(2 book set!) Magic Steeped in Poison / A Venom Dark and Sweet

For Ning the only thing worst than losing her mother is knowing that it's her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her mother - the poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister Shu.

When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdoms greatest shennong-shi - masters of the magical art of tea making - she travels to the imperial city to compete. The winner will receive a favor from the princess which may be Ning's only chance to save her sisters life.

A two book set!

Short chapters and fast paced. Politics and romance all combine to make a strong brew of a story.

Lists at $18.99 a book but the compelling story demands I lower the price to make it easier for you to buy.