Kate Elliott

Surprising betrayals, surprising alliances, and surprising discoveries of heritage abound in this energetic sequel to The Witch Roads.When the royal party finds themselves in a land they never believed they could access, it will take all of Prince Gevulin''s (admittedly impressive) diplomatic skills to forge a coalition with an unlikely group of would-be allies.Meanwhile, as Erin mourns her lost love, an unwelcome visit to the land of her birth brings back the traumatic memories of the childhood she shared with her sister.And a surprise visit from an unwelcome family member threatens to derail the plans of multiple opposing factions.Loyalty cannot be demanded, only won

Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned.When an arrogant prince (and his equally arrogant entourage) gets stuck in Orledder Halt as part of brutal political intrigue, competent and sunny deputy courier Elen?once a child slave meant to shield noblemen from the poisonous Pall?is assigned to guide him through the hills to reach his destination.When she warns him not to enter the haunted Spires, the prince doesn?t heed her advice, and the man who emerges from the towers isn?t the same man who entered.The journey that follows is fraught with danger. Can a group taught to ignore and despise the lower classes survive with a mere deputy courier as their guide?The Witch Roads is the latest epic novel by fan favorite, Kate Elliott.

As they approach adulthood, Cat Barahal and her cousin Bee think they understand the society they live in and their place within it. At a select academy they study new airship technologies and the dawning Industrial Revolution, but magical forces sti ll rule. And the cousins are about to discover the full ruthlessness of this rule. Drawn into a labyrinth of politics involving blood and old feuds, Cat is betrayed by her family and forced to marry a powerful Cold Mage. As she is carried away to liv e a new life, fresh dangers threaten her every move and secrets form a language she cannot read. At least, not yet. But both cousins carry their own hidden gifts and these will shape great changes to come. For in the depths of this treacherous world, the Wild Hunt stirs in darkness and dragons are waking from their sleep.