Playing the hand you are dealt is something everyone has to learn. It doesn't matter if you're a sorceress or a schoolgirl, a princess or even a king. You might have a magic ring or be the queen, but none of this means your choices will be easy when it comes to marriage, love, or war. In this short story collection, you will see how 6 different characters figure out how to lead, follow suit, or fold. Also, enjoy a preview of Old Habits Die Hard, Book 5 in the Reign of the Eagle series, and a never-before-seen floorplan of the Prince's Palace in Rawdon, one of the vital locations in the Myrcia novels.

Choices have consequences, whether it's studying for an exam, going out for that fancy job, or marrying in haste. Sometimes, the consequences are immediate, but they can also take an entire career to unfold or even centuries. See how just a few of the choices made by bankers, sorcerers, and monks can shape the future in these standalone fantasy short stories.

In the midst of a bloody civil war, Sister Morwen just wants to focus on prayer and charity at her convent. Unfortunately, her mother, Duchess Flora Byrne, happens to be the most powerful woman in the country, and she's just switched sides in the war. As an enemy army threatens the convent, led by a brutal warrior who mocks everything Morwen believes in, young Edwin Sigor, the rightful king, struggles to hold together his fragile coalition with Duchess Flora. If only his wayward sister could be more help. And if only his uncle weren't such a terrible general. Change is coming to Morwen and her little cloistered community, but old habits die hard.

The old king is dead, leaving 8-year-old Prince Edwin as his heir. Broderick Gramiren is the most popular man in Myrcia, and as the illegitimate son of a previous king, he has always felt the throne should be his. With only a weak boy in his way, Broderick has decided that his moment to rise has come. Yet not everyone in the kingdom is willing to allow Broderick to wrest the throne away from the legitimate successor. The boy king's sister Elwyn is thrust into a leading role in helping her brother keep his crown, working alongside a lovely spy from the world's most powerful empire. But will their best efforts be enough to overcome the talents of Broderick's most trusted henchman? Book 1 in the exciting new Reign of the Eagle series, Black Eagle Rising picks up where the Of Duty and Silver series leaves off, but can be enjoyed independently.

After five years at the most exclusive boarding school in Myrcia, it's time for young sorceress Moira Darrow to leave the mundane world behind. Traveling to a hidden mountain retreat, she hopes to continue her esoteric studies, but she'll have to contend with challenges she never imagined, and not all of them are magical. A collection of short stories, A Sorceress Made is the second book in The Moiriad series, following A Sorceress Born, and is perfect for existing fans of the Myrcia world and Moira as a character from The Last Bright Angel, or those new to this world of magic.

Sir Quin Porcher is hard up for cash, but the newly announced Grand Trahernian Tournament might be the answer to all his problems. And there is Gloria Weekes, daughter of the most famous tournament expert in the world. She has her own theories on how to create a tourney champ, and she quickly realizes Quin is just the man to help her prove them. But when the tournament is under threat, can their friend, Fransis Sigor, save the day?

After a failed invasion and a desperate flight for his life, Edwin Sigor, the rightful king of Myrcia, once again finds himself in exile. But all is not lost. A secret network of beautiful spies is working to gather information for him. And his supporters are hard at work to arrange marriage alliances that will split the enemy forces and pave the way for Edwin's return. If only his sister would just cooperate for once. Meanwhile, his great rival, the son of the usurper, finds himself at odds with his family as he fights to marry the woman he loves. And the usurper's wife, Queen Muriel, spins webs of deception and intrigue to preserve her power. Edwin could be on the verge of final victory, but it might cost him the most important person in his life.