Order
of the Dragon Knights, Book
Four
Mary
Morgan
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Date of Publication: January 8,
2016
ISBN: 978-1-5092-0542-4
Number of pages: 407
Word Count: 99,950
Cover Artist: Debbie Taylor
Book Description:
Angus MacKay, leader of the Dragon
Knights, failed his brothers and his clan upon the death of his sister. Now he
must fight the darkness of despair tempting his soul. Back on Scottish soil, he
comes face to face with Deirdre who can wield a sword as mightily as his
warriors, and takes her captive. Yet, with each passing day, the fire dragon
inside him roars to claim the one woman fate has destined for him.
Famed mystery writer, Deirdre
Flanagan, is unprepared for the next chapter in her life. On a vacation to
Scotland, she steps through the mists and enters into a skirmish alongside a
Highlander. However, the fight has only begun, and now she must battle Angus as
well as evil in order to claim the love of this Dragon Knight.
Will their love be powerful enough
to shield them from danger, or burn them to ashes?
Excerpt
“God’s teeth, woman,” hissed Angus taking a glance
around and noticing that everyone else had survived. He stormed to where she
was standing and grabbed her arm. “What were ye thinking taking up a sword and
fighting? Ye could have been killed.”
“You could have been killed. You required my help.”
She started to mumble, and Angus found it difficult to follow the flow
of words. Narrowing his eyes, he understood her to be English. However, this
did not explain her outlandish clothing. A woman should never be allowed to
wear trews, he thought, as he took in her form.
“What? Never seen a woman before?” Her voice wavered. “Do I have to
fight with you, too?”
He looked down into the most beautiful hazel eyes he had ever seen.
“Nae.”
“No, you’ve never seen a woman, or no, you don’t want to fight?
Because I’m a bit concerned by your grip on my arm and the way you’re leering
at me.”
Angus swallowed. “My pardons.” Releasing her, he took a step back. “Are
ye hurt?”
She shook her head. “I’ll have bruises from the fight to brag about come
evening, but I’m fine.”
Seeing Egan riding toward Gunn, Angus nodded to him. “Best we leave and
go into the trees. There may be more of the enemy.”
“Umm, excuse me? Don’t you think you owe me an explanation? And
shouldn’t we call the police?” Waving her hand about, she added, “Why are you fighting
with swords? And how did you manipulate the fire?”
He glared at her. “For the love of Danu, cease your chatter and come
with me. I do not understand your words, and we waste time being out in the
open.” Bending to retrieve his dirk, he was stunned when he glanced back to see
the fool lass walking in the opposite direction.
“By the hounds,” he hissed. In two strides, he stood blocking her path.
“Did ye not hear me?”
Her eyes blazed with fury when she spoke. “I heard you just fine. I’m
going to find a policeman and report this incident. Now, if you’ll move aside,
I can go get us some help.”
“Ye are not going anywhere, but to those trees. I dinnae ken what all ye
are babbling, but ’tis madness we linger any longer in the clearing.” His
patience had snapped and grabbing her arm, he was unprepared for the blow she
landed against his jaw. “God’s blood, woman!”
“You grab me again and next time I won’t use my fist.” Her tone, this
time, brittle.
Angus took a step closer, daring her to challenge him again. “And what
would ye use?”
With one swift move, she flashed the dirk up between them, mere inches
from his face. “This—slicing through your artery.”
He leaned to the side, feeling the coolness of the blade against his
skin. “Like the one I hold at your side?” He saw her jaw clench, but not before
he noticed the slight tremor. “’Tis good to ken one’s place, nae?”
“You’re a rude barbarian,” she hissed.
“God’s teeth, woman,” hissed Angus taking a glance
around and noticing that everyone else had survived. He stormed to where she
was standing and grabbed her arm. “What were ye thinking taking up a sword and
fighting? Ye could have been killed.”
“You could have been killed. You required my help.”
She started to mumble, and Angus found it difficult to follow the flow
of words. Narrowing his eyes, he understood her to be English. However, this
did not explain her outlandish clothing. A woman should never be allowed to
wear trews, he thought, as he took in her form.
“What? Never seen a woman before?” Her voice wavered. “Do I have to
fight with you, too?”
He looked down into the most beautiful hazel eyes he had ever seen.
“Nae.”
“No, you’ve never seen a woman, or no, you don’t want to fight?
Because I’m a bit concerned by your grip on my arm and the way you’re leering
at me.”
Angus swallowed. “My pardons.” Releasing her, he took a step back. “Are
ye hurt?”
She shook her head. “I’ll have bruises from the fight to brag about come
evening, but I’m fine.”
Seeing Egan riding toward Gunn, Angus nodded to him. “Best we leave and
go into the trees. There may be more of the enemy.”
