When Galanos goes missing and Princess Thessallya is affected by a mysterious illness, Anthony and the Royal Free Guardians take her down to visit Kyros to rest and recover. While staying at the retired warrior's ranch they discover that many people and livestock have gone missing. As Thessallya is plagued with unexplainable bouts of excruciating pain she must rely on the Guardians to investigate. When their search leads them to uncovering a magnificent beast and a vicious plot to overthrow her father's kingdom they are all forced into action.Walk with Anthony as he fights to protect his best friend. Will his love and determination be enough to save her? Will she heal in time to lead the Royal Free Guardians against the threat to their kingdom? Will they be strong enough to save the people without Galanos? Once again marvel at the unique power of the heartstones that binds the warrior princess to her dragon as your favorite warriors battle to save the Free Lands. Journey with the Guardian Preator and her eclectic squad of heroes as they face some of the most difficult challenges yet.

"Nothing can come between two sisters. Except murder..." Althea James is the girl everyone loves to ignore. Even her parents act like she doesn't exist, especially after her perfect sister, Caroline, arrives home from college for summer break. But the sibling rivalry Althea shares with Caroline goes much deeper than competing for their parents' affection. Caroline represents everything Althea isn't and never will be. Until one tragic night that threatens to change her life forever. Suddenly, Althea is forced into the blinding spotlight of fame, but for all the wrong reasons. Her sister is dead, her boyfriend is in jail, and her parents have reported her missing. Now, caught in the middle of the media storm, Althea is the girl no one can stop talking about. But is her newfound fame worth the secret she so desperately wants to keep?