Courting The Witch — M.J. Scott

Desire or duty...which will woo a witch?Imogene Carvelle has always dreamed of a glittering career as an Imperial Mage. She wants to travel the empire and do some good. Marriage can wait. When she returns home from a long mission away, she has nothing more on her mind than having a little fun. But when Imogene meets a huge and handsome heir to a duq at a ball, her plans for just one night get complicated. Because the oh-so-delicious but oh-so-wrong Jean-Paul du Laq doesn't want to let her go...Jean-Paul du Laq knows he has to marry. As the heir to a duq, he has to carry on the family line with the right kind of wife. A career minded commoner like Imogene is absolutely not the woman he should be considering for anything more than a dalliance. But to him, Imogene shines brighter than the sun and he's determined to win her heart...Courting The Witch is a prequel novella to the Four Arts trilogy, a complete historical fantasy romance series from RITA® Award nominated author M.J. Scott. This series has romance, political intrigue, royal witches, sexy times and more. Enjoy! (Previously published published in the Warlords, Witches and Wolves Anthology, this stand alone edition features a bonus second epilogue.)Author's note: For tropes and CW, please check the author's website.Don't miss any of the Four Arts seriesA historical fantasy romance trilogy from M.J. Scott, RITA® Award nominated author of the Half-Light City series, the TechWitch series and the Wild Side Series.Book 1 – The Shattered CourtBook 2 – The Forbidden HeirBook 3 – The Unbound QueenWhat people are saying about M.J. ScottThe Shattered Court - nominated for Best Paranormal Romance in the 2016 RITA® Awards.Scott (the Half-Light City series) opens her Four Arts fantasy series with the portrait of a young woman who's thrust into the center of dangerous political machinations... Romance fans will enjoy the growing relationship between Cameron and Sophie, but the story's real strength lies in the web of intrigue Scott creates around her characters. 
—Publishers Weekly
Fans of high fantasy and court politics will enjoy The Shattered Court. Sophie is such a great heroine...
—RT Book ReviewsThe Forbidden HeirThis story was packed with action, political intrigue, scheming, and high stakes. Alyssa - Goodreads reviewerThis is a marvellous book. The world building is unique and complex. The characters are well developed and likable and there is intrigue for days. If you've read the first book in the series it only gets better in this one. Lissa - Goodreads reviewer'Forbidden Heir' is a great rarity: a sequel that I liked better than the original book. Margaret - Amazon reviewerThe Unbound QueenThis was an incredible 3rd and final book in The Four Arts Series which did a wonderful job of tying up the loose ends and seeing great characters finish a wonderful adventure. Amazon reviewerCameron is delectable, Sophie is the right mix of practical, insanely talented and wary of the power broking that is going on around her. It was brilliant to watch her come into her power. Amazon reviewerThe Four Arts Series- Fantasy romance- Historical fantasy romance- Royal romance- Gaslight fantasy romance- Marriage of convenience romance- Strong heroine romance- Protector hero romance- Witch romance- Witches and demons fantasy- Magic and witches