As a Medieval romance, Her Rogue Knight, also contains elements of legend, specifically the legends of Morgan le Fey and Avalon and those of King Arthur, or at least the powerful scabbard that sheathed his sword.
This was probably the most fun part of writing this book. I love this legend, and I loved twisting it even more, making it unique to the story and to Sir William and Gemma's quest.
Gemma was born with the mark of the Fey, the twin serpents of Avalon, a symbol of magic and of protection. As Sir William and Gemma get closer to rescuing Alys, her birthmark begins to change in form, growing in size and, although she does not know it yet, in power.
In this scene, Gemma, who is half Fey but no longer believes in magic, wakes from a dream to find evidence that the magic is very real indeed and that she, as a daughter of Avalon, shall have its protection.
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He touched the spot but what he saw
was unreal. He believed in magic. He believed in the Fey. He had seen enough to
know how real it was. But still, looking at her now, this tiny little thing, what
he saw was impossible to believe.
“The mark,” he began, touching the
twin serpents once more.
“What?” she asked, trying to sit
up.
He allowed her to rise, and she immediately
put her hand over it.
“It’s grown.”
Blurb
Since her mother’s death, Gemma has raised her younger sister Alys and kept her family safe… until the day they are caught by surprise and Alys is taken by a band of outlaws. In desperation, Gemma’s frail, elderly father pleads for aid from a reclusive knight by the name of Sir William and pledges him Gemma’s hand in marriage in repayment for the safe return of her sister.
When Gemma ignores her father’s instructions and sets out on her own to rescue Alys, she discovers that this gruff, unkempt, and yet undeniably handsome brute is more than her match, and the lesson is brought home with a sound spanking on her bare bottom. With no time to waste taking the brave and feisty yet hopelessly naïve eighteen-year-old back home, Sir William has no choice but to bring her along as he pursues her sister’s captors. Though he might not admit it, however, he relishes the thought that he might have to punish her again, and with every glimpse of her delicious curves his lust intensifies.
In spite of his firm chastisement and his demand for her unquestioning obedience, Gemma finds her feelings for Sir William evolving rapidly. She begins to wonder what it would feel like to be stripped bare and held tight in his strong arms, helpless and blushing, yet longing for him to claim her hard and thoroughly.
Even as her desire for him grows stronger, she frets about the secrets he keeps from her. His skill in battle alone tells her that he is no mere woodsman, and the hilt of his sword bears a marking that cannot be mistaken—a symbol that she believed had passed into legend. Can she trust this man with her life and that of her sister? Will he fail her in her hour of greatest need, or will her rogue knight prove himself worthy of not only her submission but her love as well?
Publisher’s Note: Her Rogue Knight is an erotic novel that includes spankings, anal play, graphic sexual scenes, elements of BDSM, and more. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book.
28 comments:
I too love the old legends and you did a fantastic job of making it your own. I love how the magic made Gemma take notice, even though she denied it's existence, and how Sir William helped her come to terms with it.
Nice pacing and suspense...you carried me along with very few words. This sounds terrific.
Very nice indeed. A need to know more - Amazon my next stop.
Oh, this is intriguing. Love the idea of adding in the legend to the story. Nice job.
How fun that you added this to your story. I love old legends as well.
The serpent stuff was SO cool. Such a creative touch. Great job, Natasha.
Oh I want to know more of what this means. Great snippet Natasha :)
Great snippet Natasha. Love that you have woven the legend into the story. A great touch and added intrigue to the story.
Hugs,
Roz
Ooh sounds delightful! Will be buying soon!--Dinah McLeod
OMG! I'm reading this now, and what can't I say? I can't possibly say enough-- A knight, a man with Sir tagged to the beginning of his name, I'm in heat...
:) You're making me giggle... I hear you on everything!!
Thanks Dinah. Why are you writing as anonymous by the way?
Thank you Roz!!
:) I love teasing...
Morgan Le Fey is one of my favorite enchantresses, even though she wasn't a particularly nice person. Arthurian Legends are among my favorites, so I'm definitely going to have to check out Her Rogue Knight. Great blurb and snippet.
Thanks Cara - and thanks for your review.
It was fun, I felt really happy that I could use some of this stuff!
Thank you Celeste.
Saturdays get to be expensive days Sunny.
Thanks Tara - you know you made my day when you gave me your feedback!!
No, she wasn't nice! And should I give you a hint..?? she's not so nice here either... :)
Adding old legends into books is such fun! The description here brought it so smoothly into the story without interrupting the flow of the scene. So nice.
I don't know much about old legends, but I like it so far.
Hi Natasha, :) I loved the post that you did about these two on Spank or Treat, was intrigued then, and now am more so! On my TBR list for sure! Hugs,
<3 Katie
love it. gorgeous snippet :)
Sorry to ooh, but... ooh! :D I wasn't expecting that! Really great voices - I believe in these people and their world.
Me too! I tell my daughter I'm really the Fairy Queen and that she is too - a princess but only half Fey. She looks at me and tells me to stop but part of her is like 'is it true?' It's so cute.
Thanks Joelle!
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