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  Kael smiled, a hopeful gleam in his blue eyes, as he presumed where her comment was leading. “I can only dream of being such a fortune man.” Anya's heart fluttered and she blushed, looking away as she composed herself.

  They walked side by side, fol owing Chiberus at a distance as they traveled back to Anya's home, a modest manor located in a vil age on the outskirts of their great city, Liberwood. Kael periodical y brushed his hand against hers, an amorous, although shrouded, reminder to her as to how he felt. And she responded in like, trying to capture his hand during each pass, her hidden fingers reaching from the folds of her dress at her side.

  They each had a lightness to their steps, and in their hearts, while they speculated as to what Chiberus' news might be, and hoped, without saying the words, it would indicate the beginning of a new life together.

  Acknowledgements

  It takes a smal army to see a book to fruition. That being said, many thanks to higher ranks of my troops…

  Julie Gonnering for her unending support and patience as my daily sounding board. (Yes, daily. Have pity for the poor girl!) AND…for her help in titling this series. She pegged Book #2

  perfectly with Twisted, which then led into the series title, Twists of Fate. What can I say? The woman is bril iant!

  Monica Millard for her unyielding wil when strong-arming me out of my darkest of writer’s funks. (For a little thing, she packs a punch!) Thank you for always being there to deal with my weekly bouts of craziness. You are my beacon when I’m lost in the fog.

  Trish McCallan for being my map in this insane writer’s world I’ve found myself in. Her insight, knowledge and guidance has brought me where I am today. Without her, I’d stil be wandering around, wondering where I missed my turn. (Too bad I couldn’t download a “Trish” into my GPS…) Martin Rose for his addictive enthusiasm and gentle teachings in honing my skil s. Without him, I’m not sure the i’s would’ve been dotted, or the t’s crossed. And Connected would have been a whole other type of reading experience. (We’re talking somewhere along the lines of nightmare-inducing proportions.)

  And to Rock bands everywhere. Your music drives my words. Without your talent and hard work, I wouldn’t be writing and living my dream. Thank you for your continued inspiration!

  About The Author

  Jolyn Pal iata writes romance for adults, but has dabbled in young adult and crossover as wel . She lives in the Midwest with her highly patient husband and insanely energetic son.

  For more information, or to contact Jolyn directly, please visit her website at

  http://www.JolynPal iata.com or email her at Info.JolynPal [email protected]. She loves the interaction with her readers!

  Table of Contents

  Prologue

  Chapter One

  Chapter Two

  Chapter Three

  Chapter Four

  Chapter Seven

  Chapter Eight

  Chapter Nine

  Chapter Ten

  Chapter Eleven

  Chapter Twelve

  Chapter Thirteen

  Chapter Fourteen

  Chapter Sixteen

  Chapter Seventeen

  Chapter Eighteen

  Chapter Nineteen

  Chapter Twenty

  Chapter Twenty-One