Wind Before the Storm

Book by: Amy F. Turner

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ONCE UPON A TIME in a world much like our own, magic has all but faded away to superstition. It is spoken of in fables to scare naughty children, and those casters of it are few as these gifts have been lost to time. Those few with the talent are feared and shunned by those who do not.

In this time, we follow a willful but kind princess named Lady Catherine. Little does she know, her life is about to change forever. First, her father announces her secret betrothal. Second, on the eve of her wedding, Lady Catherine is whisked away from her home. Her kidnapper wants something from her, needs it, yet she has no idea what it is.

Could this rogue truly want the princess for a mere ransom? Or is there something more to the kidnapping? Something secret she must uncover... like the face her captor hides behind the mask? Like the meaning behind the strange dreams that plague her each night of a past that seems too real? Only time will tell…

Fantasy love romance mystery drama dreams

Prolog

In the Beginning

In the beginning, gives us a starting point for our tale that in many ways could be seen as an end.

"With a love that shall not die 'Til the sun grows cold and the stars grow old." --William Shakespeare
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Chapter 1

Homecoming

The crown prince returns home triumphant from war.

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Chapter 2

Betrothal

King Drenar confesses to his daughter a long kept secret.

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Chapter 3

Arrival

Prince Zoran arrives at the castle of the young lady he has been linked to marry.

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Chapter 4

Summoned

If the King Drenar has summoned her, Lady Catherie surmises that they have received guests to the Barazan Castle.

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Chapter 5

The Nature of a Beauty

Left intrigued by the first encounter with the young lady who is to be his bride, Prince Zoran seeks to learn more about Princess Catherine.

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Chapter 6

Uncomfortable Breakfast

Tensions abound during the breakfast when it appears Princess Catherine has disappeared.

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Chapter 7

Seeking Connection

Prince Zoran attempts to get to know his fascinating fiancee better by finding common ground in which to relate to her.

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Chapter 8

Risk of a Friend

Princess Catherine risks the wrath of her father to help a friend.

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Chapter 9

Keeping Secrets

Prince Zoran and Lady Catherine strike a baragain.

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Chapter 10

Mother's Wisdom

Queen Yanara has a candid talk with her daughter Lady Catherine.

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Chapter 11

Foolish Desperation

Lady Catherine is stunned by the discovery of how to break the marriage contract to Prince Zoran.

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Chapter 12

Search for His Quarry

Prince Zoran and his men search for the runaway princess.

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Chapter 13

The Promise

Prince Zoran watches over his fiancee and finds his feelings growing deeper for her.

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Chapter 14

Closing Fate

The eve of Catherine and Zoran's wedding is marked with a celebration with nobles gathered from all over the Degrifton kingdom.

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Chapter 15

Night Sounds

The sound of music wakes the princess from her slumber on the night before her wedding.

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Chapter 16

The Discovery

The servants begin making preps for the royal wedding only to discover something amiss.

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Chapter 17

The Huntress

The prince and his men seek to find out more about the unconscious stranger found near the balcony of Princess Catherine.

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Chapter 18

A New Adventure Begins

The prince and his men embark on their journey to find the abducted Princess Catherine.

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Chapter 19

In the Company of Strangers

Prince Zoran and his men along with Deanna stop at an inn to escape the storm.

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Chapter 20

Stormy Arrival

The mysterious man who kidnapped Princess Catherine has arrived to the desert he calls home.

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Chapter 21

Awakening

Princess Catherine awakens and realizes she is not home anymore.

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Chapter 22

Horrors Never Cease

Princess Catherine seeks her escape lost in the dark.

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Chapter 23

Truth in Rumors

The princess awakens again back where she starts but much has changed.

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Chapter 24

Settling In

Catherine's kidnapper reflects on how close he came to losing the princess and contemplates his next steps now that he has her in his possession.

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Chapter 25

Confused Feelings

Princess Catherine is enchanted by her surroundings.

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Chapter 26

The Wastelands

Deanna leads the band of strangers toward their destination.

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Chapter 27

Exception to Every Rule

Deanna experiences a bit of guilt by association.

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Chapter 28

Welcome to Varado

Prince Zoran and crew arrive at the desert town of Varado.

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Chapter 29

The Introduction

The master of the castle finally makes an appearance.

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Chapter 30

Happy Celebrations

Deanna gives a tour of the desert town she used to call home.

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Chapter 31

Nature of the Master

Catherine awakens in the dark.

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Chapter 32

Dreams of the Past

Catherine seeks out her mysterious captor.

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Chapter 33

Phantom’s Abode

Deanna awakens early with the goal of resuming the hunt for the Phantom.

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Chapter 34

Rising Danger

Androse notes visitors to the castle while the princess seeks her new friend.

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Chapter 35

Castle Rock

Deanna leads the prince and his band to the mysterious castle in the desert.

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Chapter 36

Friend in Need

Princess Catherine discovers her new friend in dire need of aid.

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Chapter 37

Unfolding the Mystery

Princess Catherine dives into her dreams.

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Chapter 38

Willful Innocence

Catalina has another chance meeting with the handsome prince of the land...

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