For eons, longer than even the remaining Gods can recall, the world has been held in the clutches of Sovereign, the same God that brought humanity to its knees with pestilence, reanimated and ill-formed beasts, and the malice of those serving him. An immortal with endless avarice, he's held his throne beside an unseen Queen and forced the dwindled population to abide his tenets. The earth fell to chaos when he was found dead ten years ago. His court in shambles and knights scattered, it's been left to the people to find their own way, guided by those that once stood by his side. Whispers speak treacherous tidings of secrets unfolding, plots brought to the light, and a formless force beyond reach. A mage, a shield, a sword, a commander, and a hunter with a thousand names will be set on a path carved in flame to bury what they know and uncover what threatens to plunge the world into pitch once again.

***2016 WATTY AWARD WINNER - VORACIOUS READS*** WINNER OF THE FICTION AWARDS 2016 - HISTORICAL FICTION Against all odds, Libby Marks-Whelan is back at court - and no longer confined to the service corridors as a lady-in-waiting. With the start of the new Winter Season, however, the competition for a crown just got a lot fiercer. Now that there are two princes searching for wives, Libby struggles not just against the other debutantes but also against the monotony of court life in her new position. With the queen's disapproval aimed squarely in her direction, will she weather the storm to win her prince? ***Please note that this story is the sequel to The Season. Since there are many characters, backstories, and subplots that I won't be able to fully explain in the first few chapters, I strongly recommend you read The Season first!***

**Only the bonus chapter is paid, the rest of the story is (and will stay) free!!** Libby Marks-Whelan is decidedly not a lady. Kicked out of nearly every finishing school in the country, she's shocked when her demure, straight-laced cousin Ella invites her to the royal court as attendant during her debutante season. What Ella fails to realize, however, is that Libby's brand of mischief is exactly the kind of distraction Prince Andrew is looking for during his inaugural season as an eligible bachelor. Cover designed by Adam Budny