Star of the Morning

Table of Contents

 

 

A Tapestry of Spells

 

“Charming, romantic, and verging on the wistfully sweet . . . Kurland deftly mixes innocent romance with adventure in a tale that will leave readers eager for the next installment.”

 

“Lynn Kurland has created a rich fantasy world beyond compare . . . I am always surprised by Ms. Kurland's ability to spin out the story with so much imagination. One can only wonder what her dreams are actually like.”
—The Romance Readers Connection

“[Kurland] truly shines in the Nine Kingdom books.”

 

“Fans will feel the author magically transported them to her realm as Ruith now fights against what his father wrought while concealing secrets from his new ally who does likewise.”

 

 

Princess of the Sword

 

“Packed with enchantment, adventure, terrifying battles, and a love so strong that no wizard or mage can affect it . . . Beautifully written, with an intricately detailed society born of Ms. Kurland's remarkable imagination, this is an extraordinary tale for fantasy readers as well as those who just want to read a good love story.”

 

“Over the course of this splendid trilogy, Kurland has provided an action-packed fantasy as well as a beautiful love story between characters who respect each other's talents.”
—Romantic Times

“An excellent finish to a great romantic quest fantasy . . . readers will relish Ms. Kurland's superb trilogy.”

 

“An intelligent, involving tale full of love and adventure . . . If you enjoy vast worlds, quiet love stories, and especially fantasy, I would suggest you give this trilogy a try.”
—All About Romance

 

 

The Mage's Daughter

 

“Lynn Kurland has become one of my favorite fantasy authors; I can hardly wait to see what happens next.”
—Huntress Reviews

 

“The fantasy world, drawn so beautifully, is too wonderful to miss any of it. Brilliant!”
—ParaNormal Romance Reviews

 

“A fabulous . . . tale that sets the stage for an incredible finish.”

 

 

 

 

 

Dreams of Stardust

 

“A masterful storyteller . . . [a] mesmerizing novel.”

 

“Each new book is cause for celebration!”
—Fresh Fiction

 

 

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.”
—Booklist

 

“[Kurland] consistently delivers the kind of stories readers dream about.”
—The Oakland (MI) Press

 

“Kurland out-writes romance fiction's top authors by a mile.”

 

 

From This Moment On

 

“A disarming blend of romance, suspense, and heartwarming humor, this book is romantic comedy at its best.”

 

“A deftly plotted delight.”
—Booklist

 

 

My Heart Stood Still

 

“The essence of pure romance. Sweet, poignant, and truly magical, this is a rare treat.”
—Booklist

 

 

If I Had You

 

“Kurland brings history to life . . . in this tender medieval romance.”
—Booklist

 

 

The More I See You

 

“Blends history with spellbinding passion and impressive characterization, not to mention a magnificent plot.”
—Rendezvous

 

 

Another Chance to Dream

 

“Kurland creates a special romance.”
—Publishers Weekly

 

 

The Very Thought of You

 

“[A] masterpiece . . . this fabulous tale will enchant anyone who reads it.”
—Painted Rock Reviews

 

 

This Is All I Ask

 

“Both powerful and sensitive . . . A wonderfully rich and rewarding book.”
—
Susan Wiggs

 

 

A Dance Through Time

 

“An irresistibly fast and funny romp across time.”

—
Stella Cameron

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

 

 

The Novels of the Nine Kingdoms
STAR OF THE MORNING
THE MAGE'S DAUGHTER
PRINCESS OF THE SWORD
A TAPESTRY OF SPELLS

 

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)

 

A TIME FOR LOVE

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STAR OF THE MORNING

 

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PRINTING HISTORY

Berkley Sensation trade edition / December 2006

Berkley Sensation mass-market edition / December 2010

Copyright © 2008 by Lynn Curland.

 

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