C.L. Wilson is a bestselling author known for her unique blend of fantasy, action, and emotional intensity, which appeals to both romance and fantasy readers. Her books, praised for their exceptional worldbuilding and lyrical writing, have appeared on major bestseller lists like the USA Today, New York Times, and Publisher's Weekly. Wilson has won numerous awards, including the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, two National Reader's Choice Awards, and the PEARL award for Best New Author in 2007. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family in Florida and daydreaming about indulgent foods like chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream being healthy.
Once, he drove back to the darkness.
Once, he loved with such passion that it made him a legend.
Once driven wild with grief over the murder of his beloved, the majestic Fey King Rain Tairen Soul had laid waste to the world before vanishing into the Fading Lands. Now, a thousand years later, a new threat draws him back into the world—and a new love reawakens the heart he thought long dead.
Ellysetta, a woodcarver’s daughter, calls to Rain in a way no other ever had. Mysterious and magical, her soul beckons him with a compelling, seductive song—and no matter the cost, the wildness in his blood will not be denied.
As an ancient, familiar evil regains its strength, causing centuries-old alliances to crumble and threatening doom for Rain and his people... he must claim his true mate to embrace the destiny woven for them both in the mists of time.
She feared the dark visions and magic within her, and she dreamed of the miraculous love that could save her.
Like an enchanted fairy tale prince, he stepped from the sky to claim her—the Fey King, her destiny, her one and true love.
But behind the mesmerizing beauty of Rain’s violet eyes, Ellysetta saw the passionate hunger of the beast . . . and sorrow, deep and ancient, that she alone could heal. Only for him would she embrace the frightening power that dwells within her. Only with him at her side could she confront the shadows that haunt her soul. For an epic battle looms on the horizon—and only united can they hope to turn back the armies of the darkness.
King of Sword and Sky is the third book in the epic romantic adventure that combines sweeping fantasy with breathtaking paranormal romance. USA Today and New York Times bestseller C. L. Wilson’s magnificent story continues—as the Fey King Rain must risk everything for his true mate Ellysetta, even as he struggles to save his imperiled kingdom with magic, sword, and flame…and by awakening the astonishing dormant inner power that his lady love possesses.
The Fey King Rain and his true mate Ellysetta share a passionate love unrivaled in the history of their world—and a forbidden power that made them outcasts from the Fading Lands. As war looms and the evil mages of Eld threaten to rip their world asunder, they must fight to defend the very kingdom and people who reviled them.
Only by trusting completely in their love—and in themselves—can Rain and Ellysetta hope to defeat the gathering forces of Darkness. But it will take more than the strength of their devotion to endure. They must unlock the secrets of the past and find the courage to embrace the dangerous destiny that awaits them. Only they can save their world, but that victory might cost them their lives.
Seers had long foreseen an extraordinary destiny for Ellysetta Baristani. Already, she had won the heart of the Fey King—the magnificent Rain, ever her ally, eternally her love. She had saved the offspring of the magical tairen and fought beside her legendary mate against the armies of Eld. But the most powerful—and dangerous—Verse of her Song had yet to be sung.
As the final battle draws nigh and evil tightens its grip upon her soul—will Ellysetta secure the world for Light or plunge it into Darkness for all eternity? As she and Rain fight for each other, side by side, will they find a way to complete their true mate bond and defeat the evil High Mage of Eld before it's too late, or must they make the ultimate sacrifice to save their world?