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April 16, 2017
Medieval Monday! Continuing Along With Dragon Knight’s Shield
Continuing along with Dragon Knight’s Shield by the wonderful Mary Morgan!
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Angus MacKay, leader of the Dragon Knights, failed his brothers and his clan upon the death of his sister. Now he must fight the darkness of despair tempting his soul. Back on Scottish soil, he comes face to face with Deirdre who can wield a sword as mightily as his warriors, and takes her captive. Yet, with each passing day, the fire dragon inside him roars to claim the one woman fate has destined for him.
Famed mystery writer, Deirdre Flanagan, is unprepared for the next chapter in her life. On a vacation to Scotland, she steps through the mists and enters into a skirmish alongside a Highlander. However, the fight has only begun, and now she must battle Angus as well as evil in order to claim the love of this Dragon Knight.
Will their love be powerful enough to shield them from danger, or burn them to ashes?
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Continuing from last week –
Howling in pain, he cried out, “Kill Angus first.” Raising his blade, Lachlan made ready to plunge the steel into Deirdre.
“Nae!” roared Angus. Reaching for his shield, he stood and opened the power of the fire dragon. “From the land of the Ancients. From the stars of the Fae, I, Angus Drustan MacKay, Dragon Knight of the Order—keeper of the fire dragon, open the gate and call forth the beast!” The power exploded within his body, scorching a path down his arm and out of his shield.
Follow along next week by checking out Barbara Bettis’ blog with my excerpt #12 http://barbarabettis.blogspot.com/
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April 9, 2017
Medieval Monday! Continuing Along With The Gentle Knight
Continuing along with The Gentle Knight by the fabulous Ashley York!
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Brighit MacNaughton is an obedient daughter following her father’s death bed decree that she take her vows and become the virginal bride of Christ. The hired men seeing her to the Priory at Tanshelf are more interested in the building resentment against the English king than her safety. But when the handsome Norman knight offers his protection against the lecherous mercenaries, he sparks her passion with his gentle touch and smoldering looks of desire, reminding her of dreams best forgotten. Can one night with him quench the intense need in her or will it cause the fire to burn out of control?
Peter of Normandy is a trusted knight of King William, sent north to subdue the unrest and rumblings of revolt at York. Giving aid to an Irish princess more noble than many knights, he is quickly overcome with the need to possess her. With a body meant for a man’s pleasure and an unrelenting stubbornness to follow her father’s wishes, he struggles against giving her what she wants if it can only be for one night. Will one night of passion prove to be enough or will it unleash an insatiable need that makes him never want to let her go?
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Continuing from last week –
“My thanks,” Peter said.
Mort smiled, no doubt pleased by the deference being shown Peter. The man had probably informed the couple of the honor they were being paid by the presence of one of the King’s own favored knights.
After properly serving the knight, the couple brought in the victuals for the other table.
Peter removed the knife and cut the meat. He pierced a small, juicy piece and offered it to Brighit.
Follow along with excerpt #1 next week at Barbara Betti’s blog http://barbarabettis.blogspot.com/
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April 6, 2017
Medieval Boxed Set! 99 Cents!
Heroic Tales of Medieval Romance is only 99 cents until April 9th. That’s only three days! Four full-length novels. Four Fabulous stories! Get yours before the sale is over!
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April 2, 2017
Medieval Monday! Continuing Along With The Saxon Outlaw’s Revenge
Continuing along with The Saxon Outlaw’s Revenge by the brilliant Elisabeth Hobbes!
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At the mercy of her enemy!
Abducted by Saxon outlaws, Constance Arnaud comes face to face with Aelric, a Saxon boy she once loved. He’s now her enemy, but Constance must reach out to this rebel and persuade him to save her life as she once saved his…
Aelric is determined to seek vengeance on the Normans who destroyed his family. Believing Constance deserted him, he can never trust her again. Yet, as they are thrown together and their longing for each other reignites, will Aelric discover that love is stronger than revenge?
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Continuing from last week –
‘Why should I do that?’ Robert demanded incredulously.
‘He’s so young,’ she said softly.
