MIDNIGHT SOUL is here! This amazing fantasy takes place in our world and a parallel universe where fantasies are true…but perhaps not all you would expect. MIDNIGHT SOUL is the highly anticipated finale to Kristen Ashley’s bestselling Fantasyland Series. Be sure you check out the excerpt and giveaway below and order the final novel in this amazing series today!
EXCERPT:
~Franka~
I remembered that look.
I relished that look.
Not only on my Antoine but any lover I’d had (but, obviously, getting it from Antione was far more rewarding).
It was a look I worked toward, putting great energy and imagination into it, losing myself in these endeavors, feeling free of my name, my history, my secrets, my responsibilities, and reveling in my success as if I’d scaled mountains.
It was my greatest talent outside, of course (as any good Drakkar would excel), honing in on any vulnerability and manipulating it for the greatest possible gain—coin, jewels, furs, favors, silence, information, or simply for amusement.
Seeing the look on Noctorno at that moment, I knew Circe too had performed well (admirably well, I might add, considering her dismal past).
I also recognized—focusing on it keenly—what Circe might have missed, or perhaps what Noctorno hid from her understanding, or simply just sensing, how she came to him.
He was not done.
Oh no.
If she had not given indication she wished him out of her bedchamber, he’d still be in it.
Indeed, he might be in it all night, and not to sleep.
He might have been in it, perhaps, for days.
As these thoughts flitted in my mind, I became aware he’d fully entered the room, was stopped not far from my chair, and was standing, chin tipped down, eyes regarding me with a scrutiny that I found so uncomfortable I actually shifted in my seat.
I ceased this reaction the instant I became aware of it, appalled at myself.
Giving something away so easily? Especially something like discomfiture?
You’ve ruined me, I snapped silently at Antoine.
My dead lover had no rejoinder.
“You okay?” Noctorno asked.
“Am I what?” I asked in return.
His head gave a slight twitch before he went on, “You okay? All right?” His voice lowered. “It’s been a tough day, babe, for all of us. Including you.”
I looked beyond him to the fire, lifting my wine to my lips but not sipping it until after I murmured, “I’m perfectly fine.”
“Yeah, right,” he stated, and the disbelief veritably dripping from his tone made my gaze flick immediately back to him.
This meant I watched as he sauntered right in front of me to the chair accompanying mine, threw his lengthy frame in it and reached for the wine at the table that separated our seats.
He also reached for the extra glass.
These were seats, I shall add, that were turned at corners to each other with a small, round table in between, so my knee was nearly touching his.
He poured.
It was on the tip of my tongue to share that I had not invited him to attend me.
Alas, I became distracted by his long fingers, and the words died in my mouth.
MIDNIGHT SOUL Synopsis:
Against his will, Noctorno Hawthorne, an undercover vice cop, finds himself embroiled in magic, mayhem and parallel universes. Too late, he meets an amazing woman only to find she’s destined for his identical twin in another world.
And things aren’t going real great there.
Noc is recruited to help save that world.
What he doesn’t know is his destined love resides there.
Franka Drakkar wears a mask. A mask she never takes off to protect herself in a world of malice, intrigue and danger.
When Franka meets Noc and he discovers her secrets, convinced she carries a midnight soul, having shielded herself from forming bonds with anyone, she struggles with accepting his tenderness and care.
When Noc meets Franka, over wine and whiskey, her mask slips and Noc knows it’s her—only her—and he has to find a way to get her to come home with him.
And then make her want to stay.
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Missy Fern‘s review
I read all 5 books in the Fantasyland series back to back. I am a rabid KA fan and this series solidifies my devotion even more. Can you be uber-devoted, maybe I tipped the scale to devout….but seriously this book was deliciously awesome and awesomely delicious. My ovaries took a big hit with all the sizzle.
Franka and Noc were introduced to the Fantasyland storyline earlier in the series. Franka lived in Fantasyland and was flat out mean and selfish. Noc was from NOLA, a bit of an unknown but heroic. He landed in Fantasyland to help another character, Cora, whose twin he dated. Don’t worry, it all makes sense.
Finding a way to make me like Franka and actually root for her AND believe she is worthy of Noc was a tough battle. KA pulled it off. Brilliantly. Franka acknowledged throughout the story she was changing and it was so interesting to see her surprise at these changes and her evolution. And, I had a front row seat when she and Noc collided in passion. This is why we read KA books, people! The Sexy Bossy Alpha protector and the Independent Feisty Heroine finding it and living it.
The other stories in the series revolved around women in a fantasy world that was a bit medieval..and men were demanding and not monogamous but women were expected to be. These new world women challenged these norms and their fantasy men pledged fidelity.
Franka and Noc’s story is the opposite. Adventurous, she is the one who takes a leap and moves into his world, our world. Noc waited, WAITED, for Franka, gave her time to heal from her pain and loss, knowing she was the ONE, and gave her a safe place to land…in his world. No spoilers but their adventure is still magical, even outside of Fantasyland. Noc reminded me of the best parts of the Hot Bunch from the Rock Chick series.
While the first book served to build the fantasy world for the reader (and is my fav in the series – Frey!), this final book tied up loose ends and ensures all who deserved it found a happy ending. Couples and characters from prior books had cameos and kept all the stories connected. So good, especially the witch Valentine and her meddling ways.
A lovely read, full of romance and the KA feels you want and expect. Many, many moments of sighs and bliss.
And Don’t Miss the First Books in the Fantasyland Series!
WILDEST DREAMS
THE GOLDEN DYNASTY
FANTASTICAL
BROKEN DOVE
About Kristen Ashley:
Kristen Ashley was born in Gary, Indiana, USA and nearly killed her mother and herself making it into the world, seeing as she had the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck (already attempting to accessorise and she hadn’t taken her first breath!). Her mother said they took Kristen away, put her Mom back in her room, her mother looked out the window, and Gary was on fire (Dr. King had been assassinated four days before). Kristen’s Mom remembered thinking it was the end of the world. Quite the dramatic beginning.
Nothing’s changed.
Kristen grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana and has lived in Denver, Colorado and the West Country of England. Thus, she’s blessed to have friends and family around the globe. Her family was (is) loopy (to say the least) but loopy is good when you want to write. They all lived together on a very small farm in a small farm town in the heartland. She grew up with Glenn Miller, The Everly Brothers, REO Speedwagon and Whitesnake (and the wardrobes that matched).
Needless to say, growing up in a house full of music, clothes and love was a good way to grow up.
And as she keeps growing, it keeps getting better.
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