Reluctant Prince (Kingdom of
Cymmera #1)
Release Date: 11/03/14
Kensington Books/Lyrical Press
Summary from Goodreads:
Betrayal lies cloaked in shadow.
Seventeen year old Ryleigh Donnovan is certain her life is cursed. Nothing ever goes smoothly, and her first job interview is no exception. An earthquake rocks the building, sending Ryleigh on a frantic search for her younger sister, a search which lands her in the hospital. Terrified they’ll push her for answers she can’t afford to give, Ryleigh flees with a mysterious stranger.
Jackson Maynard is about to be ordained as a Death Dealer, a warrior for the Kingdom of Cymmera, but first he must pass one more test. When he fails to acquire the human girl the prophet has chosen, he’s forced to stand trial for treason. Banished from his realm, he seeks out the girl from the vision, Ryleigh Donnovan, and together they embark on a journey to save his dying kingdom.
Betrayal lies cloaked in shadow.
Seventeen year old Ryleigh Donnovan is certain her life is cursed. Nothing ever goes smoothly, and her first job interview is no exception. An earthquake rocks the building, sending Ryleigh on a frantic search for her younger sister, a search which lands her in the hospital. Terrified they’ll push her for answers she can’t afford to give, Ryleigh flees with a mysterious stranger.
Jackson Maynard is about to be ordained as a Death Dealer, a warrior for the Kingdom of Cymmera, but first he must pass one more test. When he fails to acquire the human girl the prophet has chosen, he’s forced to stand trial for treason. Banished from his realm, he seeks out the girl from the vision, Ryleigh Donnovan, and together they embark on a journey to save his dying kingdom.
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Excerpt
A rhythmic rocking comforted Ryleigh. She
couldn’t open her eyes, but that was okay. She would just float in peaceful
obscurity.
“Ryleigh.” A man shook her shoulder. “Ryleigh,
can you hear me?”
Yes. She wanted to answer, but she couldn’t
form the words. Humming, familiar, though she couldn’t quite place it.
Something pricked her arm.
“Ryleigh, can you answer me?”
“Mmm hmm.”
Pressure against her head. Oww. Why did her
head hurt so bad? Why wouldn’t these people leave her alone? A flicker of
memory teased her. Rocking, bumping, the floor moving. Was she moving now? She
reached for consciousness, only to be dragged back into oblivion.
A bright light shone against her eyes. She lay
still for a moment, enjoying the orange and black swatches of color that
swirled behind her closed lids. The blackness began to take on shape, the
oranges and yellows merging to form a halo around a human shaped silhouette.
The silhouette of a guy, his broad shoulders.
“Ryleigh.” The man spoke louder this time.
She struggled to respond. The dreamy image
dissipated the instant her eyes fluttered open, but the memory plagued her,
followed her into consciousness. Everything hurt, as if she’d been run over by
a truck. Background noise intruded on her confusion, beeping, talking,
footsteps, more beeping. Bright light burned her eyes, added to the already
thunderous headache threatening to overwhelm her. Bile surged up the back of
her throat.
About the Author
Dani-Lyn Alexander lives on Long Island with her husband, three kids and three dogs. She loves spending time with her family, at the beach, the playground, or just about anywhere. In her spare time, which is rare, she enjoys reading and shopping--especially in book stores. Some of her favorite things include; Bernese Mountain Dogs, musicals, bubble baths and soft blankets. She's an incurable insomniac and has an addiction to chocolate.
Dani-Lyn Alexander lives on Long Island with her husband, three kids and three dogs. She loves spending time with her family, at the beach, the playground, or just about anywhere. In her spare time, which is rare, she enjoys reading and shopping--especially in book stores. Some of her favorite things include; Bernese Mountain Dogs, musicals, bubble baths and soft blankets. She's an incurable insomniac and has an addiction to chocolate.
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Sounds great! Thank you, sounds like a perfect holiday read :)
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