Tartessa

With his heart heavy from the murder of his father, there is nothing more this newly crowned king wants to do than earn the trust of his people and win the hand of his childhood sweetheart, Jaida.  But a curse hangs over his life and threatens his future plans with her.  When young King Nathan sets out to correct his destiny, he is presented with a much more tangible and pressing danger.  Can he manage to extinguish this new threat, lift his curse, and all the while keep Jaida out of harm’s way?

Tartessa is a delightful read with all the right ingredients:  Loyal comrades, sweet romance, sorcery, villains, and swordfights.  Approximately 150 pages.