The Blackwood Pack saga continues…
This is part of an on-going series by Amazon International Bestselling Author, Mary Rundle – catching up on previous titles is advised. Readers of previous books will enjoy meeting old friends once more as the pack does what it does best ̶ caring for one another and helping shifters everywhere.
Carson never dreamed his six bothers would get their fated mates before he did and now, hanging on with the barest of hope he’d be next, he ends up devastated when it doesn’t happen. Unable to cope with seeing so many happy couples around him at the pack house in California, he accepts a job offer in France, intent on building a new life—only to discover the Fates have not forgotten him at all.
After graduating from university, Remy, a low-level warlock leaves the world of magic behind, believing there’s no place in it for him. Encouraged by his parents, to accept a job offer at the Chateau des Flammes winery, he begins working for Arthur MacDùghlas, the dragon shifter owner, finally finding a place for himself in the world.
Happy with his new position, Remy’s life abruptly changes when his parents unexpectedly die and he becomes the guardian of his three younger brothers. Muddling through the unexpected role of fatherhood, he finally finds his footing until…his life is upended once again when Carson, his fated mate arrives on his doorstep.
Shocking surprises, treacherous plots, an action-packed rescue, and many unexpected twists and turns make this passionate love story by Mary Rundle impossible to put down once you’ve read the first page.
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Exclusive Excerpt
Hey y’all, I’m Mary Rundle and am so happy to be here for the hosting of my blog tour with an exclusive excerpt of Mystic Guardian, Book 9 of the Blackwood Pack series. Featured in this book are Remy and Carson, Fated Mates, whose story contain lots of twists and turns, suspense and intrigue that happens before they find their HEA. Nick J. Russo, an award-winning narrator, is simply amazing in his ability to make each character come to life.
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Giving a short nod, Zane whispered, “One…two…three…ghost walker.”
Once inside, Dylon saw Willow lying under a wrinkled piece of cloth, her face to the wall. Knowing how powerful her animal was, he glanced at Zane, jerking his head toward the door.
Dropping Dylon and Cody’s hands, Zane turned and, ghost walked out of the room to stand guard in case more of the Collector’s kidnappers showed up.
With Zane out of harm’s way, Dylon watched as Cody became invisible. Babe, you know what to do.
Yup…approaching her now. Leaning down over Willow, Cody softly called her name. When nothing happened, he did it again, only a little louder, causing her to roll over so she was now facing Dylon. Using his mind link, Cody asked Dylon what he wanted him to do.
Babe, do it again only louder.
“Willow Thatcher,” Cody said, raising his voice.
Watching her body for signs of movement, but seeing none, Dylon wondered if she was still suffering from the effects of a sedative her kidnappers probably gave her. His eyes searched the slumbering body again but found not even a twitch of a muscle until he reached her face and saw her yellow eyes glowing. Tyger, tyger burning bright…popped into his head—the beginning of the poem his mother made him memorize when they were living in India. “Cody, get back!” he shouted, just before Willow shifted and lunged at Dylon, knocking him down.
Alarmed at the sounds of scuffling coming from behind the door, Zane yelled, “Cody!” Then, unsure of what to do next, he stared at the door, his urge to re-enter the room fast becoming uncontrollable.
Dylon was struggling to grab the tiger by the neck and flip her on her back, while trying to avoid the snarling, snapping jaws filled with razor sharp teeth. It took him several tries, then using his Herculean strength, he was finally able to immobilize Willow’s tiger. Once that was done, he slowly rose to his feet while keeping a tight grip on the animal.
Creeping forward, Glenn held up his hand, bringing Riley to a sudden stop behind him. The shifter who could ghost walk was facing away from them, looking at the door. Alarmed by the sounds of growls and gnashing teeth followed by silence, he now feared for his mother’s life. Drawing a knife strapped to his leg, Glenn rose silently, advancing until he stood directly behind the guard. Within seconds, he had Zane in an inescapable choke hold, whispering, “Don’t make a sound, or I’ll kill you.” After his prisoner squeaked his acknowledgement, Glenn turned to his friend. “Showtime, Riley,” he said.
Dylon was trying to speak to Willow when suddenly the door to the room smashed against the wall, revealing a man holding Zane tightly with one arm while the other held a knife pressed to his throat.
Glenn’s gut reacted to seeing his mother’s tiger immobilized, realizing then just how powerful the wolf shifter was. His eyes skirted the room, looking for the third shifter; he couldn’t see him but assumed he was invisible and still a threat. Then, focusing on the man holding his mother, he snarled, “Let her go or I’ll kill your buddy here.”
Seeing the fear in Zane’s eyes, Dylon released Willow’s tiger, raising his hands as proof he’d done as ordered while telling his mate thru their mind link. Cody, get behind me.
“Riley, help Mom,” Glenn commanded.
“I did as you requested, now please release my friend,” Dylon said, calmly.
“Not until I find out why you were trying to kidnap my mother,” snarled Glenn.
“We weren’t,” squeaked Zane.
“That’s not what I saw,” growled Glenn.
Dylon studied the man holding Zane hostage. There was something familiar about him. Racking his brains, it took a minute before he realized where he’d seen him before. “Glenn, I’m Dylon Royd…you were one of my teachers at the High Council’s Elite Fighting Force School.”
“So, you say,” Glenn snapped. “What I wanna know is why you were attacking my mother.”
“Our Alpha sent us here to find her and bring her back with us,” Dylon said. “She’s in danger because of what she knows.”
After shifting and getting dressed behind the tarp Riley held up to give her privacy, Willow appeared. “Who’s your Alpha?”
“Jackson Blackwood,” Dylon said, “but you would know him as Hope’s son, Jackson Fox River.”
“Sorry,” Willow answered, “I don’t know Jackson or his mother.”
“She told me you would say that,” Dylon replied.
“Really?” Willow asked. “When?”
Author Bio
Now, eleven books later, Blood Prophecy, has just been published. I love the M/M paranormal genre because it gives my imagination a lot of territory in which to roam. My mind can really run wild and come up with some amazing stuff when it doesn’t have to stay inside the box. My story ideas come to me as if they were being channeled by my characters, all of whom I love (except for a few villains). They are eager to recount their lives, loves and adventures, and are not reluctant to let it all out when it comes to revealing steamy details. My writing style is free-wheeling and uninhibited and my readers tell me they love it that way; that it makes them feel like they’re right in on the action and a member of the Blackwood Pack.
I live in the Northeast and love the beautiful change of seasons, my husband, and our quirky calico cat, though not necessarily in that order. I read a lot (good for the mind) and love gardening (good for the soul). And I’m always happy to hear from my readers and can be reached through Facebook, my private Facebook Group, Twitter, Instagram, or my website.
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