Claiming Excalibur
Book #2
LH Nicole
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Aliana Fagan has done what many thought impossible: she’s awakened King Arthur from his fifteen-hundred-year sleep, reunited the Knights of the Round Table, and even beaten Mordrid and Morgana LeFay in battle.
But the Destined One’s quest has only begun.
Before the knights can "unearth and reclaim their lost relics" they must survive the trip to Charleston, South Carolina and meet the newest member of the Round Table. If King Arthur’s men thought Aliana and Lacy were tenacious, they'll be even more surprised by Dawn, the third member of the fem-trio.
Deadly secrets, unexpected allies, and a traitor lurking in the shadows await Aliana and the new Round Table as they continue their search for Excalibur. Their only clue is a beyond confusing poem from a mysterious book that speaks of a terrifying creature guarding the legendary sword. Trying to build a somewhat normal relationship with Sir Galahad adds a whole new level of complexity to Aliana’s task, especially when several among them suspect the White Knight may not be wholly himself. Her friendship with King Arthur grows closer, and when circumstances become intense, he may finally get the chance with Aliana that he’s been pining for.
Mysteries, legendary quests, and haunting memories will either unite the members of the New Round Table or fracture their bonds. Aliana and her crew only have seven months before the planets align and Mordrid can seize the power he needs to conquer the seven realms. Can the Destined One keep her new family together and lead Arthur to his destiny of saving the realms? Or will a centuries-old plot for revenge finally spell the king’s end?
Titania
descended the stage as they approached. “I’m pleased to see all
of you here tonight.” Her eyes settled on Aliana rather than the
former king of Camelot.
“Like
we had much of a choice,” Lacy muttered. “We were all but
kidnapped by Puck.” Galahad cleared his throat and shot Lacy a
warning look.
Titania
raked her gaze over Lacy. Her face showed no sign of annoyance, but
somehow Aliana knew the queen wasn’t pleased with her smart-mouthed
friend. “I believe you were on your way here before Puck brought
you to my palace, yes?”
“We
weren’t looking for your city, per say,” Galahad told her. “But
we were hoping to find information to help us find the Dragon Silzik.
Or possibly a clue regarding Excalibur’s location.”
“We
know my sword is here on the Isle of the Blessed,” Arthur said as
soon as Galahad finished. “What we don’t know is where it
hides.”
Titania
nodded slightly, her calculating gaze slipping between the king and
Galahad. “Such information does not come cheaply, dear king.” Her
gaze flicked to Aliana’s new gauntlet. “And I’ve already given
you one mighty gift without receiving anything in exchange.”
Aliana
clenched her fist, feeling the glove pull and slide over her flesh as
she did. If Titania had wanted something for it, why didn’t she say
anything earlier?
“What
price would you ask for the information?” Arthur asked.
“I
would ask two things,” Titania said, taking a gold and
jewel-encrusted goblet that a servant handed her. “I would ask a
sword for a sword. Should you claim Excalibur, you would give me the
sword that the Lady of the Lake gave you.”
Arthur
nodded his acceptance, but Aliana wondered why Titania had chosen
such a simple thing. She reflected on the strange
jewels that decorated the Elf blade, but her thoughts were
interrupted when Arthur spoke. “And
the second?” he asked.
The
queen took a long drink from her goblet before answering. “The
second is a task I would ask of the Destined One.”
Aliana
gulped as her friends all shifted a fraction closer to her. Galahad
tried to tug her closer to his body but Aliana stood firmly on her
own. She hadn’t shown Titania weakness in the cave when she’d
freed Arthur. She couldn’t do so now. “What do you want me to
do?”
The
queen looked at Galahad, and Aliana swore she saw frosty contempt for
her knight in the queen’s emerald eyes. “At a time of my
choosing,” she finally said, “I will tell you of the task I have
in mind and you must complete it.”
“Your
Majesty…” Arthur said.
“Deal,”
Aliana said over Arthur’s words. The queen grinned wickedly, and
Aliana ignored the sharp, reproachful looks from the guys and the
hard pinch to her side from Lacy.
“Aliana—”
Owen started, but Titania silenced him with a glare.
“The
bargain is struck,” the queen declared, looking to Arthur.
Book #1 Legendary
Before the darkest hour strikes the Destined One shall come forth
Avalon’s lost daughter must thrice and alone prove her worth
Then can she fully possess the power to awaken the King
It shall become her destiny to reunite the Round Table
Unearth and reclaim their lost relics
Become the key to undoing the evil Mordrid has wrought
Only with her can the Once and Future King prevail
Aliana Fagan spent her childhood traveling the world, dreaming of legendary heroes and mythical lands. But after the sudden death of her parents, she hides behind the safety of her camera and her art until a vivid recurring dream compels her to dig into her father’s research about Avalon and Camelot. When she is hurled into a magical realm by forces she thought were only the stuff of fairy tales, she finds herself thrown into an adventure she could never have imagined. Nearly everything she thought she knew about Arthurian legend was wrong.
The independent eighteen-year-old is shocked to find that the people of Avalon think that she is the Destined One, the only person who can summon King Arthur back to life from his hidden chamber. Most surprising of all is that it’s up to her to lead the Knights of the Round Table on an epic quest–an adventure that will transport them across the seven magic realms to reclaim all that has been lost so they can defeat the evil Mordrid for good. But first, she must bring the ancient warriors into her world and reunite them with their lost brothers. Chaperoning the legendary knights-with-a-chivalry-complex as they navigate the modern world is a constant challenge, and she certainly never thought she’d be caught between her intense feelings for the noble Sir Galahad and her growing friendship with the King.
To fulfill the prophecy, Aliana will have to discover the meaning of friendship, bravery, loyalty, true love, and forgiveness. But can she do it all in time to save the realms from Mordrid’s impending Armageddon?
I am a seasoned Pastry Chef in our nation’s capital and a lifelong fairytale (Disney and Grimm) lover, believes in love at first sight, is addicted to 80’s & 90’s cartoons and anything that can capture my ADD-way-to-overactive-imagination. Joan Lowery Nixon and L.J. Smith were the first authors I became addicted to and who inspired me to steal away whenever I could to read and write. You can keep up with me, and all my news and adventures on Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, Blogger and Legendary Saga website.
JUST A LITTLE MORE ABOUT MY SERIES:
Legendary is a story I've had in head for years. The idea came to me during an english project about you guessed it- Arthurian legends. My teacher was against web research and allowed us to use textbooks only. I discovered different ways to spell the characters names, including Mordred. There are five spelling variations that I found, and I chose to use one that is much less known: Mordrid. Other names I kept the same, and some I changed for the sake of the story. My reason for changing the names and/or spellings is this: my Knights of the Round Table, their enemies and allies are very different from what people are used to. I don't want to offend Arthurian purists and the "Arthurian legend/history." Legendary is pure fiction, straight from my imagination. I took some liberties with the different stories and incarnations. I changed the things I didn't like to the way I wanted them to be. I changed things to make them my own creation and tell you a new story. Hence Legendry’s summary "everything she thought she knew about Arthurian legends was wrong."
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