Hi everyone,
The release date for Seizing
Heaven is the 3rd of July – Yay! It’s getting close, I’m getting excited
and I can’t wait to see the cover.
It’s available for pre-order
from the Jupiter Gardens Press site here –
You still have to wait until
the 3rd of July but you can have it a discounted price. ;)
Seizing Heaven is the second book in the Foxwoods Annals and continues the
story of the Reynard family which started in Capturing Bliss.
Savaric doesn’t believe that
the family betrothal ring will bring him true love. It’s a fairytale for
children or simpletons. He has chosen to marry the neighbouring widow and
thereby secure the future of his beloved Foxwoods Hall. Savaric is determined that nothing will make him deviate from his course. But if he doesn't believe in magic and fate; how does he explain a peasant girl arriving on his doorstep clutching the Reynard
betrothal ring in her hand?
Foxwoods Hall, England – 1247 AD.
“’Tis
wrong and well you know it, Savaric!”
Lord
Savaric Reynard lent against the cold stone casement. He held a heavy amethyst
ring in the shaft of light. The sunlight made the stone burn with vivid colours,
flashes of purple, blue and pink erupted as light caught each facet.
“Nay
Aunt Amice, ‘tis the right decision – I must have an heir. I made a sworn oath
to my father that Foxwoods will carry on. It must be passed through the
family.”
“Aye,
but your parents would have wanted you to choose love. The Reynards always
marry for love, not convenience.”
“There
is no room for love, ‘tis nothing but an illusion – I will see that Foxwoods
continues,” Savaric said as the ornately carved golden ring warmed between his
fingers.
“Ah
Savaric, you hold the ring – and it is said that it will always brings true
love to our family.”
“That is
merely a myth. No more than a pretty legend to entertain the young. I will ask
Marsilia to be my wife. And when she agrees I shall place mother’s ring on her
finger,” he said as he turned away from the casement. Facing his aunt, his green
eyes warmed with affection. “Everything will be well, do not fret.”
“I will
fret, as I want you to be happy – just like your parents, your grandparents and
each Reynard which has lived under Foxwoods’ roof.”
“My
parents are dead.”
“Aye,
and I miss them every day – but it was an accident, my love. You know they
loved each other, they doted upon each other and as in life they are bound
together in death.”
“I know,
but that was luck and not by any magical power of the betrothal ring.”
“Hmmm,
think what you will – but I believe in the power of the ring.” Amice said as she
walked towards Savaric and grasped his hands. “Do you find Lord Nerril’s widow
fair, Savaric?”
“I find
her adequate. She is newly widowed, young enough to bear children and has coin.
She will do well enough.”
“Foxwoods
Hall does not need her coin.”
“Aye,
there is truth in that – but I am not a fool to throw it away. Beside it is
beneficial for Marsilia, she wants protection. We have spoken at length on this
matter, marriage is advantageous to both parties.”
“So the
deal is struck?”
“Not
quite but it is close. I hope to have everything settled by nightfall. Then all
I will have to do is present Marsilia with my mother’s ring.”
“What of
your heart, Savaric?”
“Fear not,
Aunt – my heart will survive... as will Foxwoods,” he said as he gave her a
smile before releasing her hands. Then with a quick bow he walked out of the
great hall.
Thanks
for stopping by.
Nicóle
xx
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