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Wednesday 13 March 2019

"Try that again and I'll blow your head off..."#Book Hook' from Beloved Enemy - #MFRWHooks

Apologies for not posting last week, I was up to my ears in stardust (or something similar). It was Beloved Enemy's Birthday yesterday, so I thought I'd post another 'hook' from that. (It carries on the confrontation between the two main protagonists from last time.) I'm still eagerly awaiting the audio files which hopefully should be completed soon. Each book in the trilogy has a hero and heroine with there own 'happy ever after' but each story features some of the same characters and a link to the starship Destiny

(I may not be able to comment much tomorrow but I promise I'll try to visit all the 'BookHook blogs and comment on as many as I can in the next few days.)

EXCERPT

Cat froze, trying to catch her breath, and clenching her fists in frustration. Damn, how could I have been so careless?

Kerry removed both her gun and his own from her belt, together with her knife, before releasing his stranglehold.

“Did you really think I would stand by and let you take my gun without trying to get it back?” He gave her a none-too-gentle shove between the shoulder blades, with what felt like the muzzle of one of the guns.

“Don’t let me stop you from carrying on with what you were doing.”

“Go to hell. Shoot me in the back if you must. I’ll be damned if I’ll be your slave.” As she spoke, she kicked back with all her force. Her heel connected with his shin, knocking him off balance. Whirling round, she made use of her momentary advantage to snatch back her gun and level it at his chest. “Try that again and I’ll blow your head off. Now give me back your firearm.”

His eyes glimmered and the blue ice turned to steel. “When hell freezes over. Do you think I’m just going to hand over my blaster and let you shoot me when I’m not looking?”

“We’ve had this conversation before. If I’d wanted to shoot you, I’d have done it straight away and saved myself the trouble of getting you back here.” She gave him a jab in the ribs with the barrel of her pistol by way of emphasis.

“Then why are you still pointing a gun at me?”

For a long moment, he held her with his gaze. She felt her skin tingle, and quivers of awareness chased themselves up and down her spine. Without speaking, and watching him like a predator watches its prey, she lowered her weapon as he laid his on the table between them.

BLURB

Cat Kincaid is obsessed with killing the man she believes is responsible for the torture and death of her sister, but when she eventually catches up with him, survival becomes a greater priority than revenge.

Kerry Marchant, haunted by memories, regret, and self-blame, shields himself from the pain of the past by committing himself totally to the starship, Destiny, of which he is part owner. However, the beautiful, red-haired woman who reminds him of his lost love, and who he suspects is working for a corrupt regime, represents a possible threat not only to the ship, but to his heart.

Marooned on an inhospitable planet, they need to work together to stay alive, fighting not only unknown assailants, but their growing attraction. But how can they learn to trust each other when he has vowed never to get close to a woman again, and she made a solemn pledge to destroy him?

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Wednesday 27 February 2019

"Yes, I know who you are." #Book Hook' from Beloved Enemy - #MFRWHooks

I'm posting another excerpt from the third book in the Destiny Trilogy, the award winning 'Beloved Enemy', which will soon be joining the first two books Starquest and Children of the Mist as an audio book, as well as in eBook and paperback. Each book has a hero and heroine with there own 'happy ever after' but each story features some of the same characters and a link to

the starship Destiny

EXCERPT (carries on a little further from my first excerpt too weeks ago.)

“The name suits you.” It did not sound like a compliment. “I am Kerry Marchant.”

“Yes, I know who you are.” She ignored his quizzical look. “As I said earlier, don’t get any ideas. This ‘cat’ has claws.”

“I don’t doubt it.”

She activated the small cleansing unit housed in an alcove set into the bulkhead and ran her hands through the antiseptic mist. “How’s the shoulder? D’you want
me to look at it?”

“No need. The regenerator seems to have done its job.” He unclipped his pack and withdrew a compressed black garment. “Is there somewhere I can clean up and change my tunic?”

“Help yourself. There’s a washroom back there,” she said, indicating a small door behind him. While he was occupied, she went to the storage unit and removed a metal container. Taking another vessel, she poured water from it into the first, and tipped the resulting reconstituted raw meat on a large plate she placed on the floor. Shifter stuck his nose in it and gulped it down in several mouthfuls, without pausing for breath, before drinking from the bowl of water she placed before him.

