Book excerpt: The unbeatable Juniper Thimble has been broken. Outed as a mage, she has lost the love of her squire and gained a king’s ransom on her head. Meanwhile, Ison is tormented by memories of what the demon-summoning apostate made him do. To stop such a powerful evil, they must survive suspicious knights, old masters, and an underground cult. But can the assassin embrace her magic or the mage overcome the blood on his hands? Authors 4 Authors Content Rating This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains: - Brief sex - Graphic violence - Strong language - Mild alcohol use - Mild fantasy drug use - Child slavery - Suicidal ideation For more information on our rating system, please, visit Authors4AuthorsPublishing.com/books/ratings