°We Count More Than Coins° This is a collection of poems that speak the truth of lives often unseen. It tells the stories of Miro, Maris, Tavian, and others children facing struggles, carrying dreams, and holding onto hope. Through simple words and heartfelt voices, these poems reveal pain, strength, love, and the quiet power within. They remind us that we are worth more than what we have in our pockets, that our hearts and dreams matter most. *Read their stories, Feel their voices, Remember we count more than coins.*

Their kingdom had no king. And their castle had no servants. Nine girls, all orphans, were adopted by the king of Runa, one from each of the nine kingdoms ravaged by Red Fever. They grew up as sisters, and as royal princesses, with a loving king and queen replacing the parents they had lost. Until they were orphaned again. Though still in their teenage years, the nine princesses find themselves alone for the second time. They must learn to manage a castle and kingdom with no help from anyone else - not even from servants, who all abandoned the girls right after their parents' death. Maelyn - the eldest princess - is determined to keep them together. But how can she protect her family when scornful nobles, roving bandits, buried secrets, and sibling rivalries threaten to tear the sisters apart? So distracted by her troubles, Maelyn can't even notice the royal messenger has taken an uncommon liking to her, and a festering plot to unseat her is underway. The Nine Princesses shares the adventures of a family of sisters whose personalities clash like swords, growing up in a kingdom often hostile to their humble origins. Expect romance and intrigue and mystery and heartache in this enchanting tale of a unique blended family.

Jo's brothers are his world. He's spent his entire life sacrificing everything to give them the life he's never had. Having battled through a horrific childhood, his every breath is for the benefit of his brothers, who gave him a reason to live through those years. It is an act of selflessness that throws him in the path of a woman who actually sees him, not just his scars. Rachel not only recognizes his worth, but is willing to step into his life and share his experiences, no matter how difficult. Despite their mutual attraction, the past and present seem determined to keep them apart. Jo faces another battle: this time against prejudice, past threats, and most powerful of all, the demons inside his head.