Realm of Secrets: A Novel of the Riandori Realms: 1

Eselle has secretly subverted Likalstas despotic king for years--gathering information relaying messages and negotiating with nobles. After her next contact is mysteriously delayed shes forced to wait for him in a small town. When she meets a local pregnant widow named Cristar the women forge an incredible friendship. But Cristar isnt the only one who notices Eselle.Kyr the enigmatic regional commander whos driven to reach the top has his eye on her. As she does on him sparking a steamy affair.In a horrific turn of events the king outlaws pregnancy and Kyr arrests Cristar!Forced to take sides unwilling to lose anymore people she cares about Eselle stages a daring rescue. The two women battle the wilds of Likalsta join forces with a rogue mage and learn the meaning of family as they fight to save Cristars unborn child--all the while being relentlessly pursued by Kyr.As the chase escalates the lines between friend and foe blur. In a realm full of secrets is there anyone Eselle can trust?