This short story collection opens with a direct sequel to Into the Fiery Woods, a short novella where Gwen and Stark are forced to return to the Land of Flames to find out why the blaze is suddenly spreading and to stop it before it can destroy all the kingdoms surrounding it. But their mission gets tricky when Guinevere’s magic is blocked, and they come across the old castle of Zivisea, and find a hidden lair deep down.

Sakda of the West was an elusive lone soldier, saving people throughout the kingdom, traversing the nearby kingdoms too. Kaew Chayanan was a lonely woman who wanted nothing more than to return to her love, but was gone so long, she didn’t know if she’d be welcome.

Sir Kaew and Lady Eliza have finally wed, and while Kaew is busy at the king’s side, Eliza grows closer to Queen Guinevere. They cannot wait for the arrival of their child, but when the day comes, the midwife is nowhere to be found.

Prince Erebus never thought he could love a boy, and everything turn out okay. He was so wrong. Lucien was willing to give up everything for their love, but instead, he gets to have everything he ever dreamt of, and he can’t wait to ask Erebus the most important question.

Sir Adrastos’ father, Lord Donovan was a cruel, strict man. But even his rules couldn’t keep him from falling into bed with the pretty servant Ambrose. Thomas can’t wait to take Adrastos to his home town to meet his parents, but their smiles are strained, and he has to figure out what’s wrong. Lady Divya won’t let Lord Donovan hurt her anymore, and she escapes to the castle for safety with shocking news for her stepson.

Lilith was once in love with a boy, Finn, the baker’s son, and he was as sweet as the pastries he snuck out to her, but when her father caught them together, she was whisked away, wed to a drunken baron.

As a child, Abhora always wished that their mother would love them, but nothing ever seemed to be right. As an adult, Abhora wondered why romance didn’t appeal to them in the slightest, but they were too busy training to care.

Queen Guinevere and King Stark have been running the kingdom smoothly for two years now. They spend most of their days apart, Stark manages the kingdom and their army as Gwen keeps the city and castle running smoothly. Come night, sometimes, just as they used to, they sneak out into the gardens to forget about their troubles. One day, the prisoners in the dungeons escape.

And, a short story from Burn the Forest of Lies…

Princess Meredith is due to choose which of her suitors she will marry, but she cannot stop staring at the beautiful lady about to be Ithesha’s first woman knight. Lady Eb just wants to prove herself worthy, but she cannot keep away from the fair princess, even when it hurts.

The Kingdoms Set Ablaze