Thursday, December 15, 2016

Swoon Thursday (#203): Heartstone by Elle Katharine White


- From the book you’re currently reading, or one you just finished, tell us what made you SWOON. What got your heart pounding, your skin tingling, and your stomach fluttering

- Try to make the swoon excerpt 140 characters (or less), if you are going to tweet about it. Use the hashtag #YABOUND when tweeting


This week, my swoon is from Heartstone by Elle Katharine White!


I took his good hand. He was trembling, or perhaps I was. Maybe we both were.

"I do," I said. "I love you, Alastair."

And then, because I'd fought through dragonfire and death and knew at last what courage looked like, I kissed him.

I thought I knew everything there to know about fire. I'd smelled it, touched it, almost tasted it, but for all that, I had no idea. This was the fire that bound the Daired bloodline to dragonkind. Love, and passion, and wildness - all burned in that single touch, searing my lips even as it seared my soul.

When we separated we were both breathless.

- eARC, 96%


I. Absolutely. ADORED this book! Amazing fantasy and beautiful, subtle romance! I do love a good Pride and Prejudice retelling. =) Catch my review tomorrow!

24 comments:

  1. Oooh, I am very excited for this book---dragons and a P & P retelling, it can't get much better than that! Can't wait to see your review!

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    1. YAY! Becky, this is right up your alley. I hope you get a chance to read the book!

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  2. I'm so happy that you loved this, I'll be reading it soon! Looking forward to your review:-)

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  3. Wow what a great swoon read! I love this section of the book! I can't wait to see your review!

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    1. I'm glad! It was an awesome book. =) Thank you!

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  4. Oooooh a P&P retelling - my fave! I'll look into this one! :)

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    1. I hope you get the chance to read this one, Nick!

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  5. Woah this teaser is certainly bringing all the swoon Alyssa, after the day that I've had, its definitely what I needed! Thank you for sharing! :)

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    1. Yaaasss! I wish I could have shared the entire scene, but it was too spoilery. Let me know if you read this one, Jasprit!

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  6. WHAAAT? P&P retelling? Sign me up! I'm definitely liking the teaser! Will have to check this out! Thanks for sharing, Alyssa!

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    1. YES! I hope you get the chance to read this book, Cyn! ^_^

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  7. Oooh, love the quote, Alyssa! I'll have to check this romance out! :)

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    1. It's a good one, Rachel! Subtle, but really good. :D

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  8. You just cemented my need for this book!

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  9. Ohh yes how I miss seeing Swoon Thursday on your blog Alyssa. A great and sweet swoon worthy scene as always. Alyssa you always pick great swoon scenes and I absolutely love them all! Thank you so much for your post Alyssa.

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    1. They're here every week! I love choosing the scene for this post every weekend. =) Thank YOU, Katiria!

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  10. P&P retelling?! Count me in! And that sounds so cute!

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  11. Ohh, lovely swoon sweetie :D Just commented on another blog, with this as a WoW, lol :) Now I'm even more curious about it. But aw, first kiss at the end of the book? How rude :D But still, I do like the swoon. <3

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    1. I think you'd like this book, Carina! The romance is really sweet, and slow-burn. I didn't mind the slow-burn. ;)

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  12. I never heard of this one and so, as I love Pride & Prejudice and that whole series about the Hobbit and the ring AND all of Terry Brooks' fantastic books I will spring for the higher price on this one. Have you read the latter author's book. TV had a series months ago, Shannara Chronicles, and I am hoping that they give us a second season.

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    1. I've not read any of Terry Brook's books! Though I have heard of the Shannara Chronicles, and the books are on my TBR. :D If you read Heartstone, I hope you like it, Sheila!

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