JANUARY, 2018
LOYAL AND TRUE: Hearts of Caledonia, Book 1
By: Laura Strickland
The Plot:
In defiance of her father, Caledonian tribeswoman Barta leads a daring raid against invading enemy warriors. But the fight goes badly, and her beloved war hound, Loyal, is killed.
For the first time in his life, Loyal is unable to rise and follow his mistress. When he appeals to the Goddess for mercy, she grants him leave to return on one condition: it must be in the form of a man. And only if Barta recognizes him for who he truly is will he be permitted to stay.
Loyal never suspects that, as a man, his connection with Barta will deepen, becoming passionate enough to transcend nearly any change. Will Barta recognize him before he ‟ s lost to her forever? **** Amazon Review by Liza O’ Connor:“ Amazingly emotional, unique, and fabulously written.”
An Excerpt Why could he not rise? He remembered the battle— he could see it all now in patterns of black and white. Violence had its own aura as did so many things in the world, a combination of sight and smell. People smelled different when angry or afraid.
He ‟ d fought at Barta ‟ s side as he always had and always would and taken a number of wounds. They didn ‟ t matter; only her welfare mattered, and his presence at her side.
For him, battle felt like a game, a violent one. So long as Barta remained with him and protected, he cared little what else happened, even to him. He existed to be with her, to protect her— nothing more.
But now she arose from the place where they ‟ d both gone down— where he ‟ d thrown his body in defense of hers— and he could not follow.
For the first time in his life he could not follow.
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Prices: Print: $ 15.99 E-Book: $ 4.99 Length: 214 Pages Heat Level: R
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Biography: Multi-published and multi-award-winning author Laura Strickland writes stories that span several romance genres. Her Scottish romances have been compared to Diana Gabaldon ‟ s Outlander and her American historicals echo the work of authors such as Susan Wiggs and Kristin Hannah. Her award-winning Buffalo Steampunk series has broken new ground both for its setting and its portrayal of automaton characters pursuing their rights. Currently, she is at home in Western New York and at work on her next book.
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