An irreversible curse, an impossible mission. Can she catch
The Tyger before it’s too late?
Set in the fantasy world of Tallenmere, this story continues
the saga of this tumultuous era with Mirabelle Hearton, who played a supporting
role in Hearts in Exile (Book #3). It’s also the beginning of a new turn in the
series called Tallenmere Unleashed. Starting here, each book is more intense,
more graphic, and much hotter than its predecessors. This is not a book for
youngsters or those who enjoy light romance. You’ve been warned!
In Port Valor, it’s
dangerous to be different. Especially for sixteen-year-old Mirabelle Hearton,
whose psychic abilities could put her entire family in danger. To protect them,
she left the city and her childhood sweetheart, Lysander Devlin, behind to live
a life of servitude in Leogard’s Temple. Ten years later, someone discovered
her mind-bending talents and forced her to send an innocent woman into exile.
As punishment for her crimes, she must return to Port Valor
to seek out a dangerous mercenary called The Tyger. He's already threatened the
lives of her family and is rumored to have killed countless others for the
right price.
Mirabelle’s time is running out. She has two months to bring
the Tyger to justice or succumb to an excruciating death from an irreversible
curse. As frightening as her mission is, facing Lysander again may be the
greatest challenge of her life.
Despite their difficult reunion, she and Lysander must band
together to face an evil force that could sap the very souls from everyone they
love. Mirabelle must also make a choice—catch The Tyger and redeem her sins, or
give into feelings long buried and risk losing everything.
eBook Length: 277 pages
Publisher: Melange Books
Author Bio:
Mysti Parker is a wife, mom, author, and shameless
chocoholic. She is the author of the Tallenmere standalone fantasy romance
series, including the award-winning Hearts in Exile. Her first award-winning
historical romance, A Time for Everything, was published in July 2015. Mysti’s
other romantic tales include The Roche Hotel romantic comedy series and
contemporary novellas co-written with author MJ Post. Her short writings have
appeared in the anthologies Hearts of Tomorrow, Christmas Lites, Christmas
Lites II, Christmas Lites IV, The Darwin Murders, Tasteful Murders and
EveryDayFiction.
Other writing pursuits include serving as a class mentor in
Writers Village University's seven week online course, F2K. She has also
published two children's books (Quentin's Problem & Fuzzy Buzzy's Treasure)
under the name Misty Baker.
When she's not writing fiction, Mysti works as a freelance
editor and copywriter. She also reviews books for SQ Magazine, an online
specfic publication. She resides in Buckner, KY with her husband, three
children and too many pets.
The Tallenmere Series:
A Ranger’s Tale
Serenya’s Song
Hearts in Exile
Tallenmere Unleashed:
No Place Like Home
The Menagerie (coming ??)
Excerpt:
“So, why are you back, Mira? Ten years with no word from
you—I assumed you were devoted to the Temple or dead.”
“I’m sorry,” I said, paying undue attention to a dried spot
of blood on the table. “Didn’t you get my letters?”
“Yes, and they were very well-written.” He huffed out a
laugh. “Both of them were so vivid, I hardly knew you were gone.”
“I guess you’re still angry with me.”
He cocked an eyebrow. “Angry? Whatever for? I’ve had a
lovely life, as I’m sure you’ve had in Leogard. You heard I’m getting married?”
“Yes,” I said, my mouth suddenly dry, but I forced a raspy,
“Congratulations.”
“Why, thank you. The moon will be perfect for the ceremony
tomorrow night. Full and bright. Of course, you’re welcome to attend.”
What was I supposed to say to that, having been on the brink
of marrying him myself? I settled on, “That’s very kind of you.”
Narrowing his eyes, he leaned in and propped his elbow on
the table. “Well…you still haven’t told me why you’ve returned. My parents’
death wasn’t deemed important enough, though your note was sympathetic. It must
be some official Temple business.”
I really wished he’d stop trying to make eye contact. Being
reminded of his parents’ death cut me deep—they were like a second set of
parents to me, even called me their daughter. I wiped a tear from the corner of
my eye. The dull roar around us had grown louder. Another fight had begun in
the back corner. One of Marlow’s twin wives broke a bottle over her sister’s
head, and soon they were rolling on the floor, throwing punches and pulling
hair. Marlow ran over, doing his best to pull them apart. Everyone else turned
their attention to the latest brawl, cheering on one wife or the other.
But, Lysander kept his eyes on me, waiting. With everyone
distracted, I decided to tell him part of the truth. If there was any chance
the Tyger actually existed, he might have heard something about him. “I’m
looking for someone called the Tyger.”
“Really? Is he another jilted lover of yours?”
“No.” I crossed my arms, knowing I should have been prepared
for resentment. “He’s supposedly an outlaw who may pose a danger to Leogard and
my own family. But I suspect he’s just a rumor.”
“You didn’t come all this way to confirm a rumor, did you?
What are your plans for this Tyger, should you be so fortunate as to find him?”
He’d laugh at me, but I’d already told him this much and had
only a few weeks to live. Might as well surrender the last of my pride. “I’m
supposed to capture him and bring him back to the Priestess.”
“So, you’re a bounty hunter now? An odd assignment for a
Temple acolyte. But, I do have it on good authority that the Tyger isn’t just a
rumor.”
My eyes widened, and I sat up straight, daring to look him
in the eye. Could he actually exist, or was Lysander punishing me by leading me
to believe in a phantom, only to crush my hopes for a good laugh?
“Let me guess,” I said, “he was here earlier, but I just
missed him, right?”
“Not exactly.”
“Fine, I’ll bite. Then where is he?”
He smiled wickedly. “You’re looking at him.
******
Misty Baker / Mysti Parker
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Thanks for hosting me! ~Mysti
ReplyDeletedone on the visit and this is the comment. i was suprised to see i hadn't already liked your page. sorry it wasn't sooner
ReplyDeleteNo problem! It's hard to keep up with everything. Lord knows I don't :) Thanks for commenting and liking!
DeleteI have yet to buy this book, but seeing as I've read the other three TWICE now, I will be getting it. I have it on this list of "Books I will Buy and Read" Those of you reading this post, KNOW THIS >> You can read any of the, now four, Tallenmere books alone. Same land and time frame, but seperate stoires that merge and divert and tie up again.
ReplyDeletefinally caught up to you... I've been running 90 mph for the past week and will be going 95 over the next few days.
ReplyDeleteenjoyed the excerpt.
I love that cover, Mysti!
ReplyDeleteNice post, Mysti, and great cover. Best wishes!
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