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1/5/2015 6 Comments

Medieval Monday

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The holidays are past and it is time for another round of Medieval Monday, 2015. For the next 12 weeks, stop by the blog for the profile of another Medieval Romance author and book.

This week, we begin with our own books on our own blogs, so here is a look at The Highlander's Tempestuous Bride.

What happens when the sixteen-year-old daughter of the laird, destined to dutifully marry to benefit the clan, falls in love with the wrong lad? In Medieval times, punishments ranged from forced marriage to the man chosen by the laird, to imprisonment, life in a nunnery, or even death.

Gilda does not set out to defy her parents, but when she falls in love with the son of the laird of a neighboring clan that has been at war with hers for years, things are bound to go wrong.


Book cover blurb:
Returning home after a ten-year absence, Ryan Macraig falls for a fiery, red-haired lass from the wrong end of the firth. He can’t ignore his need to see her again, even knowing she must be a hated Macrory.
Gilda Macrory trespasses Macraig land, but haunting memories of the young man she once met there draw her to the forbidden place. Learning he is Laird Macraig’s son threatens her dreams, for her father would never agree to a marriage between his daughter and their enemy’s son.

With pirates raiding the coast, bad blood between the Macraig and Macrory clans could cost Ryan and Gilda their love—and their lives

Excerpt:
“Are ye sure . . .” A quick stride took him back to her side.

Gilda jerked the knot at her waist and the skirt fell free, but not before Ryan got a glimpse of slender ankles. She settled an arch look on him and it was all he could do to keep from laughing at the regal air she portrayed.

“I am fine. I am also certain I will not meet ye here again?” Though couched as a question, her tone indicated she’d rather see anyone other than him the next time she ventured out to pick berries.

Ryan shrugged. “I think the berries are about finished for the year. Mayhap the Macraig cook will send a lad out to pick the rest. We like sweets like jams and pastries at Ard Castle, too, ye know.”

“Goodness knows the men at Ard Castle need sweetening,” Gilda shot back, her cheeks pinking as she clearly regretted her quick retort.

“A kiss from a pretty lass would help sweeten this Macraig’s disposition.” Ryan marveled at the swirling colors changing Gilda’s eyes from silver to stormy gray.

Though a well-trained young warrior, Ryan was not quick enough to dodge the palm of Gilda’s hand as it made stinging contact with his cheek. He rubbed his jaw ruefully. He should have remembered though the lass had fascinating gray eyes, she also possessed fiery red hair and a temper to match.

He opened his mouth to apologize, but Gilda had already spun, her back ramrod straight as she marched away, the handle of her basket gripped tight in one hand. The other hand clenched and opened, possibly to relieve the answering sting he felt on his cheek, perhaps echoing a desire to encircle his neck.

Ryan grinned. He would have regretted the apology, anyway.
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Amazon buy link: http://www.amzn.com/B00P89UHME


6 Comments
barbara bettis
1/5/2015 08:47:09 am

Enjoyed your excerpt and blurb "the wrong side of the firth" made me smile. Best of luck with your book.

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Cathy MacRae
1/5/2015 11:16:59 am

Lol! One of those flippant sentences that has received several comments :-) Thank you, Barbara!

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Ruth A. Casie link
1/5/2015 09:15:19 am

This sounds like a terrific story. I can't wait to read it.

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Cathy MacRae
1/5/2015 11:17:48 am

Thank you so much, Ruth! I appreciate you stopping by. Happy Medieval Monday to you!

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Carmen Stefanescu link
1/5/2015 10:34:41 pm

A very suggestive cover and book for this author exchange. Best of luck with your writing and finding new fans, Cathy!
Carmen

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Cathy MacRae
1/6/2015 08:54:08 am

Thank you, Carmen! Best wishes on your books as well!

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