After a few minutes, Kerry reappeared, having replaced his ruined shirt. He regarded the chameleopard with an expression of curiosity on his face.

“Interesting animal. Where did you get him?”

“I found him on a small planet in the Andromeda system. He’d been bred for fighting. I don’t agree with keeping animals to kill each other, so I fought his owner for him. Fed properly and treated well he’s actually quite docile—unless he feels he has to protect me.”

Those cold eyes betrayed nothing, but he looked at her as if not sure whether to believe her.

“I suppose you’re hungry too. It’s only normal ship’s survival rations, but they’ll keep us going for a while.”

“Then that will have to do.”

Of all the ungrateful…She turned to the dispenser unit and, for a split second, dropped her guard. In the same instant, she felt an arm whip around her throat.

BLURB

Kerry Marchant, haunted by memories, regret, and self-blame, shields himself from the pain of the past by committing himself totally to the starship, Destiny, of which he is part owner. However, the beautiful, red-haired woman who reminds him of his lost love, and who he suspects is working for a corrupt
regime, represents a possible threat not only to the ship, but to his heart.

Wednesday 20 February 2019

Delightful pets you have.....#Book Hook' from Beloved Enemy - #MFRWHooks

the starship Destiny

EXCERPT (carries on a little further from last week's excerpt)

She waved her weapon in the direction of the rocks, where the firing had come from earlier, while bending to retrieve her supply pack and thermal blanket, still keeping her gaze fixed on him. “We need to make sure whoever was shooting at you and“We need to make sure whoever was shooting at you and your friends is really dead. Move, and remember I’m not letting you out of my sight.”

They reached the rock their adversaries had used as a shield. With her finger on the trigger button Cat swung round it, prepared to fire if anyone moved. Then she froze. The area was clear. Not the bodies she expected to find, no sign anyone had ever been there at all.

She looked at Kerry. “They were here. They can’t have just vanished.”

He shook his head. “Unless they can teleport—which has been proven to be impossible by mechanical means. It is just possible they may have psionic capabilities.”

“No point in worrying about them now. Seems they’ve gone, however they did it.” Cat gave a long low whistle and one of the nearby boulders morphed into the tawny form of Shifter.

“What the hell is that?” As if acting on instinct, Kerry reached for his gun and then swore softly when his fingers failed to close upon it. His gaze flicked toward her. He cursed again and stared pointedly at his
blaster thrust through her belt.

She ignored his stare and nodded toward the animal. “His name’s Shifter. He’s…well, I call him a chameleopard, and I’d kill anyone who tried to shoot him.”

Kerry favoured her with a cold look. “Delightful pets you have.”

BLURB

Wednesday 13 February 2019

Just because I decided to save your hide.....#Book Hook' from Beloved Enemy - #MFRWHooks

This is my first foray into 'MFRW 'Book Hooks'

I'm thrilled that the third book in the Destiny Trilogy, the award winning 'Beloved Enemy', will soon be joining the first two books Starquest and Children of the Mist as an audio book, as well as eBook and paperback. Each book has a hero and heroine with there own 'happy ever after' but each story features some of the same characters and a link to the starship Destiny

Here's my 'bookhook' and an excerpt. I hope you enjoy it.

Cat may be a bit frosty at the moment, but she has her reasons, and when she eventually thaws, she shows a whole different side to her!

She gave him her best, withering look. "Fine, and just because I decided to save your hide, don't get any ideas. We don't have to like each other."

(And Happy Valentine's Day for tomorrow, to you too, Cat, LOL!)

BLURB

EXCERPT

"You landed that well," he said, scrutinising the vehicle.

"Not particularly. I actually crash-landed."

"I was being facetious."

"She took a battering in an electric storm as we came in. It only lasted few minutes, but it was bad enough to wreck the flight controls." Why did she need to explain anything to him anyway?

"At least the bushes give some cover. I’ll put a force-shield up overnight, for protection, of course, I just didn’t want to drain her power sources." She touched a panel on the ship’s hull, and after a moment, a door slid silently open. Shifter leapt in immediately but Kerry stood back as she climbed into the airlock.

She turned with her gun still trained on him. ‘Are you coming? Or would you prefer to take your chances out there all night?’

He shrugged and followed her inside. They waited in the eerie blue light until the inner hatch opened.

She walked across to the control panel at the front and made a few adjustments. "It’s not much, but it’s likely to be home for a while until I find a way off this planet. There’s not enough left in the fuel cells to get away in this, even if I could repair the damage."

