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The EnchantedBy Elaine CantrellPublisher: Astrea PressRelease Date: May 13, 2013Genre: Fantasy RomanceLength: 218 PagesAdd to GoodreadsBook Description:
Forced by his father into a marriage he didn’t want, Prince Alan soon finds that his bride isn’t the sweet, submissive creature he expected. Morgane has the heart of a dragon and beauty beyond compare, but she isn’t thrilled about the marriage either. When black treachery threatens the kingdom, Morgane and Alan embark on a perilous journey that has an excellent chance of ending in failure and death for them and all of their people.
Excerpt:
The sound of a trumpet interrupted Alan. Meryn entered
the room behind the trumpeters and called in a ringing voice, "His
majesty, King Maccus, and his daughter, the Princess Morgane, wife of Prince
Alan, heir to the throne of his father, King Bowdyn."
Everyone at the table rose to their feet and bowed as
Maccus and Morgane paused at the door. Alan could not stop staring at the
princess. He had not expected her to be so beautiful. Her red‑gold hair
cascaded across her shoulders in swirling waves he ached to touch. Even from
this distance he could see that her eyes were the color of the sea on a cloudy,
stormy day. Her white, beribboned gown made their unique color stand out. She
had a willowy, lithe figure.
Every inch the king, Bowdyn crossed the room and took
Princess Morgane's hand. "Come. I will introduce you to your husband,
Prince Alan."
She did not limp, but she stepped very quickly as if she
did not want her feet to touch the floor any longer than necessary. Still, she
held her head up high as she made her way across the hall, her heavy, stiff
skirts rustling on the stone floor.
ʺMy
son, this is your wife, Princess Morgane. Morgane, this is your husband, Prince
Alan."
Bowdyn placed Morgane's hand into Alan's. Her fingers
were icy cold. He bowed to her and kissed her hand. "It is my honor to
meet you. Will you be seated beside me?"
Morgane seated herself beside him as he held out her
chair. Her skin looked as smooth as satin and as creamy as the finest milk, but
no one could miss the horrible red scar that marred her face. She turned her
head and caught him staring. Her face flushed red, causing the scar to look
that much worse. Turning away from him, she fastened her eyes on the wall in
front of her.
About
the Author:
Elaine Cantrell was born and raised in South Carolina
where she obtained a master’s degree in personnel services from Clemson
University. She is a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international
honorary society for women educators, Romance Writers of America, and EPIC
authors. Her first novel, A New Leaf, was the 2003 winner of the
Timeless Love Contest. When she’s not writing or teaching, she enjoys
movies, quilting, reading, and collecting vintage Christmas ornaments.
Her latest book is the fantasy romance, The
Enchanted.
Visit her website at www.elainecantrell.com.
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Great excerpt, thank you. The book cover is lovely.
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Thanks, Rita. I think so too. My cover artist nailed it.
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