First, a little bit about my
week here in the capital of Austria. The weather was pretty good and I’m
thankful for it. It only rained one day and since we had visitors here from the
States, it was important to be able to meander the streets of this place. My
in-laws, who are both in their eighties, yes that’s right 80s, decided to visit
us after a river cruise in Portugal. They arrived and we were off. We went to
places we hadn’t been to at all around Vienna and I’m glad we did as it appears
the last of summer may be behind us. They went home yesterday and we decided to
rest today as the week was busy, busy, busy.
The Longmire campaign is
still going on. So if you can find it in you to support it, please do. Let’s
show the networks that those over 45 count and our voices can be heard. Even if
you aren’t in that age group and are younger than 45, this show is one of the
best out there and it was cut off at the knees. Not fair to any of us. Again, hashtag
is #LongLiveLongmire and if you just check it out, on both Facebook and
Twitter, you’ll see what the posse has been up to this week.
Today, we’re talking about
your sexy state of mind. I had a little trouble picking out just one snippet
for the excerpt this week as all my characters generally have their minds in a
sexy state. Yeah, they think about it a lot and it’s almost as much as they
think about their significant other. But the story that came to mind was one
that came out last year called The Taking of An
Apprentice. It’s a fantasy romance from eXtasy Books
and I so loved writing it. So much that I’m seriously thinking about a series
set in contemporary times concerning these two characters. Yeah, they were that
much fun.
This particular story is part
of the Tarot series at eXtasy Books. There are a lot of
great books in it and you should check them out when you can. Here’s the setup
for The Taking of An
Apprentice.
In a time where magic is shunned, Oma
and Cayden must defend the world from an ancient evil that tries to destroy
all.
Oma Weir is a hermit by her own
making. After her husband died, she was determined to need no one and nothing.
However, fate has set a different path for the woman, and when Cayden Quirie
shows up at her door, she knows the path she has dreamt is before her.
Unfortunately, that path will lead to death and destruction, something every
magic wielder tries to avoid. Love.
At least, love is something a
sorceress in her time will try to avoid. As we all know, love is so important
to everything one does. The story is based upon the Hermit tarot card and I’ve
tried to incorporate many of the traits found in those who choose to live their
lives alone. But alone is never fun and having an apprentice to teach can be so
worthwhile. Enjoy today’s seven. Happy reading!
“This, Mistress.” The young man
stepped closer to her. She raised her gaze, noticing his eyes held sparkles
from the midnight sky. He smelled all male, sweat and heat, wrapped into one.
His hands went around her head, thumbs lifting her chin even more. Her breath
caught. This was the way Balin had won her heart. Leaning in, his lips took
hers, gently sucking the bottom one before fully sweeping in and taking
possession.
Her heart blossomed with equal amounts
of joy and sorrow. It had begun.
Oma allowed herself a few minutes of
bliss as his mouth devoured hers before she shoved him away. “What are you
doing?”
“What do you think I am doing?” he
whispered into her hair. “I know I am not much, but I am what your husband
chose.”
She bristled at the thought that Balin
had the right to choose anything for her, as he was dead. She gave him another
brief moment before she thoroughly pushed him away. “Do not make me do
something we will both regret.”
“How can fulfilling one’s needs be
regretful?” He stood close, hands at his side, his midnight blue eyes gazing at
her.
She stared at him, then turned and
opened the pantry door. “We need to store these supplies before they spoil.
Then, maybe, we will talk about your future.”
Some of my books are still on
sale at eXtasy Books
for just $0.99. There’s a great selection and if you’ve never read any
of my stories, now’s the time to get them at a great discount. Pick up your
copies today!
The
Thing About Elves ~ Book 2 in
the Santa’s Elves series
The
Haunting of Maggie Grey ~
Scottish Historical about a woman doctor
Iain
and Kelsey ~ Story about a
woman’s darkest fantasy
Fluke ~ Book 1 of the Orchid series, sci-fi romance
An
Elf’s Desire ~ Book 3 in the
Santa’s Elves series
A
Love for Eggther ~ Book 3.5 in
the Santa’s Elves series
Shopping
Spree ~ Story about a very special
dress shop
Don’t forget to visit all the
great authors from the My Sexy Saturday weekly blog hop listed below. They have
even more amazing and sexy snippets to share.
Have a great weekend...see
you next week!
Lynn
Enjoyed your excerpt, Lynn! And I think it's cool how you find your inspiration in Tarot cards. Intriguing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, M.J.! It was very fun to be part of that series. I have two books in it and one of them won an award.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and being part of My Sexy Saturday!