Challenge Voss never expected a simple morning walk along the Perth coastline to change her life. When she discovers a centuries-old bottle containing the farewell letter of James Carter - a young aristocrat who narrowly survived a shipwreck in the mid-1800s - she feels an uncanny pull toward his story. Her search through historical records uncovers not only James's survival but also his legacy: a grand estate by the Swan River, still standing and owned by his descendants.One of them is Terrence Carter, a successful yet reserved fashion house owner with a reputation for brilliance and a guarded heart. When Challenge's career as an international freelance designer brings her into his orbit, business soon gives way to something deeper. Drawn together by history, family, and a spark they can no longer ignore, Challenge and Terrence find themselves writing a new chapter of the Carter legacy.From the mystery of a shipwreck to the glamour of fashion runways, from tender discoveries to a sweeping romance that captures the attention of society, this is a love story of serendipity, courage, and the unexpected ways the past can shape the future. Werner Stejskal is a romantasy storyteller who believes that love and imagination belong together. He only recently began writing in the genre but quickly became addicted to creating heartfelt tales where romance meets fantasy.Rather than long sagas, Werner prefers stories under 10,000 words-tales that move straight to the heart without unnecessary fillers. His stories often draw on the atmosphere of Turkish soap operas, blending romance, fantasy, and emotion into short but powerful narratives. Most importantly, his characters always find their way to a hopeful and positive ending-because stories should let us dream.Werner was born in Vienna, Austria, and immigrated to Australia with his family in 1987. Now retired, he enjoys the serenity of the Australian lifestyle, which gives him the peace and inspiration to write.
