Order of the MoonStone Series by J.C. Morrows

Before he was King . . . Before she was Queen . . . Before their son was forced to choose his bride from among twenty-five strangers . . . There was another royal romance. Prince Devron was never meant to be king. He was given the opportunity to choose his bride . . . for love instead of political advantage. Shiara - the lonely, orphaned weaver - never expected to meet Prince Devron, much less have him propose marriage.Could this be her very own fairy tale ending . . .

The Order of the Moonstone is not just another shadowy underground resistance operation.They have a much more sinister purpose.Kayden is about to find out just how sinister.Go back to the very beginning with us... see how Kayden was chosen for her most important and most dangerous assignment yet.

Her mission was simple-get close to the Prince, and kill him. . . Kayden entered the palace under a lie, one designed to get her close to the Prince. On the outside, she may look like a princess but beneath the mask, a killer lays in wait—for the perfect moment.Dvarius was not ready to take the crown, nor was he ready for a wife . . . but due to his father’s unexpected death and an archaic law—he must find a bride before he is allowed to take his rightful place on the throne... moreHer mission was simple-get close to the Prince, and kill him. . . Kayden entered the palace under a lie, one designed to get her close to the Prince. On the outside, she may look like a princess but beneath the mask, a killer lays in wait—for the perfect moment.Dvarius was not ready to take the crown, nor was he ready for a wife . . . but due to his father’s unexpected death and an archaic law—he must find a bride before he is allowed to take his rightful place on the throne.And the one woman he wants—just might be the one who is there to kill him... less

When a reluctant assassin returns to the palace and receives a less than warm welcome, she is certain her opportunity has passed to fulfil her mission.Or has it . . . ?When a young prince makes the decision to ignore a certain young lady with red hair and a fiery temper to match, will he seal his fate?Or will a moonlit ball, and a special dress bring the two of them together again - with life . . . not death . . moreWhen a reluctant assassin returns to the palace and receives a less than warm welcome, she is certain her opportunity has passed to fulfil her mission.Or has it . . . ?When a young prince makes the decision to ignore a certain young lady with red hair and a fiery temper to match, will he seal his fate?Or will a moonlit ball, and a special dress bring the two of them together again - with life . . . not death . . . in mind?AUTHOR'S NOTE: This short story takes place BEFORE the end of book 1 of the Order of the MoonStone series. There will be spoilers for anyone who has not read "A Reluctant Assassin". less

Kayden’s mission should have been simple — she was sent to kill the prince . . . not to fall in love with him.Within the palace walls, Kayden has discovered that things are not as she expected. Is there more to the royal family, or . . moreKayden’s mission should have been simple — she was sent to kill the prince . . . not to fall in love with him.Within the palace walls, Kayden has discovered that things are not as she expected. Is there more to the royal family, or . . . is there a more sinister depth to Drey’s mission?Dvarius thought his mind was made up — but will he have the resolve to see it through?Between attacks from outside the palace — and within, will the Prince live long enough to choose his Queen?And will Kayden choose to follow her head . . . or her heart — knowing that her decision could very well make her a target as well! less

A Secret . . . A Confession . . . A Decision . . . that will change the lives of an entire country.The palace is scrambling to recover from a brutal assault . . . the country is in disarray . . . and the royal security team is on edge like never before.Kayden entered the palace under a lie . . . a lie that has now been exposed. And now . . .Prince Dvarius has to decide what to do with his reluctant assassin.

On the run . . . Hidden away . . . Knowing they could both die at any moment . . . What other choice do Kayden and Dvarius have . . . Except for . . . A covert alliance . . . - Books in the Series - A Perilous Assignment (short story) A Reluctant Assassin (book one) A Cunning Masquerade (short story) A Treacherous Decision (book two) A Dangerous Love (short story) A Desperate Escape (book three) A Covert Alliance (short story) A Tragic Consequence (COMING THIS FALL)

FORCED TO FLEE . . . WOUNDED . . . AND ON THE RUN . . .Not exactly a safe place for a former assassin and a prince with a price on his head.In the dark streets of Auralius, Kayden and her prince struggle to find a way to set the country right again. But the Order of the MoonStone has a long reach and a strong grip.Will the two of them be able to find a way to bring down Kayden's former employers? Or will Kayden's unusual charm help them to find an ally where there was none?

A Reluctant Assassin made A Treacherous Decision - which led to A Desperate Escape. And now . . . A Tragic Consequence has led them to A Broken Kingdom.When she fell in love with her target, Kayden realized she could not fulfill her mission. And, no one could have predicted that her decision to share the truth with Prince Dvarius would lead them to the alter — much less to tragedy...