Kingdom of Aggadorn

The mischievous Princess Julianna of Aggadorn (Jules to her friends) has been pampered and protected her entire life. More than anything, she longs to experience challenges and adventure. But with her mother's threat to marry her off hanging over her head, Jules fears she will never have the chance. All that changes when she's kidnapped by pirates. Forced to labor for her passage aboard Captain Jaymes's ship, Jules learns more about life than she bargained for. Captain Jaymes doesn't fit Jules's idea of a thieving buccaneer. Beneath his rough exterior lies a man of honor desperate to save his people from a murderous sorcerer. Jules never expects to fall in love with the handsome young captain or to involve herself in the pirates' plight, much less have the power to save an entire kingdom.

When a group of magic-wielding barbarians kills her father, courageous Kiera Samsen will do anything to make sure the savages are destroyed for good-even if it means crossing a desert to find their origin. Alek Cartwright has money, fame, and the respect of the finest leaders on the continent. But none of that matters when his best friend is murdered alongside Kiera's father. When he learns of the girl's plan, he insists on joining her. Maybe together they can solve the mystery of where the savages come from and stop any more needless deaths. She's a pant-wearing farm girl with more impulse than caution. He's a reserved young nobleman used to getting his way. In the face of danger, they must put aside their differences and learn to work together. Only then can they survive a perilous adventure that takes them beyond the desert sands to a world drenched in oppression…and magic. After living in Ecuador, Germany, and various parts of the United States, Liz McCraine finally settled in the wilds of Montana with her five humans and multiple pets. When she's not riding horses, chasing 4-H lambs, or corralling children, Liz enjoys writing YA fantasy and romantic suspense novels. Liz has a degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University, which she puts to good use psychoanalyzing her children and developing fiendish book characters.Sign up for Liz McCraine's newsletter at her website, www.lizmccriane.com, or follow her on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).

Annamae might not have magical abilities, but thanks to her awful childhood she has plenty of charm. After fleeing her family, Annamae befriends handsome equestrian Darvin Spurr, who offers her a fresh start in his sleepy mountainside village. With new friends and a great job, Annamae finally feels at peace…until the Spurrs need her help. Annamae believes in loyalty, and she owes Darvin for her good fortune. Except helping means confronting her painful past. As the king's horse trainer, Darvin Spurr took an oath to protect the land and animals entrusted to him-and the secrets that go with them. When an unknown enemy threatens to expose those secrets and endanger the crown, Darvin and his family turn to Annamae for help. Her ability to talk to strangers may gain them the information necessary to locate the villain. But it's not easy confiding something of this magnitude, even to a charming girl like Annamae. And especially not with lives at stake. With time running out, Annamae and Darvin are thrust into a dark world of magic and deception. Success means saving kingdoms, but failure will destroy the life and love for which they both yearn. After living in Ecuador, Germany, and various parts of the United States, Liz McCraine finally settled in the wilds of Montana with her five humans and multiple pets. When she's not riding horses, chasing 4-H lambs, or corralling children, Liz enjoys writing YA fantasy and romantic suspense novels. Liz has a degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University, which she puts to good use psychoanalyzing her children and developing fiendish book characters.Sign up for Liz McCraine's newsletter at her website, www.lizmccriane.com, or follow her on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).