And a happy Tuesday to you!
Well, in celebration of my new ebook release (THE ANGEL AND THE WARRIOR), which is coming out on April 1, 2014, I thought I’d give away another ebook to some lucky blogger. All you have to do to enter into the drawing is to click the comment button at the bottom — or the number of comments here at the top — to be entered in to the drawing.
Isn’t this an awesome — and beautiful — cover? I so love it that I have to keep posting about this book, if only to display this lovely cover.
So here is another excerpt — you might remember (if you come to this blog alot) that I also posted another excerpt from the book two weeks ago.
This is another excerpt…from a little further on in the book.
THE ANGEL AND THE WARRIOR, by Karen Kay
Excerpt
He stared at her, and in his eyes, Angelia thought she saw a spark of…laughter? “After all, what trouble could there be, since a man and his wife are often seen alone together?”
Angelia wasn’t certain she had heard Swift Hawk correctly. “What was that again?”
He shrugged. “What?”
“What you just said.”
He gave her a perfectly innocent look and repeated, “Your brother is over by that ridge, trying to discover who trails him.”
“No, not that—that other thing.”
“You mean about my wife and I being alone?”
“That’s it. That’s the one. Your wife? You have a wife?” she asked, feeling more than a little confused.
He said, “Certainly I have a wife.”
She sent him a sideways scowl. “I don’t believe you. Where is this person?”
He grinned. “Right here beside me.”
“Wait a minute. How can I be your wife?”
“Very easily, I think.”
Angelia sat for a moment, dazed. How could this be? On one hand, she was cheered that Swift Hawk was, indeed, very much interested in her. On the other hand, she realized she should have been worrying less and practicing more of exactly what she should say to this man.
Was this what he’d meant when he’d said they belonged to one another? Marriage?
Aloud, she said, “Swift Hawk, have I missed something? I don’t remember a marriage ceremony between us.”
Swift Hawk frowned. “You do not remember? And yet recalling those moments we spent together is forever here.” He pointed to his head, and then to his heart.
“Moments? What are you talking about?”
“You do not remember.” He tsk-tsked.
Angelia grimaced, placing a hand on her forehead, as if to ease the spinning sensation. “There must be something here I don’t understand, because I don’t recall a thing.”
“Ah, then I should refresh your memory. But…surely you do not wish me to do this…” he made a mock glance around him, “…where others might overhear us, or see us.”
“Swift Hawk, please. Be serious.”
“I am.”
She shook her head. “Have you gone crazy?”
“Perhaps, for my wife treats me as though I am nothing more to her than a…” he drew his brows together, looking for all the world as if he were in deep thought, “…friend.”
“You are a friend.”
“Haa’he, that I am…plus more. Now, I have something else to tell you, and for a moment, I would ask that we forget all this, switch our duties and I will be a teacher and you will be my pupil.”
“Why?” she asked, still feeling bewildered and having difficulty following his line of thought.
“Because I have a problem in mathematics for you.”
“Swift Hawk, please, we are not doing our lessons now. We are having a discussion about…about…”
Swift Hawk shrugged. “All right. If you do not wish to hear this problem, I will not bore you with it.”
Angelia blew out her breath. “Very well. Tell me.”
“No, I do not wish to disturb you with it…at least not now.”
She sighed heavily. “I’m sorry, all right? I… It’s only that you’ve said some things that have…surprised me, things I don’t understand, and frankly, you’re speaking about a subject that must be discussed by us in greater detail. But by all means, let me hear this problem that you have with mathematics first.”
He ignored the sarcasm in her voice and gave her a look that could have been innocent, but it wasn’t. Before she could decide what he was up to, he said, “Tell me, what is the result when you add a man, a woman, and a morning spent together in each other’s arms?”
“Shh. Swift Hawk. What are you doing? Say that quietly.”
“Very well.” Lowering his voice, he whispered, “What do you get when you add—”
“I heard you the first time. Swift Hawk, really, it…it…wasn’t like that… It was…” She stopped, for she seemed incapable of uttering another word.
Now was the time. Now she should tell him.
Angelia opened her mouth to speak, took a deep breath, then held it. How in the name of good heaven could she begin?
She shut her mouth, thinking, summoning her nerve to say what must be said.
Swift Hawk leaned in toward her. “Ah, I can see that you understand. Now you must observe that all of these things, added together, equals a marriage, does it not?”
“No, it—” Angelia shook her head, exhaling sharply. “It does not equal marriage. There was no ceremony.” She said every word distinctively. “But let’s not quibble. Not now. Not here, where we might be overhead. Besides, we forget that Julian might be in trouble. Now, if you would be so kind as to lead me to my brother, I would be much beholden.”
