Welcome to the first Medieval Monday of 2018 (#Medmon18 on Twitter if you want to find the other excerpts).
My first guest is Jenna Jaxon with an excerpt from Betrayal. Jenna is hosting my first excerpt on her blog so after you’ve read this please head over to read that. www.jennajaxon.wordpress.com
“We certainly see you stand ready for this joust, Lord Braeton.” Sir Robert Spencer laughed and nudged Patrick Sullivan.
“Wield your weapon well, Thomas!” Roger Delaney shouted from the corner, where he had withdrawn with Lady Catherine.
Thomas broadened his grin to a leer.
Give them a show so they will believe what they will not see.
“Doubt it not, gentles. My bride will feel its sting ere long. I know this business well, as many have reason to know.”
A small gasp, and from the corner of his eye he saw Lady Carlyle step back and turn away.
The worst betrayals come from within.
After a night of passion with her betrothed, Sir Geoffrey Longford, Lady Alyse de Courcy is eagerly looking forward to her wedding. But when Geoffrey is forced to marry another, a heartbroken and possibly pregnant Alyse finds herself in her own private hell. She must either gamble with her reputation or marry someone she does not love.
A reputed connoisseur of women, Thomas, Lord Braeton, has dallied with many ladies of King Edward’s court, although he has favored none. However, as Geoffrey’s best friend, Thomas has sworn to serve and protect Alyse, an oath now sorely tested when he agrees to marry her—in name only—to guard her reputation. Yet, as they grow closer, and Thomas discovers Alyse’s sweet but spirited nature, he comes to desire a marriage in truth.
Can he overcome her memory of Geoffrey, or is Thomas doomed to burn with passion for a woman he can never possess?
You can get hold of a copy via these links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I4IKQ8G
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/403200
Good Morning Jenna, You are new to me so glad to find you. I love historical romance and this sounds very intriguing!! On my to be read list!
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Thank you so much, Lori! I am so happy to be discovered. 🙂 Hope you enjoy Betrayal.
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I love the excerpt!
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Thank you, Lane!
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Oh those Brits and their humor. Very nice.
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Thomas is giving them quite a show. 🙂 Thanks, Ashley!
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Men, LOL!
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Indeed, Cathy! LOL A whole other species sometimes. 🙂 Thanks for coming by!
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Great excerpt!
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