Elle always knew there was something special about the necklace her mom had given her as a little girl. But until she met Mirian, a stranger whose death she prevented, she had no idea how special it really was. Or that there was a connection between her, the necklace, and a mysterious world she had never known existed. Or that she was a part of.

A glimmer of hope, a reason to persevere, an excuse to live. When the only thing you believe in is gone, what are you left with? It was a plan gone horribly wrong; traumatizing one soul, and leaving the other eternally wallowing in guilt. The loss of the meaning of one's life is the loss of one's very self. Only the stars have the power to reunite what each thought was gone forever.

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.

Scotland is under English rule, and the English are taking full advantage. When William and his brother escaped the violence of the English to live in the highlands with their uncle, they didn't expect to be separated. But soon William is running for his life, knowing that if he is caught he will be executed on the spot. But before he can reach the safety of Ireland, his fate rests in the hands of a mysterious English girl who must choose between her heart and her loyalty to her country. Which will she choose?