The Waiting King — Deborah Hale

Young enchantress Maura Woodbury must brave increasing peril in her quest to find The Waiting King before the midsummer moon. Legend claims the mystical warrior will liberate Embria from its oppressors and Maura will be his consort. As she journeys through her beleaguered country, Maura see first-hand the desperate plight of her people. But how much is she willing to sacrifice to win their freedom? Will she find the Waiting King before it is too late for her beloved country…and for her heart?Gentle magic, serious sorcery, violent action, and lively adventure grace the pages of this engrossing romantic fantasy, which should find fans in both the romance and the fantasy camps. – Library Journal“A delightful, exciting and memorable romantic fantasy about a heroine who believes in all the old legends and a hero who believe only in himself. - Harriet KlausnerQueen's Quest Trilogy:Book 1 - The Wizard's WardBook 2 - The Waiting KingBook 3 - The Destined QueenBook 4 - The Fugitive's Fate (Prequel Novella)These books contain no graphic violence or physical intimacy. They are suitable for teens as well as more mature readers. Used print copies of the previous edition may not be suitable for younger readers.Within days of hearing that her publisher was planning to launch a new fantasy imprint, Deborah Hale called her editor and submitted a proposal. Fantasy novels by J.R. R. Tolkein, Ursula LeGuin and Lloyd Alexander had first inspired her to become a writer. Deborah was delighted to be offered a contract for two connected books and thrilled to be the first Harlequin author to write for the Luna imprint! Recently Deborah regained the publishing rights to those books and has revised the stories into a trilogy that she hopes will appeal to an even wider audience.