Hi everyone!
My first romance with Medallion Press, The Viking’s Witch, was just released. This historical with paranormal elements is set in Celtic Scotland.
This book was a lot of fun to write. As most readers know, I love Scotland and the paranormal, so the setting and characters were a great fit for me. I've already been doing interviews for the book and guest blogging, so stay tuned to this blog (and my Twitter & Facebook pages) for reviews, interviews, links, and more. I've also added a box to this blog that's filled with the latest news.
Here's the plot summary and a tame excerpt. (The book is more along the lines of a traditional romance, rather than a sizzling hot erotic story - but Rothgar and Odaria do share several steamy scenes!)
The Viking’s Witch
Scotland, 803 A.D.
About to
be burned at the stake by her fellow villagers, Odaria does what any betrayed
witch facing certain death would do. She calls down a curse. Within seconds,
rampaging Norsemen raid the village, capturing everyone except her.
But her
reprieve is short-lived, and Odaria lands in the clutches of the Norse leader
Rothgar. Can she remain true to herself and fight her growing attraction to this
domineering man, or will she fall under his influence and be used for his
ambitions?
After
Rothgar witnesses Odaria’s powers firsthand, he strikes a bargain with her. The
raven-haired beauty will use her magical abilities to help him with his quest in
exchange for safe passage off the isle. But can this cunning woman be trusted,
or is she using him to exact vengeance on her village?
Together
they must fight bloodthirsty villagers, battle a mutinous band of Norsemen, find
a missing Norse ship, and learn to trust each other . . . before time is
up.
An Excerpt From The Viking’s Witch
Odaria scanned the cookroom and spotted a large table piled high with
food. Brennan must have been planning a feast to celebrate her death. There
would be plenty of meat and beer in the underground storage area. Men liked to
eat. The Norsemen must be hungry from their long journey. Mayhap she could offer
Rothgar a meal and strike a bargain with him.
“Are you hungry?” she asked, cocking her head. “I know where to find
food and drink, wood for the fire, clean water, and—”
“Hvat ist das plass?”
She scowled at him, trying to decipher his words. A few seconds later,
she understood. “This is a cookroom. Women in the village prepare meals here.
See?” She waved at the iron pots, wooden pitchers, and other cookery items
stacked on the shelves around the room. “They make food.”
Rothgar rolled his eyes. “Ja. Vat ist dat?” He pointed to the door behind
her.
“The gathering hall. The men conduct business here. There is a room
upstairs for sleeping. The larder, the food and drink, is below,” she said
slowly, hoping he’d understand.
He nodded and inched closer to her. She tried to move away, but she had
nowhere to go. Her back was pressed against the door. Rothgar grinned and cupped
her chin in his wide hand. Her heart fluttered. What was he doing? She stared
into his eyes as he bowed his head. His rough beard grazed her cheek as his lips
lightly brushed against hers.
Her entire body tingled, and a wave of dizziness washed over her. The
room spun and seemed to grow dim. As everything faded, she had a clear vision of
wrapping her arms around Rothgar’s neck and eagerly pulling him close for a
kiss. Dizzy, she pitched forward. Rothgar caught her and clutched her to his
chest.
“Shh,” he soothed, running his hand through her loose hair. “I will not
harm you, Odaria.”
She relaxed against his broad chest, letting him support her weight. His
touch was calming, and she felt safe here, leaning against Rothgar as she would
rest against a thick tree. She inhaled deep. Rothgar didn’t stink of rancid
sweat like the other men. He smelled clean and salty, like the sea. The scent
comforted her. She could almost fall asleep where she stood.
Rothgar curled his arms around her ribs. She didn’t protest. In spite of
everything, he hadn’t harmed her and he had saved her from that horrible
Norseman in the red tunic.
After a few moments, her dizzy spell passed, and she gazed at him. “You
are not like the others. You are different, Rothgar.”
He smiled. “Ja, in some ways.
But fear not, Odaria. I will not share you with the others. I wish to have you
all to myself.” Rothgar chuckled and winked at her. “Now, show me this
food.”
“Aye.” She had no choice but to obey Rothgar’s wishes—for
now.
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Kelli
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