Author: Nancy Pennick
Publisher: Satin Romance - Melange Books
Date of publication: January 2017
Lady Juliet Kingston did not expect to find love in the Scottish Highlands. Sent by the king to marry a laird’s son, she had no expectations until she met the strong and stubborn Ross MacLaren. He won her heart, erasing her feelings for the man she left behind. Her happiness is short-lived as the threat of war becomes real, and she is reclaimed by her former love.
EXCERPT #1
“In two days, we will be wed.” He
took her hand. “Do ye think ye may come to love me?”
Love? No one had ever spoken so
directly to her. “Um.” She sank her teeth into her bottom lip. “I just met
you.”
“Aye, I ken.” He placed his hand
around the back of her neck. “And so, I ask permission to kiss ye.”
“Kiss me?” Juliet’s mouth went
dry. She wished she still had the glass of sweet wine in her hand. You are
going to marry him. You have kissed John. You know what it is like. “Yes, you
may.”
He leaned in closer. The other
hand went around her waist, bringing her to him. She felt his breath on her
cheek, and the scent of ale was pleasant. His lips touched her face so lightly
she jumped.
“I willna hurt ye,” he whispered.
Juliet’s heart fluttered as she
looked into his eyes. Green pools of summer, ones she could dive into and never
come out. She nodded and placed her hand on his chest, feeling the hard muscle
beneath the coat. She opened her mouth slightly to tell him she was all right,
but instead found his lips on hers.
Ross tightened his grip on her,
pulling her so close she fought for breath, yet she did not want him to stop.
His lips felt soft against hers as he pushed her mouth open wider. She felt the
tip of his tongue on hers. John had never kissed her like that. John!
Juliet pulled back, head
spinning. Ross did not let go, still holding her close. He rested his chin on
the top of her head, nuzzling her hair. “Ye taste of summer and honey.”
“I think you should give credit
to the wine.” Juliet tried to laugh but could only think of the kiss. She
wanted another.
“I will take ye to yer room.”
Ross offered his arm. “Because if I dinna, we may have to marry tonight.”
About the author:
After a great career in teaching, Nancy found a second calling as a writer. Born and raised in Northeast Ohio, she currently resides in Mentor, OH. Ohio is her home, but she loves to travel the U.S. Now Scotland is on her bucket list as a place she’d like to visit. Nancy is married and has one son.
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