AGE OF HEROES
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Paladin's PrizeNew York Times bestselling author Gaelen Foley leads readers on a magical journey to a fairytale land, where good battles evil, adventure beckons the daring, and epic love awaits the true of heart.
Resolutely noble, impossibly brave, paladin Sir Thaydor Clarenbeld serves as royal champion for the kingdom of Veraidel. But when the king becomes corrupt, Thaydor speaks out—and promptly ends up banished from court, sent off as a knight errant on an endless round of quests meant to get him killed. One mission nearly does. Covered in wounds after a monstrous battle, he lies at death’s door when rescue arrives in the form of the beautiful, mystic healer known as the Maid of the Mount. The lady Wrynne du Mere gave up a luxurious life to devote herself to caring for others. When she finds the famous hero broken and bleeding, saving him will take all her skill—and a fateful dash of magic. And it will cost her dearly. For the dangerous spell will leave their souls forever entwined, and his foes, so many and so powerful, will target her, as well. Wrynne knows to survive and restore justice to the land, they must join forces. But for how long can they resist the searing temptation of desire? |
4 1/2 Stars from Romance Junkies!
"Paladin's Prize is a rare treat for fantasy lovers, the perfect blending of high fantasy and romance." ~ Romance Junkies
"Paladin's Prize is a rare treat for fantasy lovers, the perfect blending of high fantasy and romance." ~ Romance Junkies
PLEASE NOTE THAT, SADLY, THIS SERIES HAS BEEN PUT ON HOLD UNTIL I CATCH UP ON OTHER PROJECTS. ~ GF
Excerpt:
He stared fiercely at her, his hair damp with rain. “You don’t understand. This sort of thing doesn’t happen to me. I’ve never felt this way before. I know I was meant to find you and make you mine. I want you…so deeply.”
“And I you. But…”
Watching her fingers travel up his muscled arm, she struggled to give an answer she did not want to give and one he clearly did not want to hear. She clung to reason as best she could, though the passion emanating from him intoxicated her.
He cupped her nape and stared into her eyes. “Just say yes. Be my wife. You think I’m a good knight? I’ll be an even better husband, I promise. I’m loyal. I work hard. I don’t lie. I’ll never abandon you. I’ll never let anybody hurt you. I’ll do everything I can to make you happy.”
“I know you’d do that all.” How she didn’t swoon outright was the only question. She lifted her hand and touched his hard, sculpted face. “Oh, Thaydor, my golden angel," she breathed, "why must you tempt me so?”
His blue eyes flickered with heat at the question. “I haven’t even begun to tempt you yet,” he whispered as his lips inched closer to hers...
“And I you. But…”
Watching her fingers travel up his muscled arm, she struggled to give an answer she did not want to give and one he clearly did not want to hear. She clung to reason as best she could, though the passion emanating from him intoxicated her.
He cupped her nape and stared into her eyes. “Just say yes. Be my wife. You think I’m a good knight? I’ll be an even better husband, I promise. I’m loyal. I work hard. I don’t lie. I’ll never abandon you. I’ll never let anybody hurt you. I’ll do everything I can to make you happy.”
“I know you’d do that all.” How she didn’t swoon outright was the only question. She lifted her hand and touched his hard, sculpted face. “Oh, Thaydor, my golden angel," she breathed, "why must you tempt me so?”
His blue eyes flickered with heat at the question. “I haven’t even begun to tempt you yet,” he whispered as his lips inched closer to hers...
FAQ’s About This Book
1. Uhh, what’s a paladin? > A paladin is basically an uber-knight who champions a noble cause.
2. Are there hobbits? > Er, no. Hobbits are trademarked, and besides, I think the furry feet might be kind of a turnoff for a romance hero, just sayin.’ *grin* All the main characters are humans.
3. So, it’s medieval, then? > Sort of. The Age of Heroes world is loosely based on 14th century Europe, but I’m going back to my roots with a fictional kingdom (like I did with the Ascension Trilogy). Only, this world has magic and mythical beasties. It’s a fun, fairly breezy treatment of medieval times, not as light/comedic in tone as, say, The Princess Bride, but not as dark/epic as Lord of the Rings – somewhere in between. I’ve also made a few nifty modifications of my own to the medieval canvas, such as women being allowed to do A LOT MORE STUFF (yay!).
4. Will this be a series? > Oh, yes, indeed. I envision Age of Heroes as a four-book series over the next couple years, but you’ll get to meet all 4 guys in this book. They include: a charming, sword-wielding, kilt-wearing, smart-aleck of a Bard; a ruthless Warlord and assassin that I know you fans of the dark-and-dangerous type are going to love; and the kingdom’s sexiest Sorcerer, who wears black leather and guy-liner like a rockstar, and is covered in cryptic tattoos. Ladies, we are gonna have a lot of fun with these books! :P
1. Uhh, what’s a paladin? > A paladin is basically an uber-knight who champions a noble cause.
2. Are there hobbits? > Er, no. Hobbits are trademarked, and besides, I think the furry feet might be kind of a turnoff for a romance hero, just sayin.’ *grin* All the main characters are humans.
3. So, it’s medieval, then? > Sort of. The Age of Heroes world is loosely based on 14th century Europe, but I’m going back to my roots with a fictional kingdom (like I did with the Ascension Trilogy). Only, this world has magic and mythical beasties. It’s a fun, fairly breezy treatment of medieval times, not as light/comedic in tone as, say, The Princess Bride, but not as dark/epic as Lord of the Rings – somewhere in between. I’ve also made a few nifty modifications of my own to the medieval canvas, such as women being allowed to do A LOT MORE STUFF (yay!).
4. Will this be a series? > Oh, yes, indeed. I envision Age of Heroes as a four-book series over the next couple years, but you’ll get to meet all 4 guys in this book. They include: a charming, sword-wielding, kilt-wearing, smart-aleck of a Bard; a ruthless Warlord and assassin that I know you fans of the dark-and-dangerous type are going to love; and the kingdom’s sexiest Sorcerer, who wears black leather and guy-liner like a rockstar, and is covered in cryptic tattoos. Ladies, we are gonna have a lot of fun with these books! :P