Barb Hendee Livres

National bestselling author Barb Hendee presents a dark, fascinating new series set in the world of the Noble Dead Saga... the story of two sisters who will discover they have far more power than they ever envisioned...In a small village in the nation of Droevinka, orphaned sisters Céline and Amelie Fawe scrape out a living selling herbal medicines in their apothecary shop. Céline earns additional money by posing as a seer and pretending to read people’s futures.But they exist in a land of great noble houses, all vying for power, and when the sisters refuse the orders of a warlord prince, they must flee and are forced to depend on the warlord prince’s brother, Anton, for a temporary haven.A series of bizarre deaths of pretty young girls are plaguing the village surrounding Prince Anton’s castle. He offers Céline and Amelie permanent protection if they can use their "skills" to find the killer.With little choice, the sisters enter a world unknown to them — of fine gowns and banquets and advances from powerful men. Their survival depends on catching a murderer who appears to walk through walls and vanish without a trace — and the danger around them seems to grow with each passing night.

The Noble Dead Saga continues... In her quest to find the orb of Spirit, Wynn Hygeorht is torn between two men who hate each other—her vampire protector, Chane Andraso, and the elf Osha, who has feelings for her. Now a strange series of clues leads them to a remote keep built on the dark cliffs of the coast of Witeny—where an old enemy lurks, ready to destroy her. At the same time, dhampir Magiere, Leesil, and Chap continue their desperate search for the orb of Air. Still hunted by a team of assassins, they escape on the first available ship, only to find themselves under the power of a sadistic captain. Yet even if they manage to survive this voyage, what waits for them at the journey’s end is beyond anything they can imagine....

Waylaid in their quest for the orb of the Air, Magiere, Leesil, Chap and Wayfarer have all been wrongly imprisoned. But it is Magiere who suffers the most as a cloaked interrogator employs telepathic torture. At the Suman port city they seek help, but assistance proves no easy task. The Domin is embroiled in a secret hunt for a spectral undead with the power to invade anyone living and take the body as its host. Even if Wynn can manage to free her friends from prison, battling this entirely new kind of undead hidden inside host bodies may be a challenge none can survive.

Set against a backdrop of northern raids, Lady Nicole Montagna faces a dire dilemma when her sister Chloe's unexpected pregnancy threatens their alliance with a neighboring lord. As the impending wedding approaches, Nicole must navigate the complexities of loyalty, honor, and the safety of her people. The stakes are high, and her decision could alter the fate of their village and their family forever.

The book features a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of choice and the secrets that shape our lives. With an engaging excerpt from "A Choice of Secrets," it invites readers to explore themes of identity, morality, and the impact of hidden truths on relationships. The characters navigate their intertwined fates, revealing how decisions can lead to unforeseen consequences. This exploration of personal and societal dilemmas makes for a thought-provoking read that resonates with anyone pondering the nature of choice.

Olivia Geroux faces a precarious situation when she discovers King Rowan's obsession with his stepsister and overhears a plot to murder the princess. With the appearance of a magic mirror revealing three potential paths, Olivia must make a critical choice: let the princess die to claim the throne, call for help and sacrifice her happiness, or intervene and risk her country’s well-being for love. Each decision tests her wits and courage as she navigates the complexities of power, loyalty, and her own desires.

Magiere, Leesil, and elven dog Chap are continuing their quest to find the powerful Orb of Air. But they are not alone. Aging elven assassin Brot’an has forced his company on them while also offering his protection. Chap doesn’t believe his ruse, however. As they sail, Magiere struggles with her own dark nature, using Leesil’s love as an anchor to keep her grounded. For the personal price she paid to procure the Orb of Fire was more than she thought—and more than she wants to reveal to anyone. But that is exactly what the cunning Brot’an wants to know. And he is willing to do whatever it takes—even if he must reveal his own dreaded secrets, which may cost the entire party their lives…and their very souls.

Young journeyer Wynn Hygeorht sets out with her companions, the vampire Chane Andraso and Shade, an elven wolf, in search of a dwarven stronghold that may well be the last resting place of a mythical orb- one of five such mysterious devices from the war of Forgotten History. And now, a direct descendant of that war's infamous mass murderer-the Lord of Slaughter-is tracking Wynn. If only that were all she had to worry about...

In a world where vampires can coexist without killing, Eleisha Clevon strives to teach her kind a humane way of life in Portland. However, her ideals clash with Simone Stratford, a vampire who revels in feeding and tormenting her victims. When Eleisha and her protector, Philip Brante, embark on a search for Simone in Denver, they encounter unexpected dangers and temptations that challenge their beliefs and desires, leading them into a darker realm of vampire existence.

Wynn Hygeort is stunned when Magiere and Leesil, along with the elven wolf Chap, show up at the Guild of Sagecraft. But Wynn cannot leave with her friends—she still must access the texts within the Guild’s archives which may help her divine the locations of the last two Orbs sought by the Ancient Enemy. To complete her task—and protect the Orbs—Wynn must remain sequestered from her friends. But she’s essentially a prisoner. One of the Guild’s superiors is just as eager for Wynn to translate the ancient texts, but she knows the others will not permit her to share that knowledge—knowledge Magiere and Leesil desperately need if they’re going to stop the Ancient Enemy from unleashing war on the land…