The Queen of Mages

Lady Amira Estaile, a young noblewoman, learns that she has the power to start fires with her mind, and must hide this secret from the crown prince, a lecherous tyrant with a reputation for brutality. Along with a smitten nobleman, they flee from the prince—only to find themselves out of their depth in a new world of magic and war.Charm. Beauty. Wealth. What more could a young noblewoman want?How about the power to set things on fire with her mind?That's certainly not on the top of Lady Amira Estaile's list as the royal summer ball approaches. Her vala, Katin, insists that this strange new power be kept secret at all costs... or undue attention may expose their scandalous past.But the secret becomes harder and harder to keep as Amira flees the attentions of Crown Prince Edon, a lecherous tyrant with a reputation for brutality.Smitten with the beautiful Amira, Lord Dardan Tarian and his valo, Liam, hatch a plan to rescue the lady and her attendant. But both lord and lady find themselves out of their depth in a new world of magic and war.