Shona Husk | The danger of forbidden attraction
January 9, 2014
I remember watching Romeo and Juliet on TV for the first time and loving it.
This was a long time before the Baz Luhrmann production (which I also really
like). The one I first saw was the Zeffirelli version. I was about 14 at the time so of course the idea of having this amazing love was
fascinating. However I always hated the ending. I love a happily ever afters.
Years later I discovered Tristan and Isolde (another love story that ends in
tragedy). I love the film and hate the ending. I want it to work out for the
lovers. They've struggled so much they deserve to be happy! Both tales are about forbidden love. I think they are meant to be a morality
tale about crossing lines and loving the wrong person. Personally I see them as
epic love stories that ended in tragedy because of a few bad decisions. They
could have been together if they'd done it differently. When the idea for Lord of the Hunt first came to me I knew that Taryn and Verden
shouldn't be together. And I knew the black moment was going to be the point
where Romeo and Juliet, and Tristan and Isolde failed. Somehow my characters
were going to have to press on and find their happily ever after. Of course if Taryn and Verden had ignored the growing attraction or waited until
it was safe to act on it the book would've been much shorter and a lot less fun But part of the attraction is that it is forbidden. At first there is the thrill
of getting away with it that adds the heart pounding desire...then that
gradually becomes the fear of getting caught. Actions and words are second
guessed to avoid revealing the truth. And yet a secret is never really a secret
for long. Someone always finds out... ~~~ "You have a smudge of dirt on your shirt." The Queen flicked
Verden's undone sleeve with the tips of her fingers.
"Do I?" He glanced down and saw a red-brown dust from the ruin. His
heart skipped a beat. He used the back of his hand to wipe away the offending
mark but it remained. He shrugged as if it were nothing of consequence. "Hunting
in the mortal world is dirty work."
The Queen looked at him. Her dark eyes dead of all emotion. "I
suppose it is." She turned away, followed by the ladies she kept around her. "If
you aren't careful, you will disgrace yourself. Appearances matter, more than
ever." She didn't bother to even look at him as she swept down the
corridor.
She wasn't talking about his clothes. She knew he was seeing
someone, which meant she'd be trying to work out who. There was no smile on his
lips as he went into his chamber and shut the door. He leaned against the wood,
unable to move.
He would not allow the Queen to steal his newfound happiness. He
would do better at hiding what he had and what he wanted. He'd speak to Gwyn on
Taryn's behalf about her parents. He'd do whatever it took to get her free of
Gwyn and clear a path for him and Taryn to be together openly.
Of course, he had no idea how he was going to do that. LORD OF THE HUNT BY
SHONA HUSK – IN STORES JANUARY 2014 She Wasn't Cut Out for His World...
The realm of the fairies might be unbelievably beautiful, but its people are
notoriously treacherous. Raised among mortals, Taryn hoped to avoid her fairy
heritage her whole life. But now she must cross over to Annwyn and appeal to the
King to pardon her exiled parents, or they're sure to die. And to get to the
King, she'll first have to face the Lord of the Hunt... He Can't Imagine Life Without Her...
Verden, Lord of the Hunt, is sworn to serve to King. But the moment he sees
Taryn, the attraction is instant and devastating. How can he not help the
beautiful, brave young woman who refuses to bend to the will of the court? Yet
the power in Annwyn is shifting, its magic failing. No matter how much he may
love Taryn, the Hunter knows that abandoning his duty could bring down the
mortal world forever... Praise for the works of Shona Husk: "Romantic and intriguing." —Publishers Weekly "Enthralling." —Booklist "A great fairy-tale feel...dark, fresh, and tantalizing." —Anna's Book Blog ABOUT THE AUTHOR Three time ARRA finalist Shona Husk lives in Western Australia at the edge of
the Indian Ocean. Blessed with a lively imagination she spent most of her
childhood making up stories. As an adult she discovered romance novels and
hasn't looked back. Drawing on history and myth, she writes about heroes who are
armed and dangerous but have a heart of gold—sometimes literally. She is
the author of the Shadowlands Series and the Annwyn Series. You can find out
more information about Shona and her edgy romances at http://www.shonahusk.com/
or follow her on Twitter, @ShonaHusk.
Comments
22 comments posted.
