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A Winter Knight, award winning author, Barbara Bettis, Judith Sterling, Knights of Destiny, Medieval Monday, medieval romance, Night of the Owl, The Novels of Ravenwood
Welcome back to Medieval Monday! Our nature theme continues, and I’m delighted to feature A Winter Knight by award-winning author and friend Barbara Bettis. This book is part of her Knights of Destiny series and a wonderful read. If you’re following my excerpt from Night of the Owl, you can find the seventh snippet on Barbara’s blog today.
Now, let’s enjoy her seventh snippet:
Luck was with him, however. The snow, while blowing like a needle-toothed banshee earlier, hadn’t completely filled in the tracks left by the riderless horse. Faint, but Nicholas could make out the slight indentations. Northeast, then.
He and Solomon plodded along the path, stopping once to investigate a drift at the edge of the road, only to find a skiff of hardened snow covering a low bush. When he remounted, he tugged the heavy wool cloak tighter around his shoulders. The wind might have laid, but the air was turning colder. He beat his hands together. They were numbing in spite of his sturdy leather gloves.
See what happens next here: https://www.cathymacraeauthor.com/bits-n-bobs-author-blog
Find last week’s here: http://ruthacasie.blogspot.co.uk
A little more about A Winter Knight:
Sir Nicholas has given up on marriage. These days he’s content to captain his friend’s troops and avoid entanglements—until one winter night when he rescues a half-frozen woman from a snowstorm. Her irrepressible spirit and kindness to others reminds him that all ladies aren’t like his former intended, who wed his brother while Nick was on crusade. But he can’t open his heart to Lady Clare. She’s bound to another, and Nick won’t forfeit his honor. Even if she were free, he has nothing to offer but love, and this lady deserves everything.
Lady Clare’s dying grandfather has arranged her betrothal, but the arrival of the man she’s to wed sends her fleeing into a snowstorm. Injured when her horse stumbles, she’s rescued by a mysterious knight. She recovers at his run-down manor, safe at last—until her betrothed tracks her down two days before Christmas. Trapped at home with the wedding imminent, she longs for the winter knight she’s come to love.
Only a miracle can bring Clare and Nick together. But at Christmas, anything is possible.
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That’s all for this Medieval Monday. See you next week! 🙂
Judith Sterling said:
Thanks so much for joining me today, Barbara. It’s always a pleasure to have you and your characters here! 🙂
Jennifer Zander Wilck said:
Love the cover and the snippet.
Judith Sterling said:
So do I, Jennifer! Thanks so much for stopping by. 🙂
barbarabettis1 said:
thanks Jennifer! Appreciate the kind words about the snippet. And I do love that cover too 🙂 😉
Mary Morgan (@m_morganauthor) said:
Now I’m cold! 🙂 Great snippet, Barbara! Happy Medieval Monday to all!
Judith Sterling said:
Thanks for joining us, Mary, and I agree! But I wouldn’t mind a little cold, especially if it means watching the snow blow “like a needle-toothed banshee.” Love that description! 🙂
barbarabettis1 said:
Thanks, Mary. And that blast of cold is welcome at my house. This weekend we’ve finally had around 90 temps 🙂
charlotteoshay said:
Congratulations, Barb! Love that cover too.
Judith Sterling said:
I do too, Charlotte. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
bbettis1hotmailcom said:
Thanks, Charlotte . Yes, he’s a dandy, isn’t he 🙂
janarichards said:
Loved this book, Barbara! Best of luck.
Judith Sterling said:
Hi, Jana! Thanks so much for popping in and supporting Barbara. 🙂
bbettis1hotmailcom said:
Hugs, Jana!! And many thanks 🙂
barbarabettis1 said:
Hi Judith! Thanks for hosting me today. I always enjoy being here 🙂 Happy Medieval Monday.
Judith Sterling said:
You’re always welcome here! 🙂
Karen Hulene Bartell said:
Best of luck with A Winter Knight!
Judith Sterling said:
Thanks for joining us, Karen! 🙂
Cathy MacRae said:
“…blowing like a needle-toothed banshee…” What a great description, Barbara!
Judith Sterling said:
I loved it too, Cathy. So happy you stopped by! 🙂
bbettis1hotmailcom said:
Thanks, Cathy. I was just remembering some of those North Missouri winters I used to enjoy 🙂
Shirley Goldberg said:
A man who’s given up on women? What a challenge. Let’s see what turns him around!
Judith Sterling said:
Definitely a challenge! Thanks for stopping by, Shirley. 🙂
bbettis1hotmailcom said:
Aha, Shirley! A question after my own story-telling heart! 🙂
Kelley Heckart said:
Great descriptions in your snippet. I felt like I was there. Happy Medieval Monday!
Judith Sterling said:
I agree, Kelley! Thanks for joining us. 🙂