Akila uses her wits and her shape-changing abilities to save her brother Briam when their home is besieged. But that leaves them both on the run, with Akila trying to keep them safe, while Briam finds more trouble to get into. When he is chosen as year-king in the city of Diadem, Akila struggles to save his life, finding help in the most unexpected places."Will attract fans of Anne McCaffrey and Andre Norton... A sparkling addition to any fantasy collection. Four stars!" -Mercedes ...

This is a collection of Darkover stories written by Elisabeth Waters. Except for the title story, they were previously published in Darkover anthologies between 1980 and 2014.

Seventeen year-old shape-changer Zora lives at the isolated estate Eagle's Rest, where she has spent her entire life being trained to be the next priestess of the Earth Mother. But when the old priestess dies, the Goddess chooses her cousin Kassie instead, leaving Zora hurt, bewildered, and wondering what to do with the rest of her life. She takes Kassie's place on the annual search for more shape-changers for the school Lord Ranulf runs, and an additional errand at the end of the trip sen...

"A captivating and sometimes whimsical collection of short stories from a talented writer. I thoroughly enjoyed them!"--Nalini Singh, New York Times Bestselling AuthorThis is a collection of eight short stories that can best be called suburban fantasy. They span the country from New York to San Francisco, but there's magic of one sort or another everywhere.The stories in this collection are: Tell Me a Story; Golden Vanity; Connecticat (with Raul S. Reyes); Blood Call...

This is a collection of connected stories:* The Birthday Gift, by Elisabeth Waters* Dragon in Distress, by Mercedes Lackey & Elisabeth Waters* The Dragon's Horde, by Elisabeth Waters & Raul S. Reyes* A Prince Among Frogs, by Elisabeth WatersThe story arc started when Princess Rowena's sorceress aunt gave her a fourteenth-birthday gift that could truly be described as enchanting, which impelled Rowena to leave home and ...

LTUE Benefit Anthologies, Volume 2.Everyone knows dragon tales make for the best adventure stories. Throw in women who actively seek what they want—a little intrigue, exciting battles, and hard decisions—to get these twenty excellent adventures by some of today's best fantasy writers!This collection celebrates Linda Hunter Adams, a truly amazing mentor and role model for many in our Life, the Universe, & Everything writing community. Proceeds from this volume suppo...

Water is the most yielding of all elements, changing to fit its container, whether that be a thimble or a lake bed. At the same time, anyone who has ever watched the unrelenting progression of a tsunami understands its raw power. Associated with mutability and the subconscious, Water is both the tranquil azure of a tropical sea and the tumultuous waves and whitecaps of an embroiled ocean. As many faces as Water may wear, the creatures within and associated with it have even more.Di...

Lenora made a mistake. She trusted the wrong man, and in a moment of weakness, he stole a family heirloom from her. Her only chance to get it back will be during Samhain, when the Shadow Market opens and magical folk gather for three days to celebrate, and unfortunately she can’t do it alone. She needs a demon.Ramanu’s entire existence is making bargains. They’re a bargainer demon, after all. They’ve had their eye on Lenora for some time now, so they’re pleased when she summons the...

**Winner of the 2020 IACP Award for Best Cookbook, Food Photography & StylingThe New York Times "Best Cookbooks of Fall 2019"*House Beautiful's,/i> "Amazing New Cookbooks that also look Delicious on Your Shelf"2020 IACP Awards Finalist–Food Photography & Styling***This brilliantly revisited and beautifully re-photographed baking book is a totally updated edition of a go-to classic for home and professional bakers—from one of the most acclaimed a...

Le vicomte de Penvale a enfin l’occasion de racheter le domaine de son enfance si cher à son cœur. Seule condition : épouser la pupille de son oncle qui vit là-bas. Penvale ne réfléchit pas longtemps. Il lui faudra bien se marier tôt ou tard, et voici une candidate qui tombe du ciel. Reste à savoir si l’intéressée est dans les mêmes dispositions. Par chance, Jane Spencer est une pragmatique et, après quelques tractations, l’affaire est conclue. Penvale s’installe en Cornouailles avec sa je...

An utterly fresh, inspiring, and invaluable cookbook: Every once in a while, a cookbook comes along that instantly says "classic." This is one of them. Acclaimed pastry chef Elisabeth Prueitt and master baker Chad Robertson share their secrets, fabulous recipes, and expertise to create a truly priceless collection of culinary delights."One peek into Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson's sensational cookbook whisks you into their popular Tartine Bakery and ...

No secret stays hidden forever.Still grieving from their loss in the far East, Giovanni Vecchio and Beatrice De Novo are called to Rome and instantly discover that nothing is quite as it seems in the Eternal City. Joined by Carwyn and Tenzin, unexpected clashes greet them immediately, and rivalries churn beneath the glittering facade of the old Roman court. Allies might be enemies, and ancient rivals could hold the key to a deadly secret.Sometimes, finding the end ...