Finding Destiny — Jean Johnson

From the author of “the fabulously fresh, thoroughly romantic, and wildly entertaining” Sons of Destiny come four all-new novellas set in the same bewitching world of danger, passion, and providence…

The slave…Chanson, a privileged Arbran dyara, discovers an unexpected connection with the excitingly different Eduor, a bracingly sexy war-slave who desires his freedom. But what binds them together could also destroy them.

The knight…The Arbran diplomat Sir Zeilas must turn the Guildaran people -- with their strange machines and weaponry -- from former enemies into allies. But in the case of their intriguingly beautiful leader, perhaps something more intimate is in order.

The mage…Gabria never expected to become a Guildaran envoy to Aurul, or the subject of their seer king's prophecies. But the most stunning surprise was what waited for her in His Majesty's winter palace, and why.

The pirate…Captain Ellett would do anything for his king. Even hunt down the pirates plaguing the Jenodan Isles. But he never counted on the seductive powers of the pirate's captain -- beautiful, tempestuous, and impossible to resist.