Book Details:
Cornerstone by Kelly Walker
(Souls of the Stones #1)
Publication date: November 30th 2013
Genres: Fantasy, Romance,
(Souls of the Stones #1)
Publication date: November 30th 2013
Genres: Fantasy, Romance,
Synopsis:
Epic
Fantasy combines with Young Adult romance in this stunning new
adventure set in a richly developed medieval world. Second Stone
and Broken Stone are now available! Also be sure to look for Jaded
Stone, the thrilling prequel to theSouls of the Stones series.
When Emariya Warren learns enemy forces have captured her father, she’ll do anything to save him. Anything. Even marry a mysterious prince she knows nothing about in order to rally the strength to arrange a rescue. During her journey to Torian’s foreign castle, Emariya comes face to face with her mother’s killers–and a deadly secret.
Not only does Emariya possess a powerful but unexpected magical gift passed down through each of her families, the prince she’s promised to marry possesses a third, and an ominous prophecy has warned the three gifts must never be combined.
If she breaks her promise to marry Torian, she won’t be able to save her father and if she keeps it, she may bring a curse upon everything she holds dear. Determining which choice is best won’t be easy, but when she meets the gorgeous prince who may desire more than just her heart, she realizes she will have to fight just to have a choice at all.
Her heart wants him desperately. Her head begs her to run. If she doesn’t want to share her mother’s fate, she’ll have to find a way to untangle the truth from the lies in time to save herself.
Discover the heartbreaking betrayals, fascinating magic and fated love of Cornerstone.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Kelly
Walker is a YA and NA author of several romantic titles, including the
Souls of the Stones series. She has an unhealthy appreciation for
chocolate, and a soft spot for rescued animals. Her best lessons on
writing came from a lifetime of reading. She loves the fantastical, and
the magical, and believes a captivating romance can be the most
realistic magic of all. Kelly, her husband and her two children share
their Virginia home with three dogs who walk her, and two cats who
permit her to occasionally share their couch.
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And here is an excerpt that Kelly was so good to share with us hungry souls:
Jessa couldn't even begin to keep
track of all the different emotions that were fighting to the surface
at the thought of her mother. She was honored that Emariya wanted her
to accompany her, but at the same time, she wasn't thrilled about
leaving home. Even more, her mother's words before she departed were
weighing heavily on her mind.
“Jessa, your job will not be an easy
one. Looking after your mistress on this journey will be like nothing
you've ever done.”
“Has looking after Emariya ever been
easy, Mama?” Jessa had teased. It was no secret that her mother
often complained of how headstrong Emariya tended to be.
They'd been in the kitchen packing up
the last of the food they would be taking with them. “This will be
different, Jessa. She will be in danger from much more than a few
ruffled feathers over not observing proper formalities. Though you
will need to see that she makes a good impression when you present
her to the prince—may the Three give you the strength.” The
heavily dimpled woman had looked to the heavens. “That won't be an
easy task, either. But Jessa, listen up now. There are those who
would happily see her not reach Thalmas, and they will look to stand
in her way. What she is doing with this journey…well, there are
those who have spoken of its possibility, and are determined to
prevent it at all costs.” Her mother had looked her hard in the
eye, stressing the importance of what she was saying.
“Spoken of it how?” Jessa was
confused. Emariya had only decided to go to Thalmas a few days
before. While she talked, she carefully wrapped slices of turkey
before tucking them into the canvas pack lying on the table.
Ignoring her question, her mother
continued, “She may well be able to finish what her mother started,
but only if you can keep her safe.” Mairi had absentmindedly wiped
her hands on her apron as she turned away from her daughter.
“What her mother started? I don't
understand, Mama, what are you going on about?” Jessa was starting
to worry. Would her mother be all right here without her? Jessa
gently touched her mother's arm, turning her to face her again.
Mairi had sighed. “Lady Valencia
came to Eltar because she had dreamt of a day when we might all
prosper in peace. Emariya has the ability to bring that peace.”
“Mother, why haven't you ever
mentioned this before? You've always been reluctant to speak of Lady
Valencia,” Jessa asked, confused. She could tell that her mother
felt that what she was saying was gravely important, so why didn't
she just come out with it? Nothing she was saying made sense.
“Because she must find her own path,
instead of walking the one she believes she was born to. Do not tell
her what I have said, Jessa. Promise me.” Mairi's expression was
serious.
“I promise, Mama.” Jessa patted
her mother's arm, still concerned.
“She'll have Khane to keep her safe
from physical harms—we can hope, at least. But she needs you as
well. Her heart tends to run away with her wits. Not everyone you
meet will be able to be trusted. It’s up to you to keep her eyes
open, but more importantly, you must make sure she keeps her ears
open. Jessa, listen to me now: you have got to keep her safe. I tried
to keep her mother from harm, but I couldn't. I pray you have better
luck than I did.” Her mother pulled her close in a tender embrace.
“But oh, how I shall miss you, my girl.”
“I'll miss you too, Mama,” Jessa
whispered, her heart catching in her throat.
Her mother had an uncanny way of being
right, but Jessa couldn’t help hoping her mother had been
overestimating the trials that lay ahead.
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