One Enchanting Kiss: Enchanted Legacy, #2

By Amanda Mariel and Dawn Brower

In Tudor London, Moire Noble's clandestine gift of premonition entwines her fate with the charismatic Thomas Astley, as they battle suspicion, desire, and danger to rewrite their destinies

 

In the bustling streets of Tudor London, Moire Noble appears to be an ordinary daughter of a modest Scottish family. Yet, her reality is peppered with secrets far more enchanting. Gifted with the mystic power to glimpse the future, Moire treads carefully to protect her extraordinary ability, lest she meet the tragic fate that befell her mother—accused of witchcraft and condemned to the flames.

 

Years have veiled Moire's unique talent, but as her twin sister Lili's engagement festivities beckon, the threads of her existence unravel. Bound to leave the sanctuary of her home and kin, Moire is thrust into a world teeming with unfamiliar faces and uncharted desires. A vision of impending doom at Lili's betrothal soirée compels Moire to take action, altering the course of fate.

 

Thomas Astley is a man whose allure is as captivating as it is perilous. Drawn to Moire's spirited demeanor and quick wit, Thomas becomes an unexpected ally—unaware that his pursuit of her mysteries jeopardizes not only her future but also her very heart.

 

As their lives intertwine amidst the grandeur and treachery of Tudor courtly affairs, Moire must navigate her precarious secrets while guarding against a love that threatens to consume them both. In this era of opulence and intrigue, will Moire's premonitions guide them toward salvation or plunge them into an inescapable abyss? Only time will tell, as passion and danger entwine in a tale of romance that defies all odds.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brook Ridge Press
• Release date: Sep 4, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386718529

Amanda Mariel

USA Today Bestselling, Amazon All Star author Amanda Mariel dreams of days gone by when life moved at a slower pace. She enjoys taking pen to paper and exploring historical time periods through her imagination and the written word. When she is not writing she can be found reading, crocheting, traveling, practicing her photography skills, or spending time with her family.

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One Enchanting Kiss

ONE ENCHANTING KISS

AMANDA MARIEL

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, organizations, places, events, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

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Copyright © 2018 Amanda Mariel

All rights reserved.

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No part of this book may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the express written permission of the publisher.

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Published by Brook Ridge Press

This book is for all who have suffered at unjust hands or been persecuted for being different. The world needs more kindness—let it start with each of us and spread across the globe.

CONTENTS

Also by Amanda Mariel

Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Epilogue

Author’s note

Excerpt

Chapter 1

About the Author

Afterword

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Scandalous Intentions

Scandalous Redemption

Scandalous Wallflower

Scandalous Liaison

Dancing with Serendipity

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Fabled Love Series

Enchanted by the Earl

Captivated by the Captain

Enticed by Lady Elianna

Delighted by the Duke

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Lady Archer’s Creed series

**Amanda Mariel writing with Christina McKnight**

Theodora

Georgina

Adeline

Josephine

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Scandal Meets Love series

Love Only Me

Find Me Love

If it’s Love

Odd’s of Love

Believe in Love

Chance of Love

Love and Holly

Love and Mistletoe

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A Rogue’s Kiss Series

Her Perfect Rogue

His Perfect Hellion

This Rogue of Mine

Her Perfect Scoundrel

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Wicked Earls’ Club

**Titles by Amanda Mariel**

Earl of Grayson

Earl of Edgemore

Earl of Persuasion

Earl of Stone (Fated for a Rogue)

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Fated for a Rogue

A Wallflower’s Folly

One Fateful May Day

Fate Gave Me a Duke

Earl of Stone (Wicked Earls’ Club)

Who Needs a Duke

Rogue for the Taking

Wish Upon a Christmas Duke

Scandalously Mine

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A Castle Romance

Whispers of Desire

Passion’s Lasting Promise

One Wanton Wager

Forever in Your Arms

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Regency Heart’s Aflame

So Long, My Scoundrel

Au Revoir, My Duke

Farewell, My Rogue

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Connected by a Kiss

**These are designed so they can standalone**

How to Kiss a Rogue (Amanda Mariel)

A Kiss at Christmastide (Christina McKnight)

A Wallflower’s Christmas Kiss (Dawn Brower)

Stealing a Rogue’s Kiss (Amanda Mariel)

Scandalized by a Rogue’s Kiss (Amanda Mariel)

A Gypsy’s Christmas kiss (Dawn Brower)

A Vixen’s Christmas kiss (Dawn Brower)

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Standalone titles

One Moonlit Tryst

One Enchanting Kiss

Christmas in the Duke’s Embrace

One Wicked Christmas

A Lyon in Her Bed (The Lyon’s Den connected world)

Courting Temptation (House of Devon connected world)

Forever My Rogue (Love Be a Lady’s Charm Connected World)

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Box sets and anthologies

Visit www.amandamariel.com to see Amanda’s current offerings.

PROLOGUE

France, 1605

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Moire smiled at Ma and Lili as she kneaded a ball of bread dough. The pair stood across the counter from her working their own batches of the pliant mixture. A streak of flour coated Lili’s cheek, while Ma’s apron bore her handprints. Moire imagined she too must look a fright for when the baking was finished, she always did. How many loaves are we to make this day?

Nae too many. Six ought to do. Ma flipped her dough, then began kneading it once more. We’ve four loaves ordered. Two for the manor house, and one each for the inn and Mrs. Moreau. ‘Tis good to keep a couple extras at the ready.

The kitchen’s heat caused sweat to bead on Moire’s forehead, but she didn’t dare wipe it away. She blew out a breath as she continued working the dough, then glanced out the window. The sun was high in the sky, shining brightly on the village.

You should not complain, Moire. Lili brushed a stray curl from her forehead, leaving a fresh streak of white powder in her wake. ’Tis lucky we are that so many of the villagers purchase our baked goods.

I wasn’t complaining. Moire peered at her twin. Simply asking a question.

France had been good to her—to all of them. They’d built a pleasant home and a sustainable living here in the years since they’d fled Scotland. Da had his blacksmith shop and Aunt Ailis, who had become their mama years ago, supplemented the family's coin by selling her breads and pastries.

Furthermore, the villagers had been kind and accepting when Moire's family settled here. Over the years, many had become their friends. She’d even begun a courtship with one of the town’s gentlemen. Bastien Roux had started calling on Moire a week prior, and she found herself rather taken with the handsome young man.

Of course she was not in love, but believed with time the emotion could develop between them. A ghost of a smile turned her lips up at the thought. In fact, I feel blessed.

Moire set the loaf she’d been working on aside and scowled at Lili as she reached for more flour. I hope never to leave France.

Indeed. Lili’s expression faltered, her cheery disposition turning sour for a heartbeat. Forget I said anything.

Moire grinned, satisfaction swelling within her. But trepidation followed in its wake. The way Lili faltered reminded her that