“I must not look away. I have to watch until the end…and make sure the count is unharmed.”Bianca’s concerns regarding the jousting tournament drive a wedge between the married couple, despite their burgeoning feelings for each other—especially when one of the commanders proves that her worries are justified! For Zachary, however, there is more at stake than anybody realizes. With Bianca’s former minstrel lover and Prince Jacob boldly approaching his wife in public, Zachary is determined to...

TURN BACK THE SANDS OF TIME…The vile Aria Roscent is sentenced to execution for her cruel and vicious misdeeds against her angelic half sister, Mielle. Even Aria herself believes it’s what she deserves—until Mielle gleefully reveals that she was the true mastermind all along. The helpless Aria makes a final, fervent wish for a chance to redo everything just as the blade swings down…and snaps to attention at the dining room table as her fourteen-year-old self! Armed with knowledge of what’s...

“Do you recall how much our marriage cost?”Countess Bianca de Arno was infamous throughout the land as a haughty, extravagant woman who spurned her spouse, neglected her duties, and spent her estate’s money with wild abandon—in her first life, that is! After meeting a miserable and lonely end following the tragic death of her heroic husband, Bianca wakes up back in the castle as her nineteen-year-old self. It’s not exactly the second chance she’d prayed for, but she’ll do anything to avoid...

ONE LAST CHANCE TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT!Princess Bliss Franz believes that she never should’ve been born and that she is solely to blame for her mother Aria’s frailty. So naturally, the best course of action would be to stop her parents from having her at all—a feat that is only possible for a child of Aria and Asher, possessing the ability to travel through both time and space! Keeping her real identity a secret is hard enough, but with an imposing lady-in-waiting watching her every move, po...

The day of battle is approaching, and though Lady Isys has a growing uneasiness about the whole thing, the gears have been set into motion and it is much too late to stop them. Her anxiety is proven justified, however, when it’s revealed that King Rohan has been in cahoots with the Crown prince all long! After years of careful planning and deliberation, when Aria sees Mielle on her knees awaiting execution, she realizes it may be time to reap her rewards—only, the best things in life shoul...

AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER…OR NOT?Mielle’s tea party ends in tragedy, resulting in the death of the one person still on her side. Now that she’s utterly isolated and destitute, it’s time for Mielle to meet her end at last. With her revenge officially complete, Aria should be enjoying some peace and satisfaction—after all, her family in Croa has welcomed her with open arms, and she’s officially engaged to the love of her life—but her years of living as a villainess have taken a toll,...

THE STAKES ARE HIGHER THAN EVER BEFORE...To Aria’s utter surprise, Asher turns out to be Prince Asterope, crown prince of the Empire—and this powerful new ally of hers is making it clear that he wants to be something more! Things are starting to look up for Aria as she makes her first grand entrance into high society with an admirer of royal background and a soon-to-be marchioness at her side…That is, until Lady Isys spots her and Asher’s secret rendezvous, prompting Mielle to make a rash ...

Aria has discovered the true power of the hourglass, and with it, getting her revenge on Mielle is bound to be easier than ever! Her upcoming birthday will be the true test of whether she’s on the right track. Will she able to celebrate with her new friends or be shunned as before?

AN ALL-IN GAMBLE OR AN ALL-OUT ATTACK?Amid the despair caused by Oscar’s rejection, Aria uncovers the truth behind his and Mielle’s relationship—his sister, Lady Isys, has been pulling the strings to bring them together! This means Aria has no time to wallow in self-doubt. She needs power that can rival the dukedom…and is wealth not the greatest power of all? Meanwhile, Aria receives a tempting invitation to an exclusive gathering from Lord Asher, whose intentions remain suspicious at best...

JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED!Mielle’s horrifying stunt forces Aria to stand trial for the attempted murder of Count Roscent. With her hard-earned reputation now tarnished, Aria must think of a plan to quickly turn the tables on her sister and unmask her facade of nobility and benevolence. Luckily, she has her wits and the crown prince’s unwavering affection and support—not to mention, the neighboring kingdom of Croa has some shocking information about Aria’s lineage that may grant her the upper ...

“Just Bianca. I want to be strong so that my own name is enough.”After experiencing a literal lifetime of misery and hardship, Bianca de Arno is determined to change her fate with her own hands—and for once, Lady Luck seems to be smiling upon her! At her husband Zachary’s invitation, Bianca is set to visit the capital city of Lahoz, where golden opportunities await. From promoting her new lace business to having audiences with the royal family to just spending time getting to know Zachary,...

Bianca and Zachary are closer than ever before—but her husband isn’t the only man who is taken by her! Not only is the future tyrant, Prince Jacob, inexplicably drawn to Bianca, but her former minstrel lover also sets his sights on the lovely countess. Can the married couple’s fragile, new relationship withstand all these unexpected obstacles?