Isolba of the Isles

What if love at first sight is not first sight at all?An emotionally charged journey through the isles, the sea, and the supernatural world. A survival story set amongst the clans and druids of old, and of love across lifetimes.1427, in the isles far from Scotland’s western coast...Isolba of Demoria has mysterious gifts, but must conceal them. As the chief’s daughter, she is betrothed to marry into a rival clan. When storms and social unrest plague the isles, the druid priest Baltair chooses Isolba as an honorable sacrifice to appease the angry gods.Rindan is a young cliff-climber on the neighboring island of Teutatwen. Despite his loyalty to his family, he longs to breach the boundaries of his archipelago to find the lovely lass haunting his dreams. But no one can travel the rough seas-not without supernatural help.Disguised as a lad, Isolba embarks on a quest to find her betrothed and seek refuge. She crosses paths with a faerie hound, stumbles into the Celtic Otherworld, and is left questioning her reality and purpose. When she arrives on the banks of Teutatwen, she finds that Rindan is no stranger to her soul.Though duty-bound to provide her sanctuary, the islanders clash with this outsider. They dislike such entitlement, as superstition and mistrust cloud their perception. Overcome by a sense of protection for the newcomer, Rindan teaches Isolba the ways of their island. She basks in his safety, and her heart is stirred by his kindness. Yet after a foolish climb plunges Rindan into a separate dimension, only Isolba can try to save him. 6