Dragons
Against Them
Kingdoms
of Fire and Ice
Book
Two
Kyra
Jacobs
Genre:
Fantasy romance / paranormal alternate world
Publisher:
Kyra Jacobs
Date
of Publication: August 30th
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 her on social media.
Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/Kyra_Jacobs
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