Kingdoms
of Fire and Ice
Book Two
Kyra
Jacobs
Genre: Fantasy romance / paranormal
alternate world
Publisher: Kyra Jacobs
ISBN: 978-0-9976719-1-9
ASIN:
Word Count: 67K
Cover Artist: Kelly Martin
Book Trailer:
Book Description:
Blood is
thicker than water…but can it melt a heart of ice?
Adelaide Miller gave up everything she
knows to remain in Prince Zayne Godfrey’s alternate reality and assume her
rightful place as eldest princess in the rival kingdom of Forath.
For an independent, free-spirited woman,
however, royal life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, it’s downright
smothering. Especially since the vengeful Rosalind has gone AWOL.
Zayne is eager to wed Princess Addie—but
their fathers seem more intent on keeping them apart. The longer Rosalind goes
missing, the more suspicious each monarch becomes that the other is guilty of
foul play.
Both kingdoms may soon face a strong, new
rival intent on gaining power foretold by an ancient prophecy. To protect their
chance at happily ever after, Zayne and Addie must partner with unlikely allies
to save the one person intent on destroying them both.
But victory will not come without a
price, and in the end, someone may have to pay—in blood.
Excerpt:
“…How long has it been
since you stretched your wings, went on a leisurely flight?”
Tristan bristled. “I am
unfamiliar with your customs in Edana, Prince Zayne, but here in Forath, those
responsible for protecting our kingdom have little time for leisure.”
“A pity, that.”
“How so?”
Zayne bent to press a
kiss upon his betrothed’s hair. Its silken strands tickled his chin, and her
scent washed over him anew. His enjoyment in the continued battle of wits with
her prick of a brother waned and was replaced by the desire for a new activity.
One that involved himself, Adelaide, and far less clothing.
As if reading his mind,
she shifted against him, teasing his length. Had they been alone, the
temptation to take her now, here in the stables, might have been too great to
resist. The thought of her naked body stretched out willingly beneath him
spurred Zayne to cease his battle of words and hasten their retreat.
“Because to fly often is
not only good for the soul, but also serves to strengthen your wings and keep
your battle skills keen.”
“Of course. But as
Adelaide cannot fly, she need not join you. It is her studies that should be my
sister’s primary focus prior to your upcoming wedding.”
“Then I shall tutor her
on your family’s lineage while we are away, as I am well versed in the
subject.” He leaned down farther, pressing a kiss to the hollow beneath her
ear. She shivered in his arms as he murmured, “A few hours is all it should
take.”
“It won’t take anywhere
near that long,” Addie whispered.
Her breathy, musical
voice spoke to the beast within. Three days was all that had passed since he’d
seen her last, yet it seemed an eternity. His bed had felt empty, her soft skin
achingly absent alongside his. Zayne took several more steps toward the door,
guiding her with him. Tristan, however, continued to follow.
"I have every
confidence in your tutoring skills, Prince Zayne, but my father issued strict
orders that Princess Adelaide shall not leave the grounds unaccompanied."
Addie tensed in Zayne’s
arms. Of course a decree limiting her travels would create such a reaction in
his free-spirited nymph. When they first met a few short weeks ago, she had
been traveling alone. To now be restricted by King Jarin’s rules was
undoubtedly difficult for her.
Ah, but he had ways to
help ease her mind from these anxieties. Ways his body craved as much as the
next breath. “An understandable decree, and one I pledge to uphold as her royal
escort.”
“That is Blackstone’s
assignment,” Tristan said. “Not yours.”
“Please, Tristan,” said
Addie.
“Is Blackstone no longer
your personal guard, then, my lord?” asked Zayne.
Tristan’s eyes narrowed
and remained fixed upon him, ignoring his sister’s plea. “He has been assigned
to protect the royal family, Adelaide included.”
“A difficult task when
the prince and princess are in different locations, is it not?”
“Indeed. But as we are
both here at the present, I feel he is quite capable of offering protection to
us both.”
“I have no doubt in his
abilities.” Zayne gripped Adelaide tighter with one hand and shoved the
stable’s rear door wide with his other. “Unfortunately for you, the present has
now passed.”
As he summoned his transformation,
the air around them began to whip and swirl, masking their escape in a cloud of
dust and straw. The beast within wasn’t to be denied, and not a soul in Forath
Castle could stop them. In an instant, they were airborne, Adelaide safe and
secure in his taloned grasp.
About the
Author:
Kyra Jacobs is an extroverted introvert
who writes of love, humor and mystery in the Midwest and beyond. When this
Hoosier native isn’t pounding out scenes for her next book, she's likely
outside, elbow-deep in snapdragons or spending quality time with her
sports-loving family. Kyra also loves to read, tries to golf, and is an avid
college football fan. Be sure to stop by her website
www.KyraJacobs.wordpress.com to learn more about her novels and ways connect with
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Tour
giveaway
1 - signed print copy of DRAGONS AMONG
THEM, book 1 in the series (US Residents Only)
1 - $25 Amazon Gift Card
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