February 16, 2015

Guest Promo (LXIV) Medieval Monday

Today's guest of Medieval Monday Tour is Cathy MacRae. She presents her release:

The Highlander’s Tempestuous Bride
What happens when the sixteen-year-old daughter of the laird, destined to dutifully marry to benefit the clan, falls in love with the wrong lad? In Medieval times, punishments ranged from forced marriage to the man chosen by the laird, to imprisonment, life in a nunnery, or even death.

Gilda does not set out to defy her parents, but when she falls in love with the son of the laird of a neighboring clan that has been at war with hers for years, things are bound to go wrong.

Blurb:
Returning home after a ten-year absence, Ryan Macraig falls for a fiery, red-haired lass from the wrong side of the firth. He can’t ignore his need to see her again, even knowing she must be a hated Macrory.

Gilda Macrory trespasses Macraig land, but haunting memories of the young man she once met there draw her to the forbidden place. Learning he is Laird Macraig’s son threatens her dreams, for her father would never agree to a marriage between his daughter and their enemy’s son.

With pirates raiding the coast, bad blood between the Macraig and Macrory clans could cost Ryan and Gilda their love—and their lives.
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Excerpt:
“Are ye sure . . .” A quick stride took him back to her side.

Gilda jerked the knot at her waist and the skirt fell free, but not before Ryan got a glimpse of slender ankles. She settled an arch look on him and it was all he could do to keep from laughing at the regal air she portrayed.

“I am fine. I am also certain I will not meet ye here again?” Though couched as a question, her tone indicated she’d rather see anyone other than him the next time she ventured out to pick berries.

Ryan shrugged. “I think the berries are about finished for the year. Mayhap the Macraig cook will send a lad out to pick the rest. We like sweets like jams and pastries at Ard Castle, too, ye know.”

“Goodness knows the men at Ard Castle need sweetening,” Gilda shot back, her cheeks pinking as she clearly regretted her quick retort.

“A kiss from a pretty lass would help sweeten this Macraig’s disposition.” Ryan marveled at the swirling colors changing Gilda’s eyes from silver to stormy gray.

Though a well-trained young warrior, Ryan was not quick enough to dodge the palm of Gilda’s hand as it made stinging contact with his cheek. He rubbed his jaw ruefully. He should have remembered though the lass had fascinating gray eyes, she also possessed fiery red hair and a temper to match.

He opened his mouth to apologize, but Gilda had already spun , her back ramrod straight as she marched away, the handle of her basket gripped tight in one hand. The other hand clenched and opened, possibly to relieve the answering sting he felt on his cheek, perhaps echoing a desire to encircle his neck.

Ryan grinned. He would have regretted the apology, anyway.
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8 comments:

  1. This is my very favorite genre of book--Scottish historical romance. I couldn't reach Amazon via the link, but I went into Amazon separately and added the book to my tbr list. It sounds so interesting. How bold of the heroine to fall for a man from a rival clan. That could easily lead to heartbreak, but let's hope the romance holds out and this one leads to HEA. Thanks, Carmen, for another great Medieval Monday.

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    1. Thank you, Flossie!
      I checked and fixed the Amazon link. It works now.
      Scottish historical romance has a special flavor if I may say so. It brings to mind wild scenery, dark castles and charming lasses waiting for the charming prince.

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    2. Oh, no, Flossie! I am so sorry about the link, but grateful to you, Carmen, for fixing it!

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  2. A nice excerpt. I fully expect fireworks in this relationship before it reaches what I hope is an HEA :) Warring clans and star-crossed loved, oh my! What a great recipe for an engaging read. Wishing you all the best with your release, Cathy!

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    1. Yes, I hope too, though at first it sounds a kind of Romeo and Juliet enmity between families.
      Thanks for visiting, Mae!

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    2. Thank you, maeclair! There are fireworks a-plenty, I appreciate your good wishes for the book. There is, of course, a HEA- it's the 'getting there' that is a bit different, I think.

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    3. Thank you for hosting me today, Carmen! It is a bit of a Romeo and Juliette tale, though a much more satisfying HEA. :-)

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    4. My pleasure, Cathy! I am glad for Gilda and Ryan and that their fate is a good one not like Juliette's. Best of luck with your writing!

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