Anastasia Abboud
  • Home
  • Tremors Through Time
  • All Shook Up
  • If Only You Knew
  • My Books
  • A Little Romance
  • Garden Warrior
  • Grains of Sand
  • About Me

grains of sand

Medieval Monday Week 2 with Jenna Jaxon

2/14/2021

16 Comments

 
Picture
​The worst betrayals come from within.
​Welcome to Week 2 of Medieval Monday! This season’s theme is “First Kiss”.  It's going to be a very romantic spring!

This week I am pleased to host talented author Jenna Jaxon. The snippet is from her medieval romance Betrayal, Book 2 in her Time Enough to Love series. I just love the title, and the snippets are even better!

In this scene: 
After learning that her beloved Geoffrey has been forced to marry another woman, Alyse is talking to Geoffrey’s best friend, Thomas, about her best option going forward--marriage to him.

Enjoy the snippet!
​

Thomas glanced down at her hand, still clasped in his. “You do not care for me as you do for Geoffrey. You love Geoffrey.” 


These were not questions, neither were they spoken with regret or sentiment. She supposed Thomas had no illusions about her feelings for him. 

“And would it help, perhaps, to know that while I respect you, I do not love you as Geoffrey does?” 

Alyse raised her head sharply, but after a moment’s thought, she nodded and said, “Aye, that puts us on equal footing, mayhap.”

He squeezed her hand and continued. “It is simply an arranged marriage, such as any young woman might hope for. Have you any objection to me as suitor other than your continued affection for Geoffrey?” 

About the Book:
After a night of passion with her betrothed, Sir Geoffrey Longford, Lady Alyse de Courcy is eagerly looking forward to her wedding. But when Geoffrey is forced to marry another, a heartbroken and possibly pregnant Alyse finds herself in her own private hell. She must either gamble with her reputation or marry someone she does not love.

A reputed connoisseur of women, Thomas, Lord Braeton, has dallied with many ladies of King Edward’s court, although he has favored none. However, as Geoffrey’s best friend, Thomas has sworn to serve and protect Alyse, an oath now sorely tested when he agrees to marry her—in name only—to guard her reputation. Yet, as they grow closer, and Thomas discovers Alyse’s sweet but spirited nature, he comes to desire a marriage in truth. 

Can he overcome her memory of Geoffrey, or is Thomas doomed to burn with passion for a woman he can never possess?



Last week’s snippet can be found on Jenna’s blog.

Buy Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I4IKQ8G/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i25

Smashwords,: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/403200

B & N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/betrayal-jenna-jaxon/1118591851?ean=2940045674331

iTunes: https://books.apple.com/us/book/betrayal-book-2-time-enough-to-love/id815348280

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/betrayal-book-2-time-enough-to-love


Follow along next week on Bambi Lynn’s blog. 

And if you’re interested in this week’s snippet from Tremors, be sure to visit Jenna’s blog.


​

16 Comments
Ruth A. Casie link
2/15/2021 09:40:59

My heart aches for Alyse! I'm eager to find out what happens next.

Reply
Jenna Jaxon
2/15/2021 13:39:38

Thank you, Ruth. I loved this book so much, but it was so bittersweet it was difficult to write sometimes. Happy Medieval Monday!

Reply
Cathy MacRae
2/15/2021 09:55:47

Oh, what a tender yet sad scene. I think a kiss might just change things a bit :-)

Reply
Jenna Jaxon
2/15/2021 13:41:56

Thank you, Cathy! I will tell you the kiss comes toward the end of the snippets, so you (and they) have to wait for it! :)

Reply
Mary Morgan
2/15/2021 10:00:39

A wonderful snippet and scene, Jenna. Happy Medieval Monday to all!

Reply
Jenna Jaxon
2/15/2021 13:42:51

Thank you, Mary! Happy Medieval Monday!

Reply
Celeste Barclay link
2/15/2021 10:03:13

I love that cover!

Reply
Jenna Jaxon
2/15/2021 13:43:35

So do I, Celeste! It's my favorite from the series.

Reply
Judith Sterling link
2/15/2021 11:30:00

I'm really starting to like Thomas! A beautiful scene to match a beautiful cover. Happy Medieval Monday, Jenna!

Reply
Jenna Jaxon
2/15/2021 13:45:17

Thank you, Judith! Thomas is the only character I've written where readers dislike him intensely in the first book and fall in love with him in the second book. :) Like Alyse, I have always struggled between Thomas and Geoffrey myself. LOL

Reply
Barbara Bettiis
2/15/2021 11:39:18

A bittersweet scene, but hope for a better future. Terrific book--and love your new cover!!

Reply
Jenna Jaxon
2/15/2021 13:46:35

Thank you so much, Barb! This whole section of the book is bittersweet and beautiful in its own way. Happy Medieval Monday!

Reply
Bambi Lynn link
2/15/2021 12:27:06

Love this, Jenna.

Reply
Jenna Jaxon
2/15/2021 13:47:26

Thank you, Bambi! Happy Medieval Monday!

Reply
Daryl Devore
2/15/2021 15:46:25

Any objection - other than your continued affection for Geoffrey. That's a pretty good "objection".
Tweeted.

Reply
Jenna Jaxon
2/15/2021 18:57:24

True. That is the number one problem with their relationship. And wait until you hear her response next week! :) Happy Medieval Monday, Daryl!

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    A Little of This, a Little of That

    Keep me away from the wisdom that does not cry, the philosophy that does not laugh, and the greatness which does not bow before children. – Gibran Khalil Gibran

    I tried to consolidate my blogs. I really did. But it just wasn't working for me. Grains of Sand will continue to have book reviews and author interviews, along with rambles, recipes, travel musings, etc.  Gardening and romance will have separate blogs once again. I'll keep those categories here for a while, but in a few months I will probably remove them.

    To new and fun things -- onward!   

    Archives

    January 2023
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    October 2019

    RSS Feed

    Categories

    All
    A Little Romance
    Books And Authors
    Crossing Cultures
    Garden Warrior
    Medieval Monday
    Poetry
    Rambles
    Silver Dagger Tours
    Travel

    Newsletter

    From me to you with a smile.

    Thank you!

    You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

    .
Proudly powered by Weebly
  • Home
  • Tremors Through Time
  • All Shook Up
  • If Only You Knew
  • My Books
  • A Little Romance
  • Garden Warrior
  • Grains of Sand
  • About Me