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.
Excerpt;
Ryleigh stood. This
couldn’t be happening. With only a few months left until
graduation, she didn’t want to be forced to drop out, but what else
could she do? “Look, Mr. Jacobs, can’t you just—” Vertigo
assailed her. The room rocked, and she grabbed the desk.
Mr. Jacobs grabbed
the back of his chair. His eyes mirrored her panic. Books flew from
the shelves. Glass shattered.
She had to get to
Mia.
She turned to run.
The building bucked, and she toppled, slamming her knee into the hard
wood floor. Pain shot up her leg. She grabbed the chair to pull
herself up, but the next wave threw her back down. She tried to
regain her footing, but someone yanked her to the ground.
“Stay down.” Mr.
Jacobs shoved her forward. He crawled beside her, half pushing, half
dragging her toward the door.
Debris pelted her
back, shoulders, and head. How could she have left Mia? Tears blurred
her vision.
“If it’s an
earthquake, it should stop any minute. Just keep crawling toward the
door.”
Desperately wishing
she could cover her ears to block the screaming, she clawed forward.
Her knee dragged behind her, pain pulsing with each movement. Falling
apart wouldn’t help matters. She had to get to Mia.
Ryleigh crawled
through the doorway, into utter chaos. People trying to push through
the mess, others huddled in corners shielding their heads. An injured
woman cried as she rocked back and forth clutching her arm. A man
crouched over her.
Fear and
disorientation held Ryleigh immobile.
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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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