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.
Excerpt:
Someone tapped on the door and entered at Alan's
command. A small, wizened woman made her way across the
room, followed by a young man who carried a black leather case. ʺI
am Nola," she said to Morgane. "Prince Alan has asked me to look
at your feet."
"Thank you, but my maid can do it.ʺ
"No, I want Nola to look at them," Alan insisted. "She has a
rare talent for healing."
A flash of anger tore across Morgane's face, but she nodded
her head in agreement.
I wonder why she's so reluctant to have someone else look at her feet?
ReplyDeleteI read an article recently about how writers shouldn't use phrases like "anger tore" because anger isn't a character and can't tear anything. As I read the entire article, all I could think was HOGWASH! A good writer brings emotions, scenery and experiences to life, and that's exactly what you've done here. Very well done - great excerpt!
ReplyDeleteThank you Heather. That's so nice to hear. Patricia, she doesn't want anything to do with Prince Alan.
ReplyDeleteOoh, a match made in heaven, I think! Good excerpt, Elaine.
ReplyDeleteIs he trying to be kind, or is he simply wanting to control her in every way? I am definitely intrigued.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
Elaine, you have got to give us larger excerpts. Just when you get my interest developed, the scene is over!
ReplyDeleteWhat Jeff said. I was just settling back, beginning to savor the morsel and BAM! It was gone!
ReplyDeleteGood work!
Um, I hate Captcha. Third time. Hope it's a charm!