A Lover's Act: Matriarchies of Muirin, #20

By Meyari McFarland

A garden party was not the place for a war.

Fen knew that, right down to her bones. Mother had taught her to behave over a lifetime of beatings, harassment and abuse, all endured in silence.

Apparently, though, Briar didn't know that. Insulting Mother's prize ornamental rose garden in the middle of Mother's biggest garden party of the season was sure to start a war.

As if stealing Fen away and getting engaged wasn't enough already. Even Dana blood wouldn't protect Fen, or Briar for that matter.

A Lover's Act is a Matriarchies of Muirin story where love is stronger than blood and allies come from unexpected places. Asexual and aromantic readers are sure to love Fen, Briar and their triumphant story.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Meyari McFarland
• Release date: May 18, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386442264

Meyari McFarland

Meyari McFarland has been telling stories since she was a small child. Her stories range from SF and Fantasy adventures to Romances but they always feature strong characters who do what they think is right no matter what gets in their way. Her series range from Space Opera Romance in the Drath series to Epic Fantasy in the Mages of Tindiere world. Other series include Matriarchies of Muirin, the Clockwork Rift Steampunk mysteries, and the Tales of Unification urban fantasy stories, plus many more. You can find all of her work on MDR Publishing's website at www.MDR-Publishing.com.

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A Lover’s Act

A Lover’s Act

A Matriarchies of Muirin Short Story

Meyari McFarland

MDR Publishing

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Duty defined Jing Althus' life.

Duty to Nthanda, his cousin. To the Ceelen who expected him to lead if Nthanda fell.

Someone had targeted the Ceelen for destruction.

Only one person could help Jing discover them: Iman Hogarth, conman, genius and the most beautiful man Jing had ever met.

If Iman would help.

Jing's only hope was to convince Iman that he was worth risking Iman's life.

Contents

A Lover's Act

Other Matriarchies of Muirin Stories:

Author's Note: Secrets in the Prayers

1. Slipped Moorings

2. Tent Walls

Afterword

Special Offer

Author Bio

Other Matriarchies of Muirin Stories:

In Reading Order:

The City of the Ladies

Fight Smarter

Hide and Seek

Stormy Arrival

Repair and Rebuild

Storm Over Archaelaos

Facing the Storm

Tea and Knives

Luck of the Dana

Homecoming

Delicate Introduction

Following the Beacon

Coming Together

The Solace of Her Clan

Running Before the Storm

Fighting the Morrigan's Hand

Secrets in the Prayers

Fitting In

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A Lover's Act

Briar's fingers clenched hard around Fen's hand, grinding the bones together.