Dragons, griffins, and BNPs (Bugs of Nightmarish Proportions). Never in their wildest dreams could they have imagined what was in store for them. After learning they had inherited an enormous mansion and a huge tract of land from a reclusive set of relatives, Steve and Sarah Miller decide to take a few days off to investigate their new-found fortune in the quiet northern Idaho resort town of Coeur d’Alene. While taking inventory of the vast manor, they discover a unique set of doors on the top floor of their new home. Believing them to be an ornate decoration, the portal (disguised as a simple door) is accidentally activated. Staring at the impossible sight of a lush forest through the active portal, they are presented with a tantalizing decision: check out the impossible or check in to a funny farm. Curiosity getting the better of them, they step through and both are instantly sent on a one-way journey to a land straight out of the fairy tales! Realizing they were now stranded on a world populated with creatures that should only exist in their imagination, they enlist the aid of the local king and queen. Their troubles continue to escalate, however, as it is revealed their arrival had long been foretold by an ancient local prophecy which bestows upon them the status of Royal Bodyguards to the young crown prince. Stuck on a foreign world where mythical creatures abound, trying to avoid being attacked by griffins, and hoping to impress a living, breathing dragon, the newly appointed babysitters must find a way to return home soon before harm could befall the young prince. Some days it didn't pay to get out of bed. ————————————————————————————————————- "I loved this book. It had so much imagination to it. Great for young and old." - D. Estrada "There's adventure & a little humor and all the characters are just right. " - Happy2Day, "I especially liked that this story revolved around a husband and wife team, rather than being the typical "hero's journey" of an adolescent boy." - M.L.

Steve and Sarah to the rescue! After Mikal's mother - the Lentarian queen - is abducted, husband and wife return to Lentari to mount a rescue. Learning that a nefarious wizard has discovered how to steal a person's jhorun, Steve, Sarah, and Rhenyon infiltrate the wizard's lair in an attempt to learn more about the process. Add one magic-stealing goblet, half a dozen dimwitted trolls, and one conceited wizard. Next, add one kidnapped member of the royal family, one concerned son, two bodyguards, a soldier, and an adolescent griffin. Throw in a pinch of green dragon. Mix well and you will have yourself one fantastic action-packed fantasy adventure set in the magical kingdom of Lentari! Nearly a year has passed since the events of their first visit. Mikal, the young crown prince, is happy, healthy, and adapting well to living on a strange new world with his bodyguards. However, a devious plot has been hatched, one that will force the young prince to return to his homeland. When Steve gets a mysterious message that says a member of the royal family has been abducted, he makes the decision to return to Lentari so they could aid the rescue party. Mikal is left safe and secure back in Coeur d’Alene with Annie, Sarah’s sister, and Tristan, his tutor. When Mikal sneaks through the portal to try to help, his presence in Lentari becomes known, and draws the attention of the Ylanian wizard who desperately wants to get his hands on him. Battling thieving invaders, outsmarting repulsive trolls, and trying to stay one step ahead of a wizard bent on acquiring Mikal at all costs, Steve and Sarah must use all the powers at their disposal to keep their young charge safe. Seek ye not the protector’s wrath...

Realizing they can no longer keep the future king safe, bodyguards Steve and Sarah escort the Lentarian prince, Mikal, back to his home world to not only determine the best course of action, but also to verify the king and queen haven’t become targets themselves. In Mikal's home world, dragon raids are on the rise. The dwarves are preparing to go to war, and the evil sorcereress has managed to reach across time and space to attack Mikal on his protector's home world. Their only hope to save Mikal from Celestia and her minions lies with the recovery of a piece of an ancient talisman believed lost centuries ago. Having the ability to enhance the holder's jhorun, namely their magical talent, to unheard of levels, the amulet pieces must be found before they fall into the wrong hands. But are they too late? Don’t miss the exciting final chapter in the Bakkian Chronicles!

This is a short story that takes place several years after the events of Insurrection and two years before Amulet of Aria. Originally written for the Lyndsey Roughton anthology. \——————————————— It should have been the ideal vacation. No threat of attacking trolls. No worries about invading armies. There weren't even any dragons to be on the look out for. Figuring all is well with the world, Steve and Sarah take Mikal on his first trip to Disneyland in southern California. A few other familiar faces also tag along to share in the experience. Deceit, betrayal, and trickery. They'll get Tristan on that roller coaster yet!