Adamant in Dust by Willamette Sutta Stones of power and one princess to save them all. The Far Stone Endurant is broken, and a prophecy foretells doom… She should have been the chosen princess to deliver them. But Pergi can’t love Prince Teyrnon, and that's a deal-breaker. Pergi has prepared all her life to become the ruler that her father wants. Without sons, he knows she could only retain the throne if she marries the neighboring prince, combining their kingdoms. Yet the same prophecy that calls for the reunification also warns that they must join by love. Supplanted by her younger sister in this sentiment, Pergi waits with ill grace for Sadira to marry Teyrnon and steal her birthright. No one expects that Sadira would do a runner on her wedding day. What starts as an impromptu rescue of the wayward bride leads to a desperate struggle against a deadly foe. The dark lord Malchor ensnares Sadira in his opening bid to gain all the Far Stones of power. With them, he wi...

Captain Caffeine said, “There’s a new Transformers ride at Universal Studios down in Los Angeles.” Me: “I think I’m getting too old for that stuff. I don’t get a good enough Return On Investment.” Captain: “What do you mean?” Me: “Before, I used to love roller coasters. I didn’t mind paying the park fee and waiting two hours in line for each ride. Now, it’s just not worth it to me anymore. Those are two hours of my life I’ll never get back.” Captain: “What if you went with your friends and you guys could talk while you’re in line?” Me: “But it’s hot. Why would I want to spend money to stand in a hot line with lots of people when I could instead spend money to be in a coffee shop with my friends, or go have High Tea somewhere and talk there? I’d be in air conditioning and get scones and Devonshire cream.” Captain (thoughtfully): “You have a point.” What do you think? Amusement park or coffee shop? What floats your boat at your stage in life?

Are we adorable? This is me, Mary DeMuth, and my editor at Zondervan, Becky! We're having scrumptious ice cream at Marian's in Santa Cruz! I had the lavender ice cream and it was TO . DIE . FOR .