Donna Grant does it again..."A Forbidden Temptation" was everything you would want and more. The story continues as the Shields battle the Great Evil. Enter Val (short for Valentinus Romulus), the man with a past that drags him into his own personal hell and Nicole, who fates seems to have dealt her a sad existence doomed to be the village sacrifice. They must over come their inner demons to battle a new mythical beast...one they are sure should never have turned to evil. It the Great Evil winning, but the Fae can not intervene...or can they? I look forward to the next book...."A Warrior's Heart"

The Shields

The end of everything he knew was on the horizon. As much as Aimery wanted to ignore it, no more could the Fae look the other way. Evil had tipped the scales in their direction.
It was time for something to be done.
“I gather by the look in your eyes that you have a plan?”
Aimery turned to his king and friend, Theron. “I have a plan.”
Rufina glided into the room to her husband and kissed his cheek before she turned to Aimery. “I’m anxious to hear what you’ve come up with.”
Aimery grinned. “Because of the Realm of Nations, we are limited in how we can help the humans.”
“Limited.” A slow smile pulled at Theron’s lips. “You’ve found a loophole.”
“I have. Remember the man I found a few months ago?”
“The one called Gabriel?” Rufina asked. “He was on death’s door.”
“But he didn’t die.” Aimery took a deep breath, his plan unfolding in his mind. “He has an amazing healing ability and knowledge of herbs that nearly surpasses even our healers.”
Theron snorted. “Impossible.”
“Nay, and you know it. And before you ask, nay, Gabriel’s memories haven't returned. But it was while watching him train with some of my warriors that made me realize just how we can defeat this evil attacking the realms.”
Theron lowered himself on his throne of bright blue and white and crossed his arms over his chest. “I’m listening.”
“Because this evil is attacking more realms besides Earth, if I can gather a group of the best warriors from different times and realms to train and arm them, we won’t be violating any of the treaty rules in place.”
Rufina looked at Theron, her eyes glowing with excitement. “This can work.”
“You have men in mind?” Theron asked softly.
Aimery nodded. “I do. Gabriel will be one of them. He’s a magnificent warrior and his healing skills will come in handy if the men become injured.”
Theron’s arms lowered to his side as he thought over Aimery’s words. “How long do you think this will take?”
“I can have all the men here within days. They are all formidable warriors who need no training, but there are skills they can learn from us that will be to their benefit.”
“Not to mention our weapons will give them an added advantage.”
“Exactly.” Aimery held his breath, waiting for his king and queen to agree to his plan.
“We have no other options. I’d love to battle this evil myself, but until it attacks our realm, I can’t. It is slowly, methodically raiding weaker and smaller realms, growing stronger each time a realm dies. We are one of the strongest, our magic some of the greatest. Please. Let me try this.”
Theron held up his hand for Aimery to stop. “You don’t have to give me a history lesson, my friend. I’ve been looking for a way that we could somehow help. This evil is strong enough now that he’s assaulting several realms at once. We have to respond now. And with the strike on Earth, it allows us to take that step. If we can end this evil on Earth, we can end it everywhere else.”
“Is that an aye?” Aimery tried not to let the excitement bubbling in him overflow.
Theron reached over and took Rufina’s hand. She gave a quick nod of her head. Theron turned to Aimery then. “It’s an aye, Commander. You’ve proven how adept you are at leading the Fae army. Show us what you can do with these men.”
“They’ll be called The Shields,” Aimery said softly. He wanted to depart immediately to finish getting everything in place, but he couldn’t depart yet, not until Theron and Rufina were completely satisfied.
“The Shields.” Theron thought that over a moment. “I like that. They are shielding Earth and the other realms. Very nice, Aimery. Very nice.”
“Oh, for magic’s sake,” Rufina said. “Theron, stop it and release Aimery so he can see to his Shields.”
Theron smiled. “Aye, Aimery. Go and gather your men. I’m looking forward to meeting them.”
Aimery turned on his heel and hurried from the throne room, only then remembering that he hadn’t thanked Theron and Rufina. Then again, they had been friends for several millennia, so he was sure they knew he was grateful. But he would tell them that evening when he joined them for supper.
By the time he reached his office, he had decided on his sixth and final warrior he would add to the Shields. Gabriel and Cole had already struck up a friendship and had eagerly accepted Roderick who had arrived just yesterday. Hugh would arrive any moment with Darrak, but there was one last trip Aimery needed to take. A trip back in time to ancient Rome and a famous general. Valentinus Romulus would be the last addition to the group.
Each man brought something different to the mix. Hugh was a natural born leader, a man others turned to in time of need and war. Roderick was calm, methodical. Cole having been raised with the Fae brought a sense of magic and loyalty. Val had a strategic mind like no other. He could see nuisances of the battlefield and tendencies of his opponents that other men overlooked. Darrack brought humor and steadiness. Gabriel, of course, brought his healing abilities. And each of them was a man to be feared.
Finally, there would be warriors who could battle the evil. Finally, the evil would know that the Fae weren’t going to stand by and allow it to win.
All Aimery had to do now was keep the information coming in so he could gather it for the Shields. Their training would begin as soon as Val returned with him.
Aimery closed his eyes and thought of Rome and the general. In the next heartbeat, sounds around him changed. When he opened his eyes, he was no longer in the Realm of the Fae. He was in Rome. And the man covered in mud, blood, and vomit at his feet was the general he sought.
He knelt beside the drunken man who was slumped against the side of a building and shook his head. “Well, General, it looks as though I need to get you sober first.”
“Either kill me or go away,” Val slurred.
“I’m not here to kill you. I’m here to take you away.”
Val’s head swung to him unsteadily, and he closed his eyes. “Take me away? Truly?”
“Aye. I’m in need of a warrior skilled in battle. Your feats on the battlefield are legendary.”
He was quiet so long that Aimery feared he had fallen asleep. He couldn’t shift Val through time without his consent.
“Take me where?”
Aimery sighed. “To another realm far, far away from Rome. Will you come with me?”
A tear slipped slowly down Val’s face. “I’ve nothing left here. Aye. I’ll go with you.” He tried to get his feet underneath him but couldn’t manage it.
Aimery instantly reached out to aid him. “Easy, my friend.” He knew the demons that had made Val turn to drink, and though he couldn’t banish them, he could help the general to push those memories to the back of his mind.
He wrapped Val’s arm around his shoulders and gripped his hand while his other arm came around Val’s waist. “Soon you’ll remember what it felt like to hold a sword in your hand.”
“And the demons?”
Aimery clenched his jaw. His magic was great enough that he could erase those memories from Val’s mind, but those demons are what made him the man he was. To take those away would change Val, and Aimery couldn’t do that.
“The demons will eventually loosen their hold.”
Val licked his lips noisily. “If they don’t kill me first.”
Aimery would cut out his own heart before he let those demons harm Val. “We’re about to leave Rome. Do you want to say good-bye to anyone?”
Val’s head hung to his chest. “Nay.”
“Then hold on, General. You’re life is about to change.”

