Demons, killer wizards, and sex-crazed faeries are just a few of the many dangers Mirshalla finds herself facing after her guardian, the wizard Jesson, sends her and his apprentice Tabinus away for their safety. All because she started having dreams that Jesson was in terrible danger. That something was coming soon. She hated the dreams. However, the worst thing is a terrible curse that has begun to change her body, mind... and her very soul. Little does Mirshalla know that her dreams will lead her on an epic adventure. Making friends, enemies and discoveries about herself, that will lead her to fulfilling a prophesy that will topple a kingdom.

Mirshalla, who just found out her real name is Miranda, couldn't believe she was wandering alone in another dangerous forest, in a shredded dress, and with no shoes. Why was it that she was always thrust into dangerous situations in the wrong clothes and without shoes? She thought she was going meet her cousin the Grand Wizard for the first time, and spend a month as his companion, getting to know him and having him remove her cursed anklet... and hopefully her curse. Yet here she was, being chased by the evil wizard cousin and his evil wizard cohorts as she dodged deadly monsters at every turn. All while her curse continued to change her in frightening ways. And what did the fey prophesies of her finding the fabled land of the Fey or of her toppling a kingdom have to do with any of it? Little does Miranda know she is soon to find out the truth about herself and her curse... and it will shock her to her very core. But worse yet, she will meet a fate that will rip her apart.

When the local vampire lair is destroyed... the Sacramento Supernatural community is filled with fear, anger and worry. Now a Sovereign Vampire is sending a trio of powerful warrior/wizard vampires to find out who killed his servant... and fear turns to panic and confusion. Did such a powerful vampire really care what happened to one of his 'offspring?' Or was there some ulterior motive? For the region from Sacramento all the way up to Tahoe has a lot more magical power than most other places in the magically dwindling world but no one knows exactly why. No one that is but Tabitha McTavish, a member of the feline shape-shifting race called a Grimalkin... and a Restorer of Magic. In the chaos that ensues many of the secrets that Tabitha has been keeping are revealed to friend and foe. Now Tabitha must wage a battle to save Sacramento from the vampires... while dodging a mysterious wizard and a pack of strange super-werewolves who have found out her powerful secrets and have no intention of letting her escape.

When his company makes a possibly "Mars Shattering" discovery, it is up to Adam Dekker, CEO and magic-using Shaymin, to find out more. Gathering experts from across the galaxy, including the woman he's determined to marry, he must launch a top secret research expedition. When "accidents" start happening it soon becomes apparent that at least one of his rival corporations is trying to prevent his expedition, using any means, from sabotage to attempted murder, to do so. Tabitha Shade came to Mars for a job. Personally, she hated Mars and all its inevitable problems, but this job offered top secret intrigue with a lot of pay. She expected to use her powerful magical and shape-shifting abilities... But she didn't count on dealing with vampyr, aliens, or coming into her grimalkin Heat... and her resulting attraction to Dekker, a man who wanted to take away her freedom. What no one knows is that their discovery will change Mars forever.

Mirshalla, and now Miranda and Mynx due to the evil wizards duplication spell, have a lot to worry about: A magical battle finds Miranda trapped on another world that has almost no magic and is full of strange "technologies..". worse, the evil wizard Aragoth may be her only way home! Kidnapped by the evil wizard Zezaarian, Mirshalla finds he intends to bond with her. And to make sure Mirshalla cooperates he is using threat of torture and death against Tab and Daria who are in his dungeons. Can she escape? Can she rescue Tab and Daria? Mynx, and the others rush to the rescue... into the very heart of the capital city of the wizards. It is a race against time to keep Zezaarian from bonding with Mirshalla and killing Tab and Daria. All while worrying about those pesky fey prophesies of causing the downfall of a kingdom and finding Arkadeea, the fabled land of the fey.

The once-peaceful land of Embria now suffers under the occupation of cruel conquerors. Enchantress Maura Woodbury has spent her young life trying to avoid their notice at all costs. Until her wizard guardian reveals that she has been chosen to seek and waken a legendary warrior who is destined to free their people. First she must procure an ancient map which will reveal The Waiting King's resting place. Since Maura's journey will lead her into dangerous territory, she is forced to accept a magic-wary outlaw as her escort. But can she trust a man like Rath Talward...or will he prove an even greater threat to her quest?"In her first crossover foray into fantasy, romance writer Hale (Beauty and the Baron) nicely blends the two genres in an upbeat, feel-good story." - Publisher's Weekly"Although Hale is renowned for her works of historical romance, she has succeeded in writing a very readable high fantasy with powerful romantic undercurrents. Fast-paced and emotionally riveting, The Wizard's Ward will appeal not only to Hale's throngs of romance followers but also to fans of Patricia A. McKillip's and Juliet Marillier's folklore-powered fantasy novels." - Paul Goat Allen, Barnes and Noble "The Wizard's Ward is an engaging tale, not to be missed, especially by anyone who's previously enjoyed Ms. Hale's superior writing." - The Old Book Barn Gazette "Fans of Deborah Hale are sure to enjoy The Wizard's Ward, and I have no doubt that lovers of fantasy romance will eagerly accept Ms. Hale into their fold!" - Courtney Bowden, Romance Reviews TodayQueen's Quest Trilogy: Book 1 - The WIzard's WardBook 2 - The Waiting KingBook 3 - The Destined QueenThese books contain no graphic violence or physical intimacy. They are suitable for teens as well as more mature readers.Within days of hearing that her publisher was planning to launch a new fantasy imprint, Deborah Hale called her editor and submitted a proposal. Fantasy novels by J.R. R. Tolkein, Ursula LeGuin and Lloyd Alexander had first inspired her to become a writer. Deborah was delighted to be offered a contract for two connected books and thrilled to be the first Harlequin author to write for the Luna imprint! Recently Deborah regained the publishing rights to those books and has revised the stories into a trilogy that she hopes will appeal to an even wider audience.

Forget naughty or nice; this is a battle of good and evil. Luminary Joyce and co-author Geringer deliver the first book in a new series. Before Santa was Santa, he was Nicholas St. North--a daredevil swordsman whose prowess with double scimitars was legendary. Illustrations.