The Great Balance World Series by Jen Lynning

In a world of Balance, debts must be paid and change comes at a cost.Eleya is well versed in the importance of keeping the Balance. To even the scales after her brother loses a fortune he doesn't have, she approaches the man he owes. Prince Dmir.Dmir doesn’t know what to do with the lady sneaking into his room. She insists on an alternative method to repay her brother’s debt, but Dmir needs that money. He wants to fund Balanced inventions to bring progress to everyone in Plumei... moreIn a world of Balance, debts must be paid and change comes at a cost.Eleya is well versed in the importance of keeping the Balance. To even the scales after her brother loses a fortune he doesn't have, she approaches the man he owes. Prince Dmir.Dmir doesn’t know what to do with the lady sneaking into his room. She insists on an alternative method to repay her brother’s debt, but Dmir needs that money. He wants to fund Balanced inventions to bring progress to everyone in Plumei. As much as he is tempted to accept Eleya’s salacious proposal, he knows he shouldn’t. But maybe she can help him and work off the debt at the same time.Eleya can’t help but commit fully to the principled, visionary prince once he shows her his plans. She will use all her powers, including a Balance-given ability to recognize the truth, to help him. But she can’t lie—she soon wants more than to repay the debt. She wants the prince himself. less

When the scales tilt, kingdoms teeter. Hearts falter. And change is inevitable.Princess Josyn is excited to return home after years abroad. She rejoices in the chance to tackle the fractious council and treasonous plots threatening her brother, the king. But his enemies don’t hesitate to invoke a spell-prayer to strike her blind. Even with a new sense to Balance the loss of her sight, Josyn will need help from an old friend to navigate the court... moreWhen the scales tilt, kingdoms teeter. Hearts falter. And change is inevitable.Princess Josyn is excited to return home after years abroad. She rejoices in the chance to tackle the fractious council and treasonous plots threatening her brother, the king. But his enemies don’t hesitate to invoke a spell-prayer to strike her blind. Even with a new sense to Balance the loss of her sight, Josyn will need help from an old friend to navigate the court.As a Beast, Aevin’s heightened senses and instincts are Balanced by the inability to suppress natural impulses. Knowing the effect Josyn has on him, he has avoided the princess on her visits home for years rather than risk losing control. But now she is back in Lyr for good, and his best friend, King Germein, has asked him to serve as her escort and bodyguard.Josyn doesn’t know why Aevin pushed her away years ago. She is determined not to let him hurt her again, but it is hard to deny their attraction once their lives are entwined. As dangers mount and trust regrows, can they move beyond the past and make their own future?***This is a full length novel set in The Great Balance World. It is steamy with a HEA and no cliffhangers. less

She can rewrite the Balance, but every gain requires a sacrifice. She must decide what—and who—matters most.Ketira is done waiting for her best friend’s brother, Makev, to see her as a woman. Crafting Balanced spell-prayers for inventors won’t pay for her siblings’ educations. She needs to marry a rich man and save her family. She snares the interest of a wealthy lord, but he’s not the only one looking her way. Not all attention is positive... moreShe can rewrite the Balance, but every gain requires a sacrifice. She must decide what—and who—matters most.Ketira is done waiting for her best friend’s brother, Makev, to see her as a woman. Crafting Balanced spell-prayers for inventors won’t pay for her siblings’ educations. She needs to marry a rich man and save her family. She snares the interest of a wealthy lord, but he’s not the only one looking her way. Not all attention is positive.Makev Poinar falls in love with a new woman every month. He competes for the favor of noted court beauties, but they never hold his attention for long. He needs a woman with something more than a pretty face. A woman as intriguing as his friend, Ketira.Ketira can’t trust herself around Makev now that he is set on winning her heart. There is no guarantee his promises will last longer than a flower’s bloom. But avoiding a broken heart is the least of her worries once the religious zealots come calling.​​​​​​​***This is a full length novel set in The Great Balance World. It is steamy with a HEA and no cliffhangers. less

When a thief meets a duke, jewels should be at risk. Not hearts. Nalya enjoys the freedom of her uncomplicated life. Her skills as a pickpocket help the people who took her off the streets. It’s not like her marks need all that money. Then a single mistake makes her question everything she thought she knew. The Duke of Delgorad is a man of wealth and power. Even other lords are jealous of Vasha, but he has a smile for everyone and the desire to improve the fortunes of others... moreWhen a thief meets a duke, jewels should be at risk. Not hearts. Nalya enjoys the freedom of her uncomplicated life. Her skills as a pickpocket help the people who took her off the streets. It’s not like her marks need all that money. Then a single mistake makes her question everything she thought she knew. The Duke of Delgorad is a man of wealth and power. Even other lords are jealous of Vasha, but he has a smile for everyone and the desire to improve the fortunes of others. When he catches Nalya trying to pick his pocket, he isn’t mad. He’s intrigued. Vasha might be able to ignore theft, but when he discovers Nalya is part of a group threatening the stability of the entire empire, he knows he can’t let his heart overrule his mind. She only wanted to enjoy a night with the duke before their lives diverged once more. She didn’t count on the duke stealing her heart. ***This is a full length, stand-alone novel set in The Great Balance World. It is steamy with a HEA and no cliffhangers. less