He looked around, his face expressionless.

She frowned at his perusal. The furnishings of the small interior were necessarily sparse. A pilot seat and passenger seat to the front, and, at the rear of the vessel, a small living and storage area, complete with a combined table and bunk unit. If he didn’t like it, that was too bad. He could always go back outside and sleep rough if he preferred.

"I dare say it will suffice," he said at length.

"Well thank you. I’m so glad it meets with your approval."

His expression remained impassive. It seemed her cynicism was lost on him. "It would be useful to have a name to call you."

"Katrina. Katrina — Kincaid. I prefer to be called Cat."

Again that stunning smile spread over his face and she noticed how his eyes seemed even bluer above the even, white teeth. Damn, there was something about him. She almost regretted she’d have to kill him eventually.

Available from:
Amazon US:
http://www.amazon.com/Beloved-Enemy-Destiny-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B01BBCBYCS

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01BBCBYCS

All three books in the Destiny Trilogy can be found on my Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/l/B002BMBXH4

Please don't forget to visit the blogs below for more 'book hooks'.

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Saturday 14 October 2017

#WeWriWar, Snippet Sunday - Children Of The Mist: Vidarh Arrives at Gladsheim

Welcome to Weekend Writing Warrior and 8 Sentence Sunday, the weekly hop for everyone who loves to read and write! We've got a variety of genres and talented writers just waiting for you to come sample their work.

Writers share an 8 to 10 sentence snippet on Sunday each week. Be sure to visit the other writers - they're listed below:

Weekend Writing Warriors for Eight Sentence Sunday

Snippet Sunday Facebook Group

If you'd to share your own 8-10 sentence snippet, whether published or not, follow the link and sign up. It's a great community to be a part of!

I'm currently sharing excerpts from Children Of The Mist the second book in
The Destiny Trilogy. This is set on Niflheim, a planet close to the heart of Jess, who features in the first book. The heroine is one of her closest friends, Tamarith.

Thanks so much to everyone who has been following this series, and left comments xx

This snippet carries on a bit further from last week's snippet which you can read
HERE As usual I have used some creative punctuation, not in the published version, in order to comply with the sentence count.

The sure-footed ponies picked their way along the narrow mountain path and Vidarh shivered against the sharp wind, his sodden clothes clinging to him, heavy and uncomfortable, chilling him even further. On reaching the foot of the mountain they urged the ponies into a mile-eating gallop, the exhilarating pace lifting his spirits and making him less aware of his discomfort.

He knew there were questions Tamarith wanted to ask, every now and then, he caught fragments of her curiosity, and that of the others. However, he merely projected back to her that he would explain once they reached Gladsheim and he'd changed into dry clothes.

At last, Gladsheim came into view. Vidarh drew in his breath, the city was even more beautiful than the stories had led him to believe. The mist, which still swirled over the mountains, had not yet reached the settlement. The setting suns cast a golden glow, suffused with touches of pink and crimson. Elegant houses, ranged around a long, narrow lake beneath snow-capped peaks, stood bathed in the ethereal light. Mosaic paths wound between tinkling fountains, and shrubs and flowers grew in profusion, despite the fine sprinkling of snow on the ground.

BLURB

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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Purchase all three books (or just one, they stand alone, while sharing some of the same characters) at https://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/B01MRY3XXT

Friday 22 July 2016

Interplanetary Summer - TWRP Summer Reads Blog Hop

I'm delighted to be part of The Wild Rose Press Authors Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop. A bevy of WRP authors are taking part. I hope you enjoy the blog hop. Please visit the various authors' blogs and if you can spare a few moments, leave a comment (we all love comments) Don't forget to enter the Rafflecopter contest for your chance to win a fabulous Kindle Fire donated by The Wild Rose Press.

Many authors are offering additional prize on their own blogs. I'm thrilled to have published the third in my futuristic series this year, so I am offering a free download of Starquest, the first book in the series to a random commenter on this blog.

The theme of this blog hop, is of course, summer treats. I think most of us enjoy the lazy, hazy days of summer as it says in the popular song. Here in the UK, it usually falls on a Tuesday in July (only kidding). Although our summers are a bit 'hit and miss' over here, we usually have a few days during the summer months when the sun shines, the skies are blue and the countryside is full of summer scents and colour.