“How beholden?”
Angelia rolled her eyes. “Please, will you take me to him?”
“Yes, my wife,” said Swift Hawk seriously, though she could have sworn that a corner of his mouth lifted upward in a smile. “Truly, my wife, I will do anything you say.”
“Please, if you must say that, say it softly.”
“Very well.” Leaning up onto his elbows, Swift Hawk spoke quietly, for her ears alone, “Yes, my wife. I am yours to command, my wife.”
Angelia raised an eyebrow. “You are mine to command?”
“It is so.”
“Good. Then I command you not to speak to me of this again.”
Smiling, Swift Hawk inclined his head. “Very well. I will show you instead how eager I am to please you.” He held out a hand toward her.
Angelia rolled away. “Swift Hawk!” she uttered sharply, under her breath. “Stop this at once. Just…just take me to my brother.”
“Yes, my wife. Anything you say, my wife…”
THE ANGEL AND THE WARRIOR by Karen Kay
Coming from Samhain Publishing, April 1, 2014
http://store.samhainpublishing.com/angel-warrior-p-73302.html
KAREN KAY aka GEN BAILEY is the multi-published author of American Indian Historical Romances. She has written for such prestigious publishers as AVON/HarperCollins, Berkley/Penguin/Putnam and Samhain Publishing. KAREN KAY’S great grandmother was Choctaw Indian and Kay is honored to be able to write about the American Indian Culture.
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I am looking forward to reading this!!!
The blue dress on the cover looks like the one I made for my daughter’s senior prom back in 1990! Love the color but the yards and yards of ruffles were a lot of work!
I have not read one of your books in a bit. I really want to read this one. It is amazing.
Congrats on your upcoming release. Love the cover!
This looks promising, as always. Good luck with your book.
The cover is gorgeous. The story sounds really great too.
Hi Connie!
Interestingly, I had a similar color of dress when I was young — it was hand made by a lady in our small town. I so love that cover.
Hi busy Mama!
Hi DebraG!
Thanks so much and thanks for the comment.
Hi NJ!
Nice to see you here! Thanks so much.
Hi Sandra!
You are most gracious.
Hi Janine!
Thanks so much!
Would love to win one of your books. I enjoy reading about the American Indians. I learn a lot about them that way.
Congrats on the upcoming release. Loved reading the excerpt and the cover is gorgeous
I would love to read this book. Being part Indian, it is a topic that interests me.
Can’t wait for this one! Thank you for the opportunity to be a winner.
Kay,
I love the cover, as always…All your books are my favorite….I cant just pick one….Good to see you here….
Melinda
Love your books, the excerpt was great.
I’m looking forward to reading Swift hawk and Angelia’s love story! Thanks for sharing! I’d like to see inside a tee-pee.
Congratulations on the book’s upcoming release. It’s always a good feeling to have it done and available to the readers.
Great reviews! Always loved your covers. I have been a fan for over 20? years. I was taken by the first book and love you have achieved so much. Have a great 2014. Melanie Calvert Benton/ Grady Clark
Karen, congratulations on the new release!!! What a gorgeous cover. Vibrant colors and a hot, hot man. Wow! Also loved the excerpt. Man, I’ve got to read this.
Wishing you tons of success, my Filly sister!
Nice excerpt
Karen, the excerpt completely pulled me into the story. Talk about wanting to read more! I agree with all the other posts, gorgeous cover!!! Congrats!!!
Karen, congratulations on your new release. The cover is beautiful and the excerpt compelling. Hope you sell tons!
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I love the cover. Can’t wait to read this one.
This sounds like a good one to me.
I can’t wait to read this one! Beautiful cover too!!
Most of my favorite books are from you, I really love your story telling and such strong leads!! Can’t wait to dive into this one!!
I am excited to read this one
Oh wow I love this expert also!!! I got so excited with the first one you showed us and now this one! Listening to the characters banter back and forth brought a smile to my face the whole time! I just want to keep reading. I love It!!!
I love that cover. And I love the story… Another great book to add to my growing tbr list.
Awesome story, thanks for another great excerpt. And the cover is beautiful!
Very cute. I look forward to reading your book.
Hi Karen! You have me completely hooked with this excerpt and I can’t wait for more! Congratulations on your upcoming release and I wish you much success!
Congrats on your up coming release! I love the cover its beautiful. Sounds really good.
Kay, gorgeous cover, intriguing title, and I love the the excerpt! Congratulations on your new release!
The Angel and the Warrior
Hi Karen. I remember meeting you in 2003 at Barnes and Noble in Santa Ana, CA. I had forgotten what a talented writer you are until I read this blog. Thanks for keeping me on your mailing list. All the best with your newest book.
