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    Forever Fae
    Forever Fae
    Forever Fae
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    Forever Fae

    By L.P. Dover

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    From New York Times Bestselling author L.P. Dover comes a fantastical tale of intoxicating romance and gripping intrigue.

    Ancient prophecy claims that a princess of the Summer Court will save the Land of the Fae from an evil determined to destroy it. Yet few believe these words refer to the reigning princess, Calista.

    Calista herself isn’t so sure. While her powers are phenomenal, she refuses to count on them alone, and secretly trains for battle with her handsome Guardian, Merrick.

    She thought she was ready.
    Prepared for anything.

    Then, she meets the seductively charming Prince Ryder of the Winter Court, who makes a fire of desire scorch through her veins. Unfortunately, there couldn’t be a worst possible moment for her head to be clouded by passion.

    A dark enemy is closing in, hungry to claim Calista’s body and soul. Were he to achieve his twisted agenda, he would steal her power and take her as his Dark Queen.

    Can the two men fighting for Calista’s heart work together to protect her from a fate worse than death? Or will the call of destiny come with gut-wrenching sacrifice and heart-breaking loss?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherL.P. Dover
    Release dateNov 29, 2012
    ISBN9781301829965
    Forever Fae
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    L.P. Dover

    New York Times and USA Today bestselling author L. P. Dover is a southern belle living in North Carolina with her husband and two beautiful girls. Everything’s sweeter in the South has always been her mantra and she lives by it, whether it’s with her writing or in her everyday life. Maybe that’s why she’s seriously addicted to chocolate.Dover has written countless novels in several different genres, including a children’s book with her daughter. Her favorite to write is romantic suspense, but she’s also found a passion in romantic comedy. She loves to make people laugh which is why you’ll never see her without a smile on her face.

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    • 5/5
      I bought this book on amazon.
      Forever Fae by L.P. Dover
      Adult read!!!!!
      This is the first book I have read by this author. Step aside Melissa Marr here comes L.P. Dover to give you some competition in the Land of all things FAE!! I love the author's writing style and how well the story flows. I can't wait to find out more about the FOUR and the other princess' stories!!!! I just love Calista, Merrick, and Ryder!!!!! The characters are amazing and the interaction between them is wonderful. Love Merrick and his sarcastic attitude. I love the intensity that is between Ryder and Calista!!! I could not put the book down for the life of me!!! I could just imagine myself in this world of fae and the modern twist on a classic tale. This is a great read and expecting more wonderful, amazing, and intriguing works from this author. I can't wait!!

      This book is about Calista who is the eldest daughter in the Summer Court. She is coming into her power and with it controls air, water, fire, and earth. Her best friend Merrick from childhood is going to fight the other warriors for the right to be her guardian. During the festivities and celebration, Calista catches a glimpse of Prince Ryder and her whole world turns upside down. She is drawn to this Winter Prince, but why and how is she developing feelings the way she is? Does he feel the same pull? What of the dark evil vibe that she feels vibrating through the land? What does it mean? Find out in this awe inspiring tale of fae!!!! I give this a whooping 5 stars!!!!
    • 4/5
      A modern Fairy Tale. If the modern world dealt mixed with the faerie world is what you are seeking. Sorry Read this awhile ago...
    • 3/5
      It'a a decent quick read. Romance is starting off way too quickly, so that threw me off a little. I think the overall story had great potential and I love the idea of it, I just wish it didn't feel so rushed.
    • 5/5
      This is a must read! I read this book in less than a day. L.P. Dover draws you in from the beginning of the story and keeps you there right up until the end. This book has a bit of love and lust, good and bad, betrayal, and a little bit of everything else.

      Calista is a Princess of the Summer Court and her destiny is linked to that of Ryder, a Prince of the Winter Court. When they first set eyes on each other it's instant chemistry. Love at first sight I guess you could say.

      Marrick has won the right to be Princess Calista's Guardian. He's also her best friend and in love with her. After winning the title of Guardian he decides to tell Calista how he feels. Especially once he knows of her attraction to Ryder. Marrick would like nothing more than for Calista to choose him.