‘Should I wait until he’s older? I’m sure we can find a gaol for him until he’s managed to grow hair on his chest,’ Robert scoffed.
Aelric looked up and his eyes met Constance’s. The sick feeling returned.
‘He helped me once,’ Constance said, aware of the heat rising to her cheeks. ‘When my horse lost a shoe last winter.’
It had been a cold January day. Her horse slipped in the mud as she rode along the gritstone ridge. The half-familiar boy working in the fields under guard had left his position to take hold of the bridle. Speaking calm, unfamiliar words—to the animal or her she wasn’t sure—he’d held the animal still while she remounted. She’d thanked him, nervously trying out the Saxon tongue. He’d grinned at her attempt, but kindly, before returning to his companions. They had looked at her with the contempt she’d come to expect, but he glanced back and nodded before walking away.
She told her brother-in-law only part of that. Not that they had met again. Times met and deeds done that she must not think of for fear Robert would read the emotions on her face.
‘And because of that I should pardon his attempt to murder me today?’ Robert asked.
Will Robert’s heart be swayed? To be continued next Monday on http://barbarabettis.blogspot.co.uk
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March 26, 2017
Medieval Monday! Continuing Along with Beleaguered
Continuing along with Beleaguered by the talented Jenna Jaxon!
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When death holds sway in the world, can even the greatest love survive?
Finally in France, Alyse and Thomas’s passion for one another continues to smolder hot and deep—until one fateful encounter changes everything.
During a formal banquet, Alyse must share an intimate dance her first love. His searing touch proves Alyse’s desire for him is as strong as when they first met. Tormented by this revelation, Alyse is bitterly torn between the love of her life and her love for her husband.
Into this agonizing situation, the disaster of the Black Death rears its head. Alyse, Thomas and Geoffrey must try to save the princess from the ravening disease but at a dire cost to themselves. With her world plunged into chaos, Alyse struggles with her feelings for both of the men she loves. But which love will survive?
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Continuing from last week –
“If this odious man will take you to wife, he will take you as you are, with no land, no money, and in the clothes in which you stand.”
“Done.” Geoffrey spared not a glance for Alyse’s father. He couldn’t take his eyes off Alyse, now his forever. “I will take her to wife as she stands. She need bring nothing more than all that she is here and now. I have lands and estates in England and will inherit the earldom at my father’s death. Mayhap I already have.” He glanced at Etienne. “I have no need of anything else save Alyse.”
Next week I’m at Barbara Bettis’s blog. http://barbarabettis.blogspot.co.uk
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March 25, 2017
Historical Boxed Set for Only 99 Cents!
I’m happy to present Knights and Rogues , a historical boxed set to you! I’m honored to be part of this collection with the talented Anna Markland, Catherine Kean, and Ria Cantrell.
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March 23, 2017
Brand New Medieval Set!
This set features all new stories by award-winning and bestselling authors! Don’t miss it. Pre-order now at 99 cents!
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March 19, 2017
Medieval Monday! Continuing along with A Knight to Call My Own
Continuing along with A Knight to Call My Own by the gifted Sherry Ewing!
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When your heart is broken, is love still worth the risk?
Lynet of clan MacLaren knows how it feels to love someone and not have that love returned. After waiting for six long years, she has given up hope of Ian’s return. Her brother-in-law, the Devil’s Dragon of Berwyck, is tired of waiting for her to choose a husband and has decided a competition for the right to wed Lynet is just the thing his willful charge needs to force her hand.
Ian MacGillivray has returned to Berwyck Castle in search of a bride and who better than the young girl who cared for him all those years ago. But Lynet is anything but an easy conquest and he will need more than charm to win her hand in marriage.
From the English borders to the Highlands of Scotland, the chase is on for who will claim the fair Lynet. The price paid will indeed be high to ensure her safety and even higher to win her love.
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Continuing from last week –
Lynet could no longer gaze on the bloody and ghastly scene afore her. Turning her head, she heard the warrior’s body fall to the ground with a loud thump. She swallowed hard in an effort not to lose what little she had in her stomach, knowing the cost for her brief chance at freedom had been a man’s life.
