Water Witch Series by Toni Cabell

The only thing more dangerous than divining for water is falling in love with the enemy…Solace is beautiful, strong-willed, and called the water witch by her neighbors. She divines for water in the arid hills of her home—a dangerous pastime across the border, where the king controls access to all the water.Rhees is brooding, bitter, and hiding a deadly secret. But he’s determined to find a way to help the thirsty people of his land—even if it means kidnapping the last living water diviner... moreThe only thing more dangerous than divining for water is falling in love with the enemy…Solace is beautiful, strong-willed, and called the water witch by her neighbors. She divines for water in the arid hills of her home—a dangerous pastime across the border, where the king controls access to all the water.Rhees is brooding, bitter, and hiding a deadly secret. But he’s determined to find a way to help the thirsty people of his land—even if it means kidnapping the last living water diviner.But divining for water is against the law, punishable by death. Should Solace risk everything—including her heart—in a daring race to find water, or flee across the hills at her first chance of escape?Beauty and the Beast meets The Hunger Games in this thrilling romantic fantasy. Pick up The Lightness of Water by award-winning author Toni Cabell, and be swept into a world of betrayal, mystery, and heart-stomping action. less

A newly crowned king. An inexperienced queen. An ancient law that shatters their lives—and their desert kingdom.Visitors from every land and province are traveling to Toresz for the new king’s coronation. The crown princess of neighboring Censarra arrives early. A day early, in fact... moreA newly crowned king. An inexperienced queen. An ancient law that shatters their lives—and their desert kingdom.Visitors from every land and province are traveling to Toresz for the new king’s coronation. The crown princess of neighboring Censarra arrives early. A day early, in fact. Forcing her way into the dress rehearsal, she delivers shocking news: according to the arcane laws governing royal marriage and succession, the new king and crown princess are betrothed!Solace faces a gut-wrenching choice. Should she remain in Toresz as the king’s paramour, living a life in the shadows, or strike out on her own? If she leaves, what becomes of the people who rely on her water divining skills for survival? And what becomes of the man who’s captured her heart?If you love the Gothic vibes of Jane Eyre paired with warring kingdoms, strong heroines, and clean enemies-to-lovers romance, discover Water Witch, a complete romantic fantasy series for fans of Shari L. Tapscott, Kenley Davidson, Melanie Cellier—and of course, Charlotte Brontë! less