“Yes I do, Kalin.”
Acknowledgments
There have been so many people who have helped me throughout my journey. The first in a long line are my parents, Russell and Brenda Howell. They turned into a publicity team after The Shadow Prince was released. If my dad wasn’t asking random strangers to download my novella, Mom was handing out print copies. They are the best parents in the world. Seriously, I don’t deserve them. I want to send out a special thank you to my husband, Christopher. You have been so patient throughout this process. Thank you for making sure my life didn’t fall apart while I was writing and editing. You are full of awesome! Big hugs and kisses to my daughter, Madison. She really liked having her name in the acknowledgments of the novella. I’m sorry I couldn’t put your name on the cover of this book as you requested. It just wouldn’t fit, babe. A big thank you to Courtney Koschel for all your editing magic. I always enjoy reading your comments, especially the ones where you seem to be speaking directly to my characters. LOL! I can’t go without mentioning my family and friends who have been pimping this series. I want you to know I really appreciate your support. Here are the unofficial members of my street team: Michael Howell, Megan DeMarco, Cathy Schoen, John Ballengee, Barb Ballengee, Chuck Ballengee, Bob Latimer, Pam White, Jen Scicchitano, and Jessica Reigle. Thank you to all the bloggers who have read the novella and helped spread the word over social media. I love you ladies so much! Last, but not least, I want to thank you—the reader. Thank you for giving me a chance. This series has been a labor of love and I truly appreciate your support. Big, awkward virtual hug coming your way. ;-)
About the Author
Stacey O'Neale lives in Annapolis, Maryland. When she's not writing, she spends her time fangirling over books, blogging, watching fantasy television shows, cheering for the Baltimore Ravens, and hanging out with her husband and daughter.
Her career in publishing started as a blogger-turned-publicist for two successful small publishers. Stacey writes young adult paranormal romance and adult science fiction romance. Her books always include swoon-worthy heroes, snarky heroines, and lots of kissing.
Stacey loves hearing from readers. Follow her on Twitter @StaceyONeale, look for her on Facebook, Pinterest, and Goodreads. You can also visit her blog at http://staceyoneale.com/.
ISBN-13: 9780991451920
MORTAL ENCHANTMENT
Copyright © 2014 by Stacey O'Neale
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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either a product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events or locales is entirely coincidental.
Summary
In Kalin Matthew's world, elementals control the forces of nature. They are divided into four courts: air, woodland, fire, and water. At sixteen she will leave the life she's built with her mortal mother. Kalin will move to Avalon to rule with her father—the elemental king of the air court. Along the way, she's attacked by a fire court assassin and saved by Rowan, a swoon-worthy elemental with a questionable past.
Worst of all, she learns her father is missing.
To rescue him, Kalin will have to work with a judgmental council and a system of courts too busy accusing each other of deceit to actually be able to help her. But, they aren’t her biggest challenge. With the Midwinter’s Ball only five days away, Kalin must take over her father’s duties, which includes shifting control of the elements—power Kalin has yet to realize.
As Rowan attempts to train her, a war looms between the four courts. If Kalin fails, her father will die and the courts will fall, but the betrayal she’s about to uncover may cost her even more…
Cover Designer: Najla Qamber Designs
Editor: Courtney Koschel
Copy Editor: Brenda Howell
Interior formatting and design: The Eyes for Editing
Table of Contents
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four
Chapter Twenty-Five
Chapter Twenty-Six
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Acknowledgments
About the Author
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