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Medieval Monday with-- me!

Today marks the final day of the Fall 2018 Medieval Monday posts.  I hope you've enjoyed reading a bit about each author's book.

Be sure you've commented each week for a chance to win an ebook copy of The Highlander's Crusader Bride and any of the books offered by the other Medieval Monday authors.
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Thank you for joining us! We look forward to seeing you again next year! And we'd love it if you shared with friends!

Without further ado, here is the last of my excerpt from
​                     The Highlander's Crusader Bride. Bram climbed to his knees and over the chair arm, into Caelen’s arms. He buried his head against his chest. “I dinnae like it.”
“But, ye like her, aye?”
Bram nodded, rubbing his face against his da’s tunic.
“Then why do ye not want her to come to Dunfaileas with us?”
Bram peered at Arbela over his shoulder, a wealth of sadness on his face. Arbela swallowed past a lump in her throat, her heart hurting.
“I dinnae want her to be my ma,” he hiccupped, “’cause my other ma died.”

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             THE HIGHLANDER'S CRUSADER BRIDE
Born in the Holy Land only a few years after the Third Crusade, half-Armenian, half-Scot Arbela MacLean is a true daughter of the desert, beautiful and untamed. Trained to be a warrior to avoid her gentle mother’s fate, Arbela has honed her skills with Turkish bow and arrow, sword and throwing darts—and dreads the day her father choses a man for her to marry.
After more than thirty years in the Holy Land, Donal MacLean, Baron of Batroun, is recalled to Scotland, the last son available to take up leadership of clan MacLean. He brings with him knights, treasure, trade—and a daughter of marriageable age.

Caelen MacKern, known as the Bull of the Highlands, is cynical about women. His first marriage formed an alliance, and he did not grieve when his spoiled, immature bride passed away. He has agreed to marry again—against his better judgement—for the men, means and coin to recover from a devastating pestilence that all but wiped out his clan.
Though more than a little resentful at finding himself forced to remarry, Caelen’s proposal to Donal MacLean’s headstrong daughter nevertheless piques her interest. Each will receive what they want most from life—the ability to live as they please without interference from a meddling spouse.

But their marriage of indifference will soon change to one of passion that neither Arbela nor Caelen could have predicted.

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Medieval Monday with Judith Sterling

​Please help me welcome Judith Sterling to the Medieval Monday blog today.

You can find my excerpt on her blog here:    https://judithmarshallauthor.com/blog/
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Next week is the final post for the Fall 2018 Medieval Monday blog, so check back here for the end of my excerpt and a final chance to enter to win an ebook copy of The Highlander's Crusader Bride! ​Next week is the final post for the Fall 2018 Medieval Monday blog, so check back here for the end of my excerpt and a final chance to enter to win an ebook copy of The Highlander's Crusader Bride!
 
Here is Judith's excerpt from her book, Flight of the Raven.

William spun around. “You’re a fine one to preach! I’ve not seen you drop to your knees to renew your faith in God and the Holy Church.”
Robert’s face darkened. “And you never shall.”
“Then why pressure me?”
“You’re married, Brother. You have more than your own needs to consider.”
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Make sure to comment below for a chance to win a digital copy of Flight of the Raven (or if you already own a copy, your choice of another of Judith’s books). A winner will be randomly chosen and announced on December 31.

Follow along next Monday on Judith Sterling’s blog:  https://judithmarshallauthor.com/blog/

                               FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN

How eager would the bridegroom be if he knew he could never bed the bride?
Lady Emma of Ravenwood Keep is prepared to give Sir William l’Orage land, wealth, and her hand in marriage. But her virginity? Not unless he loves her. The curse that claimed her mother is clear: unless a Ravenwood heir is conceived in love, the mother will die in childbirth. Emma is determined to dodge the curse. Then William arrives, brandishing raw sensuality which dares her to explore her own.
William the Storm isn’t a man to be gainsaid. He’ll give her protection, loyalty, and as much tenderness as he can muster. But malignant memories quell the mere thought of love. To him, the curse is codswallop. He plans a seduction to breach Emma’s fears and raze her objections.

