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THE GENTLE KNIGHT
by Ashley York
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BLURB:
A medieval soldier returns home to find his lover died in childbirth
just as his own mother had. Believing he is cursed, Peter of Normandy turns
from love. When he must give escort to an Irish princess more noble than many
knights, he struggles with his decision to live a solitary life. Can he take
the chance that his love won't be a death sentence and possibly make them
stronger?
Patrick
MacNaughton's death bed decree regarding his daughter rips her from the shelter
of her protective Clan. Forced to take vows at a Priory in England, Brighit
finds herself in the hands of lecherous mercenaries with their own agendas.
Dare she trust the Norman knight to see her safely to her new life as a nun?
Even when she finds in him the fulfillment of all she's ever wanted?
Or will
honor and duty eclipse their one chance for happiness?
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EXCERPT
"Ivan!" Peter shoved the little man with
his foot. Ivan rolled onto his back and wiped the spittle from his mouth. He
blinked several times before answering as if trying to get his wits about him.
"Aye. I'm up."
Ivan's obvious annoyance was a boon to Peter's
irritation.
"We need to talk. Now."
Peter walked a short distance past the stable, away
from any possibility of being overheard. Ivan joined him, his face scrunched up
into a nasty grimace.
"Tell me about Brighit."
Ivan stood a little taller and his face just about
split with his arrogant smile. "I thought you would take a liking to
her."
Peter grabbed him by the front of the tunic and
jerked his face in closer. "Enough with your arrogance! Never speak so of
the lady again or you will find your entrails spilling onto the floor."
Ivan lifted his hands in surrender. His eyes two
wide orbs. "I yield, my lord. Beg pardon."
He paused, fighting to cool the rage coursing
through him.
"If you lay a hand on her, I will cut that
hand off. If you look at her askance, I will pluck out your eye. If you offend
her with any part of your body, I will remove it."
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AUTHOR Bio and
Links:
I
have wanted to be a writer since the sixth grade. My first story was a mystery
and I discovered that my classmates loved it and it kept them guessing. I was a
voracious reader, even at a young age, and loved the history in the novels I
picked up. I was so enthralled with that history that I decided to get my MA in
History. The early medieval period is my favorite, as you can tell from the
novels I write.
Although
my works are fiction, I often like to incorporate authentic places, events, and
people to increase the reader’s enjoyment. One of the more valuable lessons I
have learned as a writer is the importance of using real history with the flair
of artistic license. You’ll discover a world of fiction wrapped around
historical people and events! I hope you enjoy reading these stories as much as
I delight in writing them.
I
live in New England with my husband, two cats and a yellow Labrador named
Caledonia.
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