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Rainbow Snippet October 29-30

10/29/2016

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It's weekend, and time for more Rainbow Snippets. The Rainbow Snippets group on Facebook asks its members to share six sentence snippets from their work each weekend. Check out the group's Facebook page to read all the snippets and add lots of great books to your tbr. You'll find all sorts of books with the common thread that the main character identifies as LGBTQ+.

This weekend, I have a snippet for you from The Sorcerer's Guardian, which will be released from Dreamspinner on November 28th. Here's the blurb:

Savarin, the most powerful sorcerer in Tournai, has honed his Talent through years of study and made magic his life. Among the wealthy and noble circles he moves in, no one would suspect the handsome, refined, and arrogant sorcerer’s humble beginnings, which is how Savarin prefers it. Tournai’s princes task Savarin with studying and strengthening the spells that protect the principality from magical attack. They are complex, centuries old, and exactly the type of puzzle Savarin is eager to solve. To his annoyance, the princes insist Loriot accompanies him.

Loriot worked his way up the ranks of the royal guard to captain and takes pride in his service. He must obey the princes’ orders to protect Savarin, despite believing his skills would be best used elsewhere. And despite his wariness of magic. UnTalented himself, he has learned not only the benefits of magic but also its potential for harm—and how to counter it. Loriot and Savarin clash during their journey, but there’s another reason for the tension between them, and passion develops into feelings neither expected. But Savarin must still fortify Tournai’s magical barrier, and his only solution endangers both him and the royal family.


In this snippet, Prince Philip tells informs Loriot and Savarin that Loriot will be accompanying Savarin on his journey.
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​“Captain Loriot,” Prince Philip said after the door opened and closed, “perfect timing. Thank you for joining us.” 

“Of course, Your Highness. You had need of me?” 

Savarin glanced over as Loriot stepped up beside Lord Etan’s chair. The captain looked his usual competent self this afternoon; Savarin hadn’t seen him look less than competent in all of their association. His thick, dark hair all in place, short beard neatly trimmed, deep red and brown uniform perfectly pressed. The royal seal was embroidered on its breast, his captain’s insignia displayed on the jacket’s arm. 

“Yes, Captain,” Prince Philip said. “Master Savarin will be traveling along Tournai’s borders on an important mission for us. I’d like you to accompany him.” 

Shock stole Savarin’s thoughts for a moment, but the protest came quickly. “Your Highness, that’s hardly necessary.”

You can find the preorder link and a longer excerpt from The Sorcerer's Guardian here. Thanks for reading!
12 Comments
heloise west link
10/29/2016 12:03:25 pm

Guess he's going to get to look at the captain a lot more now ;)

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Antonia Aquilante
11/4/2016 07:41:34 pm

Definitely!

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K.S. Trenten link
10/29/2016 12:44:15 pm

Intriguing set up!

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Antonia Aquilante
11/4/2016 07:41:51 pm

Thank you!

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Addison Albright link
10/29/2016 05:11:40 pm

Yay, another book in this series! I've got to get caught up. :-)

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Antonia Aquilante
11/4/2016 07:42:23 pm

Thank you! Hope you enjoy! :-)

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AM Leibowitz link
10/29/2016 07:27:34 pm

Oh, my. I don't think Savarin should object...mainly because I wouldn't mind being accompanied by the captain, LOL.

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Antonia Aquilante
11/4/2016 07:43:39 pm

It takes Savarin a little longer to reach that conclusion. Silly man!

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Jana Denardo
10/29/2016 09:28:54 pm

Oh I like this beginning.

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Antonia Aquilante
11/4/2016 07:44:13 pm

Thanks, Jana!

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P.T. Wyant link
10/30/2016 10:24:42 am

Sadly for Savarin, the prince seems to feel it is necessary. Sounds like it's going to be an interesting journey!

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Antonia Aquilante
11/4/2016 07:44:35 pm

Very much so!

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