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The key would unlock his future and the safety of his kingdom, but he never imagined the sorceress would unlock his heart…
Antiques restorer, Rowena Lindstrom, finds herself the owner of an ancestral armoire containing a hidden key and a magic mirror leading to another realm!
But the handsome warrior prince waiting on the other side is truly the final straw. This must be an elaborate joke, right? As she struggles to discover the truth, Rowena learns Prince Caedmon Austiere needs the key to save his kingdom. In the end, she cannot deny him anything. Including her heart.
Antiques restorer, Rowena Lindstrom, finds herself the owner of an ancestral armoire containing a hidden key and a magic mirror leading to another realm!
But the handsome warrior prince waiting on the other side is truly the final straw. This must be an elaborate joke, right? As she struggles to discover the truth, Rowena learns Prince Caedmon Austiere needs the key to save his kingdom. In the end, she cannot deny him anything. Including her heart.
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Excerpt:
This
scene is taken from when Rowena and Caedmon first meet, each of them standing
on opposites of what she believes to be a computer monitor...
What was with this guy, with his sable, shoulder-length hair
and closely trimmed beard? His white shirt was best described as puffy, with
ballooning sleeves and wide, ruffled cuffs. The front hung open, exposing the
muscled contours of his beveled chest, the roughly stitched tails skimming the
thighs of his fitted, leather…breeches?
Oh, God. She chuckled and shook her head. He had to be one of
Ollie’s theater friends. Bravo for his stunning portrayal of a swashbuckling
swashbuckler. Too bad that also meant he was gay.
He lifted the sword in both hands and turned a broad shoulder
toward the mirror, the taut planes of his stomach easing in and out with each
controlled breath. A trail of dark hair arrowed down inside the waistband of
his pants, where his perfectly cupped manhood bulged for her inspection. Oh
yes, too bad indeed.
“If you scheme to divert me with your alluring attire and
guileless stare, I’ll have you know an abundance of courtesans await my nightly
dalliance. I am not so easily swayed.”
Rowena inched a slow perusal of the delectable landscape back
up to his face. His dark eyes glittered in the candlelight, and she mirrored
his arched eyebrow. “Oh, really?”
Perhaps she’d pegged him wrong. Wouldn’t that be a treat?
She glanced down at her gauzy nightgown, the flickering fire
doing little to cover her rosy nipples, pert in the chilly air. But he invaded
her space with this theatrical exploit of his. What else did he expect
her to be wearing, showing up like this in the middle of the night?
“You’d better be careful.” She wagged a finger at him. “Or
I’m apt to get busy with some serious despoiling all up in here.”
“Enough, Sorceress!” He lunged forward, the blade of his
sword slicing the air when he aimed the silver pommel straight at the screen.
“Let us be done with this trickery. Name your demands before I smash the glass
and ensnare your bewitching guise for an eternity.”
A low laugh tickled the back of her throat. Talk about living
a role. Sheesh, take the drama down a notch. She stepped close and ran a hand
around the edge of the frame. The signal had to be streaming live, what with
his ability to interact with her, but there wasn’t a wire or a microphone,
heck, not even a screw in sight.
She stood back and crossed her arms, shifting her weight onto
one hip. Okay, she would bite, as long as Ollie promised this whole escapade
wouldn’t end up on YouTube.
“Fine. You’re extremely gorgeous and very talented.
Seriously, you’ve got the whole English accent down perfect. And while I
appreciate all the work that went into this little program, it’s about two in
morning and I have to get up early for work. Tell Ollie I said good show, props
to the production crew and I’m nominating the wardrobe guy for an Oscar.”
There. That should call the evening a wrap. She grabbed the
edge of the door and swung it closed.
“You wear Rowena’s Key.”
She froze…and then tentatively eased the door back open.
Here's are what reviewers are saying about Rowena's Key, Book One of The Golden Key Chronicles!
The first in The Golden Key Chronicles is an enchanting fairy tale for adults. If you're still in love with the Disney princes of your childhood and wish one would turn up in your bedroom late at night, you'll love Rowena's Key.
The
Golden Key Chronicles Release Schedule:
Rowena’s
Key: November 7, 2013
Candra’s
Freedom: December 12, 2013
Caedmon’s
Curse: January 9, 2014
Braedric’s
Bane: February 13, 2014
Bio:
I am a multi-published, award-winning author who lives in the middle of a
cornfield in NW Indiana. My loving husband, two beautiful children and a bevy
of spoiled pets have agreed to stay and, in exchange for three rations per day
and laundry service, tolerate my lunacy. While I spend most days happily
ensconced in crafting romance across a multitude of genres, an underground coup
has been percolating. The dogs just informed me the cat is secretly vying for
dictatorship.
Visit AJ at the following locations on the web:
http://www.amazon.com/Rowenas-Key-HarperImpulse-Fantasy-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B00FVE4RPY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383784346&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Golden+Key+Chronicles
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I am still in love with a very special prince of my life to turn up in my bedroom late at night and that is my husband who passed away in 2001! AJ, Rowena's Key, Book One of The Golden Key Chronicles sound like a great read! Congratulations! By the way, cat always dictates and rules! Just ask Lilly Gayle!
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Rebecca
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You are so right, Rebecca! The new kitty in our house, Grable is taking over. Congrats on another fabulous release, AJ. You know I can't wait to read this one!
ReplyDeleteSo stoked for you, AJ. I'm hoping to steal some time to read Rowena's story this weekend, if the wicked WIP cooperates. :-) Congrats, sweetie.
ReplyDeleteGood morning! Sorry I'm late to the party. It was a busy morning. How's everyone doing today?
ReplyDeleteAJ sell a ton! You are a terrific author!
ReplyDeleteSuper excited for you, AJ! Congrats, on your new release, dear!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations AJ! Sorry to be late but I've only just got back from the Festival of Romance and couldn't get my tablet to co-operate and connect me to the internet! I experienced severe withdrawal symptoms but now I'm back home and I can have my 'fix' befor getting back to the WIP!
ReplyDeleteI love the cover of this book, and the excerpt is so enticing. Off to purchase my copy!