Swords and Tiaras

Queen Avera Voxspira has been kidnapped by pirates, putting her quest to counter an evil entity in peril. If only Captain Griffon would listen. However, he refuses to help and instead brings her to Saarpira, the isle of pirates, while he waits to see who will pay the biggest ransom. Avera does everything in her power to escape, only to find herself a prisoner of someone even worse. The only bright spot is her new captor wants her to complete her dangerous mission which entails visiting the dead continent of Verlora. The country, known for its science and innovation, suffered a catastrophe decades ago and remains perilous to those who dare brave its shores. However, Avera has no choice. She must navigate the danger and find the stolen stones that act as seals to keep the powerful Zhos trapped. One by one, her captors fall as they weave their way through the destroyed city of Sitnalta. But surviving that journey is only the beginning of her troubles. Unexpected revelations have her questioning everything she's been told-and what she must do. As Avera untangles the mysterious threads of the past, she must make a choice, one that might have dire consequences for the future. It will take all her wits to survive because she doubts the charming-and insufferable-pirate captain will find her in time. Contains mature themes.

As mysteries unravel, danger intensifies, and dragons soar in the sky. When Avera is captured by the Emperor of Merisu, her quest to reclaim her throne and prevent an evil entity from escaping its magical prison fails. Or so she thinks. Emperor Titus claims he wants to be Avera's ally, but can she trust him? The rumors of his depravity and tyranny appear to be false. The man she meets is courteous, handsome, and seemingly beloved by his people. Would marrying him be so bad? Along with his offer to make her his consort, he's been teasing her with dragon lore. He believes hatching the eggs she retrieved is their best option. Avera isn't convinced, though. She's seen the catastrophic damage caused by a single dragon in Verlora. Freeing four more dragons could lead to wide-scale catastrophe. At the same time, the mighty beasts might be the only hope they have to preserve their way of life-if they can convince them to help. Time is running out, and as secrets become exposed, hard decisions must be made. Will Avera make the ultimate sacrifice to save the world? Contains mature themes.

She never wanted to be queen. Avera long ago came to terms with being the forgotten royal. As fourth in line, she was never expected to inherit the throne. All that changes when her entire family is assassinated, and she barely escapes with her life. Stepping into the role of queen takes her into a world she never could have imagined. One of plotting and intrigue. Hidden passageways. Magical and murderous statues. And traitors determined to steal her throne. When the choice becomes flee or die, she embarks on a pilgrimage to an ancient place, one that holds a terrifying secret and sets her on an impossible and deadly quest. Avera isn't a champion or a fighter, however she's also not a coward. Someone has to act. There is a dark force stirring, one that threatens not just her kingdom but the entire world. From forgotten princess to ousted queen, and now the future's only hope. Can Avera survive what's to come? Contains mature themes.

Embark on an epic journey where danger is around every corner, mysteries of the past come back to haunt and dragons awaken. This collection includes three previously published titles. Lady's Steed ~ Avera never wanted to be queen but when assassins eliminate her family she has no choice. Before she even has a chance to get crowned, traitors to the throne send her fleeing. As she seeks support to oust the false king, she discovers a greater peril. A dark force is stirring that threatens not just her kingdom but the entire world. Queen's Griffon ~ To ensure an ancient entity remains imprisoned, Avera must locate five mysterious stones, however getting to the dead continent of Verlora is fraught with complication. Pirates and monsters aren't the only impediments to her quest. Consort's Dragon ~ As mysteries of the past unravel, the danger intensifies, and not just because dragons have returned. Can Avera convince them to aid in destroying a destructive force or will she have to make the ultimate sacrifice to save the world? Get ready for a wild ride with this action-packed, magical and epic, fantasy adventure. Contains mature themes.