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Hello and thank you Rick for hosting me today. The first
chapter of Ringed Love is posted on
Dreamspinner Press, so over the next two weeks I’ll be offering the first one
hundred or so words of each subsequent chapter. This post is also part of
Rick’s Love Stories series.
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FROM THE AUTHOR
Six books, five years, two men: Lasting Love in Sentries
My series, Sentries, tells the story of one couple, Todd and
Nick Ruger. They are hunters of the supernatural and protectors in a
post-apocalyptic society. Together they face down a number of adversaries from
ghosts to demons to mythological creatures.
However, that part of the tale is secondary to the real
story: the love between Todd and Nick. A line that’s repeated by one or both of
the men in each book is “we’re in this together”.
And they live what they preach.
When the series begins Todd and Nick are young men who are
forced into a sort of arranged union. Each book tells part of the story of
their lifelong love with a backdrop of political intrigue, war with
preternatural foes and meddling people. Ringed
Love is the final installment in the series, wrapping up all the story
lines.
While writing each book I wanted to keep the love between
these two men at the forefront, but it had to grow over time. As the series
progressed, Todd and Nick’s lives and how they related to each other changed.
They grew up, grew older and became more comfortable with themselves. All
couples go through ups and downs, some survive those trials, some don’t. I wanted
to be sure Todd and Nick’s love matured, flourished and survived. At first when
their union is new, it’s exciting and there is a lot of exploration between
them. Since the series covers their lives from their twenties until they’re
very elderly their marriage changes with each life stage. I think their most
important quality as a couple is they accept each other without judgement or
reservation. Each man appreciates the good and doesn’t dwell on the bad in his
partner. Last, but certainly not least, they have a healthy, active physical
relationship. Todd and Nick do those little things physically, such as hugging,
kissing and hand holding often. As they mature they learn the value of
forgiveness and honesty in a relationship.
Throughout the chapters of Ringed Love there are a series of events spanning five decades of
the Ruger’s lives. In each chapter they face another challenge. Their key to
lasting love is shown during highlights, time and again they continue to put
each other first. Love, real lasting love takes work and a lot of it. Lasting
love is dealing with what life hands out together as a partnership. It’s also
taking time out to appreciate the little things and to think about how lucky
you are to be in this ride called life together.
EXCERPT
Today’s excerpt is from chapter 9
Of all the creatures supernatural and natural Todd Ruger had
hunted in his life, perhaps the most disturbing were Windigos. He wanted this
done and behind him and couldn’t get out of there fast enough. A shiver crawled
up his spine and made the hair at the base of his neck bristle and his skin
tingle.
Something was wrong.
Nick turned and looked behind them as they rode. Todd
glanced sideways at Nick and shook his head slightly, then shrugged as if
trying to shake some invisible invader from his shoulders. The night was quiet,
with the only real noise being the steady clip-clop of their horses’ hooves on
the road. Off in the distance a dog barked.
Blurb
New Colorado Protectorate fell with the assassination of Chancellor
Clarke. Like many others, Todd and Nick Ruger left the land of their birth and
made a home to the north in Yellowknife. Their world was ever changing. The
time came to say a sad farewell to some of their friends and loved ones, but
they were taken in with open arms by others and in turn offered shelter to yet
more. Through the years they remained steadfast in their duty as sentries to
protect and defend those that needed it the most.
Time marches on but through it all they hold each other dear
and cherish the love they’ve shared. There are still angry ghosts, Windigos and
water spirits to contend with. Their lives change, offering them new roles.
When the time comes, they do what sentries have done for generations prior and
teach others the skills to carry on as sentries. The Rugers lives were rich and
their hearts full with their devotion and love for each other. The tradition of
the sentries lived on forever. It was the legacy of Todd and Nick Ruger. That
was the way it was always meant to be.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Elizabeth Noble started telling stories before she actually
knew how to write, and her family was very happy when she learned to put words
on a page. Those words turned into books and fanfiction that turned into a genuine
love of M/M romance fiction. Being able to share her works with Dreamspinner is
really a dream come true. She has a real love for a good mystery complete with
murder and twisty plots as well as all things sci-fi, futuristic, and
supernatural and a bit of an unnatural interest in a super-volcano in Wyoming.
Elizabeth has three grown children and is now happily owned
by an adorable mixed breed canine princess and her sidekick, tabby cat. She lives in her native northeast Ohio, the
perfect place for gardening and winter and summer sports (go Tribe and Cavs!)
and stargazing all year long. When she’s not writing she’s working as a
veterinary nurse, so don’t be surprised to see her men with a pet or three who
are a very big part of their lives.
Elizabeth received several amateur writing awards. Since
being published two of her novels have received honorable mentions in the
Rainbow Awards. Her novel Jewel Cave was a runner up in the 2015 Rainbow awards
in the Gay Mystery/Thriller category.
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