      Alasdair is the Dark Sorcerer and he wants Calista and her power for his own. He wants her powers, her body, and to make her his Dark Queen. With help from members of their own Courts Alasdair is able to get his hands on Calista and take her away.

      Will Ryder and Merrick be able to save Calista from the Dark Sorcerer? Who will she choose if she makes it out alive and without becoming the Dark Queen? To find out you are going to have to read the book.

      Thank you L.P. Dover for the wonderful journey into the world of the Fae. I felt like I was transported into another dimension while reading your book. I look forward to a return trip in your next book in the series Betrayals of Spring.

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    Forever Fae - L.P. Dover

    The Prophecy

    Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

    Two Courts to Four is what it will bring.

    Without the Four the evil will spread,

    The Land of the Fae will fall into dread.

    The next generation will provide the Four,

    The maiden souls and nothing more.

    The Power of Four will start with the first,

    If he gets the power, only then will you be cursed.

    The Power of Four will be drawn to the others,

    Their power is strong, the power of lovers.

    The moment they become one,

    Only then will the change have begun.

    Two Courts to Four is what needs to be,

    To save the Land, so shall we see.

    Chapter 1

    Calista

    Taking a deep breath, I sat on my bed and thought of everything that was about to change. Being the daughter of the legendary King Oberon and Queen Tatiana had come with many responsibilities, and ones that I’d come to accept with great honor and duty.

    However, I had been known to go against the council from time to time, much to my parent’s dislike. I didn’t get the reputation for being hard-headed and stubborn for nothing.

    First and foremost, one of my honor bound duties was to accept a Guardian on my twenty-first birthday, and today happened to be that day. In just a couple of hours, dignitaries from all over the Land of the Fae were going to be here to celebrate this occasion.

    The Guardian Ceremony was a centuries old tradition that was going to be held at sunset to determine who would be my Warrior, my Guardian. The warriors chosen will fight for the right to be given the honor. I enjoyed watching them practice, and secretly, against my parents’ knowledge, I did train with my friend, Merrick. They’d be shocked to learn that I was just as skilled in battle as their warriors.

    A knock on my door broke me away from my thoughts. When I turned, I watched as my nurse maid, Elvena, entered the room.

    My lady, are you ready for the ceremony? Her voice was soft and angelic, always soothing, but now she looked at me wide-eyed, gasping when she noticed I wasn’t ready. Child, you don’t even have your dress on. Your father will skin my hide if I don’t get you ready in time. She flapped her hands in the air and frantically ran around the room, huffing.

    I watched her scramble around and grinned. Elvena was half brownie and half elf, and even though she had elf blood in her, she was still a short woman, whereas elves were usually tall. Her curly brown hair hit her shoulders and her eyes were the color of amber. When my parents would travel across the lands on business, Elvena was the one who took care of me and my younger siblings. She also happened to be the one who proclaimed the prophecy that had been widely known throughout the land. Apparently, I happened to be a part of that prophecy, but no one—not even myself—knew how I was supposed to change the Land of the Fae.

    Oh, Elvena, I called out. Father wouldn’t dare do anything to you. You’re one of the most important people in this kingdom, and the most sought out prophetess. Your prophecies have helped save our kingdoms for hundreds of years. I would never let anyone harm you.

    Elvena knew that too. I’d kick anyone’s ass if they tried.

    That may be so, child, she replied, but I still have duties and you’re one of them. She sighed. Now, let’s hurry. So many of our guests have already started arriving.

    Who’s here? I asked.

    Elvena halted mid-step and narrowed her eyes in contemplation. Hmm … well, of course you know Aelfric and Rhoswen would be here early, and since Durin couldn’t make it, I did see several of his dwarves coming through the front gate before I came to fetch you. All that’s left now is the Winter Court fae.

    Aelfric and Rhoswen were the leaders of the Elvish Kingdom, and Durin was the leader of the dwarves. Both the elves and the dwarves were powerful allies to the fae, and were our most trusted friends. I’d spent many moons with Aelfric and Rhoswen in their beautiful kingdom, and I looked forward to my next visit with them, which was going to be soon.

