The Squire's Daughter by Silas K. Hocking is a heartwarming story about a young woman who lives with her father, the squire of their small town. When the squire falls ill, she is forced to take over his duties and learns to navigate the challenges of running the estate. Along the way, she meets a young man and finds herself falling in love.

Reproduction of the original: The Squire's Daughter by Silas K. Hocking

The third book in the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE. The path to knighthood is full of surprises. . . . Keladry of Mindelan dreams of becoming squire to the famous female knight Alanna the Lioness, but she worries that she will not be selected by her hero—perhaps not by any knight master. When Kel is picked instead by the legendary Lord Raoul, the unexpected honor shocks her enemies across the realm. Kel must quickly prove herself up to the task, mastering her fighting and leadership skills while discovering what it takes to be part of the royal guard. A new romance is blossoming as well, bringing with it the rush of first love and the unexpected challenges of balancing knight work and a relationship. All the while, Kel prepares for her biggest fear: the infamous “Ordeal,” the last challenge that stands between her and knighthood. More timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is Anti-Bullying 101 while also touching on issues of bravery, friendship, and dealing humanely with refugees against a backdrop of an action-packed fantasy adventure. "Tamora Pierce's books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration. Cracking open one of her marvelous novels always feels like coming home." —SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Tamora Pierce didn't just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Pierce is the real lioness, and we're all just running to keep pace." —LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Once upon a time, he broke her heart—and maybe his own. Is the Marquess of Worthington doomed like his ancestors? The notorious rogue doesn’t believe in the Worthington Curse. But he trusts his instincts, and they’re telling him the squire’s daughter he once befriended is in danger. Clare Cummings believed in family legends, fairy tale castles, and happy endings—until Worthington broke her heart. Now she doesn’t know what to believe. But if the man’s determined to rescue her, she might rescue him right back. Can she save him from the history that haunts him, or will the curse destroy them both? Book #4 of The Regency Collection: Witty Regencies with a Touch of Mystery Key Themes: Regency romance, second chance, curse, marquess, Regency mystery, independent heroine, Regency romance series, reunion, strong heroine, brooding hero, reformed rake, romantic suspense, happily ever after, heartwarming, love story, historical romance, redemption, storytellers, fairy tales. Deborah Simmons is a two-time RITA Finalist and USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.