ARCs

The kingdom of Bellatorm is coming to an end. Davina Almenara finds herself forced to wage a war against the Predators and their Dark Mistress. For centuries they've terrorized the islands with their dark magic. And the islanders are losing faith in their silent King and their own magical powers. Davina must win the war or risk losing everything. She is willing to sacrifice whatever it takes even if it costs her a chance at true love. Only Davina Almenara, the child of fire, stands between Bellatorm and destruction.

HOMEWARD follows the beginning of banished princess Vienna's journey to reclaim her rightful place on the Aargon throne. After being framed for the murder of the prince, her infant brother, Vienna embarks on a rich journey in an epic fantasy full of wonder, powerful warriors, lovable comrades, and dark figures lurking in the shadows. If Queen Mariell had not begged King Tarman not to kill their daughter, Princess Vienna would have been dead. Previously the heir to the Aargon throne, Vienna is now a hated exile, guilty for the murder of the prince, her infant brother. The banished princess conceals her identity and seeks safety in the south, where she meets a loyal gang of young sailors to live among and forget her past. Vienna’s twin sister, Princess Vaunell, remains safely behind castle walls, reveling in her victory after successfully framing her sister. Vaunell's malicious nature undetected as she continues to bend the world to her will. Vaunell discovers dark secrets within the Aargon kingdom while she plots to hunt her banished sister and seize the throne sooner rather than later. As King Tarman and Queen Mariell crumble, Vienna realizes she may be the only one who can save the Aargon people from a future of horrors. Tropes: found family, reluctant hero, evil queen, banished princess, epic quest, assassins, dark secrets, slow burn romance Trigger Warnings: Mild violence, profanity, physical/domestic abuse, mentions of sexual violence Suggested Reader Age: 16+