    Well, hell, I guess I better hurry then. I laughed. I’ve heard Queen Mab doesn’t like to be kept waiting when she arrives for something.

    Elvena shook her head and tried to hide her smile. She’d never approved of my vocabulary, and of course the quip at Queen Mab definitely had her laughing. I blamed my choice of words on the mortal realm. Guess you could say I picked up some bad habits on my visits there.

    The words you choose to grace your tongue astounds me, child; although, I do have to say that you’ll serve this kingdom well when your time comes. There is no other fae in the land that has the ability to control all the four elements such as you. Your powers are above anyone’s imagination and you will do great things. Only time will tell what those great things will be.

    She paused to stare at me, her hazel gaze filled with love and a hint of mischief. What is she up to?

    Now let us get you ready for the ceremony, Elvena said, giggling. What dress have you picked out for tonight? It needs to be something special so those boys will have something to fight over.

    Narrowing my eyes at her, I gave her a playful scowl. She knew I wasn’t happy about the warriors fighting over me, but I also knew there was nothing I could do about it. After seeing my face, Elvena laughed so hard she snorted and couldn’t stop. I always loved her laugh, and could count on it to bring a smile to my face even in the worst of times.

    Xylia and I traveled to the mortal realm to pick out our dresses for the evening, I told her. Her laughing abruptly stopped, but I held up my hands before she could interrupt. Merrick was with us if that makes you feel any better. We were well protected, and you know very well that he’s been training me. I’m an excellent dagger thrower, if I may say so myself. I’m even better than most of the Summer Court warriors.

    By her slow-growing smile, I knew what Elvena was thinking. The only thing she heard of what I just said was that Merrick was with me. Merrick had been my life-long friend, and we’d grown very close. Being around him all the time had definitely made my people speculate about the seriousness of our relationship. Only Elvena and my best friend, Xylia, knew about my training with Merrick.

    I know what you’re thinking, Elvena, and that’s not going to happen. Merrick is my friend, end of story, I remarked.

    Her smirk told me she thought otherwise. I believe you, child, but I don’t think Merrick will hold up that end of the bargain. Say what you want, but that boy has feelings for you. He watches you when you’re not looking, and his eyes show his longing for you.

    With a heavy sigh, I hung my head. I care for him as a dear friend, nothing more. Besides, he hasn’t even let on about his feelings toward me. Until he does, I won’t address it. Desperate to change the subject, I pointed over at my closet. If you look in there, you’ll see the exquisite emerald dress I picked out for tonight. I fell in love with it and knew I had to get it.

    Elvena huffed and pursed her lips. She knew what I was doing but went to my closet anyway. Then, she looked at my dress with a sly smile and chuckled. Oh yes, Princess, you will cause a mighty stir tonight. You won’t be able to keep any of the young men away once they lay their eyes on you.

    She brought the dress over and laid it on my bed. She also pulled a little silver box out of her pocket and handed it to me.

    What do you have there, Elvena? I asked curiously.

    Open it, she softly ordered. Opening the beautiful silver box, I saw the most amazing gold-encrusted ring with a swirling purple stone set in the center. The stone was a deep amethyst color with an iridescent look to it. I’d never seen a stone like it before. The band had words of the Old Fae language engraved on it, but I couldn’t seem to make out the words.

    What does it say? I’m having trouble translating, I said.

    Elvena cleared her throat. "It says, my child, Mind, heart, body, and soul … I protect thee. It’s beautiful, is it not? It was; I couldn’t take my eyes off it. Elvena gently caressed the stone with her finger. This was my ring as a child, and I decided that I would pass it along to you since I no longer needed it. It happens to be your birthday, and tonight is a special night, so I thought you deserved a special gift. It’ll also help protect you when your Guardian can’t."

    It’s beautiful, Elvena. I’ll never take it off.

    Smiling, she took me in her arms and squeezed me tight. We need to stop dawdling and finish getting you ready.

    Elvena quickly pulled back and motioned for me to sit. Her hands moved swiftly through my hair, and in a matter of minutes, she arranged it in a beautiful cascade of blonde curls and braids along with a sprinkle of delicate flowers in all shades of color.

