Reluctant Prince (Kingdom of
Cymmera #1)
Release Date: 11/03/14
Kensington Books/Lyrical Press
Summary from Goodreads:
Betrayal lies cloaked in shadow.
Seventeen year old Ryleigh Donnovan is certain her life is cursed. Nothing ever goes smoothly, and her first job interview is no exception. An earthquake rocks the building, sending Ryleigh on a frantic search for her younger sister, a search which lands her in the hospital. Terrified they’ll push her for answers she can’t afford to give, Ryleigh flees with a mysterious stranger.
Jackson Maynard is about to be ordained as a Death Dealer, a warrior for the Kingdom of Cymmera, but first he must pass one more test. When he fails to acquire the human girl the prophet has chosen, he’s forced to stand trial for treason. Banished from his realm, he seeks out the girl from the vision, Ryleigh Donnovan, and together they embark on a journey to save his dying kingdom.
Betrayal lies cloaked in shadow.
Seventeen year old Ryleigh Donnovan is certain her life is cursed. Nothing ever goes smoothly, and her first job interview is no exception. An earthquake rocks the building, sending Ryleigh on a frantic search for her younger sister, a search which lands her in the hospital. Terrified they’ll push her for answers she can’t afford to give, Ryleigh flees with a mysterious stranger.
Jackson Maynard is about to be ordained as a Death Dealer, a warrior for the Kingdom of Cymmera, but first he must pass one more test. When he fails to acquire the human girl the prophet has chosen, he’s forced to stand trial for treason. Banished from his realm, he seeks out the girl from the vision, Ryleigh Donnovan, and together they embark on a journey to save his dying kingdom.
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Excerpt:
“Miss.” A hand fell on her shoulder. “Are you
all right? Do you need help?”
Ryleigh shook her head and kept walking,
stepping carefully in the ridiculous pumps she’d chosen that morning. One shoe
snagged on something and pulled free of her foot. She kicked off the other shoe
and made her way into the corridor.
A crowd was moving one direction, so Ryleigh
joined them. Some cried softly as they trudged through piles of debris. Others
helped injured co-workers and friends, and some plowed through everyone in their
haste to get out. A big man with a crew cut shoved her aside, and when she
reached out to steady herself against the wall, she dropped the cloth she’d had
pressed against her head.
Her head cleared a little. Okay. She could do
this. Though the elevator stood open, the shaft was empty. Everyone bypassed it
and entered a stairwell at the end of the corridor. Would Mia try to come up
and find her? Goosebumps covered her. No. She would stay where she was or
leave. She’d never try to come up. Would she? Adrenaline shot through Ryleigh,
and she increased her pace, heedless of her bare feet. She’d only gone down two
steps when the world rocked again. Clutching the railing tightly, she pressed
her body against the wall as chaos erupted around her.
“Get out of the way…go, go, go…move…here, let
me help you…no, wait, don’t move…stop pushing.” Rumbling. Tearing. Screaming.
People pushed and shoved. The woman in front of her panicked and tried to run.
She fell, and several people tumbled down the stairs in a domino effect.
Fragments rained down on them. Holding onto the banister for dear life, Ryleigh
crouched and tried to shield her head.
About the Author
Dani-Lyn Alexander lives on Long Island with her husband, three kids and three dogs. She loves spending time with her family, at the beach, the playground, or just about anywhere. In her spare time, which is rare, she enjoys reading and shopping--especially in book stores. Some of her favorite things include; Bernese Mountain Dogs, musicals, bubble baths and soft blankets. She's an incurable insomniac and has an addiction to chocolate.
Dani-Lyn Alexander lives on Long Island with her husband, three kids and three dogs. She loves spending time with her family, at the beach, the playground, or just about anywhere. In her spare time, which is rare, she enjoys reading and shopping--especially in book stores. Some of her favorite things include; Bernese Mountain Dogs, musicals, bubble baths and soft blankets. She's an incurable insomniac and has an addiction to chocolate.
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this looks and sounds very exciting ;) Congrats to Dani-Lyn on the new release and thanks for sharing!
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