Chronicles of the Twelve Realms Series by Rachael Ritchey

Magic is long dead in the Twelve Realms. At least this is what most believed until an innocent young woman becomes the obsession of a man who defies time by stealing the only thing that sustains his life: true beauty.Princess Caityn is more than a pretty face. Her beauty runs soul deep, and because of this, her life is priceless to the thief. On the eve of her wedding to the high prince, Caityn is attacked... moreMagic is long dead in the Twelve Realms. At least this is what most believed until an innocent young woman becomes the obsession of a man who defies time by stealing the only thing that sustains his life: true beauty.Princess Caityn is more than a pretty face. Her beauty runs soul deep, and because of this, her life is priceless to the thief. On the eve of her wedding to the high prince, Caityn is attacked. The thief’s powerful dark magic leaves her a wretched hag with an unrecognizable, shriveled soul.Stories of old. A quest. Willing sacrifice. These are all that can save her, but doubt is a powerful weapon, and the thief knows it well. He will stop at nothing to keep the prince from undoing the curse. less

Sir Ahmad didn't even say goodbye, but Idra knew he wouldn't. He left High Castle to escape his broken heart, and it was her fault. But Idra, duty bound, continues serving the princess as her lady-in-waiting and pushes her tattered heart aside.When Ahmad returns by order of the high prince, he feels the pull of the woman he loves but cannot overcome the fear he might only be a consolation prize... moreSir Ahmad didn't even say goodbye, but Idra knew he wouldn't. He left High Castle to escape his broken heart, and it was her fault. But Idra, duty bound, continues serving the princess as her lady-in-waiting and pushes her tattered heart aside.When Ahmad returns by order of the high prince, he feels the pull of the woman he loves but cannot overcome the fear he might only be a consolation prize. Idra longs for him but dreads his rejection, and the rift between them grows as her willful desire to help others attracts danger at every turn.When a new knight Idra has befriended asks for her clandestine help, the two uncover roots of treason threatening to undo the kingdom. They incite the wrath of an ancient rebellion, and Idra knows Ahmad might be the only one who can help them, but sharing this secret could get him killed.A traitor's plot must be crushed before the rebellion rips Twelve Realms apart, but their interference will seal the fate of all they've sworn to protect. less

Sir Ahmad didn't even say goodbye, but Idra knew he wouldn't. He left High Castle to escape his broken heart, and it was her fault. But Idra, duty bound, continues serving the princess as her lady-in-waiting and pushes her tattered heart aside.When Ahmad returns by order of the high prince, he feels the pull of the woman he loves but cannot overcome the fear he might only be a consolation prize... moreSir Ahmad didn't even say goodbye, but Idra knew he wouldn't. He left High Castle to escape his broken heart, and it was her fault. But Idra, duty bound, continues serving the princess as her lady-in-waiting and pushes her tattered heart aside.When Ahmad returns by order of the high prince, he feels the pull of the woman he loves but cannot overcome the fear he might only be a consolation prize. Idra longs for him but dreads his rejection, and the rift between them grows as her willful desire to help others attracts danger at every turn.When a new knight Idra has befriended asks for her clandestine help, the two uncover roots of treason threatening to undo the kingdom. They incite the wrath of an ancient rebellion, and Idra knows Ahmad might be the only one who can help them, but sharing this secret could get him killed.Idra loves Ahmad too much to risk his life because of her mistakes. A traitor's plot must be crushed before the rebellion rips Twelve Realms apart, but their interference will seal the fate of all they've sworn to protect. less