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$25 #Giveaway Cover Reveal WARRIOR SPIRIT by JEAN CARROLL

October 13, 2015 By Mary 44 Comments

Today we’re excited to share the cover reveal for the revitalized cover of Warrior Spirit, Book 1 of The King of Ireland series by Jean Carroll. The book is also available free for Kindle 10/14-10/18, so grab it quick!
Book Description:

Irishman Blackie O’Brien led a sinful and self-destructive life of women, alcohol and drugs. He was the best, winningest, champion steeplechase jockey in the history of the sport until a near-fatal racing accident ended his career.

But this was no “accident”- his ruthless ex-agent, Mickey Reegan orchestrated the whole thing. It seems that the luck o’ the Irish has deserted Blackie once and for all.And Blackie is no ordi­nary Irish­man. This lusty young man is the direct descen­dent of Brian Boru, the most influ­en­tial High king of Ire­land. If Ire­land still had a king, Blackie would be it.Now, Blackie is a man with­out a career and with­out a kingdom.

Chel­tenham

War­rior Spirit chron­i­cles Blackie’s jour­ney from the green val­leys of Ire­land to the priv­i­leged horse coun­try of Mid­dle­burg, Vir­ginia. As Blackie begins to despair over his future, in enters beau­ti­ful, young Meg, who brings her horses to Blackie’s fam­ily farm where he’s been recu­per­at­ing from the accident.

Their sex­ual chem­istry is immediate.But Blackie’s fam­ily has other plans for him. They believe he’s dri­ven by the spirit of an ancient Irish war­rior and demand he find a place in Ireland’s polit­i­cal leadership.

From fight­ing off alco­holic temp­ta­tions, thwart­ing an attempted rape of Meg, and stop­ping thugs try­ing to take his life, Blackie leaps over one hur­dle after another. Will Blackie ulti­mately find the future he’s meant to have with the love of a good woman?

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About the Author:

The three guys who put up with my writing.

I started writ­ing The King of Ire­land series in 2008 when I had my sec­ond knee replaced. I was immo­bi­lized with ice on my knee for hours dur­ing the day and was, of course, bored to tears. The’King’ story was some­thing I had played with in my head for maybe twenty-five years. Watch­ing one more TV show, I decided to write it down. I wrote long-hand and quickly filled many yel­low legal pads and kept on going. Luck­ily my sister-in-law was a very good typ­ist, so I enlisted her help.

I made a lot of mis­takes at first and along the way learned a great deal about the craft of writ­ing and I’m still learn­ing. I got a moun­tain of advice and help from agents, edi­tors, con­test judges, cri­tique groups and friends. I found quickly that their was some­thing called “word count” and it was frowned upon to have too much of it. So I had to pare my 300K word novel down to where some­body might look at it. Hence I now have a three book, one novella series and might add more if my read­ers get invested in my characters.

Here is the real star of the show-Beauregarde-our 4 year old poodle

I love my char­ac­ters by the way and feel very close to them. I got highly insulted when a friend said Blackie just wasn’t her cup of tea! I have a pas­sion for horses just like my char­ac­ters and have since I was a lit­tle girl and saw my first horse. Our prop­erty backed up to the Gar­ri­son For­est School for Girls in Mary­land and they rode their horses through our woods.

I started rid­ing when I was about eight years old and rode con­sis­tently until in my thir­ties and was lucky enough to have my own horse and pony for ten years. I did a lot of show­ing and did mostly jump­ing. Later I dis­cov­ered dres­sage and became fas­ci­nated with it just like the main char­ac­ters in my book. I retired in 2010 and briefly before that I started rid­ing again and it was glo­ri­ous to be on a horse once more. I’m retired from Johns Hop­kins Uni­ver­sity where I worked for 27 years as an Elec­tron Micro­scopist. The best thing is now I get to write full time and feel very blessed to be able to do so.

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Excerpt: THE KISSTHE KISSThey got the horses ready, and led them out of the barn. She was get­ting ready to mount Cloudy when Blackie walked up behind her, leaned into her and whis­pered with his mouth against her ear,

“Would you like a leg up?”

