Before a happily-ever-after, there are a lot of disappointments. These are stories of people struggling to find their place, but not quite finding it yet. Stories of people who know their place and are scared of losing it. And stories of people who discover themselves, only to find something quite unpleasant. Prequel stories to Reunion Vale.
After 8 years of war, the Emperor gives the sorcerer Faustinus an ultimatum--kill Daryna Olekovna and win the war, or else. But Daryna is a fellow sorcerer...and Faustinus's former lover. Society women, warriors, sorcerers, assassins, and even a confused teenage boy all have a role to play in the grand final act of this two hundred-year-old love story. The Last Bright Angel is a book about love and loss, treachery and honor. It's a book about becoming your best self…even if that means becoming the angel of death. See how the Of Duty and Silver series comes to its astonishing close.
Change is coming. After centuries of peace, came war; after war, came questions about the succession. What will come next? In Gilding the Lily: And Other Stories of Myrcia, see how some of the major players in the next phase of Myrcia's history became people willing to do anything to win the throne. (Includes a preview of Siege of Kings, Reign of the Eagle, Book 2! Coming soon!)
Two years after Broderick Gramiren stole the throne of Myrcia, his vast army is closing in on the last stronghold of the true king. Inside the city, Queen Rohesia desperately tries to rally her forces on behalf of her son, the boy king Edwin Sigor. All seems lost, until her old friends Presley and Grigory arrive with a mysterious and beautiful spy to lend a hand, and a new commander rises from the ranks of Rohesia's army. Could he be the solution to all her problems—including the problem of her mercurial stepdaughter, Princess Elwyn? Can the Sigor family change their luck? Can they finally stop Broderick? Or will he crush them and finally put an end to the resistance? Find out in this exciting sequel to Black Eagle Rising!
Pallavi Ratnam's life could be better. Yes, she has a "little god" who helps her when she's hungry, but this gift hasn't stopped her father from becoming ill or her mother from kicking her out of the family home. If only her boyfriend offered any real support. But all he wants is to use her little god to help him rob people. When she hears her father's former business partner and nemesis is returning to town with a caravan full of spices, she wonders just what it would take to steal his spices and pay for her father's medical care. At last, this is an idea Pallavi's boyfriend can get excited about, and before they know it, they are working with three of the city's most notorious personalities to plan the heist of a lifetime. Their greatest obstacle, though, isn't the man they want to rob or the authorities. It's a government bureaucrat who knows the truth about Pallavi's budding powers, and wants to take her away before she becomes a danger to herself, or others.
People said the plague could never touch an angel of Earstien—people were wrong. A great pestilence has swept over Myrcia, Loshadnarod, and their neighbors, entire towns wiped off the map by the sickness. But four sorcerers—Caedmon, Ellard, Pallavi, and Stasya (one of the few survivors of the plague)—are looking for a way to help save lives. Or, at least, that is what they all claim. From a plague hospital to rolling plains to the ancient capital of a once great kingdom to a final showdown in the faltering seat of government, A Fatal Humor is a standalone Myrcia Novel of magic, illness, and deceit.
When the emperor dies, the nobility convene to pick his successor, and the most powerful sorcerer in the world has to decide which candidate deserves all his most devious support. It seems quite simple, but soon he finds himself confronting foreign interference, home-grown assassins, and worst of all, the memory of an old flame. Who knew fixing an election could be so hard?
Everyone reacts differently to change, but everyone reacts, whether it be a young girl or a centuries-old sorcerer. These stories show the big moments that changed everything for those involved, and laid the foundation for one of the most pivotal moments in the history of the Trahernian world. Laugh, sigh, and feel your heart break just a little in this collection of standalone fantasy stories.
When the succession is at stake, these are the players who will make the difference. You probably would have never guessed if you'd known them before. Prequel stories to Royal Obligation.
Love is not necessarily any easier in a world with magic. From teenagers at school, just beginning to understand who they are and what they desire, to a twice devastated princess, these stories examine the love lives of the next generation of Myrcian nobility and the devastation love can sometimes leave in its wake. They also just might begin to hint at how those loves could one day change everything in kingdoms and empires.