What follows is a test of wills and an affirmation of the power of love.
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Book Giveaway Opportunity

A friend of mine is hosting a super romance novel giveaway! There are nearly 200 prizes from 42 different authors! Wow! Pretty much every genre is represented and the list looks pretty exciting.

Here's the link to get you started: ​https://bit.ly/2B8KpXC
Head on over and take a look. The contest runs until Dec. 20.
​Don't miss out!

Medieval Monday with Ruth A. Casie

I'm happy to have Ruth A. Casie with me today on Medieval Monday!

You'll find my excerpt on her blog here:
http://ruthacasie.blogspot.co.uk


Follow me to Judith Sterling's blog next week:
https://judithmarshallauthor.com/blog/

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Don't forget to leave a comment each week for a chance to win a copy of my ebook, The Highlander's Crusader Bride! Here is Ruth's excerpt from her book, The Guardian's Witch.

An early winter breeze blew outside but the men didn’t notice, until the glint of something in the tree caught Alex’s attention. He straightened up. “Jamie, tell me about the charms she puts about.”
“Lisbeth uses them to encourage peace and tranquility.”
“What about her visions?” asked Alex.
“Laura told me she’s had them ever since she can remember.”
“What does she do to bring them on?”
“Nothing. Laura told me they just happen. Lisbeth was born with a thin sheath of skin covering her face. She’s grown to be an exceptional healer, and she is plagued with visions.”
Alex felt like the wind was knocked out of him. “A caul. And she’ll bear kings.”
Everyone turned to him.
“Caul? I don’t understand,” said Cameron.
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The excerpt continues! Next week Ruth will be here: Mary Morgan
You can catch last week’s excerpt here: Barbara Bettis
Don’t forget, commenters each week will be entered into a drawing for a free digital copy of THE GUARDIAN’S WITCH.
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                             THE GUARDIAN'S WITCH
                         Book 1 of the Stelton Legacy
Will he come in time or must she trust in her magic and risk exposure as a witch to save them both?
England, 1290
Lord Alex Stelton can't resist a challenge, especially one with a prize like this: protect a castle on the Scottish border for a year, and it's his. Desperate for land of his own, he'll do anything to win the estate—even enter a proxy marriage to Lady Lisbeth Reynolds, the rumored witch who lives there.      
Feared and scorned for her second sight, Lisbeth swore she'd never marry, but she is drawn to the handsome, confident Alex. She sees great love with him but fears what he would think of her gift and her visions of a traitor in their midst.
Despite his own vow never to fall in love, Alex can't get the alluring Lisbeth out of his mind and is driven to protect her when attacks begin on the border. But as her visions of danger intensify, Lisbeth knows it is she who must protect him. Realizing they'll secure their future only by facing the threat together, she must choose between keeping her magic a secret and losing the man she loves.

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Unwrapping Romance Themed Excerpt Hop

Welcome to the Historical Romance Unwrapping Romance Themed Excerpt Hop!

Below you'll find the rest of this excerpt from The Highlander's Welsh Bride as well as links to excerpts from some of your favorite historical romance authors!
Enjoy!

The Highlander's Welsh Bride excerpt:

Carys struggled to keep her hands from fisting and exposing the anger churning beneath her breast. The man gained everything from marriage and left her without even the ability to see her previous responsibilities were met. This was no convenient step away from the hangman’s noose, but one straight into the darkest trap. At least the hangman was honest in what he offered. All the acceptance she’d reluctantly gathered to support this mad scheme scattered like startled grouse at the first sign of a predator.
“I will not walk into this and lose every freedom I have fought hard to possess.” She advanced a step, clenching her fists tight, shoulders bristled forward. “You hold the upper hand with your outrageous law, but if you expect blind obedience from me, I will gladly face the noose instead!”
His brows plunged together. He opened his mouth, but a loud thump sounded at the door a second before it opened. A man Carys did not recognize stepped inside.
“Pirates,” he murmured, his voice low and urgent.
A common enemy.
“I can fight,” Carys stated, stepping firmly toward the door. Birk’s outstretched arm blocked her path.
“No need.”
She bristled. “Do not presume I will retire meekly when I can be of assistance,” she warned. “I will not live beneath the heel of your boot.”
Birk appeared before her in a swift, silent move, scarcely a hand’s breadth away. “Fight whom ye will, so long as it isnae me.”
“Do not give me reason,” she countered, tilting her face upward to meet his hard gaze.
His breath, warm and heavy, betrayed some emotion in him. Carys’s heart sped, not from the threat of pirates, but from his overwhelming maleness. He was a formidable foe—and would make a passionate defender. Or lover.