Re: Shona Husk | The danger of forbidden attraction
I agree with you about happy endings. There are couple of authors that I practically refuse to read anymore because I am always torn apart with the hero or heroine dies in the end. Congrats on your new book. I am looking forward to reading it.
[email protected] (Amy Kincade 12:49pm January 9, 2014)
I am not at all fond of the romances that end badly. If I want tragedy, I'll grab a tragedy to read. :-) (Glenda Martillotti 1:12am January 9, 2014)
I'm not one to enjoy a book that ends without a happy ending. I read to get away from it all. (Bonnie Capuano 4:35am January 9, 2014)
I love Shona Husk's Annwyn series. They do contain all the elements I love when it comes to reading romance; magic, Happily Ever After, and a sweetness to the relationship that makes the physical desire even sexier! You really do capture it all. (Jennifer Barnhart 8:54am January 9, 2014)
I loved Romeo and Juliet as well, but then again, I've always been a big fan of the works of Shakespeare. He always wrote with the flair of the dramatic, and the ending was sad, but so appropriate for his writing. I too, prefer to have a love story with a happy ending, or sometimes like a surprise ending, depending on my mood at the time. Your book sounds like it's going to be a real page-turner, and I can't wait to get it in my hands!! I'll have to make sure to have it on my TBR list!! Congratulations on what I'm sure is going to be a big hit with the readers!! (Peggy Roberson 9:26am January 9, 2014)
Oooh! This sounds great! I love forbidden romance scenarios. I have to have a happy ending. IF I know there won't be one, I won't read the book. (Linda Townsend 10:28am January 9, 2014)
HEAs are a must for me... I want to see the characters get through all the pain and struggles to their happy ending. (Colleen Conklin 12:03pm January 9, 2014)
i love happy endings to i love seeing them becaome happy after a hard relationship but they love each other very much (Denise Smith 2:07pm January 9, 2014)
I love happy endings. Isn't that really what we all really want! (Denise Austin 2:56pm January 9, 2014)
I love happy endings, especially if they have gone through trials and tribulations to get to their HEA. (Jean Patton 8:03pm January 9, 2014)
This story sounds great. Thanks for a chance to win your book. (Linda Hall 8:47pm January 9, 2014)
For me, it's all about the happy ending. I get really upset when I watch/read a romance and then have it end tragically. (Janie McGaugh 9:32pm January 9, 2014)
If you want a movie with a forbidden love that end well try Wings of Desire but not the American remake that doesn't. (Tamara Burks 10:05pm January 9, 2014)
I love a HEA ending. When I saw Night of the Living Dead and saw how it ended, I was quite unhappy about that and ended up making my own ending to the Night of the Living Dead. It would not be in film but at least I'm happy with my ending. (Kai Wong 10:45pm January 9, 2014)
Wow, Congrats on your new book: LORD OF THE HUNT. I love the book cover too! Yes, I agree that Romeo and Juliet was a fascinating story and your new book sounds very romantic and fascinating too! I would love to win and read your book this New Year in 2014. Thank You very much. Cecilia CECE (Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 11:54pm January 9, 2014)
Sounds like a very interesting read with attraction and I also loved Romeo and Juliet. Can't wait to read to find out how the story ends. (Kathleen Beale 9:04am January 10, 2014)
Thank you for always providing a HEA. If I want tradegy, I'll remain focused constantly on the real world. I do not read to be sad; I read to immerse myself in another world and to find a place where love always wins. (Michelle Willms 9:47am January 10, 2014)
Happy endings for me! (Melanie Backus 2:17pm January 10, 2014)
WOULD LOVE TO WIN YOUR NEW BOOK! THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY! (Shelley Summers 3:53pm January 10, 2014)
I do love a HEA!! (Mary Preston 3:13am January 11, 2014)
I won't read an author if I know they break the unwritten romance rule and there might NOT be a happy ending. I read romance BECAUSE of the HEA. I want to go on an adventure and know in then end it will all work out. I won't watch certain movies for the same reason. I love HEA's and for me they are a MUST! (Lenna Hendershott 5:54pm January 12, 2014)
Congratulations on the publication of Lord of the Hunt! It sounds like a fascinating book. I love paranormal romance and happy ever after endings. (Bonnie H 9:11pm January 25, 2014)
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