A wisp of smoke, a swirl of promise, a breath of destiny . . . a message within the Mortar & Pestle for those who want to believe.
Throughout time, people have sought their heart’s desire. But true
love is often elusive.
Carved with ancient Norse runes, the Mortar & Pestle shows paths
to happily ever afters.
Wild Women
Authors focus on Seeker,
from the Mortar & Pestle series, written by Jean .M. Grant
A Bit About Seeker:
Aileana Montgomerie’s
bloodline holds valuable gifts of foresight and healing, but with each honor
comes a curse. Even though she is descended from the mystical isles’ folk, she lacks
the ability of the Scottish Ancients and wonders if she belongs in a
magical family. Aileana just wants a purpose. What good is her bow and arrow if
she is denied the right to fight for her clan?
Brodie
MacDougall is ordained to be the next war chieftain of his clan. The title is
a privilege as long as his brother, the future laird, doesn’t expect
him to lift a sword and charge into battle. Chronic pain and nervous vapors
force him to spend his days alone. Can his strategic skills keep him one step ahead
of his conspiring brother?
Through a magical Mortar & Pestle, Brodie finds his heart’s
desire. But there’s a catch. The seat on his brother’s council is no longer
dependent upon his health…but on Aileana’s strength. With rumblings of unrest
among their clans, will their love foster an alliance or be a step toward war?
The mixture of herb fragrances
mingled in her nose. Nutty, sharp, awakening.
She
inhaled. Brodie inhaled.
As he released his hand from the
pestle, a dark violet waft of smoke rose from the mortar.
An image appeared in her head, though
her eyes were wide open:
A vast and lush meadow. Her bow in
her hand. She stared at a target, runes carved into its center. The butt was
made from a large mound of dirt, the kind used in the yearly tournament.
What in all the stars was happening?
And Brodie stood beside her in the
image. Vision?
Nonsense! Had she knocked her head? Fallen asleep? She held no gift of
prophecy. What was this?
The ground rumbled. She heard
Brodie’s heart racing as he whispered words of love in her ear.
Her neck tingled with gooseflesh, the
way the wheat fields rippled on a windy day. He pressed a kiss to her cheek,
and her belly warmed.
In your presence, the answer is
shown, a voice said. Stay close to him,
for your heart’s desire is known. What you seek, you will reap. Follow the
golden prize. Let it be your sun.
She blinked as the image faded, her
face aflame and the residual heat of his lips upon her skin still palpable.
“Did you see that?”
“See what?”
He was staring at her, his body so
close. She broke their shared gaze. “The mortar.”
He blew out a full, healthy breath as
the lavender mist dissipated.
“Smoke?” she coaxed. Oh, please, Brodie. Say you see it, too!
He stared at the mortar. The purple
smoke was now a pale haze fading to gray. The flecks in the black granite
shimmered as bright as the stars.
“Aye, I do. A flame, but the color of
a thistle. Though now it is gray.”
She gulped, feeling relieved but
confused. Her mother’s treatments were as natural as the earth. She didn’t cast
spells or evoke flares from simple herbs!
“Has this ever happened before?” he
asked.
She
wet her lips, searching his face. Her chest tingled.
“Never.”
A bit about our focus author:
Jean M. Grant has a penchant for misunderstood creatures,
be it sharks, microbes, or wounded characters. A scientist by training, she now
spends her days as an author and champion for her children. She writes historical
and contemporary romance and women’s fiction. Two of her books won InD’tale RONE
awards.
A nature enthusiast, Jean also writes for
family-oriented travel magazines and websites. When not writing, she enjoys gardening,
tackling the biggest mountains in New England, and going on adventures near and
far with her family. If she were stuck on a desert island, her three essentials
(besides family, food, water, and shelter) would be coffee, lip balm, and The
Rock Dwayne Johnson.
To learn more about Jean M. Grant and the stories she creates, go to:
Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Goodreads ~ Bookbub ~ Amazon Author Page ~ Instagram
Amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BRYS2JXY
Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75737436-seeker
Bookbub link: https://www.bookbub.com/books/seeker-a-scottish-medieval-enemies-to-lovers-romance-by-jean-m-grant
Thank you for showcasing the series!
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ReplyDeleteVery enticing excerpt. Thanks for sharing!
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