“Umm, excuse me? Don’t you think you owe me an explanation? And
shouldn’t we call the police?” Waving her hand about, she added, “Why are you fighting
with swords? And how did you manipulate the fire?”
He glared at her. “For the love of Danu, cease your chatter and come
with me. I do not understand your words, and we waste time being out in the
open.” Bending to retrieve his dirk, he was stunned when he glanced back to see
the fool lass walking in the opposite direction.
“By the hounds,” he hissed. In two strides, he stood blocking her path.
“Did ye not hear me?”
Her eyes blazed with fury when she spoke. “I heard you just fine. I’m
going to find a policeman and report this incident. Now, if you’ll move aside,
I can go get us some help.”
“Ye are not going anywhere, but to those trees. I dinnae ken what all ye
are babbling, but ’tis madness we linger any longer in the clearing.” His
patience had snapped and grabbing her arm, he was unprepared for the blow she
landed against his jaw. “God’s blood, woman!”
“You grab me again and next time I won’t use my fist.” Her tone, this
time, brittle.
Angus took a step closer, daring her to challenge him again. “And what
would ye use?”
With one swift move, she flashed the dirk up between them, mere inches
from his face. “This—slicing through your artery.”
He leaned to the side, feeling the coolness of the blade against his
skin. “Like the one I hold at your side?” He saw her jaw clench, but not before
he noticed the slight tremor. “’Tis good to ken one’s place, nae?”
“You’re a rude barbarian,” she hissed.
Author Bio
Bestselling paranormal romance
author, Mary Morgan resides in Elk Grove, California, with her own knight in
shining armor. However, during her travels to Scotland, England, and Ireland,
she left a part of her soul in one of these countries and vows to return.
Mary’s passion for books started at
an early age along with an overactive imagination. She spent far too much time
daydreaming and was told quite often to remove her head from the clouds. It
wasn’t until the closure of Borders Books where Mary worked that she found her
true calling. Writing romance. Now, the worlds she created in her mind are
coming to life within her stories.
Visit Mary’s website at http://www.marymorganauthor.com where
you’ll find links to all of her books, blog, and pictures of her travels.
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Interview
Please welcome Dragon Knight’s Shield author Mary Morgan to Diane’s Book Blog.
What is your favorite part of the story, Dragon Knight’s Shield?
Dragon Knight’s Shield is the fourth book in the Order of the Dragon Knights Series. My favorite scene: When Deirdre Flanagan and Angus MacKay meet. Sparks and tempers will fly!
What inspired you to write your first book?
Sitting on a boulder in the Highlands on my first trip to Scotland. The Order of the Dragon Knights was born within my mind that evening.
Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?
One of my many favorites is Marion Zimmer Bradley. I could see, smell, feel, and taste everything within the pages of her story.
What is your typical day like?
I’m an early bird and rise before dawn. After breakfast and exercise, I take care of the business side—answering emails, promoting, and social media. Then, I’m deep in my writing cave until 5-5:30 in the evening.
How do you overcome writer’s block?
When this happens, I’ll take my journal and go out into my garden. It’s the perfect solution for me.
What do you prefer paperback, hardcover, or ebooks?
I own a kindle, but I prefer hardcover or paperback. I love the feel of a real book in my hands.
Dragon Knight’s Shield is the fourth book in the Order of the Dragon Knights Series. My favorite scene: When Deirdre Flanagan and Angus MacKay meet. Sparks and tempers will fly!
What inspired you to write your first book?
Sitting on a boulder in the Highlands on my first trip to Scotland. The Order of the Dragon Knights was born within my mind that evening.
Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?
One of my many favorites is Marion Zimmer Bradley. I could see, smell, feel, and taste everything within the pages of her story.
What is your typical day like?
I’m an early bird and rise before dawn. After breakfast and exercise, I take care of the business side—answering emails, promoting, and social media. Then, I’m deep in my writing cave until 5-5:30 in the evening.
How do you overcome writer’s block?
When this happens, I’ll take my journal and go out into my garden. It’s the perfect solution for me.
What do you prefer paperback, hardcover, or ebooks?
I own a kindle, but I prefer hardcover or paperback. I love the feel of a real book in my hands.
Giveaway
1 prize pack featuring- Signed print copy of Dragon Knight’s Shield, $25 Amazon gift card and swag.
Thanks, Diane for hosting me and Dragon Knight's Shield today. Loved answering your questions. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the interview. You are welcome back any time. Good luck with Dragon Knight’s Shield!
DeleteCongratulations Mary on your new book. Love the book cover.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Christina! I love all my covers, but this one screams, "Angus MacKay--oldest brother of the Dragon Knights!"
DeleteThanks Diane, for the introduction to Mary and her work.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Misty for stopping by today. I hope you get a chance to read my story. :)
DeleteCongratulations! Your excerpt makes me long to vacation in Scotland!
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