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Shadow Fire (The Light Chronicles #1)
Release Date: 02/24/14
Astraea Press
310 pages
Summary from Goodreads:
Ashlyn –
a free-spirited teenager whose peaceful life is shattered when the
village elders honor her with a perilous quest to recover a stolen
relic.
Zane – a jaded mercenary, torn by his undeniable desire for Ashlyn and the dark secret that could make her hate him forever.
Delistaire – a malevolent sorcerer driven by an insatiable lust for power.
All three are bound together by an ancient relic supposedly infused with the power of a Goddess.
Shadow Fire - adventure, passion, secrets, and betrayal
As Ashlyn and Zane race to stay one step ahead of the evil lurking in the shadows, their passions are ignited and their bond strengthens. But will they find the relic before Delistaire? Or has their entire quest been orchestrated from the very beginning by a madman in pursuit of ultimate power?
Zane – a jaded mercenary, torn by his undeniable desire for Ashlyn and the dark secret that could make her hate him forever.
Delistaire – a malevolent sorcerer driven by an insatiable lust for power.
All three are bound together by an ancient relic supposedly infused with the power of a Goddess.
Shadow Fire - adventure, passion, secrets, and betrayal
As Ashlyn and Zane race to stay one step ahead of the evil lurking in the shadows, their passions are ignited and their bond strengthens. But will they find the relic before Delistaire? Or has their entire quest been orchestrated from the very beginning by a madman in pursuit of ultimate power?
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Excerpt
The
sound of metal clashing echoes through the air on deck. In the center
of the ship Zane and Taranis are sparring while the crew watches from a
safe distance. Neither man seems to be holding back. Skirting around the
fighting men, I reach the stairs up to the helm and scale them. Several
pirates are leaning up against the railing overlooking the deck. When I
appear they move aside to make a space for me in the middle.
“How long have they been at it?” I ask the group of men.
“Half an hour or so,” a red-haired pirate replies. “You want in on the betting pool? It's not too late.”
“I'll pass thanks.”
Only
a moron would bet against Zane. Although I have to admit, it appears
Taranis is putting up a good fight. He rushes at Zane with a series of
furious swings, which are all parried with ease. When he leaps away,
Zane charges him. Taranis manages to parry all but one swing. This one
he blocks with the large silver gauntlet on his left forearm. Zane takes
a step back and lowers his sword.
“Had enough yet, pirate?” he asks laughing.
Taranis
is staring at him in cool silence, but his breathing is a bit labored.
When the captain rushes him, Zane drops to the ground and knocks him
down with a leg sweep. Taranis sprawls on the deck but doesn't lose his
sword. Zane leaps to his feet and moves to place his sword at the
rogue's throat. Taranis manages to block the strike with his gauntlet
before leaping back to his feet.
“I guess not,” Zane observes.
Taranis
gazes up at me with a leer and a wicked smirk. I don't even have time
to gulp before he vaults over the rail to seize me around the waist. My
shriek is somewhere between a cry of surprise and a laugh when Taranis
pulls me against his side, pointing his sword at Zane.
“Drop your sword, mercenary,” he commands.
“Why
would I do that?” Zane asks scowling. He's obviously not happy with the
direction of the fight. For my part, I lean against Taranis, trying
hard not to laugh.
“I have your woman,” Taranis declares. “I'm sure you wouldn't want to see her harmed.”
“I know you won't hurt her, pirate,” Zane says, exasperation apparent in his eyes and his voice.
With a smirk, I glance up at the pirate's jubilant face. I have to agree with Zane. Taranis is as harmless as a puppy.
“Now either get back down here or surrender,” Zane yells.
“What if I do this?” Taranis asks, pulling on my braid and baring my neck to him.
His lips start trailing feather light kisses up my neck. I'm too shocked to do anything but stand in his embrace.
“Oh, that's it!” Zane shouts, running toward us. “You're a dead man!”
“Sorry, my gorgeous beauty,” Taranis says laughing, “gotta go!” He leaps off the railing just as Zane reaches my side.
“Are
you all right?” Zane asks, cupping my cheek. I try to keep it in but to
no avail. My laughter rings out, and I'm doubled over by the force of
it. “I'll take that as a yes,” he mumbles before he takes off running
after Taranis. “You may as well surrender, pirate! Where are you going
to run? This is a ship!”
About the Author
Kimber
Leigh Wheaton is a bestselling YA/NA author with a soft spot for sweet
romance. She is married to her soul mate, has a teenage son, and shares
her home with three dogs, four cats, and lots of dragons. No, she
doesn’t live on a farm, she just loves animals. Kimber Leigh is addicted
to romance, videogames, superheroes, villains, and chocolate—not
necessarily in that order. (If she has to choose, she’ll take a
chocolate covered superhero!) She currently lives in San Antonio, TX but
has been somewhat a rolling stone in life, having resided in several
different cities and states.
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