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Twisted Rose Saga: A Prequel
Origin of the Rose
FEBRUARY 2025
Discover the origin of the mysterious rosebush above Jackson Hole.
She’s from the future, stranded in an unfamiliar time. Mourning loss, he’s in search of his destiny in the wake of a raging war. Will the unexpected meeting of two kindred souls rescue them both—or destroy all they have ever known?
Year 2147 – In an era when masculinity is a quirk and romance novels are unfashionable, seismologist and botanist Livinia Dial is happy with soon-to-be husband, Desmond, a grumpy dog, her collection of antique books, and a hobby of cultivating her roses. She embarks on a mission with the prestigious Time League to alter past seismic events, with intentions of preventing the 2099 Yellowstone caldera eruption—and the resulting devastation of North America. But when Liv’s equipment fails, stranding her alone in early America, she must survive in a wild land with no way home—the appearance of a giant blonde native her only salvation.
Year 1776 – Gunnar Brant, a Norse-Iroquois warrior known as the Winter Warrior, mourns the losses inflicted by his enemies. Driven by the dying wish of his shaman father, he ventures west in search of his destiny and the legendary Pools of Fire. Shortly after arriving, a mysterious woman appears, leaving him to wonder if she is a human or a divine messenger. His swift actions save her from a wolf attack, but her defiance eventually leads to her capture by an enemy tribe. Despite being only one man against many, Gunnar can’t get the obstinate beauty and her captivating kiss out of his head.
When Gunnar is mortally injured, and Livinia’s comrades find her location, the situation forces her to make impossible choices.
*Contains mature scenes of sensuality, mild violence, and heartwarming feels.