A Noble Companion

In "A Noble Companion," Madelena agrees to marry her friend Armando for security, despite not being in love with him. To secure a suitable dowry, she embarks on a perilous quest to raid a dragon's hoard, guided by the advice of a talking burro. Along the way, she receives unexpected help from Armando's secret admirer, his younger brother Javier, leading them both through a dangerous wilderness and forcing them to confront their true feelings. This New Adult Christian fantasy is a standalone retelling of The Ugly Duckling within The Cornerstone Series.