Waterspell Book 1: The Warlock by Deborah J. Lightfoot

How far would you go to find where you belong? Drawn into murderous magical schemes, Carin glimpses the place she once called home. It lies upon a shore that seems unreachable. To discover her identity and her destiny, the lost traveler must decipher the words of an alien book, follow the clues in a bewitched poem, conjure a dragon from a pool of magic — and tread carefully around a tortured, emotionally scarred sorcerer who can’t seem to decide whether to help her, love her, or kill her. Readers say: “A riveting series. Complex, well-developed characters. Plenty of mystery and twists and turns. An epic fantasy world full of magic, danger, romance, and travel through time and space. Not your typical hack and slash.” Enjoy first in series for free.