The Golden Apple (25 page)

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Authors: Michelle Diener

She suddenly saw what she was looking for in his eyes. Saw everything she needed.

She let her hand slip down, over his collarbone to his heart. Felt it race beneath her palm.

“I love you, too.” He bent his head to whisper in her ear, and pulled her even closer.

She lay quiet in his arms.

They had challenges ahead. So much was unresolved or still a mystery. And the stakes were higher than she ever could have imagined.

But lying under the trees of the forest, in the wild heart of Middleland, she knew whatever lay ahead, she and Rane would face it together.

And it would be all right.

 

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Coming Fall 2014:

 

The Silver Pear by Michelle Diener

 

If you enjoyed The Golden Apple, look out for a continuation of Kayla and Rane’s story in The Silver Pear, coming Fall 2014.

 

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Fantasy Titles by Michelle Diener

 

Mistress of the Wind

 

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Historical Fiction Titles by Michelle Diener

 

Susanna Horenbout & John Parker series:

In a Treacherous Court

Keeper of the King’s Secrets

In Defense of the Queen

 

Regency London series:

The Emperor’s Conspiracy

Banquet of Lies

 

Other historical novels:

Daughter of the Sky

 

Praise for Michelle Diener’s other books

 

Luxury Reading:
Diener has set a standard for what good historical fiction ought to be…

 

Chicago Tribune :
With its richly detailed historical setting and intrigue-filled plot, “In a Treacherous Court” is simply irresistible.

 

Affaire de Coeur Magazine
: Awesome! History woven flawlessly into riveting fiction.

 

RT Magazine, August 2011 issue:
Just when readers think there is nothing new to be learned about Henry VIII, debut author Diener delivers a taut suspense…that will keep you turning the pages.

 

Readers Entertainment:
Diener’s writing style is beautiful, to the point, vivid and exciting. The characters are going to hook you first, and the intrigue will keep you turning the pages.

 

Publishers Weekly:
Diener (Keeper of the King’s Secrets) delivers a rousing read…

 

 

Praise for Mistress of the Wind

 

“Diener’s adaptation retains the familiar elements of the original, echoing both the structure and spirit of the classic, but true to form, she puts her own spin both the plot and the narrative, crafting an intricately alluring tale of self-sacrifice, steadfast devotion and enduring love.”

Flashlight Commentary

 

“The story is fast-paced and never boring, the world a beauty and Michelle’s writing so wonderfully detailed that I felt I was with Bjorn and Astrid on their journey.

Book Bird Reviews

 

“Author Michelle Diener takes this re-telling to another level. She doesn’t restrict herself to an East of the Sun, West of the moon retelling. Instead we are also given parts reminiscent of Psyche’s quest. Which just allowed for a much richer story.”

Paperback Wonderland

 

About the Author

 

M
ichelle Diener was born in London, grew up in South African and now lives in Australia with her family. She was bitten by the travel bug at a young age and has managed to feed her addiction with numerous trips to exciting places all over the world. She writes historical fiction and fantasy, and loves traveling to other times as well as places through the pages of a good book.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Chapter 33

Chapter 34

Also by Michelle Diener

Praise for Michelle Diener’s other books

About the Author

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