What would you like to tell readers about yourself?
* 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.
* I love to hear from my readers.
What are you going to tell us about today?
* My story, Dragon Knight's Axe.
* 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?
* His anger simmered just below the surface, and he allowed his eyes to flash with the fire of the dragon. Hearing her gasp, he smiled. Good, little bird. Fear me. Without giving her time to react, he swept her up and dumped her over his left shoulder, and strode to the ship.
* He heard her sharp intake of breath, and then she started to pound against his back. “Put...me down,” she demanded.
* “Nae.”
* She started to kick, and he clenched his jaw in frustration. The little bird had talons. He responded with a smack to her bottom, but instead of removing his hand, he kept it against her soft curves. “I will put ye down when we are on my ship.”
* She went completely still, and then she screamed.
* Alastair dumped her onto the ground. “For the love of Brigid, did ye have to yell into my ear?”
* Fiona rubbed at her bottom and then stood. “You beast,” she spat out at him. Jumping onto a nearby boulder, she looked directly into his eyes. “Don’t you ever touch me like that again.”
* Alastair yanked her to his chest by her arms, his face mere inches from hers. “And what are ye going to do?” He watched as her eyes widened in alarm. Blue eyes that reminded him of the sky on warm summer days. Then his gaze traveled down to her lips, red as berries.
* Instantly, his beast roared to life. Claim one kiss, Alastair.
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14 comments:
Thanks for hosting!
Thanks so much for hosting me and Dragon Knight's Axe! :)
Fiona didn't hold back when she jumped on that boulder, Rita. I loved writing this scene. Thanks for stopping by. :)
There is something very special about a man in a kilt.
Ooo...this reminds me of something I read recently, Mary. "A man in a kilt is like a box of chocolates. You can never get enough!" ;) Thanks so much for stopping by.
I'm looking forward to reading this book..thanks for sharing!
Loved this book, and Alastair! (sigh)
Great excerpt, Mary! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Mary, Great excerpt.
Hi Mary, Great excerpt.
Victoria, hope you enjoy Alastair and Fiona's story. I love hearing from my readers. Thanks for stopping by.:)
Ahh...Angela, cannot thank you enough for your kind words! The Dragon Knight's salute you! Thanks for stopping by. :)
This was only the beginning for my characters, Betty. They took me on incredible journey--from the shores of Ireland to the Great Glen of Scotland. Thanks for stopping by. :)
I had so much fun writing this scene, Debbie. Fiona totally surprised me when she jumped on the boulder to look Alastair square in the eyes. A "verra" brave lass. Thanks so much for stopping by. :)
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