The Shift of the Tide

A QUICKSILVER HEARTReleased from the grip of a tyrant the Twelve Kingdoms have thrown all that touch them into chaos. As the borders open new enemies emerge to vie for their hard-won power--and old deceptions crumble under the strain...The most talented shapeshifter of her generation Zynda has one love in her life: freedom. The open air above her the water before her the sun on her skin or wings or fur--their sensual glories more than make up for her loneliness. She serves the High Queens company well but she cant trust her allies with her secrets or the secrets of her people. Best that she should keep her distance alone.Except wherever she escapes Marskal the Queens quiet lieutenant seems to find her. Solid stubborn and disciplined hes no more fluid than rock. Yet he knows what she likes what thrills and unnerves her when shes hiding something. His lithe warriors body promises pleasure she has gone too long without. But no matter how careful how tender how incendiary he is only Zynda can know the sacrifice she must make for her peoples future--and the time is drawing near...