The Deeds of the Ariane Novellas Series by Barbara Cool Lee

A tale of silk, sorcery, and romance.... Fifteen years ago she was Lark, the tiny slave girl who witnessed the massacre of the royal family. Now she is Lark y Ariane, the most powerful—and hated—of the Silver Isle's magical warrior women, whose skill with sword and sorcery make her unbeatable in battle... moreA tale of silk, sorcery, and romance.... Fifteen years ago she was Lark, the tiny slave girl who witnessed the massacre of the royal family. Now she is Lark y Ariane, the most powerful—and hated—of the Silver Isle's magical warrior women, whose skill with sword and sorcery make her unbeatable in battle. Fifteen years ago he was Raven yr Griffon, the idealistic prince who became a hero to the poor when he championed their secret religion of equality and peace over the nobles' faith in wealth and power. Now he is Raven the Innkeeper, a bitter and crippled man who believes in nothing, and wants only to be left alone. When they meet, they—and the Silver Isle—will be changed forever. Lark's Quest (The Deeds of the Ariane Novellas #1) is the first in the continuing series of novellas chronicling the fate of the Silver Isle. The Deeds of the Ariane novellas won the Central Florida Romance Writers' Touch of Magic Award and the San Francisco RWA's Heart to Heart Contest. They have also finaled in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association's Zola Award, the Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Chapter's On the Far Side Awards, the Golden Network's Golden Pen, the FTHRW Golden Gateway, and the MORWA Gateway to the Best, among others. less

Lark's Secret is the second in the continuing series of novellas chronicling the fate of the Silver Isle. In part two, Lark has found Raven yr Griffon, the young prince who escaped the massacre of the royal family fifteen years ago. But this is only the beginning of the story. For Raven has no intention of returning to the throne, and Lark will have to make decisions that will affect the future of the Silver Isle in ways she never imagined... moreLark's Secret is the second in the continuing series of novellas chronicling the fate of the Silver Isle. In part two, Lark has found Raven yr Griffon, the young prince who escaped the massacre of the royal family fifteen years ago. But this is only the beginning of the story. For Raven has no intention of returning to the throne, and Lark will have to make decisions that will affect the future of the Silver Isle in ways she never imagined. Meanwhile, Raven's friends Oxen and little Mouse are not going to give up so easily. They make plans to protect their beloved friend from Lark's plot at any cost. ~*~ A tale of silk, sorcery, and romance.... Fifteen years ago she was Lark, the tiny slave girl who witnessed the massacre of the royal family. Now she is Lark y Ariane, the most powerful—and hated—of the Silver Isle's magical warrior women, whose skill with sword and sorcery make her unbeatable in battle. Fifteen years ago he was Raven yr Griffon, the idealistic prince who became a hero to the poor when he championed their secret religion of equality and peace over the nobles' faith in wealth and power. Now he is Raven the Innkeeper, a bitter and crippled man who believes in nothing, and wants only to be left alone. When they meet, they—and the Silver Isle—will be changed forever. The Deeds of the Ariane novellas won the Central Florida Romance Writers' Touch of Magic Award and the San Francisco RWA's Heart to Heart Contest. They have also finaled in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association's Zola Award, the Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Chapter's On the Far Side Awards, the Golden Network's Golden Pen, the FTHRW Golden Gateway, and the MORWA Gateway to the Best, among others. less

In this, the third novella in the ongoing Deeds of the Ariane series, Lark and Raven face their greatest challenges, and must decide where their loyalties lie. "Lark's Choice" concludes the first section of the Deeds of the Ariane, with the fourth novella, "Raven's War," continuing Lark and Raven's adventures. ~*~ A tale of silk, sorcery, and romance.... Fifteen years ago she was Lark, the tiny slave girl who witnessed the massacre of the royal family... moreIn this, the third novella in the ongoing Deeds of the Ariane series, Lark and Raven face their greatest challenges, and must decide where their loyalties lie. "Lark's Choice" concludes the first section of the Deeds of the Ariane, with the fourth novella, "Raven's War," continuing Lark and Raven's adventures. ~*~ A tale of silk, sorcery, and romance.... Fifteen years ago she was Lark, the tiny slave girl who witnessed the massacre of the royal family. Now she is Lark y Ariane, the most powerful—and hated—of the Silver Isle's magical warrior women, whose skill with sword and sorcery make her unbeatable in battle. Fifteen years ago he was Raven yr Griffon, the idealistic prince who became a hero to the poor when he championed their secret religion of equality and peace over the nobles' faith in wealth and power. Now he is Raven the Innkeeper, a bitter and crippled man who believes in nothing, and wants only to be left alone. When they meet, they—and the Silver Isle—will be changed forever. The Deeds of the Ariane novellas won the Central Florida Romance Writers' Touch of Magic Award and the San Francisco RWA's Heart to Heart Contest. They have also finaled in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association's Zola Award, the Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Chapter's On the Far Side Awards, the Golden Network's Golden Pen, the FTHRW Golden Gateway, and the MORWA Gateway to the Best, among others. less