If you like join Donna and Lisa at the LD CON....stopping in Nashville and SanFran!! See info below!! You don't want to miss it!!

LD Conference

Lisa has joined with Donna Grant for a series of events to start with a fun Nashville mini-conference in March and then a big weekend event in June in San Francisco! If the events go well we plan to have an annual LD CON!

Nashville, TN – March 30, 2013
AND
San Francisco, CA – June 21 – 23, 2013
Come early and party with Donna Grant & Lisa Renee Jones!

There’s nothing better than sharing a book launch with a friend. Lisa and I decided a year ago that we wanted to take advantage of having books release at the same time and celebrate together with our amazing readers.

Lisa and I have planned two events for 2013, as well as several other appearances throughout the year. We wanted to meet as many of our readers as we could, so we decided to keep the costs as low as we could possibly get them.

Nashville

Wingate Lobby

LD Con Event Registration Terms

Registration is open from December 1, 2012 until March 1, 2013 or until registered attendee count reaches 50, whichever comes first.

Welcome to the Event Registration for Donna Grant and Lisa Renee Jones's LD Con - Nashville, taking place at the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, March 30, 2013 for $89/night. Please scroll down to complete the Registration form and begin the purchase process for your spot at the event. LD Con - Nashville is limited to a maximum of 50 registered attendees, first-come, first-served.

Following your successful registration, you will be given a special link to the Wingate's discounted room block for LD Con attendees. Hotel reservations are not included in your LD Con registration fee.

Registration for LD Con - Nashville 2013 is $25 USD (payable by credit card through PayPal) and includes the following activities and merchandise:

Donna Grant & Lisa Renee Jones discussions, Q&As, readings, booksigning, photo opps and more!
Official LD Con tote bag full of free books and reader goodies
Many chances to win trivia game prizes and giveaways
Cupcakes and drinks
Door prizes & more!

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JUNE 22, 2013

San Francisco

Hotel Adagio

Registration is open from January 7, 2013 until May 31, 2013 or until registered attendee count reaches 200, whichever comes first.

Welcome to the Event Registration for Donna Grant and Lisa Renee Jones's LD Con - SF, taking place at the Hotel Adagio in San Francisco, California June 22, 2013. Please scroll down to complete the Registration form and begin the purchase process for your spot at the event. LD Con - SF is limited to a maximum of 200 registered attendees, first-come, first-served.

Following your successful registration, you will be given a link to the Hotel Adagio. Hotel reservations are not included in your LD Con registration fee.

Registration for LD Con - SF 2013 is $125 USD (payable by credit card through PayPal) and includes the following activities and merchandise:

Donna Grant & Lisa Renee Jones discussions, Q&As, readings, booksigning, photo opps and more!
Official LD Con tote bag full of reader goodies
Many chances to win trivia game prizes and giveaways
Food and drinks
Farewell breakfast on June 23, 2013 in Donna & Lisa's suite
Door prizes & more!