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Hens Lay Eggs

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"I am no queen" #MFRWhooks #HollyBargo

8/15/2018

 

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Daughter of the Dark Moon:
Book 3 of the Twin Moons Saga
 
Worlds fear the powerful, ruthless, and cold-hearted Unseelie king. Deposed and his kingdom conquered, Uberon answers the call of a young human woman's soul and claims her as his mate. Corinne's clever mind captivates him, her compassion intrigues him, her beauty enchants him, and her body stokes his libido like nothing else ever did or could.

Discovering that myths and legends really are based in fact, Corinne soon learns her fate as the Unseelie king's chosen mate and the consequences of fae immortality as she adapts to a new world and her relationship with Uberon develops. She revels in Uberon's passion and shoulders the burden of power and responsibility beyond anything she ever dreamed.
Excerpt: 

​“Well, hey, if it ain’t our resident author,” the waitress greeted them, cracking her gum between her teeth. Her bright eyes turned predatory upon examining the handsome elegance of the man accompanying Corinne. “And who’s this? Ain’t one of yer brothers, is he?” 

“No, Tansy, this is Uberon,” Corinne answered with a laugh. “ He’s just visiting.” 

Ignoring the cool look the tall man gave her, the waitress tapped Uberon’s shoulder and said, “Well, y’all can visit me any time, good lookin’.” 

An unaccustomed feeling of jealousy surged through Corinne, spurring her to respond, “Get your own man, Tansy. This one’s taken.” The waitress lauged and leaned forward. "You let me know if he’s got any brothers.” She winked and got to business. “Y’all know what ya want?”

Corinne shook her head and relaxed, not quite knowing why she’d staked her claim to Uberon like that. It simply wasn’t like her. So, she placed a generous order that included a slice of the coconut cream pie that was the diner’s specialty. Tansy looked expectantly at Uberon who simply replied, “I’ll have the same.” 

“Sure thing, handsome.” She winked at Corinne with irrepressible good nature and sauntered off to place the order. 

“Forward woman,” Uberon commented in an undertone. 

“Tansy wants a husband so badly she can taste it,” Corinne explained with empathy. “She barely managed to finish high school and good jobs are scarce around here. But she’s goodhearted; there’s no malice at all in her. She’d make some farmer a devoted, hardworking wife.” 

“You are kind.” 

Corinne shrugged. “Her prospects aren’t good. She deserves a man who will love her and treat her well—and there just aren’t that many eligible bachelors in Winterset. Most kids here grow up and leave for college and never come back. Those who don’t leave either can’t or they’re tied to family farms.” 

She looked around the diner, silently noticing that most of the patrons were a generation or two older than she. She returned her gaze to Uberon’s and held it. “This village is dying. It’s too far from Athens to catch the university crowd.” 

Uberon listened as his mate explained. 

“About six or seven years ago, the village council decided to sponsor a farmer’s market to capitalize on what this area does have, a lot of vegetable gardens, farms, and old-fashioned handicrafts. The Christmas fair gets in some regionally acclaimed folk artists and visitors from a pretty large area, but it’s not enough to sustain a hotel or do more than add a temporary boost to the local economy.” 

Corinne paused and realized she’d been lecturing him. Blushing, she took a breath and apologized. “Sorry, Uberon. I got a little carried away there.” 

“You care about these people as a good queen should,” he replied.

“Queen?” she spluttered and shook her head. “I am no queen.”

His eyes took on a far-away look and he added so quietly she had to strain to hear the words, “I lost the caring of my people and left them to my son, who never cared at all.” 

“Your son?” she echoed. 

“Marog. He is dead.” 

Overcome by sympathy as well as confusion, Corinne reached across the table and covered his hand with hers. “Oh, Uberon, I am so sorry. I didn’t mean to bring up bad memories.” 

He turned his hand to curl around hers. He lifted it and leaned forward to press a kiss to the knuckles. “You bring me naught but joy.” 
Kryssie Fortune
8/15/2018 07:01:50 am

Uberon has some serious making up to do with his people. I hope winning Corinne's heart will help him.

Holly Bargo
8/15/2018 08:27:06 am

Yes, Corinne does help him.

Kayelle Allen link
8/15/2018 09:33:21 am

I love how you created this story with mythological names instead of changing them up. Gives it an authentic feel.

Holly Bargo
8/15/2018 09:36:13 am

Thank you. Shakespeare uses "Oberon."

Ed Hoornaert link
8/15/2018 04:40:31 pm

I can't help feel that at some point the line “You bring me naught but joy.” will change to “You bring me naughty joy.”

Holly Bargo
8/15/2018 04:53:37 pm

Been reading my books, have you?


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