Jiana Inflamed — Eben MacManus

Greenstone castle is under siege and Jiana’s uncles have joined forces against her. The armies of the Emperor Idwal are marching against Queen Daniela. Neptunia is overthrown and sacked by Malvic’s mercers aided by a band of evil mages who are allied with the Emperor. Jiana’s mage Imas has been captured and her lady-in-waiting/best friend is separated in the forests and fleeing for her life. Jiana is alone and must evade capture by her uncles. She must learn the use of, as well as the limits of her powers, in order to save herself, her people, and her lands. At the same time she becomes ever more enamored of Edon, but as she is returning in disguise to try to break the siege of Greenstone, she cannot reveal herself to him. Brielle, a sister witch and Jiana’s teacher, may begin a romance with the irresistible mercenary. Why not? By custom and law Jiana can not become involved with a man of such low station. But exactly what or who is this powerful and seductive man? Can he help her overcome the powerful forces arrayed against her, and can she cast away convention and give in to her desires?