One of my favourite summer treats is spending time with my two horses, Harri and T'pau. Sadly a hip injury means I can no longer ride, but there are still plenty of things to do with them, and we are all enjoying our 'retirement'. I also like taking my little rescued dog for long walks in the countryside.

As I write science fiction romance, I started wondering what summer is like on some of my imaginary planets. Osind, a planet featured in Starquest is, on the face of it, a beautiful place to spend the summer - but beware, it has hidden secrets, and the charismatic lord who lives in the castle on the clifftop is not all he seems either!

Niflheim, which is an important location in both Starquest and Children Of The Mist, the first two books in the Destiny trilogy, is a misty, icy planet, but parts of the planet are less hostile and the Earth colonists love their snowy home, which even in the summer looks more like a day in early spring on Earth, although the snow is not as thick as in the winter, and delicate flowers grow in the gardens of the settlements.

In contrast, Robigo, the main planet in my third book 'Beloved Enemy' is very hot and much of the landscape is covered in sand dunes and although there is plenty of sand, it's not the kind of landscape one would want to sunbathe on. In fact my two main characters, Cat and Kerry spend most of their time trying to get away from the planet - but it's not that easy!

So how do you imagine summer on other planets? Or do you prefer to stay on good old Earth? Don't forget to leave a comment and at the end of the Blog hop I'll draw a winner for 'Starquest'. The first book in the series.

I'll leave you with a picture of Kerry Marchant,the lead character in 'Beloved Enemy' (as portrayed by the fantastic Jimmy Thomas my favourite summer treat at the moment, LOL)

If you like the idea of spending a little summer time in a 'galaxy' far, far away, I invite you to check out
The Destiny Trilogy at my Wild Rose Press Author Page

(Each book is a complete story and can be read as a 'stand alone'.)

(If you fancy watching a trailer 'teaser' for Beloved Enemy, just click on the video on the top of the right hand column)

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PRIZES!

Remember to enter the Rafflecopter below for a chance to win a Kindle Fire donated by my wonderful publisher, and visit the other blogs participating in the hop for more Summer Treats and prizes! If you leave a comment on this post I'll enter you in the draw to win a copy of 'Starquest'.

Enjoy your summer and take time to relax with a good book!

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You can catch up with the other blogs taking part in the Blog Hop HERE:

1. Sorchias Wild Rose Summer Treats Post \| Visit blog
2. RV Memory \| Visit blog
3. Tricia Schneider \| Visit blog
4. Anna Durands Spunk & Hunks \| Visit blog
5. Judy Ann Davis Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop \| Visit blog
6. Spicy Summer Treats with Mia Downing \| Visit blog
7. Linda Nightingale. . . Wordsmith \| Visit blog
8. Jana Richards - Journeys with Jana \| Visit blog
9. Summer Memories of books well read @ Peggy jaeger. com \| Visit blog
10. Summer on Cape Cod ~ Kathryn Knight books \| Visit blog
11. Summer Fun at the Beach, with Katie OSullivan \| Visit blog
12. I Believe Ill Go Canoeing - C. B. Clark \| Visit blog
13. Summertime Love is Sweeter with. . . Frozen Mango? @ Kimberly Keyes blog \| Visit blog
14. Wild Rose Summer Treats Blog Hop @ Brendas Blog \| Visit blog
15. Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop \| Visit blog
16. Midsummer Magic on the Isle of Skye! \| Visit blog
17. My Guilty Summer Treats from Lori Sizemore \| Visit blog
18. Interplanetary Summer - Hywela Lyn \| Visit blog
19. Wild Rose Press Summer Treats & Reads \| Visit blog
20. Camping is a Recipe for Summer Treats and Reads \| Visit blog
21. The Snarkology \| Visit blog
22. Summer Survival Tips @ Nitty Gritty Romance \| Visit blog
23. Wild Rose Press Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop \| Visit blog
24. Nell Castle - Summer of the Sweat Lodge \| Visit blog
25. Myth, Magic & Wonder Susan Edwards, Breathing Life into the Past \|Visit blog
26. Romance with Spice, Sydney St. Claire \| Visit blog
27. Author Kat de Falla \| Visit blog
28. Anni Fife. Exciting new author of Steamy Romance with Irresistible Heroes \| Visit blog
29. Summer Vacation, Victorian-Style, AND a Giveaway \| Visit blog
30. Wildfires, Monsoons, and Mojitos - Author Susabelle Kelmer shares how she keeps cool in a climate that is on fire! \| Visit blog
31. Casi McLeans recipe for Hot Reads and Cool Treats \| Visit blog
32. Cool Summer Reads: Jeannie Halls Romantic Suspense Blog - Where Hearts Tremble From More Than Attraction \| Visit blog
33. Summer treat - Adult Slushie \| Visit blog
34. How to Rediscover the Magic of Bicycling \| Visit blog
35. Charlottes Tips on How to Stay Cool in HOT New York City \| Visit blog
36. Caryn McGill \| Visit blog
37. Charlottes Tips on how to stay cool in HOT New York City \| Visit blog
38. Charlottes Tips on How to Stay Cool in HOT New York City \| Visit blog

