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As the Cloaked Shadow, Fawkes has made his career breaking into prisons for any contract with a large enough purse. He takes advantage of the kingdom's impending revolution by playing both sides of the conflict. Each rescue contract he fulfills turns a tidy profit until he angers the wrong duke. Charlotte is a criminal-in-training who yearns to crack her mentor’s guarded façade, but is unprepared to confront the depths of his dark past. As her sense of right and wrong blurs, Charlotte discovers just how far she will go for the Cloaked Shadow and the sacrifices he requires. Now hunted throughout the land, Fawkes must face long-buried secrets in order to survive, but they could destroy him. Charlotte risks everything, including her heart, to set Fawkes on the path to redemption. Will Charlotte have the strength to pull Fawkes into the light, or will she follow him into the shadows?
Excerpt
“Please, whatever you are,” Henry begged, “don't hurt us. Please.”
There was no answer, but Charlotte heard the rustle of fabric and a felt a light breeze on her skin as the shadow whisked by her. She whirled around to face the cell across from Henry's.
Through the haze of her torchlight circle, Charlotte watched as the shadow knelt down, freeing a hand holding a key from the depths of a long, black cloak. With the telltale rasp of iron on iron, the door to the other cell creaked open.
The stranger crept soundlessly inside, returning seconds later with a body slung over its shoulders. The body emitted a low groan, and the shadow lowered its burden to lean against the wall. With unexpected care, the shadow crouched over the emaciated prisoner and murmured softly to him.
Seeing this spark of humanity gave Charlotte the courage she needed. “Help us.” It was a statement, not a question.
The cloaked figure remained kneeling next to its charge, and a man's voice finally spoke in a low rumble. “But you have nothing to offer me.”
Charlotte hesitated at his unexpected statement, trying to decipher its meaning. “Free my brother, and you can have anything you want.”
Author bio and links
Taylor Hobbs lives aboard a 38 ft sailboat named Story Time with her husband, baby girl, and dog. They are a military family who love to travel, whether it is by sea or air. When she's not writing, Taylor enjoys doing yoga and planning her next adventure. You can keep up with their crazy life at http://www.cannonstocruising.com or follow on Twitter at @tayhobbit.
Cloaked is her debut novel and can be found at https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/all-titles/6046-cloaked.html
Buy links:
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cloaked-taylor-hobbs/1129153048
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cloaked-Taylor-Hobbs-ebook/dp/B07FKXJ7Z6
I asked Taylor if she could ellaborate a bit on her views about "right" and "wrong". Here's her answer:
Given its open-ended interpretation, there is no right or wrong way to approach this topic (ha!), so we are going to view this subject through the lens of happiness and fulfillment. Namely, how does one live their life the 'right' way and how do we define it?
This question is particularly poignant because I have just embarked on the unparalleled adventure that is parenthood. What sort of lessons do I teach to ensure that my daughter doesn't grow up the 'wrong' way? Here's a short list off the top of my head.
1. Always stand up for yourself and others
2. Try to understand instead of pass judgment
3. Go with your gut
4. Have patience
5. Surround yourself with people who bring you joy
6. Be curious
7. Don't be afraid to mess up
8. Respect all living things
9. Follow your own path
10. Find happiness within yourself
As I learn more every day about what it means to be a parent, this list will evolve. These are just a few ideas that are important to me, but they by no means encompass the 'right' way to live, because that would be impossible. We can only do our best with good intentions, and hope we are making a positive mark on the universe. We must not waste precious energy on the negative in our lives because it does not serve us in any way. Regardless of the lessons my daughter chooses to follow while growing up, as long as she is happy and does no harm to anyone, then I'd say she's doing alright. I can't wait to watch her take on the world.
Thanks for having me on the blog today, Nickie!
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ReplyDeleteHappy Friday, thanks for sharing the great post!
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