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I'm currently sharing excerpts from Children Of The Mist the second book. For those who aren't familiar with my excerpts, this story is set on Niflheim, a planet close to the heart of Jess, who features in the first book, whose inhabitants are telepathic. The heroine is one of her closest friends, Tamarith.Tamarith is currently nursing a broken heart, but since Vidarh is a guest in her house she can hardly avoid talking to him can she?
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This week's snippet takes place on the day following his arrival. Well fed and rested, he goes outside into the morning sunshine and spots Tamarith.
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You can read last week's excerpt HERE
She sensed his mind discreetly touch hers and realized he was staring at her keenly. She turned back to face him, returning his questioning glance and studying him in turn.
Taller than average, and broad-shouldered, today he wore a sleeveless, belted leather shirt over thick breeches, with long, icecat-wool lined boots. His upper arms were well muscled, his skin tanned as if he were used to working outdoors. His curly, dark auburn hair, kept away from his face with a plain leather band, reached almost to his shoulders, it caught the sun's rays and gleamed like the polished dark red wood of the trees that flanked the feet of the mountains.
She took in his clear, hazel eyes, with their friendly twinkle, strong jaw line and smiling mouth. He would have been fighting off the local unattached young women if the situation they found themselves in were not so serious.
Not that she was particularly interested in his looks, or those of any other man, for that matter. No, something else about Vidarh of Ragnak excited her curiosity.
It's about yesterday...
Taller than average, and broad-shouldered, today he wore a sleeveless, belted leather shirt over thick breeches, with long, icecat-wool lined boots. His upper arms were well muscled, his skin tanned as if he were used to working outdoors. His curly, dark auburn hair, kept away from his face with a plain leather band, reached almost to his shoulders, it caught the sun's rays and gleamed like the polished dark red wood of the trees that flanked the feet of the mountains.
She took in his clear, hazel eyes, with their friendly twinkle, strong jaw line and smiling mouth. He would have been fighting off the local unattached young women if the situation they found themselves in were not so serious.
Not that she was particularly interested in his looks, or those of any other man, for that matter. No, something else about Vidarh of Ragnak excited her curiosity.
It's about yesterday...
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| I'm no cartographer but here's a map I made for Children Of The Mist. It was a great aid in keeping track of who journeyed where! |
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Two minds united against a common foe. Two hearts afraid to show their love: Long ago Tamarith fell in love with a man she can never have, and is convinced she will never love another. However, she cannot help but be intrigued by a handsome stranger whose psychic powers exceed even her own.
Vidarh seeks only to find his true purpose in life and to win the regard of his father, who eschews his son’s psychic abilities. Thrown together by a common threat to their planet, then torn apart by an evil greater than any they could have imagined, can Vidarh save the lovely Nifl woman who has captivated him, before it is too late?
Will Tamarith and Vidarh overcome the deadly enemy who threatens to destroy all they know and love? Will they find the happiness they both seek? Or are they fated to live their lives alone?
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His looks are certainly intriguing, but I imagine feeling him in her mind is pretty distracting!
ReplyDeleteHi Christina. Actually, telepathy is as natural to them as speech, and they can close their minds if they want to remain private.
DeleteThere's a lot of heat between them. More, I want more.
ReplyDeleteThanks Charmaine, I'm glad their attraction comes across. Only a couple more excerpts from this one though, sorry.
DeleteSounds like she's more interested than she lets on. :)
ReplyDeleteShe won't admit it yet, but there's definitely a spark there! :)
DeleteGreat descriptions. Love the way you have us picture his hair color. I think she doth protest TOO much!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Nancy, and I suspect she's trying to convince herself!
DeleteHe looks attractive, but his powers might be awesome!
ReplyDeleteThey are - he hasn't fully realised his full potential yet!
DeleteHaha yeah I can see why he'd be fighting off dreamy-eyed women (I'd be one of them!) ;)
ReplyDeleteLOL, thanks Amy - I was hoping he'd come across as being worth fighting for! :)
DeleteVivid description of the hero - I can definitely 'see' him now. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteSuurrrrre she's not interested in his looks. There might be more than that as well, but... Yeah. She's not interested in his looks. *snort*
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! She didn't even notice them - hardly even glanced at him! :)
DeleteI love the map! Makes places things easier. Great snippet.
ReplyDeleteHi Kimberly - glad you like the map. You can see now how far Vidarh had to travel from Sleipnir, to Gladsheim! Thanks for coming by!
DeleteHe sounds wonderful And again as in your other snippets there's a great sense of being there. Good job.
ReplyDeleteYou've got me wondering what it is about him that interests her.
ReplyDeleteLOL, Ed, that was fully my intention! :)
DeleteHe sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elaine!
DeleteGreat description of the hero. Love the map. Wish I was so talented.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked Vidarh - and the map *blush* I found it very handy when I was writing this story as it involves a long and dangerous journey across that part of the planet.
ReplyDeleteShe's noticed an awful lot about him for someone who isn't the teensy tiniest bit interested in him. :D
ReplyDeleteAnd that map is gorgeous!
LOL - she has, hasn't she! Thanks for the compliments on the map, it's the first one I've attempted and I found it invaluable when writing the book - some of the locations even suggested plot points!
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