Be swept into an epic fantasy romance packed with adventure, treachery, and magic.
Never show weakness, never give away control, and never let anyone into your heart. These are the words Felice of Dar lives by. After what they did to her-and what she did to them, her father came near to putting her down. A feral panther-shifter can't be allowed to live. The extreme measures she took to regain her life left different kinds of scars. Now, back in the human world, not much has changed. Once again, while on a mission of diplomacy, she is nearly killed. Only this time, it's the man betrothed to her sister. He wants to save her life. But in return, he will take her hard-won control.
Ayer was born a prince, but he is failing his duties once more. The Darrian Princess Felice is injured and possibly dying. His incompetence could start a war between their countries. She fights his healer and struggles to suppress her shift as they attempt to save her life. He can help her maintain control if he becomes her Shield-Mate. Does he dare ask if she will give him the Shield to save their kingdoms and her life? But it's her sister he is supposed to wed.
An enchanting tale of romance between two who were never meant to be together in a thrilling world of mystery, warfare, betrayal, and the sometimes-winding path love will take.
D. V. Stone is a multi-award-winning, multi-genre, traditionally and independently published author. She writes books people want to read. Her stories are about the importance of friends and family, regardless of genre. They are about overcoming obstacles, often with humor.
Since retiring, she has been a full-time author and blogger. Around the Fire is a popular weekly blog where she introduces both established and new authors, giving an insider's look into their lives and books as well as tidbits about her own life. A former Emergency Medical Technician, she volunteered in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and worked professionally in a women's state prison. D. V. was the proprietor of a coffee shop and then a small restaurant/ice cream stand. The years following were as a manager in an animal emergency hospital, while her last position was in a human medical office.
When not behind the wheel of 2Hoots-a 41-foot long 13.2 feet high 5th Wheel camper, she rambles around town in Northern New Jersey in a white Camaro. She also loves travel and history. D.V. is a wife to an amazing husband, mother to one son, and not your average grandma to three beautiful grands. A woman of faith, she believes and trusts in God.
"My greatest pleasures are spending time outside with friends and family, cooking over the open fire, sipping a glass of wine, and reading."
Hali, her rescue dog, always reminds her to let readers know, "Woof, woof." Which loosely translates as support your local animal rescue."
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