    Thank you … for everything, I whispered.

    Anything for you, child.

    Chapter 2

    Ryder

    A re you sure you don’t want to accompany me to the ceremony, Mother? I inquired sarcastically.

    My mother, Queen Mab, had graciously asked if I’d attend the Guardian Ceremony for Princess Calista. Graciously might not be the word I’d say she used. Nevertheless, she told me I had to go.

    Lifting one of her eyebrows, she smirked to show me she knew what I was doing. I loved getting her worked up over the Summer Court queen. My mother was a beautiful lady with long, raven black hair and blue eyes. She’d been known to freeze things with a single icy glare.

    No, dear son, I will wait here for your father’s return. He’s the only one who can keep me from ripping Queen Tatiana’s hair out of her head. That woman drives me up the wall with her arrogance. And with your father not here, I find it in the courts' best interest if I sit this one out.

    Laughing, I couldn’t stop envisioning her going head-to-head with the Summer Court queen. I think I’d have to agree. But, of course, we wouldn’t want to start a war now, would we? It’d definitely be entertaining and a fight I knew my mother would win. Throughout the Winter Court, she was known as the true Ice Queen, never wielding or showing mercy.

    Taking my mother’s hand, we strolled together to the throne room, where we both took a seat by the large window overlooking our wintery palace.

    A heavy sigh escaped my mother’s lips. No, we don’t want a war. From everything going on in and around the Black Forest, we need to ensure we stay close to the Summer Court. If something happens, we need to have them on our side and vice versa.

    That’s true, I agreed with a nod. I’m curious to know what the Summer Court has to say about all of this. Has any of their fae gone missing as well?

    Several have, and that’s what worries me. The air feels as evil as it did when the war broke out over a century ago. You can taste the bitterness of it in the air.

    Has Heylfred said anything more about the prophecy? I asked curiously. Heylfred was our advisor and had a way of seeing things that none of us could. He’d told me of his speculations about the prophecy, but I was interested to know what he’d told my mother.

    Tilting her head to the side, she smiled and tried to hold in a chuckle. He says he believes that you and the lovely Princess Calista will be the beginning of it all and that your hearts are destined to be together.

    Yep, it was the same as what he told me.

    I groaned. Yeah, that’s the same poetic bullshit I hear from him as well. If Calista is anything like her mother, I highly doubt I could stand to be within three feet of her.

    Her grin turned devilish. You may be surprised, my son.

    Looking out the window, I saw that my army had all begun to gather and were saddling their horses. The time had come for me to leave, so I reluctantly leaned over to kiss my mother’s hand, hoping she didn’t pick up on my sour mood.

    Farewell, Mother. Warren and Kalen will accompany me, along with several warriors. We’ll be back soon.

    She kissed me on the cheek and grinned. Be safe and tell the Queen I said hello.

    Yeah … right, I scoffed while turning away to head out of the throne room. Her cackles echoed throughout the palace, and I could even hear them as I walked out the doors.

    Once away from the castle, I headed to my own house on the palace grounds. My mother and father refused to let my brothers and sister live outside their protection. So, to have our privacy, my brothers and I had our places scattered across the expanse of the Winter Court.

    I had two younger brothers, Kalen and Brayden, and a younger sister, Sorcha. Sorcha stayed in the main palace under the careful eye of my parents while my brothers were free to do as they pleased. One of these days, Sorcha would rebel against them, and I hoped to the heavens that I’d be around to watch it.

    As I reached my house, or cabin as most mortals would call it, I saw that my traveling companions were already dressed and ready to leave. I chose to have my house built to look like a log cabin because I liked the rustic feel of it. I couldn’t care less about the amenities of the palace, and over time I grew tired of the constant pampering.

    Ryder, you need to hurry up, jackass, or we’ll be late, Warren yelled, catching my attention.

    Warren was my best friend and one hell of a strong fighter. He was a little shorter than me, reaching about six feet, with black hair and eyes so dark they appeared black. He persisted for days on going with me to this ceremony, and I had a feeling it was to indulge in a bit of Summer fae action. He’d never been inside the Summer Court palace walls. It’d been a long time since I’d been there.

