Waving hello! I always say I’m
busy writing but this time it’s tenfold with three upcoming releases by summer.
Expect one more Highlander book in May, then my contribution to the Pirates of Britannia series in June,
then a brand new Viking book by August.
Before I go any further let’s
talk contests! Thanks so much to everybody who participated in December’s
holiday contests. What a blast! A huge congrats to Joy for winning the $50
gift card and Christine for winning the $75 gift card. So what’s on the agenda
for giveaways this month? Again, I’m keeping it simple. For a chance to win one
of two $25 Amazon gift cards, answer the following questions. What is the
title of the first book in my upcoming series Viking Ancestors: Rise of the Dragon and who are its hero and heroine? Both answers are located on my Website. Please email the answers to
Sky@SkyPurington.com, subject line- VIKINGS. Two winners chosen!
All right, down to business.
Today’s book release! Graham and Christina were an absolute delight to write
about and likely my most upbeat couple to date. Well, as upbeat as you can
be when you’re battling the English, facing otherworldly evil and trying to
save Scotland. Nevertheless, I hope they make
you smile as much as they did me. So until next time...Happy Reading
y'all!
BLURB
Christina has made her own way
for as long as she can remember and juggled men for even longer. The love ‘em
and leave ‘em type, she finally said goodbye to Virginia, moved to Maine, and
made a fresh start. Or so she thought until her best friends were pulled back
in time. Better yet, when a stubborn Claddagh ring on her finger declares she
can run but can’t hide. Not when it comes to men from medieval Scotland.
First-in-command of MacLomain
Castle, Graham MacLomain has more secrets than most and wants nothing to do
with a lass from the future. Especially not one who is promised to King Robert
the Bruce. Yet the moment he makes contact with Christina before she travels
back in time, he is drawn to her. Soon enough, despite his own commitments and
a life that can never include her, he’s eager to be by her side.
Friends from the start, Graham
and Christina devise a plan to pretend true love found them. Now they can
discreetly dodge destiny and follow their own paths. The only problem? Destiny
is unavoidable. Passion sparks and love ignites. Days before the Battle of
Bannockburn, they’ll have to face the truth and make a heartbreaking choice.
Give in to how they truly feel and destroy all those they care about or turn
away, and save Scotland from ultimate ruin.
Available
now at Amazon
Sneak Peek Excerpt…
He couldn’t stop a smile if he tried. Where had
she been all his life? Clearly not in
medieval Scotland.
“Aye, lass.” He nodded and kept smiling. “I
would verra much like us to be honest
with each other.”
“So would I.” Her eyes lingered on his for a
moment, her smile just as wide as she nodded then looked ahead again. “Good,
I’m glad we got all that awkward stuff out of the way.”
Graham nodded and kept grinning. About the last
thing he expected to find when he traveled to the future was a lass like
Christina. It almost seemed too good to be true. She was most certainly the one
that should be meant for him, and
he said as much. “So will ye travel back in time with me, lass?” He gestured at
the ring. “Will ye agree to be mine so we can ignite the gem’s magic, and
defeat our warlock?”
Christina stopped short, a hint of amusement in
her narrowed eyes. “Are you tryin’ to skip all the fun stuff to get to the
boring stuff?”
“The fun stuff to get to the boring stuff?”
More confused by the moment, he cocked his head. “Shouldn’t it be skip the fun stuff to get to the better
stuff?”
“Not in my experience.” She chuckled, following
his meaning. “Though I’ll say up front I’m happy that it has been for you.”
That same smirk still hovered on her lips. “So there’s been nothing but
flirting, fun, happiness and then great sex with all your women, huh?”
Maybe not now but most certainly at one time.
So he kept being honest.
“Aye.” He winked. “Verra good sex.”
“Hmm.” She twisted her lips and eyed him up and
down with appreciation again. “I really do
get it.”
They met each other’s smiles, not a bit of
discomfort between them as they discussed things that would be entirely
inappropriate with any lass from his time. More than that, anything he would
ever talk so casually about with a lass he just met.
“So back to fun stuff not becoming better stuff
betwixt us as we move forward together and try to save my country.” He
considered her. “Are ye up for it, lass?”
She seemed to contemplate it as she continued
eying him. “So let me get this straight. You want to skip all the love and sex
and see if we can get out of this ring-binding thing while we pretend to be
together?”
“More the pity on the sex part but aye,” he
said. “What about ye? Do ye want to move forward with me and take control of
our own destiny rather than have anyone or,” he glanced at her ring, “anything dictate
it for us?”
She crossed her arms over her ample enough
chest and tapped her foot as she thought about it. “Y’know what, Graham, I
reckon I do.” She shook her head. “But can it be done? Can we be together
without actually being together?”
“I think ‘tis best that we give it a try.” He
nodded, more sure of this quickly hatched plan by the moment. “Just as long as
ye realize we cannae truly be together.”
“That sounds doable.” Yet he saw the curiosity
in her eyes. “So what gives? Are you in love with someone your kin has
forbidden?” Her eyes rounded in intrigue. “Secretly married?”
“Is it so important to know?” He remained
perfectly honest with her. “Because I would rather not share quite yet.” Graham
issued his most charming smile. “Right now, ‘twould be best if, by the time we return to the house, we could
say we’re smitten and desire one another.” He shook his head. “And no one
else.”
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