This novella was a Hugo and Nebula nominee twenty years ago. I lost both to Charles Sheffield -- whom I married five years later. Life sometimes really is just as strange as fiction.

Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.

Evelina the Water Witch- Book One Evelina Crimm just wants to be normal. She has her life planned, until she spends summer vacation with two crazy Aunts and discovers she's a Water Witch. Soon things get a little freaky and she's living a double life, slinging hash during the week and dodging black magic spells every weekend. Not to mention a certain mysterious warlock she can't seem to shake. Frankie Holler is on a mission to catch a Time Pirate and he isn't above bending a few rules to do it, but teaming up with a Novice Witch isn't part of the plan. Time Keepers work alone. But it sure is hard to keep secrets with Evelina around. Buy it on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Evelina-Time-Pirates-R-Donnelly/dp/1500552984/ref=asap_B00KK0S2O6?ie=UTF8 Would love to hear what you think of the Evelina series if you have a moment to put a review on Amazon. Happy reading!

A holiday fantasy story told in two parts. Book I: An empath teenager discovers a magical world beneath her family hotel and new friends who just might make life worth living again. That is, if the mad man who is twisting her mind in knots, doesn't get to her first. Fall into the world of secrets, Empaths, morphlings and fair folk with Isabella Foxworthy and her friends: Seth Logan, the guitar-playing jock who just can't leave her alone, his brother Micah, and the overly indulged but genius twins, Cleo and Xander. Please note: this is the first draft. The fully proofread draft was published. I'll try to post it someday soon. The Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FNlcp-ADqQ Happy reading!