    Warren waved a hand impatiently in the air, and I slowed down instead of picking up my pace. What’s the matter, Warren? You afraid of turning into a pumpkin if you don’t get there before midnight?

    Warren scowled. I’m not in the mood to hear your wise-ass fucking mouth. Let’s just get on the road.

    His aggression caught me off guard and my anger spiked. I was never one to throw my royal title in a friend’s face, but he needed to show some respect.

    Look, Warren, I don’t know what your problem is, but if you don’t stop the attitude, I’m going to kick your ass to the Summer Court and back. You’ve been like this for weeks now. So whatever’s going on, suck it up and move on.

    At this time, Kalen made his appearance and chuckled, giving me a fist bump.

    What did I miss? Are you two ladies having a lover’s quarrel or something? He glanced over at Warren and grinned. Man, Warren, you look like you need to get laid or something. Maybe you’ll get lucky with a summer chick. I hear they’re good in bed.

    No matter what kind of situation I was in, I could always count on my brother to lighten the mood.

    Clapping my brother on the shoulder, I laughed.  Kalen, you never cease to amaze me. If anyone’s getting lucky, we know it’ll be you, but I think Warren’s over his tantrum now, right? I glared over at him and he nodded, even though his feral expression would suggest otherwise. Maybe he did need to get laid.

    Kalen smiled the whole time while watching Warren walk away. He was the jokester in the family and never took anything seriously, while I was calmer and more collected. He looked like our mother with his raven black hair and ice blue eyes. Anyone could tell we were brothers, and growing up, we were often mistaken as the other, except he had shoulder-length hair while I kept mine short.

    Knowing we needed to be on our way, I hastily strode into my house and packed a few items to take on the trip to the Summer Court. As I was loading up the carriage, Warren took the time to ride up beside me. I kept my eyes on what I was doing until I heard him speak.

    Look, Ryder, I’m sorry for how I’ve been acting. I don’t know what’s come over me these days.

    Just figure it out is all I can say, I said, waving him off.

    Sullenly, he rode off to the gate, and at that moment, a feeling of unease swept through my body. It was a sensation I’d been getting a lot lately, and I couldn’t quite figure out where it was coming from. Maybe it was because I was dreading the trip.

    Shaking off the feelings of unease, I turned to my brother. I think it’s time we get going. Why don’t you round up the warriors and meet me at the front gate?

    My brother left to assemble the men while I climbed onto my sleek, midnight-colored mare. My parents gave her to me when I turned sixteen, and I named her after the Greek goddess Artemis. I’d always been fascinated with Greek mythology, and I knew my mare would be just as strong of a warrior as me. She definitely lived up to her name as Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt.

    As we made our way to the Summer Court, we had to pass through the Mystical Forest first. It was the section of land that separated each of our courts, and it was also the part of the Land of the Fae where many of our creatures lived that held no allegiance to either court. They governed themselves and protected their own. Sometimes they’d come looking for help and we’d offer it, but they always went back to their home. The only other places they could go would be to the elves or the dwarves, but they’d have to go through the unclaimed territories to get there.

    I could feel the land changing as we got closer to the Summer Court, and I couldn’t stop groaning. The air turned thick with humidity, and the wind brought in the scent of flowers and grass. The heat was going to be uncomfortable, but thankfully we weren’t going to be there for long … at least, I hoped not.

    Chapter 3

    Alasdair

    - Dark Sorcerer -

    (Black Forest)

    T he plan has been set in motion, Master, Gothin said, kneeling in front of me.

    Finally, he spoke the words I wanted to hear.

    Good, good. My time for revenge is well underway, so … what news do you have of the ceremony tonight? I asked, looking down at him.

    Gothin lifted his head and grinned, showing off his rotten, pointed teeth. He was a troll that had been cast out of his tribe, but I’d found him in the Black Forest. He’d proven to be quite valuable.

    Our people are in place. No one suspects what we have planned.

    Smiling, I walked away from him to peer over

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