(under reconstruction) When Raiyn forces her way out of the shifter underground, the last thing she expected was to fall in love with the enemy. -------------------------------------------------- *note: this is not a book that involves, quote on quote, "Romantic Novel." There is no sex scenes, petting, or even hardly any kissing. I think focusing on trying to cause arousal degrades and mocks what love truly is. If this is what you wanted in a Romance, this is not the book for you.

17-year-old Etta is broken. She's a slave, a coward, and a murderer. Kids come to her for help, then she watches as they're torn apart. There isn't anyone who can save her now. In DeMarcus, the weekly munera is all anyone can talk about. Bets are taken and slaves fight to the death, their trainers raking in their glory. All except Etta. A new girl, Matilda, is Etta's last chance to prove her worth as a trainer. When Matilda disappears, Etta realises she wants to find her. Matilda has a secret and Etta must find out what it is.

She's cursed to remain as a horse for the rest of her life. Her coat is colored black for her mother's transgression. Only for one hour every night her human self can shed the mane and the hooves. The only way to break this curse is to find someone who will fall in love with her. Kaelyn had always had her heart set on the wonderful and handsome prince Philip, but he doesn't even know she really exists. Nobody pays any attention to a palace horse. When the two of them are captured by common horse thieves, it is up to Kaelyn to bring Philip safely back home. It's a long journey, and they have many miles to cover. Perhaps prince Philip will discover that his horse "Aurora" is more than she appears?

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.