Destiny is neither black nor white. The same manifest
manacles that keep one on the path of life, can also be
used to free the traveler from other things that would tend
to chain and hold them down.
Maura Woodbury thought her service to her country was
complete when she found Rath Talward, who was the
destined "Waiting King." However, love and desire have
chained her heart to his, even as their separate paths have
been irrevocably fused into one. Therefore, she finds
herself being thrust into legend as more than just a
participant. Now she's to fulfill the prophecy as "The
Destined Queen."
Through dangerous seas of both water and man, the two
lovers must travel to exotic lands in order to find the
allies necessary to withstand both their hateful Han
overlords and the death mages who wield their terrible
powers unchecked. When prophecy gives them their appointed
tasks, they find they must rely upon themselves, and the
bond forged between them, if they are to have any chance of
succeeding against an enemy and answer fate's call. Only
love will sustain them through dark times and dark secrets.
A love that will feed their magic, even as it casts its
spell over both of them on destiny's path.
Hale continues her series started with THE WIZARD'S WARD.
Although readers may at times wish they'd read the first
book before taking up this second one, the magic of the
story carries readers satisfyingly along to the end of the
book. Maura and Rath share a sweet, simple, poignant love.
Their interaction and imperfect lives lend an enchantment
that endears them even more. Action aplenty abounds,
sending us on a mystical, magical journey where good versus
evil and destinies affect more than just those who follow.
This story is sure to please with its own brand of magic. A
true treasured tale to enliven those romantics and
adventure seekers alike.
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?
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