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Blurb: Forced by his father into a marriage he didn’t want, Prince Alan soon finds that his bride isn’t the sweet, submissive creature he expected. Morgane has the heart of a dragon and beauty beyond compare, but she isn’t thrilled about the marriage either. When black treachery threatens the kingdom, Morgane and Alan embark on a perilous journey that has an excellent chance of ending in failure and death for them and all of their people.
Sentences:
King Bowdyn sprang from his throne and paced around the
room like a crazed tiger. ʺPerhaps you did not understand me,
Alan," he snarled. His hands clenched into fists held rigidly to his
sides. "This is not a request, but a command. You will marry Lady
Maybina before the next full moon has passed."
Alan dared not raise his eyes from the floor. ʺFather, I do
not…"
"Silence!" the king roared.
Oh man,we just jumped in with both feet. I love that. Great 8.
ReplyDeleteNice show of emotion. Enjoyed your snippet.
ReplyDeleteExcellent. Great dialogue and emotion portrayed. Feel sorry for the son. Good job.
ReplyDeleteYour few lines pack a great visual and emotional punch. Great!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! If I were Alan, I wouldn't try to argue the point just now. King Bowdyn is not in a mood for conversation.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Poor Alan. The king seems a bit of a tyrant. Well done!
ReplyDeleteAlan? lol sorry I have bad connotations with that name. And anyway he's the king, so his rules, right? No?
ReplyDeleteWow- that king is angry! Love the physical you gave us to show it.
ReplyDelete~Summer
This is such a great story, with rich world building and complex characters! Loving it! :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your snippet.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't mind a helpful hint...you said you book just came out so I wanted to click over to Amazon to check it out...but couldn't find a link. It's possible that I missed the link, but if not, maybe you'd like to include one?
WOW! Exciting and I felt it all the way here in NY.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, why are Kings always so lacking in understanding about true love LOL! An excellent beginning, terrific snippet.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of emotion and tension in just eight sentences! Well done.
ReplyDeleteHello conflict. I'm looking forward to reading more from this one.
ReplyDeleteOh, I could feel the room shudder with that last sentence. Excellent descriptions!
ReplyDeleteSounds like someone's gettin' hitched . . . :D
ReplyDeleteWell I feel for him, but I don't think he has much choice. You can't argue with that last line.
ReplyDeleteOooh! Love the blurb and it just got me all geared up for the following sentences. I can't wait to read this! Sounds like an amazing story!
ReplyDeleteExcellent conflict. Sounds like a great book!
ReplyDeleteUh oh, better do as you're told Alan or run away!
ReplyDeleteGripping! Don't annoy the King. I too feel sorry for the son. Great excerpt.
ReplyDeleteWhoa, talk about being stuck. Great snippet, Elaine. :)
ReplyDeleteWhy is the king so set on this marriage? I do feel bad for Alan. Emotional snippet.
ReplyDeleteOoo, forced marriage! Definitely felt the tension here. Great 8! :D
ReplyDeleteI love the premise here, Elaine! Very exciting snippet too! Looking forward to more! :)
ReplyDeleteThis rings so true for royal families! Great snippet.
ReplyDelete~Joyce Scarbrough
I can't imagine being in such a situation. You convey the scene really well.
ReplyDeleteAn arranged royal marriage. Perfect vehicle to launch his angst from. :-) Nice 8!
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