The Claiming — Dawn M. Hyde

King George and his wife Queen Althea were very blessed in life. King George brought peace to their lands after centuries of turmoil and battles throughout their realm. He managed to reform his kingdom into a prosperous land while building relations with other monarchs in the realm to open up not simply new opportunities, but a new way of life for the people throughout their torn realm. A life without war...for all species.The good King and his Queen were blessed with four very beautiful and unique Princesses. First were their twins Alyson, a water witch. Along with her nearly identical twin Alysia, a fire witch. Together they shared the elemental controls of air. Daughter Trinity, the spirit witch, is quite the handful with a larger than life spirit of her own. At last was little Gracie, the earth witch, possessing the same gentle and generous heart as her father. All four shared his love for their lands and especially each other.When tragedy strikes, causing the passing of the well-respected King George…his girls must learn how to move on. Their options…continue his legacy…or create paths all their own. But before they can get moving in any direction…The Council must speak.This is a tale of treachery, secrets, and the bonds of family. Defining the boundaries of friendship…even the discovery of allies not known yet. The girls must now endure making the traditional preparations in the event their kingdom may one day lose their Queen Althea. They must compete for not only the throne…but King George's immortal gifts as a once mighty warlock. Will greed rear its ugly head…or is the girls bond stronger?In Book 2, The Claiming, we pick right up where we left off with girls at The Choosing. Have all secrets been uncovered? How will the girls complete this competition when it seems so much is stacked against them? What will the girls face? What more is in store for the Princesses and all those whom helped along the way? Will the same fate befall their family as generations before?The most important question yet to be answered…Who will win? Find out in this action packed conclusion to The Sisters Series if Gracie's dream for their family can become reality.