Today I’m delighted to introduce you to my fellow Wild Rose Press author Mary Morgan. An award-winning Celtic paranormal and fantasy romance author, Mary resides in Northern California with her own knight in shining armor. However, during her travels to Scotland, England, and Ireland, she left a part of her soul in one of these countries and vows to return.
Mary’s passion for books started at an early age along with an overactive imagination. Inspired by her love for history and ancient Celtic mythology, her tales are filled with powerful warriors, brave women, magic, and romance. It wasn’t until the closure of Borders Books where Mary worked that she found her true calling by writing romance. Now, the worlds she created in her mind are coming to life within her stories.
If you enjoy history, tortured heroes, and a wee bit of magic, then time-travel within the pages of her books.
Let’s have a look at her newest release.
“You met him in the Order of the Dragon Knights. Now, journey to the realm of the Fae and witness their greatest legend!”
As leader of the Fenian Warriors, Aidan Kerrigan’s accolades are many and his loyalty to the Fae unwavering. When an unexpected mission sends him to the human world and a chance encounter with Rose MacLaren, he’s tempted for the first time in his existence to discard duty and claim what is forbidden.
Rose MacLaren, a Society of the Thistle member, yearns to expand her botanical knowledge with her love of history. After her rescue by a handsome stranger, she is compelled to look beyond what her rational mind comprehends and unravel the secret of the standing stones, as well as the man who captivates her.
In a mystical world ruled by ancient laws and edicts, can a fierce warrior choose a path destined for love? And will a woman honoring the ways of the land believe in a myth only spoken of in legends? If they do, will their love be enough to defy death’s punishment?
Excerpt:
Tossing the pinecone aside, Aidan stood. His instincts screamed at him to do something to prevent her from further inspecting the stone. Only he knew the significance. And he now understood why he was sent here. In all his travels, not one human had documented his time among them. Or so he believed. Upon his arrival, he longed to pulverize the stones to shards of dust after viewing the back. The altar stone had remained buried under moss, dirt, and ivy. The same was true with the tallest stone at its base.
He fought against extending his hand outward and sinking the area a thousand feet underground. Making quick strides to Rose, he came to an abrupt halt. Her face was ashen as she knelt behind the stone, sketching an entire scene on her notepad. One side mirrored the stones, but on the opposite page, her hand drew an epic vista.
The blood pounded inside his head, and he dared to draw in a breath. With each stroke of her hand, an image came to life and his greatest fear unfolded. Slowly, Aidan lifted his hand. The power built and traveled down his arm. He had to destroy the picture. Banish the past vision from her mind. Eradicate all knowledge of him. Seal the door to the past from the present.
The truth must never be revealed.
But when Rose lifted her gaze to meet his, Aidan’s heart stopped. For the first time in his life, he was torn between duty and his own personal need.
“I am sorry,” he stated in a strangled voice.
Buy Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RBQC8VC/
BN: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/destiny-of-a-warrior-mary-morgan/1131596594
iBooks: https://books.apple.com/us/book/destiny-of-a-warrior/id1463476741
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/destiny-of-a-warrior
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/Destiny-Warrior-Legends-Fenian-Warriors-ebook/dp/B07RBQC8VC/
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Destiny-Warrior-Legends-Fenian-Warriors-ebook/dp/B07RBQC8VC
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/Destiny-Warrior-Legends-Fenian-Warriors-ebook/dp/B07RBQC8VC/
BookStrand: https://www.bookstrand.com/destiny-of-a-warrior
The Wild Rose Press: https://www.thewildrosepress.com/books/destiny-of-a-warrior-legends-of-the-fenian-warriors-book-4
Legends of the Fenian Warriors
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JLQ9YVN/
A few questions for Mary.
Tell us about your inspiration for this story. I’ve waited a long time to tell this hero’s story. The great Aidan Kerrigan was a tale I feared to write. When he first appeared in the story, Dragon Knight’s Medallion, Order of the Dragon Knights, Book 2, I panicked. I did not know he was a Fenian Warrior until he walked through the crowd of people at the airport to greet his daughter, Aileen. His presence loomed mighty and grew with the previous stories in the Legends of the Fenian Warriors. Regardless, I knew then that his and Rose’s love story had to be told from the beginning. With each Fenian Warrior’s story, I shared a layer about this Fae. Little did I know when I penned his first line of dialogue that he was the leader of the Fenian Warriors, came from royalty, and his sister was Queen of the Fae realm.
What do you love about the genre you write in? I’ve been blessed with my own romance story. I have my own knight and have been happily married for 36 years. As for the genre, it’s a mixture of everything I love—from Celtic mythology, history, and a yearning to return to the past. Often times, I’ve stated I’m a woman in the wrong century.
Do you write in other genres? Yes. Time-travel, historical, and paranormal romance.
What do you do for fun when you’re not writing? I love baking and playing in my garden.
What does your writing space look like? The magic happens in the corner of my bedroom overlooking my garden. My writing desk is an antique (approximately 300 years old) one. Books on writing, history, and Celtic mythology surround me. Ancient maps, stones (from my travels in Europe), and crystals are tucked into nooks within the desk. In addition, I’ve become a collector of blades—from owning a claymore to a small sgian dubh; a small Scottish single-edged knife.
Any advice for aspiring writers? If you believe in the passion of writing and your story, never let anyone stop you. Develop your turtle shell now! There’s a vast difference between constructive criticism and harsh, spiteful words.
Authors always seem to have a teetering To Be Read pile. What’s in yours? Currently, it’s a mix of fiction and non-fiction: “The Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings” by Lars Brownworth; “Lachlan” by L.L. Muir; “Rejecting the Rogue” by Riley Cole; “Mystic Maples” by Tena Stetler.
Connect with Mary at these places:
WEBSITE: http://www.marymorganauthor.com
BLOG: http://www.marymorganauthor.com/blog
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/m_morganauthor
FACEBOOK AUTHOR PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/MaryMorganAuthor/
GOODREADS: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8271002.Mary_Morgan
AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE: http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Morgan/e/B00KPE3NWI/
PINTEREST: www.pinterest.com/marymorgan50/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/marymorgan2/
BOOKBUB: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/mary-morgan
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-morgan-2634a77a/
BOOKGORILLA: https://www.bookgorilla.com/author/B00KPE3NWI/mary-morgan/kcc
Thanks so much for hosting me and DESTINY OF A WARRIOR! 🙂
Good luck with your book!
Thank you, Jennifer! xo
Lucky you to have such a lovely husband. Congratulations on the many years of marriage…so rare today. Best of luck with your book.
Thanks so much, CB! I feel blessed to have him with me.
You are so blessed to have your very own knight! Love to see your blade collection–bet it’s a wonder 🙂 Best of luck with the latest book. Hugs.
“Verra” blessed, Barb! Thank you with hugs back! 🙂
Oh Mary that desk sounds beautiful and so perfect for you as well as the stones and crystals. I can just see you there typing away…Best of sales with your new release!
It’s truly where the magic happens, Charlotte! My small corner of inspiration and bliss. Thanks for visiting. xo