Author: Mary Morgan
Series: Order of the Dragon Knights #3
Pages: 310
Date Published: 2015
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Format: Kindle
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Alastair MacKay, a battled-scarred Dragon Knight flees to the sea to separate himself from his fae-given power connecting him to the land. But it is on land that he rescues a woman from a slave trader in Ireland. It is through Fiona he steps back inadvertently into a world filled with magic—taking on the role of protector and at the same time leading him on a journey to confront his greatest regret and fears.
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?
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?
~Try an Excerpt!~
The closer he came, the more Fiona began to tremble. His
face bore a deep crescent scar from his left eyebrow down below his cheek. This
giant was a demon, and some actually crossed themselves as he passed them.
When he reached the platform, he narrowed his eyes and
glared at the two men by her side. They instantly stepped away. As with
everyone else, he was no different. He looked her up and down, though when he
gazed into her eyes for a moment, Fiona saw confusion.
The demon spoke. “How much do ye want, Robert?”
“Ye cannot have her.” He spit onto the ground in front of
the man.
The monster’s voice remained deadly calm. “And why would
that be?”
“Ye have nothing to offer.”
Fiona saw the shift of color in the demon’s green eyes. It
was enough for the man called Robert to back away.
“I dinnae want any trouble.”
The giant leaned his head down. “Would ye take these?” He
pulled out a small pouch and opened it. Pulling out several stones, he held
them aloft. “Amber from the Northmen’s homeland.”
Robert’s eyes went wide, but then he crossed his arms. “I
will take the lot and a barrel of your whisky.”
The man arched a brow. “How do ye ken I have whisky?”
“Do ye take me for a fool, MacKay?”
“Nae, Robert, but only foolish if ye do not take my offer of
ten stones and one barrel.”
The moments stretched out between the two men, and Fiona’s
heart pounded in her chest. She was being traded for amber stones and a damn
barrel of whisky.
~Meet Mary!~
Mary Morgan will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
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.
How do you come up with your characters? Thank you for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteThe story for the Dragon Knights started with my first visit while I was sitting on a boulder in the Highlands of Scotland. In the beginning, there were seven characters, but over the years I changed it to four brothers and one sister. Thanks so much for stopping by! :)
DeleteReally enjoyed reading the excerpt, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI loved writing this scene, Nikolina. Fiona was terrified and angry watching the two men banter over her. Thanks so much for stopping by. :)
DeleteThank you so much for hosting me and Dragon Knight's Axe! :)
ReplyDeleteMary, I just love your Dragon Knight series! It's so much fun reading each of their adventures!
ReplyDeleteMusic to my ears, Nicole! :) They do take you on an adventure, aye? ;) Thanks so much for stopping by.
DeleteIs there any marketing technique you used that had an immediate impact on your sales figures?
ReplyDeleteWell, Mai, I've only been a published author for a year, but the most successful marketing tools for me have been facebook parties and blog tours--plus I do a lot of pre-release parties, too. I love to throw a good party! :) As an author, you have to be willing to get out everywhere and talk to your readers, and I love talking about the Dragon Knights. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteHow do you decide if a book is going to be a stand alone or part of a series?
ReplyDeleteMary, I've always enjoyed reading series, so it was only natural that I would write one. So far, I have yet to write a stand alone book. Perhaps one day I shall give it a try. For now, I'm "verra" busy with completing my current series and then starting a spin-off with the Fenian Warriors. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteSo happy you liked the excerpt, Rita. I could just see Fiona holding back from stomping her foot and yelling at the two men. Thanks for stopping by. :)
ReplyDeleteI liked both the excerpt and the gorgeous book cover, and I can't wait to read this story.
ReplyDeleteJumping for joy, Juana! Alastair and Fiona took me on an amazing adventure--from the shores of Ireland to the Highlands of Scotland. I loved writing their story. For more information on the Dragon Knights, please visit my website. Thanks so much for stopping by. :)
DeleteGreat post - I'm looking forward to reading this book :) thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYay! So happy to hear this, Victoria! I love talking about the Dragon Knights, especially Alastair and Fiona's story. He was definitely the "bad" brother of the MacKays, lol! Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteI enjoyed learning more about you and your book! I'd like to be sitting on a boulder in the Highlands of Scotland! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAww...Betty, it was so magical. When I'm feeling blue, I'll pull out my travel journal and smile reading all the wonderful places I visited. It's stuffed with heather, flowers, and sheep's wool. I'm transported to Scotland within those pages. Thanks so much for stopping by. :)
DeleteI enjoyed the excerpt very much and liked the bio..interesting! And the cover is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words, Glenda! I've been so fortunate with all of my covers. All credit goes to Debbie Taylor at The Wild Rose Press. She does an outstanding job of capturing my vision. For more information on the Dragon Knights, events, and my travels, please visit my website. :)
DeleteHere is where you can fine me: http://www.marymorganauthor.com
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