Legend 4 - Free Falling

Free Falling—Legend

He was a prince, and he was at my front door? Why?

Beneath his lightweight black leather jacket, he wore a black Polo shirt tucked into his Lauren blue jeans; his black leather belt held a gold buckle engraved with etchings. He wore gold-tipped Gucci boots. This Fae knew how to outfit himself.

And then I looked into his eyes.

I was struck by the depth of those golden eyes. I was taken by the sparkle of green flecks in the deep gold of their color, but I also noticed a certain aloofness therein. I knew, without being told, this Fae
was not happy to be
here.
Fine—I wasn’t happy about his being here, either. We were in agreement.

His chin went up. “I am Danté, Prince of Lugh.”

“Good for you, fella—now, what do you want?” I didn’t like his arrogant and cold demeanor, and I didn’t think I liked him, not one bit.

“It is not
what I want
that brings me here, Daoine,” he snapped. “It is my queen’s wish.”

Well, that got my interest. “Now why would Queen Aaibhe send you to me?”

“Manners dictate that you should invite me in,” he answered grandly.

I felt like laughing at him. Not nice, I know. “Maybe I don’t feel like being mannerly,” I countered. For some reason he hadn’t brought out the best in me. “Okay, the quicker I listen to what you have to say, the quicker I get rid of you.”

“I wish that could be the case. I wish it more than you do, but apparently we are stuck with one another for a time,” he said on a heavy sigh. “
You,
Daoine child, are
my assignment,
” he snapped. “And as much as I wish it otherwise, there you are.”

“That
is your
problem, not
mine
.
” I wagged a finger at him. What the hell was this? Since when was I anyone’s assignment?

“Well, I am making it
your
problem.” His smile was wicked, as though he were getting pleasure at my shock and discomfort. It was beyond tolerable.

“
Oh!
Get out of my home …
now
!”

“Can’t—Queen Aaibhe has ordered me to take you on as an assignment. I am honor-bound to do so.” He inclined his regal head. “I am saying that willing or not … you have a houseguest
—
me
.”

Also by Claudy Conn

Legend Series

Prince Prelude—Legend

Spellbound—Legend

Aaibhe—Shee Queen (Novelette)

Shee Willow—Legend

Prince in the Mist (Novella)

Trapped—Legend

Catch & Hold—Legend

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Time Series

Through Time-Pursuit

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Shadow Series

ShadowLove—Stalkers

ShadowHeart—Slayer

ShadowLife—Hybrid

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Risqué Regencies

Myriah Fire

Oh, Cherry Ripe

Rogues, Rakes & Jewels

Taffeta & Hotspur

Wildfire Kiss

Runaway Heart

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DarkLove (
published by Wild Rose Press
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. Conn has a gift for character and plot development that sets her work apart from other romance novelists.

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ShadowLove—Stalkers
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ShadowLove—Stalkers
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This second in Conn’s Shadow series is filled with vampires, a vampire slayer, demons, wizards, a Fae prince and an unlikely romance. Claudy Conn does an excellent job of making this a standalone story while incorporating some of the characters from the first book and introducing us to several new characters. The war is still brewing and now the fae are becoming involved. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.

This is another one I couldn’t put down and read in a single sitting. I got so caught up in the action I was sad to see it end. Fans of the paranormal romance, urban fantasy and vampire genres should enjoy this as well.

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Acclaim for
Spellbound—Legend

One hot and thrilling book

I fell for all three of the main characters, fun loving Maxie, dark and brooding Julian, and one hot Fae, Breslyn. However, it wasn’t just the characters that kept me on the edge of my seat, it was the entire involved plot that included jealously, betrayal, magic, murder, and, of course, hot passion … Like all good thrillers, it seemed as one problem was solved another would spring up. The last few pages had me hoping that this is the first of a new series that will be worth each torturous wait for the next book. The well-written out mixture of myth and legend, not to mention the characters, all in today’s world has me Joyfully Recommending
Spellbound—Legend
as one book you won’t want to miss.

~ Jo,
Joyfully Reviewed

This is one book I’ll never forget

The author has done a magnificent job of creating the world of the Tuatha De Danaan, the Druids and the humans who interact with them. She succeeds in making them so realistic, I found myself believing they really exist—and who knows, perhaps they do … Their dangerous situations had me on the edge of my seat, while the loves scenes had me enthralled. I am excited about this book, which, apparently, is the first of a series, and will definitely begin collecting them as they become available. This author will become one of my favorites.

~ Jaye Leyel,
The Romance Studio

Praise for
Shee Willow—Legend

Five Stars! A Joyfully Recommended Read, June 2011

Once again Conn ignites the page with hunk madness

Shee Willow
carries us deep into the world of Fae intrigue and danger … exciting and fast paced, this is a novel with plenty of plot twists and surprises to support the romance … Conn brings back the cast of Faery characters we fell in love with from
Spellbound—Legend
, deepening the Seelie intrigues, romance, and dangers in part two of the series. Conn is in high form and never shorts her heroine or her reader. Once again Conn ignites the page with hunk madness, as every which way Willow turns brings hot potential for love and misdirection. It is pure torture deciding which of the men or Fae to fantasize over, and I do so love the bad ones!

~ Vonnie Faroqui,
Ink Slinger’s Whimsey

A great combination of paranormal, scorching romance, and suspense!

Ms. Conn again brings readers a different side of lore and allure surrounding the Fae. Willow and Shayne’s storyline was magical, in the sense that you knew something greater, deeper was in store for them. Then add Breslyn, the Dagda Prince, childhood crush of Willow, into the mix … just get comfy, because you are in for a heck of a rollercoaster … Thankfully, another title will be released soon. I cannot wait until the simmering conflict between the Seelie Fae and Unseelie Fae reaches its boiling point!

~ Monica Solomon,
The Romance Readers Connection

Free Falling

Legend

By

Claudy Conn

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Free Falling—Legend

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