Title: The Heir (The Bed Wife Chronicles #2)
Author: Suzanna Lynn
The
Bed Wife Chronicles: Love brought them together. Would tradition tear
them apart?
When
Baylin and Luana find out she is with child, they are certain the
worst is behind them. As Luana and Baylin’s relationship grows
stronger every day, the entire Kingdom of Grasmere celebrates the
prospect of an heir to the throne. However, the arrival of the royal
family from Mirstone not only brings the chance of another deadly
troll war, but also the prospect of an arranged marriage of the
Kingdoms.
In
the midst of it all, Baylin is forced to choose between his love for
Luana and his fealty to his father and the Kingdom – knowing that
his decision could potentially set the Keld Kingdoms against each
other during a savage war.
Will
Luana and Baylin be able to overcome the demands of the Kingdom and
find happiness? Or will they be forced apart by duty, bloodshed and
strife?
Excerpt:
“It
is amiable that you care for the girl, but it is folly,” the King
said, trying to steady his tone.
“Father,”
Baylin tried to interrupt.
“Enough!”
The King said in a final tone.
The
room went completely silent. The tension was thick and heavy in the
air. Luana looked down in her lap quietly, fearful to make eye
contact with the King.
After
a few quiet moments the King continued, “Now, I was thinking that
since she is already going to be our guest here, you might consider
Princess Isla. You’ve known one another since you were young and it
would surely solidify faith with King Gideon that we mean to make
right on our plan to assist in retaking Mirstone.”
“I
do not want Isla!” Baylin shouted, knocking his chair back as he
stood abruptly to his feet. “I will not yield on this father.”
The
King sighed and rubbed his wrinkled forehead. His face changed to a
mournful expression as he looked up at his son. “We all make
sacrifices for the good of the Kingdom, Baylin. You must do your
duty.”
“Ashmur,”
the Queen began attempting to urge the King to reconsider. Baylin
paced back and forth, bawling his fists.
Luana
watched the scene unfold before her, as though she was not really
even in the room. The three argued about her and this Princess Isla,
as though they were pieces of property to be secured.
Isla.
The name caused bile to rise up in the back of Luana’s throat. So
this is who will take Baylin from me.
The
large room felt suddenly very small to Luana. It was filled with
sounds and smells that assaulted her senses. She could not take it
anymore. Respect or not she had to leave the room.
She
stood abruptly, tipping her chair back and losing her balance. She
stretched her arms out, trying to catch herself. She reached for the
edge of the table but missed and her hand knocked a tray of cheese
onto the stone floor with a crash. She swayed backward, her feet
going weak under her. Just before her body hit the floor, Baylin
caught her in his arms. His mouth was open and he was saying
something to her but she could not hear the words. Then there was
nothing but darkness.
About the author:
Author
Suzanna Lynn is a full-time mom of three beautiful, energetic
children and lives with her husband and children in a small town
nestled in the deep rolling hills of Missouri.
Growing
up in the Ozarks, as a child Suzanna spent her days wandered the
fields and woods surrounding her home. She would imagine them to be
filled with fairies, dragons, and all number of creatures.
Having
not lost her childhood imagination, Suzanna has written numerous
poems, songs and short stories that have won various awards. However,
in 2014 she decided to stop wishing she could write a book, and made
the dream a reality.
She
is the author of 'The Bed Wife Chronicles' series. She also has three
other books in the works.
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