Today I’m visited by Jessamyn Kingley who has just released her latest book, Irresistible Indigo. It’s the 9th book in her D’Vaire series. There’s an exclusive excerpt for all you urban fantasy fans π
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GUEST POST:
I can hardly believe there are now nine books in the DβVaire series now with the release of Irresistible Indigo on November 15th. From the beginning I have enjoyed getting to observe the way the DβVaire family changes as the characters find their fated mates and this one was no exception. Idris stole a piece of my heart from the moment he emerged when I was writing the second book in the series, Sentinelβs Dagger. He has such a bright light glowing from inside him I knew it was going to take a special man to be worthy of him.
When I started to consider who would be a good match for Idris, I anticipated having a great deal of trouble that special someone. A lot of the characters in the series have been in my mind with their mates for a long time but since Idris was a newer addition to the plotlines I worried. After all, the Grand Warlockβs familiar Renny has existed for over a decade and I have yet to figure out his story! But Duke Macardle or Mac as he prefers to be called strutted into frame and made his intentions known.
Like me, the dragon shifter was fiercely attached to the young wizard right from the start. As always, exciting things happen at the Draconis Court of DβVaire and their sanctuary DraβKaedanβs Coven as we travel down the road to Idris and Macβs falling in love. Some of them were a surprise even to meβespecially the antics of Idrisβs familiar Roger who was determined to steal just a few moments of the stage for himself. It was a thrill to write this book and although there were parts that still bring me to tears, I doubt I will ever tire of reading it. I hope if you decide to take a chance on exploring the DβVaire world, you enjoy Mac and Idrisβs journey to happiness.
EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT:
βAre you still thinking about Roger?β Mac asked as Idris got settled into his chair across from him. βI think he handled the separation much better this time.β
βYeah, he didnβt cringe when I came near him, but he still wouldnβt let anyone but Aleksander grab him,β Idris complained. It was embarrassing for Idris to have a familiar summoned from his own magic, and whose purpose was to amplify it, cower at the sight of him. βI wasnβt thinking about Roger, though. Iβm just a little nervous about our first date.β
βI make you nervous?β
βNot normally, no. I enjoy being around you. It feels like Iβve known you forever, but I want our first date to go really well.β
βItβs you and me. Itβll definitely go well. Now, what should we talk about? Letβs start with Roger. How did you pick a dragon as your familiar, and is there any significance to his name?β
βI knew I wanted a dragon as soon as I met Greggory. After Latarian died, I went to DβVaire for a few days before I went to school. Delaney was already living there and had his familiar,β Idris explained. βI decided I wanted to name my dragon after Cadlyr. He was at the Cwylld village when I helped Latarian steal all their rocks. Cadlyr was super scary and always carried around a spear. When he came to DβVaire, I found out he was an amazing person and though I stole from his people, he was never mean to me. Not even once. So, I found the name Roger, which means famous spear.β
βThatβs pretty cool. How does the Cwylld Chieftain feel about having Roger named for him?β
βHe says he is honored and I believe him. Heβs not the type of person who lies. My turn to ask you a question. How do you like living at DβVaire?β
The waiter arrived to get their beverage orders, delaying Macβs reply, but he picked up the thread of their conversation the minute they were alone again. βI love it. The people are incredible. Aleksanderβs house is beyond spectacular. Iβm thrilled to be working for a king who is more powerful than me, so thereβs no possibility of envy or worse. The only shocking thing is how hard it is working with the sentinels. Learning how to use my daggers properly is a lot more difficult than I imagined, but Iβm glad I signed up for it.β
βWere you disappointed that Aleksander decided youβd be guarding Del, Duff, and me?β
βDonβt forget, Iβm also responsible for keeping Roger and Greggory safe. Why would I be disappointed? Iβm already fond of all five of you, though youβre without a doubt my favorite.β
A warm glow emanated from the depths of Idrisβs heart. Every time he was around Mac, the dragon shifter spoke about how much he liked him. It meant a great deal to Idris, as he was already enamored of everything about Mac. βI like you too. I was just wondering if you thought youβd have more important duties.β
βWhat could be more important than guarding you? Even if we werenβt mates, you and Del are going to be part of Council leadership. Being asked to see to your safety is a job any duke would sign up for, and I was lucky enough to be chosen. How many dukes do you know, besides the ones who serve the Emperor, that have such significant duties?β
βBrogan, for one. He takes care of the Grand Warlock and the Grand Summoner. I guess itβs just weird to think of myself as part of the Council leadership. I still feel like the kid who was wandering around my grandfatherβs crumbling house wondering what the hell to do with my life,β Idris confessed. It was something he rarely spoke of to others, but he hadnβt been happy until after Latarian bumped into him. For all the evil she had done, sheβd set forth in motion the events which led Idris to everything he had now. He never forgot that, although he had no sympathy for her or her misdeeds.
βAs far as Brogan goes, the DβVaire dukes are the best, and thatβs why we have such important duties. Do you want to be High Arcanist?β
βAbsolutely. Itβs just weird to think about people looking up to me or to consider myself someone really important.β
βEvery person is important, and I think youβll make a remarkable difference in the Council world because I know you want to help people.β
βI do. I have a great deal to give back to the people who love me.β
Macβs dark eyes grew serious. βIβm sure they expect nothing more than the love you already give back to them.β
The conversation was making Idris uncomfortable. He didnβt feel like he necessarily owed anyone anything; he just wanted to do all he could to let his family and friends know he appreciated the gifts heβd received, and he told Mac so.
βYouβre an incredible person. I hope you know that.β
βThatβs what I think about you.β
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BLURB:
Since arriving at the Draconis Court of DβVaire at the age of sixteen, Idris has done everything he can think of to make his new family proud of him. After five years of challenging work, he is finally poised to reach the highest rank within the Spectra Wizardry. The only glaring thing missing is his mate. While he may be young, Idris wants to share his heart with his other half, so he asks Fate to send him a nice dragon who will be kind to him and his familiar. He does not want to be demanding, but Idris knows without him he wonβt be complete.
Duke Macardle βMacβ Stenetdraconisβs days are centered around his amazing grandparents who raised him. When his grandfather suggests he apply for a new duke position at Court DβVaire, he is intrigued. It is a place that has opened its doors as a sanctuary and heβs drawn to the idea of helping others. When he arrives, he finds himself with a small dragon familiar on his lap. Minutes later, the owner of that familiar saunters through the door and Macβs heart is instantly hooked on the irresistible wizard. Determined to make Idris his, the pair soon find themselves tested by life. Their love turns out to the anchor Mac cannot do without while Idris opens the door to a new future for his family.
AUTHOR BIO:
Jessamyn Kingley lives in Nevada where she begs the men in her head to tell her their amazing stories which she dutifully writes it all down in what has become a small mountain of notebooks. She falls in love with each couple and swears whatever book she wrote last is her absolute favorite.
Jessamyn is married and working toward remembering to start the dishwasher without being distracted by the scent of the magical detergent. For personal enjoyment, she aids in cat rescue while slashing and gashing her way through mobs in various MMORPGs. Caffeine is her very best friend and is only cast aside briefly for the sin better known as BBQ potato chips.
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