Calum returned to her nonchalantly, as though he had not just done something so repulsive, but moments afore. His countenance gave her the impression he would show her no mercy were she to attempt to flee, yet again. Lynet took a deep breath and returned his steady gaze with one of her own, hoping her face showed whatever bit of bravery she still held deep within her. Calum continued glaring at her in silence with those intimidating black eyes of his ’til Lynet could no longer stand to look at him. She turned her head away, refusing to give him the satisfaction of seeing her fear.
Follow along next week by checking out Lane McFarland’s blog with excerpt #8 at http://barbarabettis.blogspot.com/
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March 12, 2017
Medieval Monday! Continuing the Journey with Knight Errant
Continuing along with Knight Errant by the marvelous Rue Allyn!
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If Sir Robert Clarwyn can’t find a way to compel Lady Juliana Verault to return to England, he’ll lose any chance of regaining his family lands and redeeming his heritage. Yet Juliana must complete her mission to improve her gender’s future in the church. With danger and intrigue mounting, Robert and Juliana must rely on each other and risk everything … including their hearts.
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Continuing from last week –
The small man gave her an elegant bow. “Sorella Juliana, how pleasant to see you again.”
By the time he straightened, she had her smile in place and her hands linked before her. The dagger hilt rested unseen within her cupped palms with the blade resting along her inner arm.
“Antonio, search the room. I’m certain we will find evidence of her Beguine heresies.” Basti never broke eye contact with her the entire time. She couldn’t hold back one small shiver.
The man did as ordered.
It wouldn’t take long, she knew, before the oiled packets containing Angelina’s letters sewn into the lining of her cloak were discovered.
The sound of rending cloth proved Antonio’s efficiency. “Here, Fratello.”
“Excellent.” Basti took the letters. “Wait for us outside.”
The man backed out into the hallway.
Add a comment and let me know what you think. Follow along next week by checking out Barbara Bettis’s blog for excerpt # 7 http://barbarabettis.blogspot.com
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March 5, 2017
Medieval Monday! Continuing the Journey with Lindsey
Continuing along with Lindsey by the brilliant Lane McFarland!
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The Daughters of Alastair MacDougall Series
Set in late thirteenth century Scotland, this series tells the stories of Laird Alastair MacDougall’s four independent and oftentimes, headstrong daughters coming of age in a country fraught with war and feuds amongst rival clans. Follow his daughters as their lives become intertwined with four fierce, rebel highland warriors bent on eradicating the English soldiers from their homeland.
Lindsey
Who said life was fair? Certainly not Lindsey MacDougall. She rebels at a world dominated by men. Dressed in lad’s clothing, she manages her father’s stables, caring for, breeding and selling horses. Unwavering on performing her duty to the rebellion, Lindsey throws caution to the wind and secretly delivers missives behind enemy lines to the Scottish warriors.
Logan Ross uses his happy-go-lucky smile to warm the hearts of many willing lasses, but it also masks his pain—the pain of his birth. As a bastard son, he is unacceptable for any Laird’s daughter, including the spirited Lindsey MacDougall. However, she haunts his dreams. Determined to prove his worth, he throws himself into the middle of the rebellion, leading men into mortal danger.
After helping Logan escape from a brutal English dungeon, Lindsey fights her traitorous attraction to the virile highland warrior, vowing never to lose her heart to any man.
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Continuing from last week –
He snatched it from her fingers and rummaged through the contents, extracted clay jars and strips of cloth, then tossed them onto the crate. He’d not find any weapons; she’d concealed a single blade against her thigh.
“Careful!” Her head tilted toward the woven container. “Them salves is all I got to patch up the prisoners afore their trip.”
The man shoved the basket at her and grabbed a thick key ring off a rusty peg in the wall. He glanced over his shoulder at the gaming soldiers and barked, “Don’t start without me. I aim to win back my coin.”
The men laughed and returned to their sport, no longer concerned with Lindsey’s presence.
Follow along next week by checking out Barbara Bettis’s blog with excerpt #6 http://barbarabettis.blogspot.com/
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