A Crown of Sorrows

a romantic fantasy sequel to “A Kingdom of Sails” and “A Promise of Moonlight”

Kara has spent her entire life as an orphan and servant, invisible to the world. But when a mysterious curse begins killing thousands, she discovers a shattering truth: she is the stolen princess of the Island Powers, taken as an infant by a vengeful wizard.

Now that wizard is dying, and his death will complete the curse—destroying everything and everyone Kara has just discovered. To save her newfound family and kingdom, she must embark on an impossible quest to find three ancient artifacts, each hidden behind trials that have broken everyone who attempted them.

The obstacles are overwhelming:

• Wild, uncontrolled magic surging through her that threatens friend and foe alike
• Trials demanding mercy for the merciless and forgiveness for the unforgivable
• Ancient dragons, elven temples, and magical guardians testing her worthiness
• The wizard's enigmatic apprentice whose help she needs but isn't sure she can trust
• A ticking clock as the curse accelerates toward its final, catastrophic phase

Joined by her fierce pirate queen sister and unlikely allies, Kara must master her dangerous gifts and confront impossible choices. To break a curse woven from jealousy and spite, she'll need more than magical power—she'll need to embrace mercy, forgiveness, and understanding, even when vengeance feels like justice.