Can the Queen who has once done the impossible ever be free?
After awakening the “Waiting King” — the one destined to free her country from the long occupation of the Han —
Maura Woodbury thinks her duty to her country completed. But Maura’s task has only just begun. Rath, once a notorious outlaw, has no magic, and thus no power to expel the invaders from their kingdom. Yet the people expect a miracle. And so Maura, still new to using life-magic, is their only hope…. Maura must journey into the unknown, searching for a magical staff — one that will grant the awakened king one grand wish. But separation from her consort breeds jealousies, devastating secrets and ties to an intimate enemy. Stricken by doubt, Maura and Rath are tempted to ignore the call of fate — but what will happen to the country if they do
After writing more than ten award-winning historical romances for Harlequin Historical, Deborah Hale now also writes otherworld fantasies for LUNA Books. Deborah likes to think of her word processor as a magic carpet that can whisk readers away to enchanted times and places. She hopes they enjoy the ride! Deborah lives with her own personal hero and their four children in Nova Scotia, Canada -- a place steeped in history, romance and magic. Deborah invites you to become better acquainted with her by visiting her personal website www.deborahhale.com or by chatting with her in the eHarlequin Community (www.eharlequin.com).