Sir Quin Porcher is hard up for cash, but the newly announced Grand Trahernian Tournament might be the answer to all his problems. And there is Gloria Weekes, daughter of the most famous tournament expert in the world. She has her own theories on how to create a tourney champ, and she quickly realizes Quin is just the man to help her prove them. But when the tournament is under threat, can their friend, Fransis Sigor, save the day?
What's the worst thing that can happen to a neurotic academic whose classes have just been canceled? A surprise visit from his fiancee and mother-in-law-to-be. This is the fate of Soren, a seminary student and teacher who was betrothed years earlier to a cousin he barely knew. The cousin, Winnie, is an energetic girl, longing for adventure, not the staid life of academia. Soren's only hope is his best friend and classmate, Ollie, who might be more than he—or she—appears. But Ollie has problems of his—or her—own thanks to a busted telescope and her—or his—crush on the best lens maker in town. But what they all must decide is whether love is a matter of contract or something magical written in the stars.
An idealistic young loan officer finds his true calling when a sorceress approaches him about starting a new bank. When an exiled monk arrives in town looking for a loan, the new bank might be his best bet, or worst option ever. In the midst of these deliberations is a retired accountant who must return to his homeland to negotiate on behalf of the bank and help a friend in need. But to be of any help at all, he will have to work with (or around) the last man he ever wanted to see again. Along the way, these four face threats from sorcerers, inept bureaucrats and nobles, and sometimes even their own allies. It's truly shocking how epic the world of banking can be.
People and countries all have their turning points...even when no one realizes that is what's happening. See how some of the most powerful men and women in Myrcia and beyond react when they either know, or ought to have known, that one of these moments is upon them. (Includes a preview of Unspeakably Wooed, Reign of the Eagle, Book 3! Coming Fall 2022!)
War rages between Myrcia and Loshadnarod, and Grigory Sobol, a quiet engineer, finds himself at the center of the conflict. When the sorceress who has always protected Grigory is injured in battle, he must turn to his former lover, across enemy lines for help...assuming his lover will speak to him again. Robert Tynsdale, an idealistic Myrcian knight, is selected to go to Loshadnarod to rescue Grigory. Unfortunately, he will be accompanied by a mysterious knight with an agenda of his own. Can anything or anyone reunite Grigory and his great love? Reunion Vale is Book 4 in the political fantasy series, Of Duty and Silver, but can be read as a standalone romance adventure.
Growing up is hard for everyone, but when you're a member of a, frankly, terrible family, royalty, or both, it's especially hard. See how the future leaders of Myrcia came of age in these standalone fantasy short stories.
In the midst of a bloody civil war, Sister Morwen just wants to focus on prayer and charity at her convent. Unfortunately, her mother, Duchess Flora Byrne, happens to be the most powerful woman in the country, and she's just switched sides in the war. As an enemy army threatens the convent, led by a brutal warrior who mocks everything Morwen believes in, young Edwin Sigor, the rightful king, struggles to hold together his fragile coalition with Duchess Flora. If only his wayward sister could be more help. And if only his uncle weren't such a terrible general. Change is coming to Morwen and her little cloistered community, but old habits die hard.
Muriel Ostensen, handsome, clever, and a bitch, has no desire to get married. Broderick Gramiren, natural son of the king, has other ideas for her, and so does her family. In the wake of a shocking royal assassination, Broderick maneuvers secretly to become his father's official heir. But first, he just needs the right wife to help press his case. The Duke of Severn's daughter would be the perfect woman to help Broderick in his quest, especially with his father, the king, pressuring him to marry. Muriel, however, loves her independence, and she feels her family is selling her short by trying to marry her to a bastard, even if he is the king's bastard. If she has one scheme to avoid marrying Broderick, she has a dozen, but Broderick might just have a dozen and one. Book 2 in the political fantasy series Of Duty and Silver, For Her Own Good picks up where The Queen's Tower left off, but it can also be read as a standalone romance.
After two years in exile, Edwin and Elwyn Sigor are returning to Myrcia as part of an uneasy alliance with an old enemy. Edwin's mother, the captive Queen Rohesia, has been doing what she can to support her son's claim to the throne in his absence. As all three attempt to gather allies to overthrow the Gramiren usurper, none of them know just who they can trust. Will they be able to assemble a force to challenge the Gramiren armies, or will enemy agents stop their attempts before the fight can even begin? Is a queen still a queen without a court? Is a princess still a princess without her prince? Is a king still a king if no one knows who he is?
