Welcome to Medieval Monday! Today starts a new round of authors, snippets, and fun. Our hashtag (in case you want to share) is #medmonspring20.
I’m featuring myself today and one of my favorite scenes from The Pirate’s Jewel, part of the Pirates of Britannia Connected World and a crossover to my Stelton Legacy series. Enjoy!
The
Pirate’s Jewel by Ruth A. Casie
Deception and family honor are at stake – so is her heart.
Wesley Reynolds will do anything to avenge his family’s banishment
from Dundhragon Castle even throw in with the notorious pirate, MacAlpin. His
plan, ruin Lord Ewan’s trading network. He has a more devious plan for his
father’s ‘best friend,’ the man who abandoned them at the eleventh hour. He’ll
ruin the man’s most precious jewel, his daughter Darla. Wesley’s so close to
ruining the trade network and succeeding he can almost taste it, but revenge is
not nearly as sweet as Darla’s kisses.
from Dundhragon Castle even throw in with the notorious pirate, MacAlpin. His
plan, ruin Lord Ewan’s trading network. He has a more devious plan for his
father’s ‘best friend,’ the man who abandoned them at the eleventh hour. He’ll
ruin the man’s most precious jewel, his daughter Darla. Wesley’s so close to
ruining the trade network and succeeding he can almost taste it, but revenge is
not nearly as sweet as Darla’s kisses.
Darla Maxwell, beloved by her parents has no prospects of marriage.
Her father and Lord Ewan search to find her the right husband. Darla’s special
gifts are frightening to many. She has visions that often come true. The murky
image of a man haunts her, she’s sure it’s Lord Ewan’s soon-to-be son-in-law,
but the vision morphs when she meets Wesley. The meaning couldn’t be any
clearer to her, her destiny lies with Wesley.
Her father and Lord Ewan search to find her the right husband. Darla’s special
gifts are frightening to many. She has visions that often come true. The murky
image of a man haunts her, she’s sure it’s Lord Ewan’s soon-to-be son-in-law,
but the vision morphs when she meets Wesley. The meaning couldn’t be any
clearer to her, her destiny lies with Wesley.
When
revelations surface indicating Wesley has been deceived and his revenge
misplaced. Will he find the truth of what really happened to his family in time
to stop the pirates? Will Darla ever forgive him? Will he ever forgive himself?
revelations surface indicating Wesley has been deceived and his revenge
misplaced. Will he find the truth of what really happened to his family in time
to stop the pirates? Will Darla ever forgive him? Will he ever forgive himself?
“Ruth A. Casie’s vivid descriptions place you
right in the story. It is a wonderful read I highly recommend. 5 Stars” ~ Deb
right in the story. It is a wonderful read I highly recommend. 5 Stars” ~ Deb
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Excerpt 1
Anger rolled off
her father in waves. Even from where she sat she saw his clenched jaw and
fisted hands.
her father in waves. Even from where she sat she saw his clenched jaw and
fisted hands.
“Why aren’t these
below?” her father asked, pointing toward the barrels that comprised her hiding
place.
below?” her father asked, pointing toward the barrels that comprised her hiding
place.
Richards shrugged.
“With Lord Ewan’s men and supplies, there isn’t any room. I’ll have the men tie
them to the deck.”
“With Lord Ewan’s men and supplies, there isn’t any room. I’ll have the men tie
them to the deck.”
Darla froze. The
men picked up ropes and started to secure the barrels across from her. Her
watery eyes enlarged, the hairs on the nape of her neck bristled, and
gooseflesh pimpled her frigid skin. Slow and deliberate, a tall man stepped out
of the shadows and marched toward her hiding place. Please, don’t let him find me. Not now. She kept her gaze focused
on him and tamped down her building panic. There was no place for her to run.
She was trapped. His powerful well-muscled body moved toward her with an easy
grace.
men picked up ropes and started to secure the barrels across from her. Her
watery eyes enlarged, the hairs on the nape of her neck bristled, and
gooseflesh pimpled her frigid skin. Slow and deliberate, a tall man stepped out
of the shadows and marched toward her hiding place. Please, don’t let him find me. Not now. She kept her gaze focused
on him and tamped down her building panic. There was no place for her to run.
She was trapped. His powerful well-muscled body moved toward her with an easy
grace.
Join me next week for another excerpt on
Sherry Ewing’s blog https://sherryewing.com/blog/
Sherry Ewing’s blog https://sherryewing.com/blog/
Wonderful snippet, Ruth! And I love what you did with your cover. Awesome! Happy Medieval Monday! xo
Loved the snippet, Ruth! I can't wait to see what happen! Also, please share what you did to your cover!
A great start to Medieval Monday, Ruth!
I'm so glad you liked my snippet. As for my cover, Kim Killion's group, who did the cover also did the animation.
I'm so glad you liked my snippet. As for my cover, Kim Killion's group, who did the cover also did the animation.
Great start to our Nature theme for Medieval Monday, Ruth. I just love the motion of the water on your cover!
His chest just begs for a hand to sweep along it's strong surface 😉
Love the sexy cover and your snippet. Happy Medieval Monday!
I liked the excerpt and the cover speaks volumes! 😀
Love this, Ruth! <3