Crown of Sea and Storm: SPECIAL EDITION Fantasy Romance

**This is a preorder. Books will be delivered to you in September**

A princess cursed by silence. 
A prince bound by honor.
Together, they must defy fate to save a kingdom.

Princess Catrin Albrecht is a pawn in a dangerous game of court politics, cursed with the loss of her voice and hunted by those who seek to control her magic. When fate throws her in the path of the stoic and honorable Prince Jenson of Fiorland, the two must navigate treacherous waters on a journey of survival, betrayal, and impossible love.

Once Cat returns to court, whispers of murder and dark sorcery fill the air. Shadowed by her conniving cousin Alicia and threatened by a sorceress of immense power, Cat finds herself at the center of a deadly plot that could topple the throne. But with Jenson by her side, they stand a chance to thwart the darkness, if only they can trust each other long enough to fight it.

Too bad fate has an epic betrayal in store...

✓ Fantasy Romance / Lighter Romantasy
✓ Silent / Mute Heroine
✓ Little Mermaid Vibes
✓ Protective Hero
✓ Elemental Magic (Water & Storms)
✓ Royalty & Court Intrigue
✓ Forced Proximity (Journey)
✓ Slow-Burn Romance
✓ Norse Folklore + Fairytale Elements

• Heat Level: Mild steam (one open door scene) / Slow-burn

• Vibes: Immersive fantasy world / Fast-paced plot / Golden retriever hero + black cat heroine / NA, upper YA

• Setting: Royal courts, stormy seas, and secrets hidden in snowy mountains

• Trope Tags: Star-crossed lovers, hidden magic, betrayal

• Ending: Standalone sequel (Complete HEA for the main couple)

• Perfect for fans of: Elise Kova, Danielle L. Jensen, and Syvia Mercedes
  

Return to the world of the Audible bestselling Darkwood Trilogy in this sweeping standalone epic where the quietest voice holds the power to save a kingdom.

*NOTE: Unlike the other Darkwood books, this novel has some heat, including a spicy open door scene

Raised in a court full of lies and deception, Cat has learned to stay at the edges and avoid notice. Especially since she carries the royal gift of water magic in her blood - a secret the queen would gladly exploit. 

Fate has plans for her, though, including throwing her in the path of the barbaric Fiorlanders. Cat must find her inner strength, then return to confront her family and claim the power that is rightfully hers.

Sent as a royal ambassador to the kingdom of their old enemy, Jenson never expected to rescue a princess. And definitely not a treacherous one from the most deceitful court in the land. 

Honorable to a fault, he will be loyal to his duty, and to Fiorland - no matter the personal cost. Too bad he's already lost his heart to the lovely, silent woman he saved from the rocky shore.

Cat's journey takes her from the deadly intrigues of the Athraig court to the glittering mountains of Fiorland. There, she and Jay discover magic beyond their imaginings - and forge a deep bond that will be sorely tested upon their return to the palace.

Featuring sea voyages and a pilgrimage to a sacred spring, plus a hidden race of elves, Crown of Sea and Storm takes place in the world of the Darkwood books. While the Kingdom of Raine is alluded to, the action here is between Athraig and Fiorland.

Want to visit the enchanted forest of the Darkwood in Raine? Add on the Elfhame Trilogy and discover the mysteries that lie deep beneath the trees...

DELUXE SPECIAL EDITIONS

HARDCOVER Book Specs:

• 6x9 trim size, 392 pages.
• Exclusive dust jacket (kelp-wrapped crown) available only in this Kickstarter and from me at in-person events and direct sales.
• Limited editions. Currently there will be just one print run of these special editions, and they won't ever be available on retailers.
• Gorgeous sea-themed page edges.
• Embossed holo foil lettering and elements on the dust jacket.
• Silver foil-stamped gorgeous designs on the case beneath the jacket.
• Two-page full color chapter headers and custom page designs.
• Full color endpapers featuring the hand-painted watercolor map (front) and character art (back).
• Every copy is autographed on a custom signing page.
• Smyth-sewn binding (lays flat, more durable).
• Standalone (but connected to the Darkwood books).
• Foiled bookmark included.

Check out the gorgeous bookmark - foiled front and back! Included with each physical book.

PAPERBACK Book Specs:

• 5.25x8 trim size, 383 pages.
• Limited editions. Currently there will be just one print run of these special editions, and they won't ever be available on retailers.
• Gorgeous sea-themed page edges.
• Embossed silver foil lettering and elements on the cover.
• Custom B&W chapter headers (leaf/wave design) and footer design.
• Full color map and character art inside.
• Every copy is autographed on a custom signing page.
• Sewn bindings.
• Standalone (but connected to the Darkwood books).
• Foiled bookmark included.