Warrior's Moon
Authors: Lucy Monroe
Tags: #Historical Romance, #love story, #warriors, #Paranormal Romance, #supernatural romance, #scotland, #Paranormal, #Fiction, #Romance, #Historical, #Scottish, #Scotland Highlands, #wolves, #highlanders
“Monroe brings a fresh voice to historical romance.”
—Stef Ann Holm, national bestselling author
Dragon’s Moon
“Monroe draws stunningly evocative images…This engaging tale is utterly captivating from start to finish.”
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Publishers Weekly
(starred review)
“I have found another author to add to my anxiously awaiting list.”
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All About Romance
“A sexy, romantic romp through the paranormal world in the highlands of Scotland.”
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Night Owl Reviews
“Monroe has a way of transporting you into her world and surrounding you in the lush landscape full of extraordinary characters.”
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Fresh Fiction
“
Dragon’s Moon
is overflowing with action, adventure and, of course, steamy romance.”
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Rabid Reads
“Can’t wait for the next book.”
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Book Binge
“The quest is riveting while the romance between enemies [is] gripping…However, it is the deep look at shifter subcultures that makes for a powerful thriller.”
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Genre Go Round Reviews
“An enchanting, sexy read…A fast pace, strong characters and an intriguing story line are sure to please.”
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RT Book Reviews
Moon Burning
“If you like medieval historicals and paranormals, then you can’t go wrong with this series.”
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The Book Reading Gals
“Should not be missed.”
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Romance Reviews Today
“A sizzling story…Fast-paced and intriguing.”
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Joyfully Reviewed
“
Moon Burning
doesn’t disappoint. Ms. Monroe is an incredible author.”
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TwoLips Reviews
Moon Craving
“[A] sexy, stay-up-all-night read.”
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RT Book Reviews
“A book that will grab you right from the beginning.”
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Romance Reviews Today
“Ms. Monroe captivates the readers with her spine-tingling explosive action and highly intense, sensual love story.”
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Fallen Angel Reviews
“Impossible to put down.”
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Rites of Romance
“A passionate and wonderful book. Don’t miss it.”
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Joyfully Reviewed
Moon Awakening
“Simply awesome…Stunningly sexy and emotionally riveting…Easily one of the best paranormals I’ve ever read!”
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Joyfully Reviewed
“A sensual, humorous story with intriguing and entrancing characters…Outstanding…I’m looking forward to future stories.”
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Fresh Fiction
P
RAISE FOR
L
UCY
M
ONROE AND HER NOVELS
“Lucy Monroe is one of my favorite indulgences.”
—Christine Feehan, #1
New York Times
bestselling author
“A Lucy Monroe book is a treat not to be missed.”
—Lora Leigh, #1
New York Times
bestselling author
“[A] wicked and wonderful temptation…Give yourself a treat and read this book. Lucy Monroe will capture your heart.”
—Susan Wiggs,
New York Times
bestselling author
“Lucy Monroe’s romances sizzle!”
—JoAnn Ross,
New York Times
bestselling author
“If you enjoy Linda Howard, Diana Palmer and Elizabeth Lowell, then I think you’d really love Lucy’s work.”
—Lori Foster,
New York Times
bestselling author
“Monroe brings a fresh voice to historical romance.”
—Stef Ann Holm, national bestselling author
“A fresh new voice in romance.”
—Debbie Macomber
“An intense, compelling read from page one to the very end. With her powerful voice and vision, Lucy packs emotion into every scene.”
—Jane Porter, bestselling author
“Lucy has written a wonderful, full-blooded hero and a beautiful, warm heroine.”
—Maggie Cox,
USA Today
bestselling author
“A charming tale…The delightful characters jump off the page!”
—Theresa Scott, bestselling author
Berkley Sensation titles by Lucy Monroe
TOUCH ME
TEMPT ME
TAKE ME
Children of the Moon Novels
MOON AWAKENING
MOON CRAVING
MOON BURNING
DRAGON’S MOON
WARRIOR’S MOON
Anthologies
ENTHRALLED
(with Lora Leigh, Alyssa Day and Meljean Brook)
Warrior’s Moon
A CHILDREN OF THE MOON NOVEL
Lucy Monroe
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WARRIOR’S MOON
A Berkley Sensation Book / published by arrangement with the author
Copyright © 2013 by Lucy Monroe.
Excerpt from
Ecstasy Under the Moon
by Lucy Monroe copyright © 2013 by Lucy Monroe.
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PUBLISHING HISTORY
Berkley Sensation mass-market paperback edition / July 2013
Cover art by Gregg Gullbronson.
Cover design by George Long.
Interior text design by Laura K. Corless.
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. The publisher does not have any control over and does not assume any responsibility for author or third-party websites or their content.
For Patty and Curtis, dear friends and family by marriage. Curtis, your music has helped me write hundreds of pages, and Patty, your appreciation for my stories and characters always touches my heart. Much love to you both.
THE BEGINNING
M
illennia ago, God created a race of people so fierce
even their women were feared in battle. These people were warlike in every way, refusing to submit to the rule of any but their own…no matter how large the forces sent to subdue them.
Their enemies said they fought like animals. Their vanquished foe said nothing, for they were dead.
They were considered a primitive and barbaric people because they marred their skin with tattoos of blue ink. The designs were simple: a beast depicted in unadorned outline over their hearts. The leaders were marked with more elaborate bands around their arms. Mates were marked to show their bond.
And still, their enemies were never able to discover the meanings of any of the blue-tinted tattoos.
Some surmised they were symbols of the tribe’s warlike nature and in that they would be partially right. For the beasts represented a part of themselves these fierce and independent people kept secret at the pain of death. It was
a secret they had kept for the centuries of their existence while most migrated across the European landscape to settle in the inhospitable north of Scotland.