{"product_id":"an-unsought-destiny-9781737452331","title":"An Unsought Destiny","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it take for a man to avoid his destiny?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the Elven Nation\u003c\/strong\u003e from neighboring humans, save his sister from a fortified city of \u003cstrong\u003eloathsome knights\u003c\/strong\u003e, and evade the expectations that accompany being an \u003cstrong\u003eheir to the throne\u003c\/strong\u003e. For decades, General \u003cstrong\u003eNeldrid Zorlias has made no time for love\u003c\/strong\u003e. Duty comes first. He made certain of that, \u003cstrong\u003eespecially after an unsuccessful engagement\u003c\/strong\u003e. Neldrid has too much needing his attention, particularly his sister, Thylaina. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile at the palace to report a \u003cstrong\u003efailed rescue attempt for his sister\u003c\/strong\u003e from the humans who had once been allies of the elves, \u003cstrong\u003eNeldrid finds himself smitten with his cousin's handmaiden\u003c\/strong\u003e. Foolish, for he has never indulged with palace servants, but this woman seems genuine. \u003cstrong\u003eDenyera displays respect, kindheartedness, and charm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not to mention \u003cstrong\u003ethe passion she shares with Neldrid\u003c\/strong\u003e is unlike any he has ever experienced. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet \u003cstrong\u003esince the beginning of their affair, Neldrid's decisions endanger his career, friendships, and freedom\u003c\/strong\u003e. His life may never be the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does a servant's simple life lose control so easily?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenyera adores serving the princess\u003c\/strong\u003e, her closest friend for twenty years. Bringing joy and \u003cstrong\u003epleasing Her Highness is the handmaiden's greatest delight.\u003c\/strong\u003e However, that \u003cstrong\u003especial relationship\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with Denyera's calm life at the palace, is \u003cstrong\u003ecompromised when she gains the affection of the princess' cousin\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lord Neldrid. \u003cstrong\u003eHer affair with Neldrid not only displeases Princess Valrae, but another powerful figure the Elven Nation.\u003c\/strong\u003e The king's advisor, \u003cstrong\u003eLord Kyliseth, has been attempting marriage arrangements for Neldrid\u003c\/strong\u003e over the past several decades. And \u003cstrong\u003eDenyera's presence brings all efforts to a halt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt\u003cstrong\u003e matters not that Neldrid is the most desirable man\u003c\/strong\u003e in Etharell, nor that he might one day sit on the throne, \u003cstrong\u003eDenyera loves him\u003c\/strong\u003e for the elf that he is, not the position he holds. She wants nothing more than to share a joyous life with Neldrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut schemes and manipulation prevent Neldrid and Denyera from their desire of a happy lifetime together.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDeceit push the lovers into choices that threaten to change them... and hurt those they care about. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Neldrid and Denyera survive such treachery? Or \u003cstrong\u003ewill destiny force them apart?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-15070198\"\u003eMary J. 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