Bøker av Joan Marie Verba

A vengeful plan. An impossible impasse. When confronted by the magnitude of past deeds, will she be caught in a spellbound standstill? High Sorcerer Marlys has earned the respect of her colleagues. Twelve years after freezing her ruthless predecessor in time to protect her region, the powerful leader has worked hard to bring about peace and tranquility. But while presiding over a beautiful double wedding, a rival enchantress traps Marlys's friends with an identical spell in malicious payback. Denying the intruder's demand to free Marlys's predecessor after more than a decade bespelled, Marlys and her companion sorcerers frantically search for a way to crack their adversary's magic. And with each side refusing to compromise and driven by distrust, they face a mountainous task-to find the legendary Library of Sorcery, which they hope contains the knowledge to restore their friends. With their opponent also on the passage to the Library, can Marlys and her companions reach their destination first to end the magical deadlock? Secrets of the Sorcerers is the refreshing first book in a quest fantasy series. If you like strong characters, gentle humor, and action-filled adventure, then you'll love Joan Marie Verba's enthralling story. Join the sorcerers on their quest. Buy Secrets of the Sorcerers to break the spell today!

A voracious predator devouring unhatched eggs. A frantic plea for aid. Can she rescue the majestic dragons from certain doom?Rhea Monroe has missed her childhood friend. So when the young dragon she grew up with returns to Earth after years away and in desperate need, the recent college grad immediately vows to help. But the instant they arrive in the dragon world, they're tasked with helping to defeat a frightening, formless creature known simply as The Terror. Teaming up with her boyfriend and other allies both human and winged, the resourceful companions struggle to cultivate a plan to defeat the ravenous attacker. But after a huge misstep awakens the monstrous horror, they're aghast as some of their own are consumed... Can Rhea and her friends stop The Terror and prevent a devastating apocalypse? Summoned by Dragons is an absorbing fantasy novel. If you like compassionate heroine journeys, nuanced characters, and grand world-building, then you'll love Joan Marie Verba's sky-high adventure. Buy Summoned by Dragons to save the hatchlings today!

A cozy fantasy > A hidden kingdom. The 18th century. Alden grew weary of battle long ago. And now the honorable soldier seeks to put the horrors of war behind him to settle in a land of peace and start a family. And while an attractive shopkeeper catches his eye, he finds himself caught up in the kingdom's greatest riddle: the twelve daughters of the king and queen vanish every night and reappear in the morning with their shoes worn out. Drawn to a shared passion for dancing as he spends more time with the woman of his dreams, Alden can't avoid a growing involvement with the land's enchanted magic. And as he does so, he starts to realize that the alluring woman he's falling for may hold the key to answering the perplexing mystery. Can Alden unravel a magical entanglement and find his way to happily ever after? Twelve is a charming fairy tale retelling. If you like upstanding heroes, picturesque romance, and delightful surprises, then you'll adore Joan Marie Verba's heartwarming story. Buy Twelve to expose the realm's enchanting secrets today! An enchanting version of a classic story...also a charming love story. - P. C. Hodgell, author of the Kencyrath Chronicles

A cruel tyrant. A hidden magical sword. Can Gill stop the ruthless despot and free her country?In a land gripped by the iron fist of the evil overlord Tashtalon, Gill discovers the only thing that can defeat him: the Sword of Queens. But it comes with a price--any woman wielding a sword in Tashtalon's realm will be put to death. With the fate of the kingdom in her hands, Gill must summon all her courage and find the lost sword before Tashtalon can kill her. Can Gill get hold of the sword and use it before she is executed? Sword of Queens is an exciting epic fantasy. If you like resourceful heroes, secret plans, and harrowing escapes, then you'll love Joan Marie Verba's thrilling tale. FINALIST, MIDWEST BOOK AWARDS