Treaties of Moial Series by Jen Lynning

A royal bastard. A palace maid. They've always been friends, but can they be more?Delerat BeVelor knows his role in life. As the bastard nephew of the king, he is supposed to be thankful for the opportunities presented to him. He’s destined to spend his days working to repay his uncle’s so-called generosity.The one thing Del wants for himself is Roena, a childhood friend who becomes a palace maid. He’s loved her for years, but has never dared to admit his feelings... moreA royal bastard. A palace maid. They've always been friends, but can they be more?Delerat BeVelor knows his role in life. As the bastard nephew of the king, he is supposed to be thankful for the opportunities presented to him. He’s destined to spend his days working to repay his uncle’s so-called generosity.The one thing Del wants for himself is Roena, a childhood friend who becomes a palace maid. He’s loved her for years, but has never dared to admit his feelings. He wants to carve a place for her in his life, but why would she ever choose him, when his magically alluring half-incubus brother is an alternative?With his livelihood dependent on the king’s whims, all Del can offer her is his heart.Will it be enough?A Treaties of Moial Prequel Short Story. less

An incubus reluctant to use his powers. An empath confident in her own skin. His powers may not affect her, but there’s more than magic in play.***Lisca doesn’t want to be a part of Lhanaperi’s trade delegation. While she is heir to a powerful merchant family, she is on the negotiation team for one reason only—her empathic talents are the perfect foil to Khiran BeVelor, the Moialans’ not-so-secret weapon... moreAn incubus reluctant to use his powers. An empath confident in her own skin. His powers may not affect her, but there’s more than magic in play.***Lisca doesn’t want to be a part of Lhanaperi’s trade delegation. While she is heir to a powerful merchant family, she is on the negotiation team for one reason only—her empathic talents are the perfect foil to Khiran BeVelor, the Moialans’ not-so-secret weapon.Being part incubus gives Khiran the power to engender more than just lust in the people around him. Too bad his uncle, the king, thinks his only use is seducing his opponents. Khiran plans to ignore his uncle’s expectations and rely on other emotions to gain favorable trade concessions for Moial. But when the empath detects his every lure—even those he didn’t know he used—seduction might be the only option.But who will be the seducer, and who the seduced? less

A princess and spy, both determined to do their duty.If they give in to their attraction, they court disaster. But some temptations are too strong to resist.***Princess Merine Velor has never resisted her role as a political pawn. She knows she will end up in a marriage of state, where the best she can hope for is to respect her husband and perhaps find a measure of contentment. Then her father announces that she will marry a man more than twice her age... moreA princess and spy, both determined to do their duty.If they give in to their attraction, they court disaster. But some temptations are too strong to resist.***Princess Merine Velor has never resisted her role as a political pawn. She knows she will end up in a marriage of state, where the best she can hope for is to respect her husband and perhaps find a measure of contentment. Then her father announces that she will marry a man more than twice her age. Merine begins to look for other options, but her father is not going to accept anyone less than a prince.Andros is no one, and he likes it that way. He can mingle with craftsmen, laborers, and servants and learn exactly what he wants to know. He doesn’t mix with the rich and powerful—except when he reports to his mentor, Baron Orlant. When his job places him in the path of Princess Merine, however, he ends up falling for the foreign princess. Merine just might be the answer his kingdom needs, but can he really step back and let her marry the crown prince?With the succession on the line, Merine and Andros must decide how to balance their feelings against an entire kingdom. less

A princess and spy, both determined to do their duty.If they give in to their attraction, they court disaster. But some temptations are too strong to resist.***Princess Merine Velor has never resisted her role as a political pawn. She knows she will end up in a marriage of state, where the best she can hope for is to respect her husband and perhaps find a measure of contentment. Then her father announces that she will marry a man more than twice her age... moreA princess and spy, both determined to do their duty.If they give in to their attraction, they court disaster. But some temptations are too strong to resist.***Princess Merine Velor has never resisted her role as a political pawn. She knows she will end up in a marriage of state, where the best she can hope for is to respect her husband and perhaps find a measure of contentment. Then her father announces that she will marry a man more than twice her age. Merine begins to look for other options, but her father is not going to accept anyone less than a prince.Andros is no one, and he likes it that way. He can mingle with craftsmen, laborers, and servants and learn exactly what he wants to know. He doesn’t mix with the rich and powerful—except when he reports to his mentor, Baron Orlant. When his job places him in the path of Princess Merine, however, he ends up falling for the foreign princess. Merine just might be the answer his kingdom needs, but can he really step back and let her marry the crown prince?With the succession on the line, Merine and Andros must decide how to balance their feelings against an entire kingdom. less

