A prince in hiding. An untrained mage with an unwanted destiny. A lady scholar in love. A princess facing the end of her world…

Each of the short stories in this collection introduces one of the main characters of The Crooked Path to Peace, a forthcoming trilogy about four mismatched friends on a perilous journey of survival and secrets. It’s perfect for anyone who loves classic, hopeful fantasy epics that mix action, humor, grit, and romance without on-page spice.

This collection includes The Perfect Prince, The Lady Scholar, The Handmaid’s Son, and The Heir of No Kingdom.