The Wayward Star
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I sighed. “It’s going to get worse, then. More dangerous.”
He tilted his head, his eyes dark and intent on me. “More dangerous, yes. But worse? I don’t think so. When there is hope, even the hope found by following a wayward star, there is light. Too many Connecteds have lived without the benefit of that light for too long. For them, the danger is well worth it. Because you will fight for them. We will fight for them. As the sword of the Council, I have a great deal more freedom. A freedom I’m looking forward to exploring with you. For the first time, Miss Wilde, we will fight together.”
He settled back in his chair, and his expression shifted slightly, his gaze at once intimate and…something else too. Happy, I realized, and my heart tugged sharply at the thought. The Magician of the Arcana Council was happy.
And as I recently had been reminded, being happy mattered.
“And we’ll win, right? I don’t want to know the odds—I beg you, don’t tell me the odds. But, if we’re together, we will win?”
He leaned forward and reached across the table, and I lifted my hand to his. His grasp was warm, sensual, and positively shimmering with magic.
“If we’re together, Miss Wilde, the game will never be the same again.”
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A Note from Jenn
The Star is one of the most hopeful and enigmatic cards in the Major Arcana, a symbol for all that’s possible in the world. Read on for a full description!
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The Star
As Trump 17 of the Major Arcana, the Star symbolizes balance, harmony and all things associated with Aquarius. It’s the card of peace, compassion and of having your dreams come true. New opportunities abound for you and you attain your highest potential. In matters of romance, you follow your heart and your intuition and will not be led astray. In matters of creativity, you are on the right track to receive the inspiration you need to lead to profound success. When you draw the Star, take heart. Whatever is troubling you will resolve in your favor, and whatever is still hidden will be revealed as ultimately the best possible outcome.
Books By Jenn Stark
Wilde Justice Series
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The Red King
The Lost Queen
The Hallowed Knight
The Shadow Court
The Wayward Star
The Night Witch (coming in 2020!)
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Immortal Vegas Series
(series complete!)
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One Wilde Night (prequel novella)
Getting Wilde
Wilde Card
Born To Be Wilde
Wicked And Wilde
Aces Wilde
Forever Wilde
Wilde Child
Call of the Wilde
Running Wilde
Wilde Fire
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The Demon Enforcer Series
Demon Unbound
Demon Forsaken
Demon Bewitched
Demon Ensnared
Demon Betrayed (coming in 2020!)
Acknowledgments
THE WAYWARD STAR was so much fun to write, particularly since I got to explore what Sara might be thinking when faced with challenges as diverse as old friends turned enemies and high school reunions. Thank you to all my readers for continuing to read my books, which allows me to write these stories for you. I remain truly grateful to Elizabeth Bemis for her beautiful work on my books and my site—especially my gorgeous series covers. My editorial team of Linda Ingmanson and Toni Lee continue their tireless efforts on my behalf as well. Any mistakes in the manuscript are so completely my own. Thank you to Edeena Cross, Judi Soderberg and Sabra Harp for their insightful, careful beta reads, and to Kristine Krantz, who will need a new set of bouncing balls, since I keep losing them. And, of course, thank you, Geoffrey, who made suggestions long ago that I finally incorporated into this book. It’s been a Wilde ride.
About Jenn Stark
Jenn Stark is an award-winning author of paranormal romance and urban fantasy. She lives and writes in Ohio. . . and she definitely loves to write. In addition to her Immortal Vegas and Wilde Justice urban fantasy series and Demon Enforcers paranormal romance series, she is also author Jennifer McGowan, whose Maids of Honor series of Young Adult Elizabethan spy romances are published by Simon & Schuster, and author Jennifer Chance, whose Rule Breakers series of New Adult contemporary romances are published by Random House/LoveSwept and whose modern royals series, Gowns & Crowns, is now available.
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Contents
Introduction
The Card
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
A Note from Jenn
The Star
Books By Jenn Stark
Acknowledgments
About Jenn Stark