SCALES AND STINGERS by K.M. Warfield

  

SCALES AND STINGERS

K.M. Warfield 

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GENRE:  Fantasy 

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BLURB: 

Thia Bransdottir is shunned for being half Fallen, a race feared by many. She tries to disguise her lineage, but her lilac eyes make it impossible. When her Father is killed, she is taken to the cloister to be a servant of her faith. Jinaari Althir is sworn to protect Thia from the disgraced half of her heritage. Under his holy vows, he must keep others from killing her for their prejudice and using her for her power. He must succeed, there is no room for failure. Trust for someone like Thia is difficult.

Jinaari may say he is there to protect her, but can he truly do his best when he knows she is of the Fallen? Will Thia stay safe in order to fulfill her purpose or is she fated to die for her origins? 

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EXCERPT

Thia let out a scream as an arm circled her waist, lifting her off the ground momentarily. Her hood fell back, her pale blonde hair blowing in the stiff wind. “Consorting with the Fallen now, Althir? I didn’t think you were this kind of ‘honorable’.” A male voice sounded in her ear.

She twisted her body, struggling to free herself. Whoever held her tightened his grip, forcing her closer to him. 

“Let her go, Alesso. This is bigger than any grudge you have. The Gods are involved.” Thia snapped her head up at Jinaari’s voice. His sword was out, his eyes looking at her captor.

 Thia’s heart hammered in her chest as fear set in. “Where were the Gods when my family was taken, Althir? Maybe this witch knows how to find them. I won’t know until I ask.” Alesso’s body shifted as he changed his stance. 

“She’s part of my task, Alesso. You were there when it was given to me. Put revenge aside long enough to obey Garret’s will.” 

What did Father Phillip teach me? After one of the acolytes tried to grab me that first week after Papa died? Pushing down her fear, Thia slammed her foot onto Alesso’s. He screamed in surprise; his arm relaxing. Breaking free, she ran toward the captain. The captain gestured toward her as the sound of swords meeting rang out. She stopped as she got to him, turning to see Jinaari and Alesso fighting.

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Why my Book Is a must read 

The greatest gift that can ever be given is accepting people for who they are. It's seeing beyond the physical elements and diving into their soul. Finding out their sense of humour, recognizing what scares them, what their personal sense of morals and ethics are. 

If you're fortunate to have people in your life who give this to you, hold them close. Tell them what they mean to you. Accept them as the most amazing type of family you could ever want to have. 

For Thia, this hasn't been a gift she's seen. It's been hatred, contempt, and fear simply because of something she can't control: the colour of her eyes. Jinaari has much the same problem, but the role he was born into makes him question the motivation of everyone who talks to him. 

Yet they find they can be themselves around each other. Adam, Caelynn, and the others who join them on their journey don't care about titles or bloodlines. To be able to relax around a group of friends, and know that they have your back no matter what, is an incredible gift that isn't always easy to see at first. 

Thia's road has bumps. Neither is life. When she finally finds her family, though, she protects them as fiercely as they protect her. Because, at the end of the day, all we have is ourselves and those we choose to accept as they are, warts and all.  

Everyone yearns for acceptance. To be who they are, no walls, no masks, no holding back. Being able to talk freely without fear of being misunderstood. To laugh without being bullied for a giggling snort. These characters are fictional, but the story gives you hope that you'll find those friends. 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links: 

Born in the late 1960's, K. M. has lived most of her live in the Pacific NW. While she's always been creative, she didn't turn towards writing until 2008. Writing under the pen name of KateMarie Collins, she released several titles. In 2019, the decision was made to forge a new path with her books. The Heroes of Avoch series, along with a new pen name, is the end result. 

When she's not writing, she loves playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends, watching movies, and cuddling up with her cat. K. M. resides with her family in what she likes to refer to as 'Seattle Suburbia'. 

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Website: https://kmwarfield.com/

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