A compelling novel of starting over from the author of Mr Chen's Emporium. Eighteen months ago Angie Wallace thought her world had ended. Now she's fighting off suitors - and facing a crisis she never saw coming . . .<br/><br/>'Unrequited love hurt like hell - whether you were fifteen or fifty - something.'<br/><br/>Following the death of her beloved husband Phil, Angie has made a new life for herself in the enchanting gold rush town of Millbrooke. The proud proprietor of the Old Manse B&amp;B and a fierce protector of local history, her transition from 'blow - in' to bona fide Millbrooker is complete. <br/>She's even fallen for the erudite but scruffy Richard Scott, owner of Millerbrooke House.<br/><br/>But just as the relationship between Angie and Richard seems to be blossoming, a woman from his past arrives back in town - and turns their world upside down.<br/><br/>Because Diana Goodmann isn't all she seems, and when Angie vows to unearth the truth about her rival she finds herself a long way from home - and in very grave danger.<br/><br/>Caspan hates life as a thief on the streets, so he leaps at the chance to join a secret order sanctioned by the King.<br/><br/>The Brotherhood seeks the lost magical weapons of an ancient race that will help them fight the Roon, the invading army who creep ever closer. Defeat seems inevitable. Unless Caspan and his fellow recruits - Roland, Lachlan, Sara and Kilt - can set aside their differences and use their new skills to help turn the tide.<br/><br/>With swords strapped to their belts, riding magical beasts called Wardens, they leave the sanctuary of their training ground for their first mission. Will it be their last?