Of Water and Dragons

He’s a Roman soldier. She’s an enemy of Rome.
The Romans call the land they want to conquer Caledonia. Nemu calls it home.
The half-human, half-water faery has a second chance to save the Celtic people
from the Roman legions, but the cost might be too high.
Ambiorix is torn between his duty to Rome and his growing affection for a
mystical Caledonian woman. He questions everything he’s been taught about the
barbaric Celtic tribes.
Their worlds collide in a fury of fire, blood, and darkness.

˃˃˃ Of Water and Dragons combines the Roman history and Celtic lore of
ancient Britain and Scotland, creating an unforgettable story of love and
sacrifice.

This is a revised 2nd edition.

Genre: Historical fiction fantasy romance

Tropes: Opposites Attract, Love Triangle, Secrets, Magic,
Fated, Different Worlds

Available in Kindle, Print, and Kindle Unlimited

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EXCERPT:

Ambiorix had a lot of time to think while she was gone. He was determined to find out who this strange woman was and why she always wore a cloak. What is she hiding?

Later, when she returned to the cave, he pretended to be sleeping. He watched her lay down on the other side of the room. After waiting for her slow, slumbering breaths, he crept over to her.

Nemu slept peacefully, her goddess-like face looking so innocent. The cloak was wrapped tightly around her body. Holding a candle, Ambiorix gently lifted the garment to see what was underneath.

Her eyes flew open. “What are you doing?” She fumbled with the cloak, trying to cover herself up, but it slid off her body.

Large white wings protruded from just below her shoulder blades. He gasped and stumbled back, the candle teetering in his hand.

She must have seen the shock and disgust on his face because she looked down as if ashamed.

He slowly backed away from her. “Y-You are not human!”

“My father was a human!” she threw back at him.

Wide-eyed and trembling, he continued to stare at her.

“Stay away from me.” He grabbed his sword belt and armor, backing away toward the entrance.

She held up her hands, palms facing him. “Wait! At least let me guide you out of the forest.”

“No! I can make it on my own.”

“I know this forest. You need me if you want to make it out of here alive. You might fall into one of the deep valleys, and there are beings in this forest that wouldn’t treat you as nicely as I have.” She compressed her lips and thrust out her chin in determination. “We have to wait until twilight so Calgacus’s warriors can’t see us. You should get some more rest.”

He sighed, slumping his shoulders in defeat. She was right. He had no idea how to get back to the Roman camp. Ambiorix lay down, but he didn’t sleep, and he kept his sword close to him.

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With nearly 20 years of writing and editing experience, Kelley Heckart’s writing focus is steamy, paranormal romance novels. The author of 14 full-length novels, Kelley cleverly plays on the page using fantasy and paranormal elements throughout ancient, medieval, and contemporary timelines. And she fills her romance novels with history, mythology, and mysticism. Her bold characters tell stories through the eyes of fierce warriors, powerful women, gods and goddesses, faeries and vampires, and beyond. These characters are intertwined with one another through captivating, sensual storytelling, and she thrives when using her gift of fantasy and romance.

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