One dark curse, two elves and a destiny
neither could escape.
Disregarded by her
betrothed, elven princess Clairessa Bellehaven analyzes spell books and dreams
of finding someone to share her life. Betrayed by her unfaithful witch
boyfriend, she convinces herself a single night with another elf will do no
harm. Except the Goddess has a plan and Clairessa will have to fight to save
the man who seized her heart and refused to let her go.
Clan prince Rowe Calder
arrived in Wildeloch to settle problems with his family's business. What he
found was the one elf he'd spent his life avoiding. His bondmate. The woman
destined to bring about his death. Now he must find a way to keep his family
safe when the dark elf comes to claim his soul.
Will a love long denied be
strong enough to save them when darkness seeks retribution?
Excerpt:
"Have you
gone out with him yet?" Sarah Winston, a mid-level witch, asked over the
top of a tree limb separating their desks.
For a moment,
Claire ignored her friend. But Sarah could be persistent when she wanted to
know something. Thank the Goddess it was the end of the day and they were
alone. "No. And I don't plan to."
"Ri-ight."
Sarah rolled her eyes. "I believe that like I believe there is a troll
bridge for sale in the Desert Resort."
Sometimes
friends were a pain; they never let you get away with deluding yourself.
"It's better
this way."
"Honey,
you're so frustrated, sparks are dancing along your skin." A wicked gleam
infused Sarah's gaze. "My suggestion to you is quit hiding and take what
you need." She winked and ducked back into her space. Her cheerful
laughter echoed in the mostly empty room.
Claire
shook her head at her friend's good-natured teasing. While the idea of
capturing Rowe was intriguing, the reality of the situation was filled with
nothing but trouble. She concentrated on her mirror interface and hoped work
would distract her.
The Living Tree's
magic connected the mirror to a collective knowledge base. While a lot of her
job as spell book tester was actively casting spells, she also needed to verify
ingredient information. At the moment, she was verifying the information on an
obscure herb called Moonsglow. The leaves were silvery gray, extremely
poisonous if ingested, but could amplify magic spells if used sparingly.
"Good. You
haven't left yet." Rowe's deep voice rumbled behind her.
She
jumped and then spun her chair around. "Wha…What are you doing here?"
Why did he have to sneak up on her? She always seemed to be out of control
around him.
His
lips twitched at the corners of his mouth. "I've come to beg your help
with a project."
She
hated how composed he appeared. With his sky blue shirt opened at the neck, his
wrinkle-free dove gray suit, and his mussed hair; he possessed a rakishly
attractive air. It drove her crazy that he affected her. For four weeks, she'd
reminded herself that he was off limits. If only images of them in bed wouldn't
keep intruding on her thoughts.
He was cordial and
patient with her. Yet she wanted the man who took what he wanted, exactly like
he had their first night together. The self-restraint he exercised heightened
her frustrations. He'd been considerate in their interactions since that first
day in the office. She wanted to tear away his social mask and discover if he
was just as unbalanced as she.
"Can
it wait until tomorrow?" She turned back to her work. "I have
someplace to be tonight."
The choked laugh
from the other side of the branch made Claire blush.
"I'm afraid
not. Please, Claire. I need your help." Standing with his hand out, Rowe
looked so earnest, her resolve weakened.
Her parents had
instilled in her the responsibility to share her gifts. She couldn't say no.
"Very well." Wiping the image from the mirror, she turned and placed
her hand in his. The hum of his power tickled along her skin. "I'll see
you tomorrow, Sarah."
"Have
fun," Sarah said, wiggling her fingers at them. "Do everything you
think you shouldn’t."
Claire shook her
head and hid her reddened cheeks behind her long hair. Rowe's chuckle only
intensified her embarrassment. At least Rowe appreciated the good-natured
teasing. Gavin would have suspended Sarah for such a comment.
Doing everything
she shouldn't would endanger her heart. Rowe's competence and easy demeanor
already had her falling for him. Her heart wasn't free to give but somehow he had
a strong grip on it.
"What
shouldn't you do?" His eyes sparked with flirtatious energy despite his
innocent tone.
Her face heated
even more and she to refused answer. How could she tell him what she couldn't
do was become involved? With him. "Um. What spell do you need help
with?"
He stared at her a
moment before leading her downstairs. The sparkle in his eyes made her face
heat like a boiling cauldron. She feared he knew her secret: she still wanted
him.
Book
info:
Title:
Enchantress' Destiny
Publisher: Moonlight Mountain Books
Date Published: March 2015
Genre: Paranormal Romance / Fantasy Romance
Word Count: Novella - 25,200 words
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Author Bio:
Although Beth grew up in West Virginia, she currently
resides in North Carolina with her husband, two sons and a Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel who makes an excellent lap warmer. Blending the analytical and
creative sides of her brain, she delights in creating fantasy worlds for
others. Catch her online most days except when NCIS and Once Upon a Time air.
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Anything you'd like the reader to know?
While Enchantress' Destiny is Book 2 in the series, the
story can be read standalone. The main characters do not appear in Book 1,
Healer's Fate, and are only connected because they exist in the same world of
Arilase.
