Throw in a rebellion and kidnapping and this story has some action-adventure and steam. In Domin's book, he's dealing with a failing regime and people who are fighting change. You must read the first three books, starting with Change of Heart. Crucible of Fate is part of her Change of Heart series but features a separate panther, Domin Thorne. Her sweet, lovable, perfect (seriously perfect) heroes are my favorites, and her stories are so romantic and hot. What it's about: If you don't already know, I'm a huge Mary Calmes fan. I'm keeping very careful notes about characters, glossary and plot points so I don't get lost in this big world while writing future books. Tidbit: Morgan says, ' Falling Kingdoms is the first high fantasy I've ever written and I had tons of fun with it! I definitely wanted this book to have a sweeping, epic feel, so I included the POVs of four very different teenage characters as their lives begin to intertwine in a time of war and magic. Michelle's writing has always been fun to read, and I will be hitting the bookstore today (Dec. Why you should read it: I'm looking forward to reading Falling Kingdoms because Morgan Rhodes is the pen name for Michelle Rowan! Falling Kingdoms is supposed to be a cross between fantasy and romance, mixing kingdoms and epic battles with teenagers in love. There's a princess, a rebel, an adopted royal and a lethal firstborn son - all part of the war and battles between three kingdoms and all have something to lose and something to gain.

What it's about: Four young people find their fates intertwined.

Crucible of Fate by Mary Calmes