Playing the hand you are dealt is something everyone has to learn. It doesn't matter if you're a sorceress or a schoolgirl, a princess or even a king. You might have a magic ring or be the queen, but none of this means your choices will be easy when it comes to marriage, love, or war. In this short story collection, you will see how 6 different characters figure out how to lead, follow suit, or fold. Also, enjoy a preview of Old Habits Die Hard, Book 5 in the Reign of the Eagle series, and a never-before-seen floorplan of the Prince's Palace in Rawdon, one of the vital locations in the Myrcia novels.
Prince Edgar Sigor just wants to be left alone. But as his brother, the king, grows increasingly ill with no legitimate heir, Edgar is unlikely to get his wish. Countess Flora Byrne wants to help her family and the kingdom, but she begins to question whether or not her closest friends have the same priorities. Presley Kemp, dealing with his own relationship problems, suddenly finds himself helping to judge prospective matches for the prince. But no one is as surprised to be involved in the marriage plans as the young and romantic Rohesia Swithin. Who Edgar might marry becomes the most contentious issue in the kingdom, even while war threatens. Picking up three years after For Her Own Good, Royal Obligation delves deeper into the world of Myrcia, but can be enjoyed on its own.
These stories are about hopes and dreams and wishes. They're about characters realizing they've wanted the wrong things all along. They're about characters getting their fondest dream and finding it's not what they expected.They're about wishes that can never be fulfilled. They're about people who achieve their deepest desires, without understanding that it's all slipping away from them. We've got Morwyn Byrne, beautiful and intelligent daughter of a proud noblewoman, who discovers a higher calling. There's Molly Coburn, running out of money and ready to do anything to change her fortune. There's Timothy Woolrich, a promising young man who doesn't yet understand how far down the social ladder he is. There's Penny Ostensen, who only wants to find a school to match her intellect, but instead gets a front row seat to her parents' collapsing marriage. And there's Lawrence Swithin, Earl of Hyrne, who's started a relationship with a woman out of his league, but she's got plans for him that he never sees coming.
Choices have consequences, whether it's studying for an exam, going out for that fancy job, or marrying in haste. Sometimes, the consequences are immediate, but they can also take an entire career to unfold or even centuries. See how just a few of the choices made by bankers, sorcerers, and monks can shape the future in these standalone fantasy short stories.
The old king is dead, leaving 8-year-old Prince Edwin as his heir. Broderick Gramiren is the most popular man in Myrcia, and as the illegitimate son of a previous king, he has always felt the throne should be his. With only a weak boy in his way, Broderick has decided that his moment to rise has come. Yet not everyone in the kingdom is willing to allow Broderick to wrest the throne away from the legitimate successor. The boy king's sister Elwyn is thrust into a leading role in helping her brother keep his crown, working alongside a lovely spy from the world's most powerful empire. But will their best efforts be enough to overcome the talents of Broderick's most trusted henchman? Book 1 in the exciting new Reign of the Eagle series, Black Eagle Rising picks up where the Of Duty and Silver series leaves off, but can be enjoyed independently.
Faced with a loveless political marriage, Princess Alice, younger sister of the king, takes her best friend, Jennifer, and runs off to join a mercenary company. War is brewing in the east, and the Immani Empire needs all the troops they can get, so they won't ask questions about a pair of young ladies dressed as knights. Not with vast new silver mines at stake. The infamous sorcerer Faustinus controls the puppet strings, and he's got a plan to solve the Empire's financial troubles once and for all. At his side is the irrepressible Gina Brembana—professional spy, retired acrobat, and full-time optimist. She'll stop at nothing to rescue Alice, assuming Alice wants to be rescued. But they'll have to look out for a handsome prince who's a little too good to be true and a sorcerer-for-hire with a very personal reason for hating Faustinus. Add a dash of greed and a pinch of romance in a swirling mix of deadly peril, and you have A Tincture of Silver.
