Marious’ Story by M.A. Abraham – Cover Reveal-Pre-Release Giveaway
Marious’ Story will be released on August 6, 2012. This is the second novel of M.A. Abraham‘s The Elven Chronicles series. Below is an excerpt from the book, as well as the details of the special promotion Giveaway being graciously offered by M.A. Abraham!
Excerpt:
“Now that,” Marious spoke as he walked through the door and tossed a wide smile at the entire assembly before him. “I was willing to place bets on. I have brought you a small basket of strawberries and honey-laced cream to go with them. If I had had any idea there were this many here I would have brought more. No matter, these are all for you. Along with a little surprise to set off your day.” With a bow Marious held out a basket filled to the brim with beautiful ripe, red strawberries, covered with a cloth.
Tamarak set down her flowers as she took the basket and sat on a chair, as she uncovered the container she gave a cry of delight.
As Marious had said there were fresh picked strawberries in the basket as well as a dipping container filled with heavy sweet cream. On the very top of it all were three white owl feathers. A smile spread across Tamarak’s face as she raised brilliant shinning eyes at Marious.
“Feathers from Elsa. They could not have been easy to get.
“No, but for you, worth every bit of effort it took.” Marious openly flirted with her. His efforts didn’t go unnoticed. The three Dark Elves frowned. The Duke Lexior gave a big grin of amusement, and the Prince Brennor narrowed his eyes in a menacing fashion.
Serenity chose that moment to join their group and Marious brought out another small basket from his other side and graced her with a bow and a smile, as he had with Tamarak. Making it look as if he had not just played favorites.
“My beautiful Serenity. You leave us all standing in awe of your great beauty. I know you do not like strawberries, so I brought you this instead.”
Marious held out the basket to her and Serenity smiled as she teased. “Honey laced cream in here as well?” She had heard him list the contents of the other basket.
“Nothing else would do for someone so precious.” Marious continued to sound as if he was flirting.
Serenity uncovered the basket to find it filled with raspberries and she smiled. Her reaction was more reserved than Tamarak’s had been, but no less gracious.
“You know how I love raspberries. You are a sweet boy.” Serenity purred.
Serenity dove into her berries, dipping one into the cream and popping it into her mouth with a look of ecstasy on her face. She then dipped another and offered it to Torrent, who tossed her a wicked look as he smiled into her eyes and accepted the treat. He slowly lowered his lips over the fruit and allowed his tongue to caress the length of her fingers as he slowly sucked the fruit into his mouth.
Serenity’s eyes widened as she allowed him to lick the cream from her hand and his lips. She would have offered to share with anyone else but no one appeared interested, for the look in Torrent’s eyes warned them all off. Serenity gave him a look of suspicion and went to join Tamarak.
*****GIVEAWAY*****
M.A. Abraham has graciously offered two eligible members of The Reading Cafe an e-copy of her upcoming release MARIOUS’ STORY. This is a special pre-release copy, as the book will not be released until August 6th. For a chance to be one of the first to read this book, please follow the rules below.
1. You must be a registered member of The Reading Cafe. If you are not a member, please register using the LOG-IN at the top of the page or using one of the social log-ins.
2. If you are using one of the social log-ins, you must include your email address with a comment, so that we may contact you if you are a giveaway recipient.
3. Contest open Internationally
4. Please leave a comment on this thread.
5. Contest runs July 23-27, 2012
On August 5th, watch for our review of Marious’ Story by M.A. Abraham.
I’M HERE!!!
Marious LOL!!! Serenity and Torrent! First time I hope :D!! Cant wait for this book!
Good luck AL
I am with Al I cannot wait for this book . Really want one of these copies. I love this cover.
Good luck Fran
WOW this book sounds sweet , and ya i know it’s only for the lucky ones who have a Kindle or newer Laptop, one day maybe . Good Luck
Oh and i love the cover.
Thanks Lori and good luck… who knows we might be able to work something out for you.
I like the cover too. Nice prize to get this story two weeks before anyone else. 🙂
Question Barb… does the time written July 23 – 27 mean that people have to register later for a chance at this?
no Mary Ann. All it means is people can come and make comments and it closes at midnight of the 27th. then the winners will be selected from all the comments from the start of the post to the end.
Alright… you know how it is… curiosity kills the cat…:D
Great cover reveal MaryAnn….looking forward to reading Marious’ story.
Thanks Sandy… going to send you a different copy… there is a major oops on yours…lol.
Great cover. Can’t wait to read this one
Good luck Kath
Can’t wait, can’t wait… and you said the words flow from your pen! What a gift! You are an amazing writer Mary Ann!
Good luck Georgie
Yeah Mary Ann, sounds to me like another winner my dear. Love the cover, it’s amazing, 😉 Can’t wait to read this one. 😉
Good luck Marcie
Wow Mary Ann, Congratulations on another great book!! I can’t wait to read it either!!
Maybe you will get your chance early… good luck Jules.
Naughty, naughty dark elves. I’ll never look at strawberries or rasberries the same way again. lol
Good luck Lavonda, and yes, our Marious is such a charmer.
What a great teaser! Can’t wait to read this – great job! I’m really looking forward to this boo. and many others from Mary Ann.
OOPS – I’m looking forward to this book. Mary Ann writes a great story!
Good luck Georgie and thanks
I have been following this series since the time I first read Gabriel, been waiting for Marious’ Story ever since. Love this series sooooo much.
Good luck Candibear
Great cover Mary Ann! The passage on here was great too! Sounds like you have a talent for writing and know how to use it! Lol
Good luck Black Panther.
YAY!!!! Patiently waiting for your next book, and I don’t do patient very well lol. Getting my Kindle ready for it as it is a guaranteed sale for you here. Question…. who is book 3 for??
Love the cover, very sweet pic.
Best of luck KieKie… you will meet the couple for book 3 in book 2 and you are going to just love them… lol. The release of Marious’ Story is coming faster than planned so it should be interesting to see what happens
Congratulations Mary Ann on another lovely story. Loved the excerpt and can’t wait for Marious’ book to be released.
Loved the front cover of the book, it’s beautiful.
Good luck Susie… we have also put Chapter I up on the website for those who want to read it ahead of time.