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Other Excerpts:
KRIS KENNEDY-Medieval & Elizabethan Romance 
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ELIZA KNIGHT- Scottish Medieval Romance
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ERICA RIDLEY-Regency Romance
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COLLETTE CAMERON-Regency Romance
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TAMARA GILL-Regency Romance
https://www.facebook.com/tamaragillromance/ 
LORI ANN BAILEY-17th Century Scottish Romance
https://www.facebook.com/LoriAnnBaileyauthor/ 
LAUREN ROYAL-17th century Historical Romance
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EMMA PRINCE-Scottish Medieval
https://www.facebook.com/EmmaPrinceBooks/ 
JULIE JOHNSTONE-Medieval Romance
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CECELIA MECCA-Scottish Historical Romance 
http://www.ceceliamecca.com/unwrappingromance/ 
KATHERINE BONE-Pirate Romance 
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Medieval Monday with Mary Morgan

 Excerpt number 5 comes from Mary Morgan's book, Dragon Knight's Shield!

You'll find my excerpt on her website at http://www.marymorganauthor.com/blog







Excerpt:
Standing, Angus moved cautiously through the corridor. Relying on his senses and training, he made his way downward. When he reached the entrance of the great hall, he pushed opened the massive doors. He didn’t have to ask where Deirdre was, for he could smell her from across the room. She filled his senses, and he longed to take her into his arms.

“Deirdre, I have come to ask if ye would journey with me to see the Great Dragon.”

He knew the sound of her footsteps and when he deemed she was close enough, he reached out and pulled her to his side.

“I would be honored, Angus,” she replied softly and hugged him tightly.


Follow her excerpt next week on Elisabeth Hobbes’s blog: https://elisabethhobbes.co.uk/  

Book Blurb:
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?

Buy Links:
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Knights-Shield-Order-Book-ebook/dp/B018MESJ12/
Barnes&Noble Nook:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dragon-knights-shield-mary-morgan/1123094798?ean=2940157846695
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/dragon-knight-s-shield
Apple iBooks:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/dragon-knights-shield/id1067612279?mt=11

*99 Cent* Sale- The Highlander's Norse Bride

Today through Dec. 4, 2018, you can grab your copy of The Highlander's Norse Bride for only 99 cents!
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Medieval Monday with Barbara Bettis

I have the lovely Barbara Bettis on my Medieval Monday blog today!

You'll find my excerpt on her blog here:    http://barbarabettis.blogspot.co.uk
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To catch next week's excerpt, follow me to Mary Morgan's blog:   http://www.marymorganauthor.com

Don't forget to leave a comment each week for a chance to win an ebook copy of The Highlander's Crusader Bride!
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​Barbara's excerpt today is from her book, Silverhawk. His blood-shot eyes narrowed. He grabbed her chin between his forefinger and thumb and forced up her head. She tried to pull away from the stench of his breath, but he pinched harder. “Don’t do anything else to spoil this arrangement.” His voice grated like rusty steel. “I need the payment Langley made for you. I will not return it.” Garley gave her head a final shake. “Do not interfere in my plans,” he repeated.
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Please leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of SILVERHAWK. And follow along next week at Ruth A. Casie’s blog: Silverhawk

The Highlander's Welsh Bride is available for preorder at a special price!

DD & I are so excited to bring you this book! Release date is December 27, 2018, and for a limited time, you can preorder your ebook for only $2.99! 
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November 19th, 2018