Shifting alliances and passions will determine the future of the Kingdom of Myrcia, but in which direction? While kings and courtiers try to set up strategic marriages, others hope to marry for love, or not marry at all. And in the meantime, sorcerers and outside influences make their own attempts to determine the kingdom's next stage. The action picks up where the Of Duty and Silver series leaves off, although the six novels in the Reign of the Eagle series can be wholly enjoyed on their own.
Home from the army and bored with war, Andras Byrne just wants to enjoy himself. But his mother, the most powerful duchess in Myrcia, has finally lost patience with Broderick Gramiren, the usurper. In a desperate move, the duchess sends Andras to arrange a marriage alliance with Princess Elwyn Sigor, who wants nothing to do with Andras or his family. Princess Donella, daughter of Broderick, isn't about to let Andras get away that easily. Torn between the courtly romances of her imagination and her duty to her friend, Donella will have to decide just how far she is willing to go to stop Andras from marrying the wrong person. And she will discover what happens when a princess stops being a lady.
Betrayal, war, epic romance, murder, and espionage run through the five books of the complete Of Duty and Silver series. The Kingdom of Myrcia stands at a crucial turning point, suffering under weak leadership, faced with serious and growing threats both from within and without. Will sorcerers with their own agendas and histories improve the situation, or send Myrcia and her neighbors into a spiral of chaos?
After a failed invasion and a desperate flight for his life, Edwin Sigor, the rightful king of Myrcia, once again finds himself in exile. But all is not lost. A secret network of beautiful spies is working to gather information for him. And his supporters are hard at work to arrange marriage alliances that will split the enemy forces and pave the way for Edwin's return. If only his sister would just cooperate for once. Meanwhile, his great rival, the son of the usurper, finds himself at odds with his family as he fights to marry the woman he loves. And the usurper's wife, Queen Muriel, spins webs of deception and intrigue to preserve her power. Edwin could be on the verge of final victory, but it might cost him the most important person in his life.
Moira Darrow was a little girl having fun in her rural village, until one day after an incident with flying pigs, she discovers she is a sorceress. Whisked away to school to learn about her powers, Moira's adjustment to the larger world is by turns touching, frustrating, and hilarious. A collection of short stories, A Sorceress Born looks at how a hillichmagnar discovers she is, in fact, an angel, and is perfect for existing fans of the Myrcia world and Moira as a character from The Last Bright Angel, or those new to this world of magic.
After 17 years locked in a tower for a crime she swears she didn't commit, Queen Merewyn might finally be released. She hopes that a visit by Nina, the queen of a neighboring country, will give her a chance for freedom, and a chance to help her son, Crown Prince Maxen, negotiate the treacherous waters of court politics. Nina's court sorceress, Daryna, however, resents the fact that Nina is focused on Merewyn's troubles, rather than concentrating on getting help from Merewyn's husband, King Ethelred, in modernizing their country. Meanwhile, Merewyn's jailer and old friend, Duke Brandon, rushes to prepare his castle for the royal visit, knowing this may be his last chance to get the king and queen to reconcile. Initially excited when Ethelred finally allows her to attend the festivities, Merewyn begins to worry that some of the guests are plotting against her. Still locked in her tower, she prepares for the grand welcome feast and her first night of freedom in years, but every day brings ominous hints of a sinister conspiracy that might include the visitors, the church, her husband, and possibly even her beloved son.
What's the worst thing that can happen to a neurotic academic whose classes have just been canceled? A surprise visit from his fiancee and mother-in-law-to-be. This is the fate of Soren, a seminary student and teacher who was betrothed years earlier to a cousin he barely knew. The cousin, Winnie, is an energetic girl, longing for adventure, not the staid life of academia. Soren's only hope is his best friend and classmate, Ollie, who might be more than he—or she—appears. But Ollie has problems of his—or her—own thanks to a busted telescope and her—or his—crush on the best lens maker in town. But what they all must decide is whether love is a matter of contract or something magical written in the stars.
Choices have consequences, whether it's studying for an exam, going out for that fancy job, or marrying in haste. Sometimes, the consequences are immediate, but they can also take an entire career to unfold or even centuries. See how just a few of the choices made by bankers, sorcerers, and monks can shape the future in these standalone fantasy short stories.
Heroes are made, not born. The same is true of villains. Stories of Myrcia's most twisted power couple and how they got that way. Prequel stories to For Her Own Good.
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