Her heart flipped and she knew she was blush­ing from the huge rush she got. Meg wanted to just turn around in his arms and kiss him but she stuck her leg out and he flipped her into the saddle

“Let’s take a dif­fer­ent trail today.”

“Okay, lead the way.”

He took off at a trot and she fol­lowed. They rode along the edge of a field next to the woods. Meg loved watch­ing him ride he was so good.

Turn­ing into the woods, Blackie slowed to a walk. The peace of the woods sur­rounded them like a bower; the breeze gen­tly wav­ing the branches; the birds singing their love songs.

He reined Sand­man back to ride next to her. Quiet for a few min­utes, he stopped, Meg halted Cloudy and Blackie stared at her. He moved Sand­man over close, leaned in and kissed her gen­tly on the mouth.

His lips were soft as he brushed them like a whis­per over hers. The jolt and rush she got wasn’t exactly soft. She instantly wanted more but he had already kicked Sandy into a dead run.

* * *

Christ, what am I doing?

He jerked the horse away and put him into a gal­lop to cover up his sur­prise and embar­rass­ment. Embar­rassed! He’d never felt that way before, kiss­ing a woman, even when he was a kid. The instant arousal caught him off guard, another rea­son to get out of there before she noticed. He knew her mouth would be that sweet. As he gal­loped off, he licked his lips to savor the taste of her.

* * *

She was star­tled. He’d caught her off guard. It took her a beat to react and then she took off after him.

Oh my God. He just kissed me.

She’d been won­der­ing what it would be like to kiss him, but hadn’t expected it to be that gen­tle or potent. The kiss had plucked her like a harp string all the way to her toes.

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Comments

  1. judethomas21
    Judy Thomas says

    October 13, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    That little dog is so gorgeous!

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 11:48 am

      Thank you, Beau is the head of the household. He’s a parti (His color) toy poodle.
      I hope you enjoy Warrior Spirit and go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2- Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  2. Betty W says

    October 13, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    I enjoyed learning more about you and your book! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 11:51 am

      Thank you for buying Warrior Spirit and I hope you enjoy it. Go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2- Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  3. eskiemama23
    Melissa Morr says

    October 14, 2015 at 2:54 am

    Sounds like interesting book

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 11:52 am

      Thank you for buying Warrior Spirit and I hope you enjoy it. Go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2- Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  4. Evelyn says

    October 14, 2015 at 6:08 am

    This is an amazing story. Irishman as the hero is a really good choice. Congrats!

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 11:55 am

      Thank you. My grandmother was Irish and I love Ireland, so I had to make Blackie Irish. I hope you enjoy the book and please go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2-Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  5. Rhianona – Reader and reviewer of all sorts of books.
    Rachel B says

    October 14, 2015 at 6:32 am

    sounds like a great book – love books involving jockeys!

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 12:00 pm

      Me too. I love horses and racing and of course those hunky jockeys. Have you read Dick Francis’ books. Fantastic and all about racing and jockeys.
      I hope you enjoy Warrior Spirit and go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2-Ever After will be coming soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  6. kamundsen44
    kim amundsen says

    October 14, 2015 at 8:10 am

    Sounds like a good read.

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 1:15 pm

      Thank you for buying Warrior Spirit and I hope you enjoy it. Go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2- Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  7. Nancy says

    October 14, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Story sounds interesting. Why does Amazon list paperbacks for $999.19????

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      That’s a ridiculous price from sellers in the Marketplace other than Amazon. The paperback is not up yet with the new cover and then it will be $12.00. I tried to get Amazon to take that price down but apparently these other sellers can charge what they want? Stupid because no one is going to pay that for a paperback.
      Anyway-Thank you for buying Warrior Spirit and I hope you enjoy it. Go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2- Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  8. @saleago – United States
    Sandra Watts says

    October 14, 2015 at 8:42 am

    Better yet, does he deserve that life?

