A Castle Awakened

<p><strong>A foreign usurper. A lady who longs for freedom. Secrets more dangerous than beasts.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Never one to shy from a challenge Lord Tristan Petram took possession of a forsaken castle. His search uncovered no hint of who built it or why they abandoned such a gem. What treachery would strike the founding family from history? Still it seems a small matter since the generations have passed. If he and his followers can forge a life here-and hold out against ravenous vixicats-the castle and this land will be theirs. As for the nearest kingdom they never venture beyond their border or the mysterious forest of tower trees. Except...</p><p><br></p><p>Beth dons a disguise and takes a forbidden ride in Tower Woods-a last fling before she bows to the dictates of her noble birth. Her fun adventure turns into a nightmare of kidnap and rescue-of sorts. Now she's trapped in a nameless castle held by a foreign usurper who calls himself Lord Petram. Who could he be and what will he do with her if he finds out who she really is? </p><p><br></p><p>Thus Lord Petram finds himself the unwilling guardian of an injured lady who won't give her full name. A crime he didn't commit may bring retribution from an unknown kingdom. Do they have a claim to this castle that he now calls home? If he survives the vixicats will an army slaughter him and his followers? </p><p><br></p><p><em>A Castle Awakened</em> is the first novel in the <em>Castle in the Wilde</em> trilogy. If you like fantasy with mystery intrigue and romance come and explore this secondary world with medieval undertones and the turmoil of clashing cultures. </p><p><br></p>