Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Welcome Back, Mary Morgan

Hello, Jennifer! I’m delighted to be a guest on your lovely blog today! I’d like to share a wee bit about my new Highland holiday story…

 

Wishes Under a Highland Star wraps up the last son of Clan MacFhearguis. In writing Alex and Aine’s story, I found a part of my love story woven into theirs. The stars did collide when I first set my sight on the man who would later become my husband. So yes, I do believe in love at first sight. My knight, though tarnished, was older, brooding, and very much like Alex. But we fell passionately in love, and the rest is history.

 

To research Alex MacFhearguis, I had to travel back in time to when he first stepped through a story, specifically, Dragon Knight’s Sword. With each book in the Order of the Dragon Knights series, I found a stern, quiet, yet complex character. He hid his angst well at being thrust into the role of leader to the MacFhearguis clan. In addition, the loss of his younger brother, Adam, haunted him. 

 

When this chieftain encountered a half-Fae lass, he believed himself not worthy of her. However, Aine Fraser proved him wrong each and every moment in their time together. She accepted and loved all of the man—scars and his flaws. 

 

In the end, they both will understand the meaning and sacrifice in finding true love. 

 


Blurb:

 

As chieftain for his clan, Alex MacFhearguis struggles with the burden of an unwanted responsibility. With the midwinter feast approaching, he flees his castle to find comfort and solitude within the forest. Yet on his quest, Alex stumbles into a world filled with magic, mysteries, and a woman with beguiling eyes who could capture his heart.

 

When half-Fae Aine Fraser makes a powerful wish, her simple request unlocks the magic she possesses and brings forth a Highlander into her world. Though the man has lost all his memories, she finds her attraction growing for this brooding warrior with each passing day. Unable to deny her feelings, Aine risks everything when she confesses her greatest secret.

 

Can a beauty who wished for a champion tame the beast of Leòmhann Castle?

 

 

Sneak preview from Wishes Under a Highland Star:

 

Alex grumbled a curse and walked away. Striding with intent, he gave a curt nod in passing when Aine stepped from her safe haven. 

She hurried after him. “Ye are bleeding.” 

“Aye,” he returned, making long strides through the bailey and ignoring her concern.

“The cut requires tending to. Glenna is a healer. I can take ye there,” she suggested, doing her best to keep up with him. 

“Nae need.” 

“What do ye mean?” she pressed.

Alex clenched his jaw. Rory’s talk about marriage settled like a nettle’s sting. Without a clear path in front of him, he had no intention of luring any woman into his life with false hope. Especially the one who smelled like wildflowers on a spring day with enchanting eyes that beguiled him.

“The wound will heal in time,” he gritted out, sweeping past a yew tree and heading toward the sounds of a nearby stream. 

Aine grasped his arm with a force that surprised him. “Can ye stop for a moment!”

Halting his stride, he glared down at her. The look he gave her would singe the hair from any warrior or animal. “Do ye have more to say?”

“Why do ye refuse aid?” she demanded, fisting her hands on her round hips. 

Her stubborn refusal to leave intrigued Alex. Would she flee if he challenged her? He lowered his head near hers. “Why do ye care?”

Her eyes widened, and her luscious lips parted. “Because I do,” she whispered. 

Alex’s breathing became shallow and the air around them thick. Her pink lips begged to be kissed. Would they be as sweet as berries? Or as heady as the wine he drank last evening? An ache to take her in his arms filled him. 

He wrestled with the conflict—duty, honor, possession. She was pure as new-fallen snow on a crisp morn, and he no better than a rutting stag. Though his hands shook to hold her in his arms, Alex steeled his emotions and moved away from her. 

Ye deserve a better man, Aine. Ye are a beauty, and I am but a beast. 

Aine’s smile came slowly as she took a step toward him and did the unthinkable. Standing on her tiptoes, she brushed a kiss along his bearded cheek. “Is it wrong to care for ye?” 

Indecision plagued him as he regarded her—disbelieving, curious as to what his real fear might be. Shoving aside the conflict within, Alex grasped her around the waist. He nuzzled the spot below her ear. “Ye tempt your fate with a kiss, Aine? With a man ye do not ken?” 

She lifted her gaze to his—her cheeks flushed with a rosy hue. “Did I tempt ye?” 

 

 

Available from these online retailers:

 

Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/31DeYa

 

 

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62672867-wishes-under-a-highland-star

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/wishes-under-a-highland-star-a-tale-from-the-order-of-the-dragon-knights-by-mary-morgan


About the Author

Multi award-winning paranormal romance author, Mary Morgan resides in Northern California with her own knight in shining armor. However, during her travels to Scotland, England, and Ireland, she left a part of her soul in one of these countries and vows to return.

 

Mary's passion for books started at an early age along with an overactive imagination. Inspired by her love for history and ancient Celtic and Norse mythology, her tales are filled with powerful warriors, brave women, magic, and romance. Now, the worlds she created in her mind are coming to life within her stories.

 

If you enjoy history, tortured heroes, and a wee bit of fantasy, then travel back in time within the pages of her books.

 

Connect with Mary here ~

Website/Blog:  https://www.marymorganauthor.com/

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14 comments:

  1. Thanks so much for hosting my new release, Wishes Under a Highland Star, Jennifer! Happy Holidays!

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    1. Thanks so much for sharing your book with my readers! Best of luck with it, and Happy New Year!

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  2. Thanks for giving us a peek into your own love story, as well as Alex and Aine's.

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    1. You're so welcome, Dianne. I didn't realize how much I had woven a part of my love story into the book until I had finished writing the manuscript. Thanks for stopping by. Happy New Year! :)

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    1. Thanks so much, Jana! Glad you enjoyed the snippet from Wishes... Happy New Year!

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    1. Awww, thanks, Anna. I'm just hoping readers will enjoy the story. Happy New Year!

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  5. What an interesting article. As always, Mary can't be beat in spinning tales.

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  6. Love this excerpt! It's such a delicious romance! Wishing both you ladies all the best!

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