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.

Geralt, the witcher, has roamed the lands in search of monsters to kill. But sometimes, the monsters he comes across are in human skin. He never knew, however, that when he kills this monster his entire world will change forever.

Akira Kushinade is a high class geisha, entertaining even the likes of Oda Nobunaga, a powerful warlord of Japan. But when the sudden death of the warlord is blamed on her, she has nowhere to run to. Accompanied by a stubborn ninja, they become fugitives. She finds herself in the midst of a war, unraveling secrets and clearing her name.

Kathy has dreams every night of a tall elf King who tells her stories of dwarfs and dragons. But they are just stories, so she thinks. But when the king brings her to this "imaginary place" she is in grave danger, for Lord Harlem of the drakes, wants her kidnapped. And what about the three other princesses he talked about? Where are they? She will soon find them. A little bit of love, a little bit of sacrifice, and a whole lot of red hair. Again, most of these characters are not mine, they belong to J. R. R. Tolkien but the plot is my own. Helpful comments alway welcome or even just your comments in general are gladly taken. I do take a few liberties (like travel holes) but try to stay true to the wonderful novels. #wattys2015 #feels

For decades, Ara's kingdom has suffered from a bloody invasion. Generations of gifted men and women have been murdered by assassins in order to cripple their armies. One life, one village at a time, her kingdom is losing. Their only hope lies in an ancient prophecy of a priestess who will rise up and drive out the invaders. When the assassins come to believe that priestess is Ara, her only hope of surviving lies the hands of a man with a mysterious past and a dubious gift of his own. Ara has much to learn, and fast. Because unless she can stay ahead of the Assassins, she may not live long enough to develop into the priestess fate is forcing her to be. www.amberargyle.com

a short story

Author Note: If you have already read my story 'The Northman's Bride', this is the same story with no changes or edits. I have written a full length novel, book 3 in my Sons of the North series and have decided to use the title 'The Northman's Bride' for it. I apologize for any confusion. What would you do with only a few days left to live? Would you do throw your pride aside and dare to love? Aleksi has lived his life by the motto that woman were to be worshiped, not understood, much like religion. Now, one of the last two survivors on a plague ship, he has begun to wonder if he hasn't missed out on enjoying the comfort that a charming young wife might have brought him. Wounded in a recent battle, Commander Aleksi Ekstrom awakens on the Norrland ship to discover the priest's ward, a young French woman, locked below deck in a cabin of dead nuns, all other passengers and crew lay dead or dying of what looks like plague. Feeling fevered, yet unwilling to surrender her life just yet, Mimi has the forty-day ship quarantine to live her final days to the full. Her sole wish is to not die a virgin. Promised to the church since birth, she always knew she'd be a terrible nun, and so apparently had the evil priest that was selling her to a warlord in Estonia, where the ship had been heading before contracting the deadly plague. Anchored off the coast of Sweden, the quarantined plague ship is well supplied by Aleksi's grieving father and Jarl Magnus, who generously provides his loyal commander with anything requested, grateful to Aleksi for years of brave, loyal service to Tronscar. Aleksi and Mimi toss social restraints aside and speak openly and honestly, holding nothing back, both desiring to live out their final days with no regrets. But, if they survive the quarantine what then, will Aleksi return to his old life and will Mimi be returned to the warlord she was promised? **Adult content.**

Adeline St. Clair, afraid that her father's desperate attempts for money might sully her any more than they already have, stows away aboard the notorious Poseidon's Curse ran by the treacherous pirate Flynn. Flynn Gaige, tired of living with what he considers a deformity, sets sail on the most dangerous voyage yet in search for a cure of his abnormality. How does the brutal pirate fare when he discovers an accident prone girl aboard his ship? Follow Adeline on her quest for freedom, love, and quenching her desire for adventure.

"We will never bow to man." For years the Amazons have been living isolated from men, only leaving to find a suitable man to mate with, to produce more girls. They would never bow to a man; they would rather kill a man than marry a man. They have stayed hidden, participating in wars against men, the women have stayed strong in their resolve, and they have never weakened to a man and would rather die than ever become a slave to a man. Rhea is young and has finally come of age; it is her turn to go out into the world to find herself a man to produce a child with. Rhea would much rather get it over and done with, she was wanted to prove she was not the weak link, she just wanted to fulfil her duty and head back to her small village. But Bastian-a Greek warrior-is as stubborn as she is and brings a lot of trouble with him. (this amazing cover on the side was made for me by @Ashihara and @appetence, thank you both so much!)

Elaine never had a desire to get married. When the other young women of the clan were learning embroidery and cooking Elaine was hunting. Her fiery spirit refuses to be tamed. She is forced into a marriage for the sake of her clan. When she enters a new clan her life is changed forever. Book #2