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Power of Pen and Voice
Young adult fantasy romance
Power of Pen and Voice
Book 5 of the The Spoken Mage series
A Sekali princess interrupts Elena and Lucas’s betrothal celebrations with news of a new enemy, prompting Ardann to send an investigative team into the mountains. Saffron reluctantly joins to protect her family’s honor, while Julian eagerly sees the mission as a chance to prove himself and win Sekali favor. Their assumptions about each other change as the expedition uncovers mysteries and discovers that familiar magical defenses are inexplicably failing. Forced to rely on one another, Saffron and Julian must solve the threat while trying to escape with both their lives and their growing feelings intact.
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Fantasy peril and violence, threats to kingdoms and families, and mild romantic content, including kissing
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Editor’s Red Pen
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Hearthside Spiced Mead
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Honeyed warmth suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
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- 6 oz plain honey mead
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- 2 whole cloves ↗
- 1 strip orange peel, avoiding the white pith ↗
- 1/2 tsp honey, optional if using dry mead ↗
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- Makes one serving.
- Combine the mead, cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat until gently steaming—do not simmer or boil. Keep over very low heat for 5–10 minutes, tasting occasionally for your preferred spice strength. Strain into a heatproof mug and sweeten with honey if desired.
- Garnish: Orange peel and a cinnamon stick.
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