Welcome
to the November Showcase of the Science Fiction Romance Brigade at http://sfrcontests.blogspot.com/p/sfr-brigade-presents.html
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to stop by the posts from the other authors.
Today, I am highlighting the romance in the Grand Master's Trilogy.
The Grand Master’s Trilogy stars powerful
psychics, colorful aliens on exotic planets, and chronicles a love story. The titles
of the books hint at the developing relationship of the main protagonists,
Violet and her Grand Master Athanor:
Book 1:
Grand Master’s Pawn
Book 2:
Grand Master’s Game
Book 3:
Grand Maser’s Mate
Violet
and Athanor pursue the predacious Grand Masters destroying the portal web and
disrupting civilization, while their relationship progresses from unseen master
and disobedient servant through an awkward courtship and a rocky road to a partnership
of two equals.
My
favorite comment from a reviewer: “Exciting and vivid sci fi/fantasy/adventure,
grounded in real emotions and fully realized characters”
Seasonally Apt Excerpt from Grand Master’s
Pawn
An accident
has landed Violet on top of her mysterious Grand Master and she is exposed to
his raw, usually deadly, power. They have a little mental tussle, attempting to
learn about each other.
His voice in her mind gained
clarity, “Our auras interacted and
merged. Did you wish to know me better?” Violet caught his flicker of
amused insight. He was enthralled and not repelled by their intimate mental
contact.
The spinning ceased, and Violet
felt his rhythmic breathing as she lay on top of him, his arms wrapped around
her. Strands of his hair fell across her lips. Or was it her hair on his lips
in an echo from their merged minds? He blew softly and the hairs lifted,
sending a breath of desire through her. Yet, what did she know about his
thoughts? He waited patiently while she danced over the surface of his mind
without disturbing the privacy of the darker recesses. Her image reflected in
all his recent memories and she felt humbled.
Bewildered by their mental
entanglement, she said, “What should we
do?”
“I know what I’d like to do,” he replied. She felt his arousal and her
desire flamed.
Athanor continued, “Do you trust me yet? I will not force you or
order you to obey me as your Grand Master. It is your choice, my desirable
pawn.”
Why did he mention trust? “Don’t confuse me,” she retorted. “I’m your disobedient pawn, remember.”
His face was warm against her cheek and his hair tickled her nose. “This is lust, not trust!” Emoting her
desire, she nibbled his ear lobe and felt a thrill ripple into his body.
Undressing was too slow for
him. He groaned, power flared and their wet clothes vanished.
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Thanks for sharing your book blurb. Looks pretty spicy!
ReplyDeleteIt's not hot, merely psychic fireworks.
Delete"What should we do?" *sniggers*
ReplyDeleteWell, somebody's got to start the conversation.
Delete*Whew* I don't remember any of your previous excerpts being this--intriguing.
ReplyDeleteI must have emphasized a different type of action.
DeleteYou can read it all for only 99c!
A couple of lines really stood out to me. "Lust not trust" -- great line. And then there's the grand master's method of removing clothes -- man, I would've killed for that power back in university. I trust (or is that lust?) that his lovemaking will be slower and more romantic.
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to ask Violet. I keep to the aural climax.
DeleteHe certainly is direct about things, vanishing the clothing! Nice touch. Enjoyed the excerpt...
ReplyDeleteThanks! Not quiet as direct as this appears. There was a little kissing immediately before this snippet.
DeleteLoved the 'lust not trust'. Can he get their clothes back later??
ReplyDeleteThanks and yes. He's good at telekinesis.
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