Heart Fortune (Celta)

“I keep telling myself that she just can’t get much better, but with every book she amazes and surprises me!”

—
The Best Reviews

Praise for the futuristic fantasy of

Robin D. Owens

Heart Search

“Will have readers on the edge of their seats . . . Another terrific tale from the brilliant mind of Robin D. Owens. Don’t miss it.”

—
Romance Reviews Today

“A taut mixture of suspense and action . . . that leaves you stunned.”

—
Smexy Books

“Thank you, Ms. Owens, for this wonderful series.”

—
Night Owl Reviews

Heart Journey

“Sexy, emotionally intense, and laced with humor . . . Draws readers into one of the more imaginative otherworldly cultures.”

—
Library Journal

“[A] skillfully crafted read for any lover of futuristic or light paranormal romance.”

—
Fresh Fiction

“It is no secret that I love Ms. Owens’s Heart series . . . [A] wonderful piece of fantasy, science fiction, romance, and a dash of mystery.
Heart Journey
is no different, a delight to read.”

—
Night Owl Reviews

Heart Change

“The story accelerates as new dangers to Avellana crop up, and the relationship between Signet and Cratag develops, making for a satisfying read.”

—
Booklist

“Each story is as fresh and new as the first one was. I am always delighted when a new Heart book is published!”

—
Fresh Fiction

“A satisfying return to an intriguing world. Cratag and Signet will leave you wanting more.”

—
The Romance Reader

Heart Fate

“A true delight to read, and it should garner new fans for this unique and enjoyable series.”

—
Booklist

“[This] emotionally rich tale blends paranormal abilities, family dynamics, and politics; adds a serious dash of violence; and dusts it all with humor and whimsy.”

—
Library Journal

“A wonderfully delightful story . . . The author’s creativity shines.”

—
Darque Reviews

Heart Dance

“[A] superior series.”

—
The Best Reviews

“I look forward to my yearly holiday in Celta, always a dangerous and fascinating trip.”

—
Fresh Fiction

“Sensual, riveting, and filled with the wonderful cast of characters from previous books, as well as some new ones,
Heart Dance
is exquisite in its presentation.”

—
Romance Reviews Today

Heart Choice

“The romance is passionate, the characters engaging, and the society and setting exquisitely crafted.”

—
Booklist

“Maintaining the ‘world building’ for science fiction and character-driven plot for romance is near impossible. Owens does it brilliantly.”

—
The Romance Readers Connection

“Well-written, humor-laced, intellectually and emotionally involving story, which explores the true meaning of family and love.”

—
Library Journal

Heart Duel

“[A] sexy story . . . Readers will enjoy revisiting this fantasy-like world filled with paranormal talents.”

—
Booklist

Heart Thief

“I loved
Heart Thief
! This is what futuristic romance is all about. Robin D. Owens writes the kind of futuristic romance we’ve all been waiting to read; certainly the kind that I’ve been waiting for. She provides a wonderful, gripping mix of passion, exotic futuristic settings, and edgy suspense. If you’ve been waiting for someone to do futuristic romance right, you’re in luck, Robin D. Owens is the author for you.”

—Jayne Castle, author of
The Lost Night

HeartMate

Winner of the 2002 RITA Award for Best Paranormal Romance by the Romance Writers of America

“Engaging characters, effortless world building, and a sizzling romance make this a novel that’s almost impossible to put down.”

—
The Romance Reader

“Fantasy romance with a touch of mystery . . . Readers from the different genres will want Ms. Owens to return to Celta for more tales of HeartMates.”

—
Midwest Book Review

“
HeartMate
is a dazzling debut novel. Robin D. Owens paints a world filled with characters who sweep readers into an unforgettable adventure with every delicious word, every breath, every beat of their hearts. Brava!”

—Deb Stover, award-winning author of
The Gift

“A gem of a story . . . Sure to tickle your fancy.”

—Anne Avery, author of
A Distant Star

Titles by Robin D. Owens

HEARTMATE

HEART THIEF

HEART DUEL

HEART CHOICE

HEART QUEST

HEART DANCE

HEART FATE

HEART CHANGE

HEART JOURNEY

HEART SEARCH

HEART SECRET

HEART FORTUNE

Anthologies

WHAT DREAMS MAY COME

(with Sherrilyn Kenyon and Rebecca York)

HEARTS AND SWORDS

Heart Fortune

Robin D. Owens

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Owens, Robin D.

Heart fortune / Robin D. Owens.—Berkley Sensation trade paperback edition.

pages cm

ISBN 978-0-425-26393-8

I. Title.

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PUBLISHING HISTORY

Berkley Sensation trade paperback edition / August 2013

Cover art by Tony Mauro. Cover hand lettering by Ron Zinn.

Cover design by George Long.

Interior text design by Kristin del Rosario.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. The publisher does not have any control over and does not assume any responsibility for author or third-party websites or their content.

To my long-term beta readers Fred and Kay. You always help.

Characters

Jace Bayrum
:
Adventurer, leather worker, hero.

Zem
:
Jace’s animal Familiar companion.

Glyssa Licorice
: SecondLevel PublicLibrarian, GrandMistrys.

Lepid
:
Glyssa’s animal Familiar companion.

In Druida City:

GreatLord Laev T’Hawthorn
:
Entrepreneur. (
Heart Search
)

GreatLady Camellia Darjeeling D’Hawthorn
:
One of Glyssa’s best friends, HeartMate to Laev, teashop/restaurant owner. (
Heart Search
)

The Licorice Family:

FirstLevel PublicLibrarian, GrandLady D’Licorice
:
Rhiza Licorice, Glyssa’s mother.

FirstLevel PublicLibrarian, GrandLord T’Licorice
:
Fasic Almond Licorice, Glyssa’s father.

FirstLevel PublicLibrarian, GrandMistrys
:
Enata Licorice, Glyssa’s older sister.

Short Appearances:

T’Ash (
HeartMate
)

Danith D’Ash (
HeartMate
)

Zanth
:
Premier CatFam of Celta. (
HeartMate
)

Tiana Mugwort
:
SecondLevel Priestess, one of Glyssa’s best friends.

Artemisia Primross
:
Healer. (
Heart Secret
)

Garrett Primross
:
Private investigator. (
Heart Secret
)

At the Excavation of the Starship,

Lugh’s Spear
:

Andic Sanicle
:
Adventurer, frenemy to Jace.

Funa Twinevine
:
Adventuress, current lover of Andic, former lover of Jace.

Trago
:
Healer.

Symphyta
:
Healer.

Myrtus Stopper
:
Primary cook.

GrandLady Helena (Del) Elecampane
:
Owner of the project, cartographer. (
Heart Journey
)

Shunuk
:
GrandLady Helena’s FamFox. (
Heart Journey
)

GrandLord Raz Cherry Elecampane
:
Owner of the project, actor. (
Heart Journey
)

Rosemary
:
GrandLord Raz’s FamCat. (
Heart Journey
)

Maxima Elecampane
:
Helena and Raz’s daughter.

Carolinia
:
Maxima’s FamCat.