronological reading order:
1. One Night at the Refuge - Guild Hunter #0.2 (FREE in the April 2016 newsletter) - Illium (Angel and one of Raphael’s Seven) and Aodhan (Angel and one of Raphael’s Seven)
2. Angels' Dance - Guild Hunter #0.4 (found in the Angels Flight collection) - Jessamy (Angel, teacher of angelic young and historian of the angelic race) and Galen (Angel, Raphael’s Weapons Master and one of his Seven)
3. Angels' Judgment - Guild Hunter #0.6 (found in the Angels Flight collection) - Sara (human Guild Hunter) and Deacon (human Guild Hunter)
4. Angels' Pawn - Guild Hunter #0.8 (found in the Angels Flight collection) - Ashwini (human Guild Hunter) and the Janvier (Vampire)
5. A Little Bakery – Guild Hunter #0.9 (from the December 2019 Newsletter) – Illium
6. Angels' Blood - Guild Hunter #1 - Elena Devereaux (Hunterborn human Guild Hunter) and Archangel Raphael
7. Archangel's Kiss - Guild Hunter #2 - Elena (new made Angel and Guild Hunter) and Archangel Raphael
8. Weapons Training - Guild Hunter #2.5 (FREE on the author’s website) - Jessamy and Galen - takes place during “Archangel’s Kiss” after Elena finishes training with Galen
9. Archangel's Consort - Guild Hunter #3 - Elena and Raphael
10. Angel's Wolf - Guild Hunter #3.5 (found in the Angel’s Flight collection) - Noel (vampire) and Nimra (Angel)
11. Archangel's Blade - Guild Hunter #4 - Dimitri (vampire, Raphael’s Second and one of his Seven) and Honor (human Guild Hunter)
12. Archangel's Storm - Guild Hunter #5 - Jason (Angel, Raphael’s Spymaster and one of his Seven) and Princess Mahiya (Angel, who is Archangel Neha’s niece)
13. A Wedding Breakfast – Guild Hunter #5.1 – EVERYONE
14. Knives and Sheaths - Guild Hunter #5.5 (FREE in the author’s WELCOME Letter for signing up for her newsletter) - Elena and Raphael
15. Archangel's Legion - Guild Hunter #6 - Elena and Raphael
16. Zoe's Workshop - Guild Hunter #6.5 (FREE on the author’s website) - Sara (human Guild Director), Deacon (human, former Guild Slayer, Sara’s husband and Master Weapons Maker for humans and immortals alike), Zoe (human daughter of Sara and Deacon) and Slayer (dog)
17. Archangel's Shadows - Guild Hunter #7 - Ashwini and Janvier, with side jaunts to Elena and Raphael
18. A Walk on the Cliffs - Guild Hunter #7.5 (FREE in the July 2015 newsletter) - Montgomery (vampire and Raphael’s butler) and Sivya (Angel and Raphael’s chef)
19. A Sip of Eternity - Guild Hunter #7.3 (FREE on the author’s website) - Dimitri and Honor
20. A Small Fairy Tale - Guild Hunter #7.7 (FREE on the author’s website) - Talu (a human girl living on the streets of NYC), Sina (one of the fairies carved by Aodhan), Elena and Honor
21. Archangel's Enigma - Guild Hunter #8 - Naasir and the Angel Andromeda
22. Secret Things – Guild Hunter #8.3 (FREE in the February 2018 newsletter) – Naasir and Andromeda
23. Fairy Balloons - Guild Hunter #8.7 (FREE on the author’s website) - Talu (a human girl rescued from the streets by Archangel Raphael’s Consort, Elena) and the Angel Izzy (the first member of Consort Elena’s Guard)
24. Archangel's Heart - Guild Hunter #9 - Elena and Raphael
25. An Unexpected Guest - Guild Hunter #9.3 - Elena and Raphael
26. Elena's School of Horror – Guild Hunter #9.7 (FREE in July 2018 newsletter) – Elena & Aodhan
27. Archangel's Viper - Guild Hunter #10 - Venom (a vampire and one of Raphael’s Seven) and Holly Chang (the previously human girl who survived Uram’s rampage)
28. Archangel's Prophecy – Guild Hunter #11 – Elena and Raphael
29. Archangel's War – Guild Hunter #12 – Elena and Raphael
30. Archangel's Sun – Guild Hunter #13 – Archangel Titus and Sharine (The Hummingbird)
31. Archangel's Light – Guild Hunter #14 – Illium and Adohan
32. Archangel's Resurrection – Guild Hunter #15 – Alexander and Zanaya
September 3, 2021
Oh what an enjoyable little short moment between this spectacular family. Seeing what homelife is for the Guild Director is just wondrous.
Zoe is literally the cutest little thing ever. Seeing the ex-slayer now Weapons maker Deacon with his little precious daughter is so heart melting. Than seeing the different side of him when his woman Sara is in his arms *yum*.
Sara is one lucky woman to have a smexy man and gorgeous little girl.
Zoe is literally the cutest little thing ever. Seeing the ex-slayer now Weapons maker Deacon with his little precious daughter is so heart melting. Than seeing the different side of him when his woman Sara is in his arms *yum*.
Sara is one lucky woman to have a smexy man and gorgeous little girl.
August 28, 2018
4 Stars... Sara, Deacon, and Zoe Elena certainly add the humanity element into the “Guild Hunter” series... This short story takes place following “Archangel’s Legion” and depicts some much needed family time for these characters following the war... I love the interactions between these characters and the bond that they share... Completely sweet and a little sexy (One Word- Deacon). Loved it:)
January 30, 2022
3.0 -- It's unfair to get credit for reading a book when marking this as "read". It is a 10-minute read on Nalini's website. While fun to read and a little bonus into Deacon and Sara's relationship, it's not very in-depth. That won't stop me from reading all of the bonus stories on her site!
Happy Reading!
Happy Reading!
January 26, 2019
Loved Zoe Elena working with her daddy making weapons(not real ones). Sara-the GH Director and Deacon joke about their daughter how strong she already is, and may not need their help as much with boys and such. Their dog Slayer makes an appearance too.
March 15, 2021
I LOVE SARA AND DEACON!! ❤️
I love the relationship they have with their daughter, Zoe!! 🥰 They are just adorable together!
They are such awesome parents to Zoe!! 💝 Love that Deacon lets Zoe make weapons with her pink plastic hammer ☺️
I love the relationship they have with their daughter, Zoe!! 🥰 They are just adorable together!
They are such awesome parents to Zoe!! 💝 Love that Deacon lets Zoe make weapons with her pink plastic hammer ☺️
March 22, 2021
Sara smiled against Deacon’s mouth. “Where do you think she learned that?”
Her gorgeous, talented husband stroked his hand down to her butt, squeezed as he demanded another kiss. “Nursery school, I bet,” he said afterward. “It’s a hotbed of sin.”
Her gorgeous, talented husband stroked his hand down to her butt, squeezed as he demanded another kiss. “Nursery school, I bet,” he said afterward. “It’s a hotbed of sin.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 15, 2021
Zoe's Workshop on Books On Track
A short scene featuring Sara, Deacon and their little ray of sunshine daughter Zoe in Deacon's workshop.
August 29, 2021
Series: Guild Hunter #6.5
Rating: 3 stars - I liked it
A very cute morning scene with Sarah, Deacon, and Zoe. I like that we get these slice-of-life scenes with the characters. They are always so cute.
Rating: 3 stars - I liked it
A very cute morning scene with Sarah, Deacon, and Zoe. I like that we get these slice-of-life scenes with the characters. They are always so cute.
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