Daughter of Prophecy — Anne Kelleher Bush

Rising from the ruins of an empire destroyed by magic; in a world of raiders, mutants, warring lords, and undying passions; two destinies cross at an executioner's stake.

FORBIDDEN MAGIC WILL RAISE AN EMPIRE.
FORBIDDEN LOVE WILL DESTROY IT.

NYDIA FARHALLEN: A witch condemned for her beauty, uncanny psychic gifts, and knowledge of the taboo ancient secrets, she is an outcast and a living weapon, a sorceress who must win the hearts and protection of the mighty to survive.

KING ABELARD RIDENAU: Fearless, lusty, charismatic, the greatest lord in centuries; but he will betray every friend and sacrifice every ideal to unite a continent under his rule.

Together their love and power can change the very course of Fate. But the fire of Nydia's passion and the fury of Ridenau's ambition can unleash the wrath of terrible lost sorcery, consuming the world the king and the witch would win .. .