Mary Morgan will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour, and a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn host.
Dragon Knight's Axe
by Mary Morgan
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BLURB:
Battled scarred, Dragon Knight,
Alastair MacKay, has fled to the seas to separate himself from his powers that
are connected to the land. Yet, when he rescues a woman from a slave trader in
Ireland, he steps back inadvertently into a world filled with magic—taking on
the role of protector and leading him on a journey to confront his greatest
fears.
Research assistant, Fiona O’Quinlan
loves translating ancient artifacts at Trinity College. When she falls asleep
on an archeological dig, she awakens in another time. She soon discovers a
Dragon Knight’s relic has been entrusted into her care. Determined to return
the artifact to the Great Glen, Fiona is unprepared for the danger ahead—losing
her heart and soul to Alastair “Beast” MacKay.
Will their love be strong enough to
soothe the beast and heal the man? Or will Death swing its axe, leaving them
lost for all eternity?
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EXCERPT:
The closer he came, the more
Fiona began to tremble. His face bore a deep crescent scar from his left
eyebrow down below his cheek. This giant was a demon, and some actually crossed
themselves as he passed them.
When he reached the
platform, he narrowed his eyes and glared at the two men by her side. They
instantly stepped away. As with everyone else, he was no different. He looked
her up and down, though when he gazed into her eyes for a moment, Fiona saw
confusion.
The demon spoke. “How much do
ye want, Robert?”
“Ye cannot have her.” He
spit onto the ground in front of the man.
The monster’s voice remained
deadly calm. “And why would that be?”
“Ye have nothing to offer.”
Fiona saw the shift of color
in the demon’s green eyes. It was enough for the man called Robert to back
away.
“I dinnae want any trouble.”
The giant leaned his head
down. “Would ye take these?” He pulled out a small pouch and opened it. Pulling
out several stones, he held them aloft. “Amber from the Northmen’s homeland.”
Robert’s eyes went wide, but
then he crossed his arms. “I will take the lot and a barrel of your whisky.”
The man arched a brow. “How
do ye ken I have whisky?”
“Do ye take me for a fool,
MacKay?”
“Nae, Robert, but only
foolish if ye do not take my offer of ten stones and one barrel.”
The moments stretched out
between the two men, and Fiona’s heart pounded in her chest. She was being
traded for amber stones and a damn barrel of whisky.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
I am a constant daydreamer
and have been told quite often to remove my head from the clouds. Yet, this is
where I find the magic to write my stories. Not only do I love to weave a good
tale, but I have a voracious appetite for reading. I worked for Borders Books
for almost fourteen years. Imagine my delight to be surrounded by so
many books, talking to others about them, and getting paid.
Pure bliss!
I have traveled to England,
Scotland, Ireland, and France. There are those who know me well when I say, “My
heart is in the Highlands.” I believe I have left it there or maybe in Ireland.
When not writing, I enjoy
playing in my garden—another place where magic grows. Of course, there is time
spent with my family. They are the ones that keep me grounded.
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE
Mary Morgan will be awarding
a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour,
and a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn host.
RAFFLECOPTER CODE:
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/28e4345f1085
Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting me and Dragon Knight's Axe! :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the Angel's blog. I hope you have a great tour.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christine! I'm having a blast! :)
DeleteGreat post - thanks for sharing the excerpt, I enjoyed it :)
ReplyDeleteSo thrilled to hear this, Victoria. Of course, for more information on the Dragon Knights, please visit my website. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteWow! This definitely whets the appetite for more. Love the teaser! Good fortune on your tour.
ReplyDeleteSable Angel
Fiona was perfect for Alastair "Beast" MacKay. She was one of the few that never flinched when he came near. A might warrior woman. Thank you so much, Sable. :)
DeleteGreat excerpt.
ReplyDeleteSo happy you enjoyed a bit more about Fiona and Alastair's first encounter. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteAlastair is just lovely! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteAngela, I believe ye may have a wee crush on Alastair. ;) Thanks so much for stopping by.
DeleteI have enjoyed learning about the book. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteI love sharing everything about the Dragon Knights, Patrick. I hope you get a chance to read Alastair and Fiona's story. For more on the Dragon Knights, please visit my website. And thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteAn interesting bio.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary. I love playing in the clouds and creating stories. So happy you stopped by. :)
DeleteSo glad you could stop by Rogue's Angels' blog. Great excerpt!
ReplyDelete--Amber Angel
Thanks so much for hosting me, Amber! I've enjoyed meeting so many people and sharing the world of the Dragon Knights. :)
DeleteTerrific post! I enjoyed the excerpt. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine the horror, Fiona must have felt, Betty? Of course, I believe she "verra" angry, too. Thanks so much for stopping by. :)
DeleteWhat is your least favorite part of the publishing / writing process?
ReplyDeleteThere's only one and it makes me groan. Trying to write a blurb for the cover. I usually start writing the ideas and/or sentences while I'm doing my edits. I have to condense a 90,000 word book into two paragraphs and always want to add more. :) Thanks so much for stopping by.
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