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      Yes he does because he’s a really great guy and turns into a great leader.Thank you for buying Warrior Spirit and I hope you enjoy it. Go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2- Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  9. Kelly Nicholson says

    October 14, 2015 at 9:43 am

    Leave a comment

    it hump day,and i love contest thanks

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      Thank you for buying Warrior Spirit and I hope you enjoy it. Go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2- Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  10. Rita Wray
    Rita Wray says

    October 14, 2015 at 10:43 am

    I enjoyed the excerpt, thank you.

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 1:23 pm

      You’re welcome! Thank you for buying Warrior Spirit and I hope you enjoy it. Go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2- Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  11. Marcy Meyer says

    October 14, 2015 at 11:16 am

    The excerpt sounds great. Thank you for the great giveaway chance!

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      You’re welcome! Thank you for buying Warrior Spirit and I hope you enjoy it. Go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2- Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  12. candacemom2two – Vancouver, WA – My name is Candace and I'm an eclectic reader who enjoys young adult and adult books. I have two children so I also read and review children's books and middle grade books. I've been blogging for over 7 years and have been immersed in the book community for 9 years. I'm also the owner and operator of CBB Book Promotions. You can contact me at candacesbookblog(at)yahoo(dot)com
    Candace says

    October 14, 2015 at 11:24 am

    Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  13. Linda Kish
    Linda Kish says

    October 14, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    I love the dog. So talented.

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 1:26 pm

      Thank you for buying Warrior Spirit and I hope you enjoy it. Go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2- Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  14. Linda Fast says

    October 14, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    Thanks for a chance in your giveaway. The book looks interesting.

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 1:27 pm

      You’re welcome! Thank you for buying Warrior Spirit and I hope you enjoy it. Go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2- Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  15. collenga
    CJ Schindler says

    October 14, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    Great excerpt! I love that the main character is Irish, you don’t see that too often

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 1:29 pm

      Thank you. My grandmother was Irish and I love Ireland, so I had to make Blackie Irish. I hope you enjoy the book and please go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2-Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  16. Deb PelletierC
    Deb P says

    October 14, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    Like the excerpt, and the book sounds interesting.

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 1:28 pm

      Thank you for buying Warrior Spirit and I hope you enjoy it. Go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2- Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  17. dismise25
    missy ellis says

    October 14, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    awesome giveaway

    Reply
  18. sherry1969 – Glasgow, KY
    Sherry S. says

    October 14, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    It’s got to be a good book because it has a Irishman in it.

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 1:30 pm

      Thank you. My grandmother was Irish and I love Ireland, so I had to make Blackie Irish. I hope you enjoy the book and please go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2-Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  19. slehan
    Sarah L says

    October 14, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    Looks like an interesting book.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
    • jeancarroll45
      Jean Carroll says

      October 15, 2015 at 1:30 pm

      You’re welcome! Thank you for buying Warrior Spirit and I hope you enjoy it. Go to my website and sign up for the newsletter. Book 2- Ever After will be coming out soon.

      Jean

      Reply
  20. Kate F. says

    October 15, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  21. emilyrose2015
    Emily Rose says

    October 16, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    I love the cover, so romantic!

    Reply
  22. tammy66blog
    Tammy Heath says

    October 17, 2015 at 10:45 am

    Thanks for sharing this book and giveaway so glad at a chance to read this Book and be in the giveaway. Thank you.

    Reply
  23. christeeny
    Christine says

    October 17, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    Intriguing excerpt! And that dog is too cute!! Such gorgeous coloring, as well 🙂

    Reply
  24. justwin4once – Springfield OH
    Katherine Riley says

    October 17, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    I have loved horse stories since I was young, beginning with Misty of Chincoteague,

    Reply
  25. BerkeleyHapa says

    October 19, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    Loved the dog playing the piano, and enjoyed the excerpt!

    Reply
  26. Ellen Mae Barrientos says

    October 21, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    Love the cover.

    Reply
  27. clickclickmycat
    Faye Gates says

    October 21, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    I just love your little dog. I’m getting a puppy for Christmas. I haven’t had a dog in about 25 years. I
    ‘m getting old, and I want one in my life before I go. I want a small one that I can lift when I have to.

    Reply

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