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Praise for the novels of
New York Times
bestselling author Lynn Kurland
Till There Was You
“One of those feel-good romances that expertly mixes past with present to prove that love endures all things and outlasts almost everything, including time itself. With an eye to detail and deliciously vivid imagery, this paranormal tale of matchmaking comes fully to life . . . Spellbinding and lovely, this is one story readers won’t want to miss.”
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Romance Reader at Heart
“A fantastic story that will delight both readers who are familiar with the families and those who aren’t.”
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Romance Reviews Today
(Perfect 10 Award)
“This is an amusing time-travel romance starring a terrific, fully developed hero whose good intentions, present and past, are devastated by love . . . fast-paced.”
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Midwest Book Review
“Enjoyable . . . a strong romance.”
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All About Romance
With Every Breath
“As always, [Kurland] delivers a delightful read!”
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Romantic Times
“Kurland is a skilled enchantress . . .
With Every Breath
is breathtaking in its magnificent scope, a true invitation to the delights of romance.”
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Night Owl Romance
When I Fall in Love
“Kurland infuses her polished writing with a deliciously dry wit, and her latest time-travel love story is sweetly romantic and thoroughly satisfying.”
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Booklist
“The continuation of a wonderful series, this story can also be read alone. It’s an extremely good book.”
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Affaire de Coeur
Much Ado in the Moonlight
“A pure delight.”
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Huntress Book Reviews
“A consummate storyteller . . . will keep the reader on the edge of their seat, unable to put the book down until the very last word.”
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ParaNormalRomance
“No one melds ghosts and time travel better than the awesome Kurland.”
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Romantic Times
Dreams of Stardust
“Kurland weaves another fabulous read with just the right amounts of laughter, romance, and fantasy.”
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Affaire de Coeur
“Kurland crafts some of the most ingenious time-travel romances readers can find . . . wonderfully clever and completely enchanting.”
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Romantic Times
A Garden in the Rain
“Kurland laces her exquisitely romantic, utterly bewitching blend of contemporary romance and time travel with a delectable touch of tart wit, leaving readers savoring every word of this superbly written romance.”
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Booklist
“Kurland is clearly one of romance’s finest writers—she consistently delivers the kind of stories readers dream about. Don’t miss this one.”
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The Oakland Press
From This Moment On
“A disarming blend of romance, suspense, and heartwarming humor, this book is romantic comedy at its best.”
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Publishers Weekly
“A deftly plotted delight, seasoned with a wonderfully wry sense of humor and graced with endearing, unforgettable characters.”
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Booklist
My Heart Stood Still
“Written with poetic grace and a wickedly subtle sense of humor . . . the essence of pure romance. Sweet, poignant, and truly magical, this is a rare treat: romance with characters readers will come to care about and a love story they will cherish.”
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Booklist
“A totally enchanting tale, sensual and breathtaking . . . an absolute must-read.”
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Rendezvous
If I Had You
“Kurland brings history to life . . . in this tender medieval romance.”
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Booklist
“A passionate story filled with danger, intrigue, and sparkling dialogue.”
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Rendezvous
The More I See You
“The superlative Ms. Kurland once again wows her readers with her formidable talent as she weaves a tale of enchantment that blends history with spellbinding passion and impressive characterization, not to mention a magnificent plot.”
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Rendezvous
Another Chance to Dream
“Kurland creates a special romance between a memorable knight and his lady.”
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Publishers Weekly
The Very Thought of You
“A masterpiece . . . this fabulous tale will enchant anyone who reads it.”
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Painted Rock Reviews
This Is All I Ask
“An exceptional read.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“Both powerful and sensitive . . . a wonderfully rich and rewarding book.”
—Susan Wiggs
Titles by Lynn Kurland
STARDUST OF YESTERDAY
A DANCE THROUGH TIME
THIS IS ALL I ASK
THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU
ANOTHER CHANCE TO DREAM
THE MORE I SEE YOU
IF I HAD YOU
MY HEART STOOD STILL
FROM THIS MOMENT ON
A GARDEN IN THE RAIN
DREAMS OF STARDUST
MUCH ADO IN THE MOONLIGHT
WHEN I FALL IN LOVE
WITH EVERY BREATH
TILL THERE WAS YOU
ONE ENCHANTED EVENING
The Novels of the Nine Kingdoms
STAR OF THE MORNING
THE MAGE’S DAUGHTER
PRINCESS OF THE SWORD
A TAPESTRY OF SPELLS
Anthologies
THE CHRISTMAS CAT
(with Julie Beard, Barbara Bretton, and Jo Beverley)
CHRISTMAS SPIRITS
(with Casey Claybourne, Elizabeth Bevarly, and Jenny Lykins)
VEILS OF TIME
(with Maggie Shayne, Angie Ray, and Ingrid Weaver)
OPPOSITES ATTRACT
(with Elizabeth Bevarly, Emily Carmichael, and Elda Minger)
LOVE CAME JUST IN TIME
A KNIGHT’S VOW
(with Patricia Potter, Deborah Simmons, and Glynnis Campbell)
TAPESTRY
(with Madeline Hunter, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and Karen Marie Moning)
TO WEAVE A WEB OF MAGIC
(with Patricia A. McKillip, Sharon Shinn, and Claire Delacroix)
THE QUEEN IN WINTER
(with Sharon Shinn, Claire Delacroix, and Sarah Monette)
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ONE ENCHANTED EVENING
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Prologue
ARTANE CASTLE, ENGLAND FALL, 1229
M
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de Piaget believed in faeries.