A Cupid and Psyche tale that shines beauty’s light
east of the sun, west of the moon, and back…
“A tradition of strange adventures, you say?” Raeóryn tipped his head in interest. “And what was the nature of your adventure, Princess?”
“Oh, I haven’t had any.” “...Yet,” Raeóryn suggested. Laraspur’s brows drew together in a pensive frown. “I’m not altogether sure I want one. I wouldn’t mind traveling to far-off places, as I daresay that much would be all very exciting. But whenever my parents talk about it – or, rather, don’t talk about it – just for a moment, their eyes turn so weary and sad, it makes me wonder at adventure’s cost. I think... I think they must have come very close to losing each other.” “And the thought of losing someone you love frightens you?” “Of course,” said Laraspur, brows now rearranged in an expression of confusion. “Does it not frighten you?” “Frighten? No.” “If that does not frighten you,” Laraspur said slowly, “then either you have never known fear, or you have never known love.” She stared him full in his molten eyes, though it almost hurt her own eyes to do so. “Which is it?” Raeóryn gazed back at her intently. “I have never known fear,” he said. “And I have never known love, until the moment I saw you.” Next to the uncommon beauty of her sisters, Princess Laraspur feels invisible, until she learns the two most powerful kings in
the world have their eyes fixed upon her. But the ensuing double-courtship goes horribly awry, requiring Laraspur to brave the secret perils of earth, sea, and sky, on a quest that will try the very essence of her being. <> ~ <> ~ <>
An enchantress’s curse turns a spoiled royal into a beast; a princess’s pricked finger places her under a hundred-year spell; bales of straw are spun as golden as the singing harp whisked down a giant beanstalk – all within sight of Wilderhark, the forest that’s seen it all. |
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You’ve heard the stories – of young men scaling rope-like braids to assist the tower-bound damsel; of gorgeous gowns appearing just in time for a midnight ball; of frog princes, and swan princes, and princes saved from drowning by maidens of the sea.
Tales of magic. Tales of adventure. Most of all, tales of true love.
Once upon a time, you knew them as fairytales. Know them now as Wilderhark’s.
The Sun's Rival (Book Five of The Wilderhark Tales)
Quoth the readers:
“A lovely and very enjoyable story … [and] touching, as well.”
– Abrea Hensley
“I loooooved it! [Shipley combines] fantasy, adventure and romance into a story I can’t put down. I have read all the Wilderhark Tales and each one is better than the last.”
– Kim Matura
“Beautifully written… It brings a delightful mix of old, familiar characters and introduces intriguing new ones who leap off the page right into the mind’s eye! … The Sun’s Rival does not disappoint!”
– Chelsea de la Cruz
“Shipley's taletelling weaves light and shadow into a dangerous and delicate balance. It is, as ever, a tale of love—but this time, there is live, and there is love.”
– Tirzah Duncan, author of Cry of the Nightbird
“EEP, I LOVE THIS STORY. …A beautiful, creative retelling of Psyche and Cupid, with elegant, gorgeous imagery. Powerful as a sunrise, but gentle as moonlight, this story will sweep you away on a storm. … The Sun's Rival is a lovely addition to The Wilderhark Tales, and probably my favorite book in the series so far.”
– Kimberly Kay, author of Sleepless Beauty (One More Day)
Tales of magic. Tales of adventure. Most of all, tales of true love.
Once upon a time, you knew them as fairytales. Know them now as Wilderhark’s.
The Sun's Rival (Book Five of The Wilderhark Tales)
Quoth the readers:
“A lovely and very enjoyable story … [and] touching, as well.”
– Abrea Hensley
“I loooooved it! [Shipley combines] fantasy, adventure and romance into a story I can’t put down. I have read all the Wilderhark Tales and each one is better than the last.”
– Kim Matura
“Beautifully written… It brings a delightful mix of old, familiar characters and introduces intriguing new ones who leap off the page right into the mind’s eye! … The Sun’s Rival does not disappoint!”
– Chelsea de la Cruz
“Shipley's taletelling weaves light and shadow into a dangerous and delicate balance. It is, as ever, a tale of love—but this time, there is live, and there is love.”
– Tirzah Duncan, author of Cry of the Nightbird
“EEP, I LOVE THIS STORY. …A beautiful, creative retelling of Psyche and Cupid, with elegant, gorgeous imagery. Powerful as a sunrise, but gentle as moonlight, this story will sweep you away on a storm. … The Sun's Rival is a lovely addition to The Wilderhark Tales, and probably my favorite book in the series so far.”
– Kimberly Kay, author of Sleepless Beauty (One More Day)
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"The Sky-Light's Shadow" / "Time-Honored Traditions" / "Moonlight Reflections"
Related Pinterest Board: #ISeeYou / Music: "The Princess and the Moon"
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