Sincerely,
Lillian
Love this excerpt! It sounds so exciting! I’m not sure I can wait until April to read this one! Kudos on the cover, it’s beautiful!
Hello Kay, it’s been a while since I wrote you but I’m always on the outlook for your books. They’re always enjoyable and I learn something new each time. I’ve finished my Apache Warrior series now, too. Four books in all. I love writing them and reading them as well. Congratulations on this latest one. Sincerly, Carol Ann
That is a beautiful cover! 🙂 Congrats on this upcoming book! Wonderful snippet!
Hi K.K.!!!!!
Love your books!!! Congratulations you are an amazing writer, would to be taken back to Indian country!
Love tina K
Can’t wait to read it; been wanting to get more of your books in my library 🙂
Love the book cover. “The Angel and the Warrior” sounds very interesting and I can’t wait to read this.
Kim
Gorgeous cover, Karen! Looking forward to reading
this book!
Pat Cochran
Hi Joan!
Thanks for commenting. I learn alot about them that way, also. : )
Hi Jean P!
Thanks so much for leaving a comment.
Hi Mary Hay!
I so agree with you!
Hi Melanie!
You are most kind. : )
Hi Melinda!
Thank you so very much. : )
Hi Rita!
How gracious of you to say so. : )
Hi Laurie G!
You know, I had always wanted to also, and so a friend of mine on the Blackfeet rez invited us to stay in one with her during Blackfeet days. It truly was great!
Hi Linda!
Gosh, you are so right!
Hi Melanie!
Wow! What wonderful things to say — and yes, it’s been about 20 years now…
Hi Linda!
You are so kind and gracious, especially since you are quite the author — thanks for the compliments!
Hi bn 100!
Thank you so much.
Hi Renee!
Thank you so much. You know, I was just at your website — awesome website — awesome pictures. I really took a bit to look through it. Very nice!
Thank you so much, Margaret!
Hi Katie J!
Thank you so much. I do so like this cover!
Hi Sapphire!
Thank you so much! Means a lot to me!
Hi Robin!
Thanks so much!
Wow Mary! You have made my day. Thank you so much!
Hi Deanna!
Wow! Thank you so much!
Hi Cori!
You are so kind — I do so love the banter of people who are in love. Brings a smile to my face, also. : )
Hi Kathleen O!
So appreciate your kind words and your leaving a message.
Hi Eva!
Thanks so much for reading, and for your comment.
Hi Sharla!
Thank you so much! Such an unusual name — I really like it!
Hi Britney!
Thank you for your kind, kind words. : )
Thank you so much, Quilt Lady. : )
Thanks so much, Tanya! : )
Hi Lillian!
What a wonderful thing to say. Ah, 2003 — I remember that tour well. : )
Wow, Lisa! You are so very, very kind. : )
Hi Carol!
Thank you so very much! 4 books in all. Wonderful! So nice to see you here and talk to you here — yes, it’s been a while. : )
Hi Colleen!
Thanks so much! And thanks for coming to the blog today! : )
Hi Tina K!
Thank you so much! You do my heart good!
Hi Janet!
Wow! Thanks so much! : )
Hi Kim!
Thanks so much, and yes, I do so like this cover, also.
Thanks Pat. I do so love this cover. Beautiful!
That is a fun excerpt. Congratulations and best wishes on the new release!
Thanks for another excerpt. I am glad to see there is a sense of humor in this story. Many authors forget how important that can be to a story and in a character. Nice cover.
Where was the bottom picture taken? A reunion? A rendezvous? A PowWow?
Best wishes for a successful e-book release.
Hi Martha E!
Wow! Thank you so very much! : )
Awesome cover can’t wait until this one comes out
Hi, Karen!
Loved the excerpt from “The Angel And The Warrior” – sounds like a little humor, and a lot of romance, and adventure! I, too, love the cover – beautiful color, and such realism!!
Thanks for your post, Karen – and thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of “The Angel And The Warrior”!
Hi Sonya!
Thank you so much for your encouragement. : )
I have to admit that this will be a new type book for me. I look forward to reading it.
Oh, by the way Pat, that picture at the end was taken on the Blackfeet rez during their Blackfeet Indian Days. The teepee belongs to a good friend of mine, and we did stay in the teepee. : ) And thanks for your wonderful observations.
Hi Bonnie!
Thanks so much. Yes, a little humor, I hope, goes a long way. : )
Hi Charlene!
What a wonderful thing to say. : ) Thanks!
The cover is gorgeous! And I can’t wait to read the book. It sounds like a great one! 🙂
This is going to be a great read. Can’t wait to get my hands on it.