This excerpt is from my upcoming release Warrior Priest. Jade and Selena have just met, and he has brought her to a refugee camp on his world. At this time, they have made some judgments about each other and doubt they’ll ever understand the other.
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He still hadn’t put on his tunic, so she took a few steps closer. “If you thought that, you wouldn’t be considerate of my dietary restrictions and you probably wouldn’t have brought me here.”
“What do you mean?”
“Ari Tobias has taken Elspeth on a whirlwind trip around the world, but you’ve brought me here, not just to observe, but to work directly with these people. You want to know me.”
“We’re assigned to learn about each other.”
“Then let me know you, too. This place means a lot to you. Why?”
Warrior Priest
(Science Fiction Romance)
What happens when a warrior priest from a strict religion meets a free-spirited priestess from a new age commune?
Jade and Selena are as different as two people can be, but to facilitate an alliance between their worlds, they engage in a cultural exchange. With their galaxy in danger from a planet that wants to conquer or destroy all others, they realize the importance of their assignment, but it is difficult for a warrior priest and a nonviolent priestess to understand each other.
Selena is both attracted and appalled by his old school masculinity, and Jade is tempted to break his vow of celibacy until marriage due to his powerful desire for her. Will this unlikely pair not only find common ground, but unconditional love?
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Fair’s fair, right. They both need to open up about themselves. 🙂
Following you now on Pinterest. I don’t do much on there. Not enough time, but retirement is coming! 🙂
Sounds like they’re about to find out a lot more about each other, and their initial judgements might be tested.
I like her earnest approach to the conversation. Really enjoyed the snippet!
Thank you,Veronica!
They will definitely be tested, Jessica!
They really do need to be honest with each other. Thank you for the follow! I’m still figuring things out over there on Pinterest!
The getting to know each other is the best part.
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Let’s hope they get their misunderstandings out of the way quickly to make the ‘getting to know’ easier.
She’s being very direct with him. I wonder if that will be a problem for him?
He may not be used to women voicing their opinion so forthrightly. This could go either way. I love the conflict you’ve set up.
At least they have a common goal. Maybe that’ll make them more willing to get along?
I’m attracted to old school masculinity myself.
Love that line!
Thank you, Elizabeth! Yes, it sure can be attractive. 🙂