I have two fantasy romances available, Kismet’s Kiss and The Source of Magic. Scroll down to read about them and learn about my upcoming novels.
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KISMET’S KISS
2007 & 2009 Romance Writers of America
Golden Heart® Finalist
“Kismet’s Kiss is a must-read for all fantasy romance lovers.” —The Romance Reviews
“Magic, passion, and intrigue—Kismet’s Kiss has it all!
Cate Rowan’s uniquely compelling fantasy debut is set
in a fascinating and fully realized world where danger lurks
in every shadow. Rowan is definitely an author to watch!”
—Alyssa Day, New York Times bestselling author
In the desert realm of Kad, a deadly epidemic strikes the palace of Sultan Kuramos. Only a magical healer from an enemy land has the skill to save his royal household, but Kuramos never imagined the healer would be a woman.
Healer Varene finds her own surprises in Kad. She expects the sultan’s arrogance, but not his courage or his selfless care of the ill—or the possibility that the epidemic is the curse of a vengeful goddess.
Kuramos’s culture condemns Varene’s mystical talents. Her presence triggers an insurrection, yet as he and the healer toil for a cure, he loses his heart to her. She falls for him as well, but how can she relinquish her homeland and her principles—especially when he already has a harem and his family may be cursed?
Kismet’s Kiss is available for the Amazon Kindle (both U.K. and U.S.A / worldwide), Barnes & Noble Nook, and in all other e-reader formats at Smashwords. Don’t have an e-reader? You can still read it as a PDF—or on any PC, Mac, iPhone, Android/Droid, Blackberry, or iPad.
To read the first four chapters of Kismet’s Kiss for FREE, click here.
More Reviews of Kismet’s Kiss:
“…Envelops the reader in a lush, exotic world of silk and sherbet, scimitars and precious stones… Kismet’s Kiss delivers an exhilarating reading experience.”
—SciFiGuy.ca
“A wonderful Arabian Nights story laced with humor and scheming with intriguing twists.”
—Robin D. Owens, RITA-winning author of Heart Thief and Guardian of Honor
“Kismet’s Kiss is a magical, exhilarating, sensual delight. Lush exotic world building, riveting storyline, and strong personable characters set the stage for a rich and captivating story…”
—Smexy Books
“Kismet’s Kiss is a lush, inviting, immersive gem of a book. No one who loves being swept away by a great story should miss this. Utterly delicious fantasy…better than chocolate!”
—Kendra Leigh Castle, author of Call of the Highland Moon and Renegade Angel
“…A harem fantasy brimming with desire, enchantment and betrayal… I highly recommend Kismet’s Kiss to all readers who enjoy a touch of magic with their romance.”
—The Romance Studio
“Kismet’s Kiss is a compelling tale of love and duty set amid the clash of cultures. A thoroughly enjoyable adventure!”
—Jana Oliver, author of the Time Rovers Series and Demon Trapper’s Daughter
“Kismet’s Kiss is a k-i-s-s-a-b-l-e read filled with magic, intrigue and romance!”
—Cheryl’s Book Nook
“Kismet’s Kiss has everything a reader of fantasy could ask for—suspense, action, incredible world-building and magic. What captured me most was the electric chemistry between the Sultan and the Healer Varene, a romance so exquisitely crafted by the author that it kept me up all night, devouring every word until the very last page. Cate Rowan’s lyrical voice and ability to weave the most realistic relationship amidst a fantastical world left me a permanent fan. This story is a one-sitting read to be savored again and again by fans of all genres. I highly admire this promising new author and look forward to her next release!”
—Shelby Reed, author of The Fifth Favor and Midnight Rose
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NOW AVAILABLE:
The Source of Magic
When a gorgeous man clasps Jilian Stewart to his chest and yanks her from Scotland into a magical battle, she thinks it must be another of her bizarre dreams. Plagued by unnerving visions of this man, she’s sure they’re brought on by the stress of her mother’s deadly paralysis. Instead, Jilian finds herself ensnared in a world of fantasy, treachery, and family secrets, opposing the one man who can make everything right.
Prince Alvarr, her sexy abductor, offers a cure for her dying mother, but won’t send Jilian home with it until she helps him destroy the evil mage threatening his people—with mystical powers she never knew she had.
Read a free excerpt… or buy The Source of Magic at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, All Romance Ebooks, or Smashwords. Keep an eye out for it at the Apple, Sony, Kobo and Diesel stores!
OTHER NOVELS IN PROGRESS:
The Soul of Magic
(previously A Breach of Balance)
When the mage Rokad sacrifices his magical powers to protect his prince, he also forfeits his life purpose and his deepest joy. Asked to tutor the prince’s grown daughter Qiara, Rokad doubts whether anyone or anything could temper the fiery princess.
Will Qiara, a mage who craves a challenge to prove herself and her powers, discover how to heal Rokad’s broken soul—and win his heart?
Kismet’s Huntress
When the brazen Princess Zahlia returns to her desert homeland, she finds its Machiavellian ruler tightening a noose around their people. For her to overthrow him and free her own sister from the tyrant’s grip, she must bind herself to his dangerous rival, Khalid—the hot-blooded one-night-stand she’d sworn to the gods never to touch again.
Ambitious Khalid stands to gain everything from the union—but Zahlia, who seduced him with a forest god’s magic spell, is the reward he really wants. Snared in a maze of deadly schemes and intrigue, can they forge a true bond from their passion and claim the thrones?
The Ocean Between Us
Mareisa was born a mermaid and grew into a fiery beauty in Poseidon’s hedonistic underwater realm. One of the god’s jealous mistresses cursed Mareisa to live on two legs above the sea, burned by saltwater and damned to sing sailors to their doom.
Now Mareisa’s ruined life and island is invaded by a fierce and sexy mortal prince who seeks revenge on Poseidon—and who doesn’t yet realize she’s the Siren who destroyed his ship.
The Faery Fiancée
A dangerous family secret forces the no-nonsense aristocrat Aleron on an insane quest: within ten days, he must woo, bed, and wed a woman with faery blood. And in that particular order.
A half-blooded faery, Zara, must procure an amulet to protect her newfound powers, or the god Hermes will filch her magic. The goddesses of Olympus are feisty Zara’s only hope, but to reach them, she needs skeptical Aleron’s help.
The last thing Zara wants is to behave like her wanton mother, but the hot-blooded Aleron has set his sights on her, and he is Temptation itself…
My Soul to Keep
Claire Alexander is a reclusive jewelry artist in California. She thinks her life’s working just fine, until she gets a mysterious package from her dead father. The green stone inside sends her soul into the body of Lyssa, an engaged and hunted woman on a medieval world. And soon Claire falls for dark and brooding Ronan, the best friend of Lyssa’s fiancé!
Can Claire unravel the secrets and undo the switch before both women’s lives are ruined—and will she be able to leave Ronan, the man who would give up his kin and his heritage to love her?