An oracle cursed by her own power. A foreign prince reluctant to tackle the problems of an empire. When their lives collide, new futures unfold.***Auraelie can see the future with a touch, but her gift forces her to limit contact with others or risk death. As the Emperor’s Oracle, she must accept that her life is not her own, that her sacrifice is for the good of all her people--not just the oracles, but every member of the magical races in Pynth... moreAn oracle cursed by her own power. A foreign prince reluctant to tackle the problems of an empire. When their lives collide, new futures unfold.***Auraelie can see the future with a touch, but her gift forces her to limit contact with others or risk death. As the Emperor’s Oracle, she must accept that her life is not her own, that her sacrifice is for the good of all her people--not just the oracles, but every member of the magical races in Pynth. But when a prince from distant shores arrives at court, everything changes. The only man she’s ever met whom she can safely touch, he may be the biggest threat she’s ever faced. Or the answer to all her dreams.To avoid a disastrous marriage, Sebin Velor sails across the ocean, intent on finding new opportunities. The rebellion brewing in the imperial capital is not his concern. Not until he meets Auraelie. The plight of the alluring oracle opens his eyes to the injustices in Pynth, but the human rebels don’t see the big picture. And the magical races are distrustful. Sebin will have to bring them all together if he wants to see Auraelie free. Even if it means losing her himself.It would be selfish to ask him to stay. It would be cruel to ask her to leave.Content Warning: Steamy scenes and non-explicit mentions of rape. less

A lady trying to understand her magic. A lord hoping to safeguard a kingdom.For these unwilling allies, a fake courtship is the only path forward.***Reyn Callan has hidden her vivacity for years. Finally free of puritanical Moial, she becomes an accomplished flirt. But her popularity might owe more to succubus magic than her personality... moreA lady trying to understand her magic. A lord hoping to safeguard a kingdom.For these unwilling allies, a fake courtship is the only path forward.***Reyn Callan has hidden her vivacity for years. Finally free of puritanical Moial, she becomes an accomplished flirt. But her popularity might owe more to succubus magic than her personality. While she struggles to understand who she is and what she can do, the last thing Reyn needs is to spend any more time with the one lord unimpressed by her charms.Velario Ferrini would forgo social events altogether if he didn’t need to maintain the impression that nothing is wrong at the banks he manages. He certainly wants nothing to do with empty-headed flirts like Lady Reyn. But if he wants to prove himself and show that he deserves to be his father’s heir and the next King of Lhanaperi, Velario cannot let anyone suspect there might be trouble. Reyn just might be the solution to all his problems. To protect Lhanaperi’s economy, Velario must pretend to court the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen.Forced to work together, can Velario and Reyn learn to see past first impressions? less

A powerless prince. An oracle who doesn’t see the future. Together, can they change an empire?Yslie wants to usher Pynth into the new future promised by the recent revolution, not another generation of thoughtless rulers. If she wants to make a difference, she must convince the prince to choose her as his empress. But why would he ever look twice at an oracle who can only see the past?Peroen has spent his entire life avoiding the court—avoiding his father... moreA powerless prince. An oracle who doesn’t see the future. Together, can they change an empire?Yslie wants to usher Pynth into the new future promised by the recent revolution, not another generation of thoughtless rulers. If she wants to make a difference, she must convince the prince to choose her as his empress. But why would he ever look twice at an oracle who can only see the past?Peroen has spent his entire life avoiding the court—avoiding his father. But the Emperor is no longer the foremost power in the land, and to satisfy the newly elected Assembly, Peroen must choose an oracle as a bride. He knows who he wants at his side—if she can see him as something more than a duty. To marry Yslie, he’ll not only have to face scheming bridal candidates, devious politicians, and a court that wants to cling to the little power it has left, but also convince her that her heart is safe in his hands.Can Yslie and Peroen master a game neither ever wanted to play, or will politics get in the way of love?***The books in The Treaties of Moial Series each focus on a different couple. The books can be read as stand-alones, but may be better enjoyed in chronological order. Each book has a HEA. less

An incubus who yearns for love. A woman who craves excitement.She’ll help him navigate his courtship of another woman, but will he ever look at what’s right in front of him?***Brevin has always been a romantic. When he believes he’s fallen in love, he’s determined to do whatever it takes to prove that he can be as trustworthy and faithful as any human lover. But as an incubus, he can’t live without feeding through touch... moreAn incubus who yearns for love. A woman who craves excitement.She’ll help him navigate his courtship of another woman, but will he ever look at what’s right in front of him?***Brevin has always been a romantic. When he believes he’s fallen in love, he’s determined to do whatever it takes to prove that he can be as trustworthy and faithful as any human lover. But as an incubus, he can’t live without feeding through touch. Brevin must find the balance between his needs and the rigid proscriptions imposed by the human he is courting. Luckily, he meets Selona, who is not only willing to feed him without breaking his rules, but can also teach him everything he needs to know about winning over a human woman.Selona is tired of conforming to society and her family’s expectations. She wants to enjoy life, not just live it. That’s why she traveled across an ocean to an empire where she can be whoever she wants. Her first adventure leads her to Brevin, and an introduction to fascinating foreign politics. When feeding becomes friendship, Selona realizes she wants more, but knows that if she interferes with his courtship she’ll be the villain.When his courtship gets tangled in political intrigues, will Brevin finally admit who truly owns his heart?***The books in The Treaties of Moial Series each focus on a different couple. The books can be read as stand-alones, but may be better enjoyed in chronological order. Each book has a HEA. less