All Lucas Tripp wants is good weather for the upcoming harvest, suitable matches for his six older sisters, a little money leftover at the end of the month, to never ever come within brushing distance of ascension to the throne, and more quality time with Alex. That’s not so much to ask for, right? Oh, and for his dog to listen to him. And for his cat to stop plotting against him. And for his mother to stop being disappointed in him. And for his sister Clara to someday forgive him for stealing Alex away from her. Not that Lucas did that!

When Clara’s new suitor suddenly disappears, Lucas is drawn into an adventure of a lifetime—kicking and screaming all the way. Magical beings traipsing through portals, missing princes, breaking and entering, suspicious magicians, and arsey cousins doesn’t really cover the rest of it, but give Lucas time; he’ll come up with more.

The Queen's Librarian is created by Carole Cummings, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

The Queen's Librarian

       "LEAVING SO soon, Lucas?" Laurie was still sprawled on the couch in the receiving room, still chipper and languid at the same time as only the very drunk or very... magically affected could be. Only this time, it wasn't Slade with him but Vessa. Laurie's head was in her lap, and she poked at Laurie's nose every now and then to make him giggle. Which probably wasn't very difficult just now.


      "Yes." Lucas tipped a sharp nod. "I am getting out of here, before something else jumps out of a portal. Or secret 'liquor cabinet'. Or wherever."


      "Probably wise." Vessa poked Laurie on the forehead this time. He giggled anyway. "Something you should know first, though." Vessa sighed when she turned her gaze up to Lucas. She looked... sympathetic.


      "He was lying," Vessa said. "Mister Parry, I mean." When Lucas frowned in confusion, she shrugged. "As adorable as you are, Lucas, he wasn't after your love. He was after your land."


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