The Enchanted is available at most online retail outlets and at http://www.astraeapress.com. When you finish here, you can find more lovely sentences from participating authors here. The king speaks first.
"I have never understood you. You insisted on marrying a commoner — a nobody — and now that death has released you from your vows, you refuse to marry a woman of your own station."
Alan's heart thudded in his chest. How far could he push his father? With Bowdyn, one could never be sure. "I am sorry to disappoint you."
"The kingdom needs heirs. The wedding will proceed as I have planned."
I feel so sorry for the Prince, loving this story.
ReplyDeletewhat's this about something before and a death... hopefully he can make his dad (lol) see reason
ReplyDeleteYou're snippet has certainly aroused my curiosity, and I love your cover. Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteThe responsibility of being a prince must be awfully heavy. The conflict here is so fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI feel so sorry for the Prince and don't even know his backstory. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, you gotta feel for Alan, he's so stuck between a rock and a hard place. Curious as to whether these two come to understand each other, or if there's a serious falling-out.
ReplyDeleteoh boy, what a predicament. I love how this story is building up!
ReplyDeleteFathers and Sons. . .heavy lies the crown. . .an unsolvable problem. Good eight.
ReplyDeleteOh dear. I hope the prince can stick to what he really wants to do. This story really pulls the reader in and makes them care!
ReplyDeleteYour story tugs on our hearts because most of us have had parent-child conflicts that last into our adult lives.
ReplyDeleteYou have a great way of interweaving dialogue and conflict that goes right to the heart!
Gotta love the King's total lack of sentiment. "Why don't you want to get married, son? The other lady's dead, isn't she? Look, you drop a sandwich, you make another one! Get your head in the game!"
ReplyDeleteAlan doesn't know what he's in for with his new bride.
ReplyDeletePoor guy! I wonder what he's going to do!
ReplyDeleteMarrying for love the first time doesn't mean you don't care about marrying for love the second time--quite the opposite!
ReplyDeletePoor guy . . .
Oh, poor Alan. I want to see him get the girl!
ReplyDeleteI would say that I hope the Prince will be able to change the King's mind, but I don't think that is going to happen. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteOh whoa, it's happening no matter what! That is a tough situation. Great snippet! :D
ReplyDeleteThe men are sure butting heads on this. I can't even guess which way it's going to go as both have great story possibilities. Great snippet!
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Excellent eight there.
ReplyDeleteIf the king's problem is only heir, maybe the prince could introduce him someone...
ReplyDeleteGood snippet, Elaine. I just finished the book today and reviewed in on Goodreads and Amazon. :-) Nice job!
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