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OUT NOW—The Daughter of the Veil by
Brittany Johnston (@PublishConquest @Liter8ure)
When love is attached to violence, there is
nothing but shame until the feeling of love disappears altogether…
A Power
In a land divided between Fae and humans, an
ancient wickedness threatens to plunge the world into chaos. Only Erissa
Nierling—one blessed with the powers of the Creator and able to see the souls
fated to pass into the Veil—will tip the balance. But magic is outlawed in the
city of Emberhold, and Erissa knows nothing of her birthright after a lifetime
of being locked behind the spelled gates of her father’s keep. When she finally
escapes and runs into the blacksmith, Rhazien, he helps her flee the city, triggering
a prophecy that reignites a long-dead war between the gods.
A
Secret
Now hunted by Fae and humans alike, Erissa and
Rhazien must avoid those seeking to claim her magic. But the world is much
larger than Erissa thought. A disembodied soul keeps appearing with warnings,
and Rhazien is hiding something, testing the bond of their relationship.
A
Choice
As an ancient wickedness closes in, the Keeper of
the Veil will stop at nothing to claim her magic. With Rhazien’s life on the
line, dark truths force Erissa to make a damning choice, for what comes next
will redefine realms even if it costs her very soul and the freedom she has
always desired.
Available from:
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-daughter-of-the-veil-brittany-johnston/1146352799?ean=9781962739337
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHV5BVN2
Nothing prepared Erissa for the pain burning from
her back to her legs as Rhazien pushed them along like a man possessed. Her
chest burned against the exertion, her ragged breaths puffing in the air. She
massaged her chest, kneading the tight skin.
They had doubled back after packing their
supplies, taking advantage of the freshwater flowing from the creek and
following an old deer trail along the winding path of the bank.
The five days passed quickly. Rhazien refused to
rest while light still illuminated the path before them. He told her stories
from his childhood to distract her from the brutal pace.
The one-sided conversations were appreciated.
Years had passed without constant companionship, and Erissa found herself at a
loss for how to contribute when her own stories held such a bleak reality. But
there was more to it than that.
Rhazien filled in the quiet moments, which helped
the time pass faster, but spending over a decade alone had her nerves on edge.
Even if she did want to share her stories, the thought left her exhausted.
When they did stop for the night, she barely kept
her eyes open as Rhazien set up camp, having fallen asleep the previous night
before the fire had even been lit. She believed traveling would get easier as
she became more accustomed to its physicality after years of confinement, but
the horses bellied the misconception. Each horse chafed against the brutal
pace. It prompted their riders to walk rather than sit astride.
Something about the woods had changed since the
morning Erissa spoke with Reeva, turning the haven into something less
trustworthy. The palpable difference must have fanned the flames of Rhazien’s
unease as he searched for threats around every tree.
Even Rhyn and Crezzi sensed something was
different. She expected them to be more relaxed with the break from carrying
her and Rhazien. The horses grated against their bits, remaining quiet and
tense, with Rhazien leading them both as he stomped ahead.
Erissa’s attention turned from the uncertain wood
as her breath came in ragged gasps. “Rhazien… I can’t… keep going.”
Brittany's
writing contains plot, spice, and everything morally gray. She writes epic
fantasy with romance for readers who want to go on a journey with hauntingly
flawed characters and spicy scenes that off a side of magic and darker elements
that take readers to places they wouldn't quite expect. If life has taught her
anything, it's that people are morally gray in the most fascinating ways,
herself included. Being able to explore this peels back the layers everyone has
and shows all that humanity has to offer.
When
she’s not working, Brittany can be found with her family and friends playing
Dungeons and Dragons or World of WarCraft, painting mini figurines for their
family game nights, reading, or cooking up something in the kitchen.
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