Sorchias Wild Rose Summer Treats Post | Visit blog

RV Memory | Visit blog

Tricia Schneider | Visit blog

Anna Durands Spunk & Hunks | Visit blog

Judy Ann Davis Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop | Visit blog

Spicy Summer Treats with Mia Downing | Visit blog

Linda Nightingale. . . Wordsmith | Visit blog

Jana Richards - Journeys with Jana | Visit blog

Summer Memories of books well read @ Peggy jaeger. com | Visit blog

10.

Summer on Cape Cod ~ Kathryn Knight books | Visit blog

11.

Summer Fun at the Beach, with Katie OSullivan | Visit blog

12.

I Believe Ill Go Canoeing - C. B. Clark | Visit blog

13.

Summertime Love is Sweeter with. . . Frozen Mango? @ Kimberly Keyes blog | Visit blog

14.

Wild Rose Summer Treats Blog Hop @ Brendas Blog | Visit blog

15.

Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop | Visit blog

16.

Midsummer Magic on the Isle of Skye! | Visit blog

17.

My Guilty Summer Treats from Lori Sizemore | Visit blog

18.

Interplanetary Summer - Hywela Lyn | Visit blog

19.

Wild Rose Press Summer Treats & Reads | Visit blog

20.

Camping is a Recipe for Summer Treats and Reads | Visit blog

21.

The Snarkology | Visit blog

22.

Summer Survival Tips @ Nitty Gritty Romance | Visit blog

23.

Wild Rose Press Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop | Visit blog

24.

Nell Castle - Summer of the Sweat Lodge | Visit blog

25.

Myth, Magic & Wonder Susan Edwards, Breathing Life into the Past |Visit blog

26.

Romance with Spice, Sydney St. Claire | Visit blog

27.

Author Kat de Falla | Visit blog

28.

Anni Fife. Exciting new author of Steamy Romance with Irresistible Heroes | Visit blog

29.

Summer Vacation, Victorian-Style, AND a Giveaway | Visit blog

30.

Wildfires, Monsoons, and Mojitos - Author Susabelle Kelmer shares how she keeps cool in a climate that is on fire! | Visit blog

31.

Casi McLeans recipe for Hot Reads and Cool Treats | Visit blog

32.

Cool Summer Reads: Jeannie Halls Romantic Suspense Blog - Where Hearts Tremble From More Than Attraction | Visit blog

33.

Summer treat - Adult Slushie | Visit blog

34.

How to Rediscover the Magic of Bicycling | Visit blog

35.

Charlottes Tips on How to Stay Cool in HOT New York City | Visit blog

36.

Caryn McGill | Visit blog

37.

Charlottes Tips on how to stay cool in HOT New York City | Visit blog

38.

Charlottes Tips on How to Stay Cool in HOT New York City | Visit blog

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Wednesday 13 March 2019

"Try that again and I'll blow your head off..."#Book Hook' from Beloved Enemy - #MFRWHooks

Wednesday 27 February 2019

"Yes, I know who you are." #Book Hook' from Beloved Enemy - #MFRWHooks

Wednesday 20 February 2019

Delightful pets you have.....#Book Hook' from Beloved Enemy - #MFRWHooks

Wednesday 13 February 2019

Just because I decided to save your hide.....#Book Hook' from Beloved Enemy - #MFRWHooks

Saturday 14 October 2017

#WeWriWar, Snippet Sunday - Children Of The Mist: Vidarh Arrives at Gladsheim

Friday 22 July 2016

Interplanetary Summer - TWRP Summer Reads Blog Hop