The hero from Kate Hill’s sci-fi romance is visiting today. So excited!
Thanks for coming in. For my readers, whats your name?
Jade, or Ari Jade, if were being formal.
Cool! Jade is one of my favorite names. What do you look like?
Im six feet three inches, and like all warrior priests in active combat duty, Im in top physical condition. I have dark eyes and dark hair. Unfortunately I have to keep it long and tightly braided. It gives me headaches. Unfortunately, the braid is a requirement for warrior priests, at least the ones who are able to grow their hair. Theres a religious meaning behind it, but I wont go into the details here. Its in my book, if youd like to know more. Dont ask about my nose. It was broken and didnt heal straight, as if it wasnt noticeable enough before that.
What time period does your story take place?
To someone from Earth during your time, its the distant future.
Whats your goal in this story?
Im part of a cultural exchange between my planet and the planet Neidress. Ive been assigned to a priestess—Selena—to learn from her and to teach her about us. Its not going to be easy. Were total opposites, and she can be frustrating. Even worse, she has hardly any self-control regarding sexuality, but shes a dedicated priestess, and she has a good heart. Shes hard to resist, though. I still cant figure out how she can be irritating and adorable at the same time.
Ooh! Opposites attract. What is your occupation? Are you any good at it? Do you like it?
Im a warrior priest, and thats more than an occupation. Its a way of life, and a part of my soul. Its not an easy life, but I wouldnt want any other. I was orphaned as a baby, and my adoptive father was a warrior priest. Theyre my family and my friends. Were part of a brotherhood. The work we do helps others, and thats whats most important. Selena understands that. Her commune is against violence, even in self-defense, but theyre dedicated to helping people in many other ways, and as a warrior priest, I respect that.
Family is so important. What did you think the first time you saw Selena?
I thought she was beautiful. I know that sounds superficial, but its not that shes physically perfect. Theres something genuine about her. She radiates energy and kindness. She makes me look at the world in a different way, and that can be a valuable gift. And as much as it annoys me, I also enjoy the way she challenges me.
That’s really sweet. What is your family like?
My father was a great warrior priest. For years he was leader of our Order. No one could have had a better father. I learned so much from him, and like Selena, hell always be in my heart. Shane and Asa are more than just friends. Yes, theyre my brothers in the sense that all warrior priests are brothers, but our friendship is deeper than that. Shane is easygoing. He helps me keep things in perspective, and hes an all-around great guy. Asa and I dont always see eye-to-eye, but we never let each other down. Hes got a will of iron. Almost dying together while trapped in an ice cave brought us even closer together. Asa and Shane. Theyre my family.
That’s great! What is peoples first impression of you?
People tell me I have no sense of humor, but thats not true. You have to get to know me.
Haha! Thanks again for visiting, Jade! It’s been great.
by Kate Hill
Science Fiction Romance
Blurb:
What happens when a warrior priest from a strict religion meets a free-spirited priestess from a new age commune?
Jade and Selena are as different as two people can be, but to facilitate an alliance between their worlds, they engage in a cultural exchange. With their galaxy in danger from a planet that wants to conquer or destroy all others, they realize the importance of their assignment, but it is difficult for a warrior priest and a nonviolent priestess to understand each other.
Selena is both attracted and appalled by his old school masculinity, and Jade is tempted to break his vow of celibacy until marriage due to his powerful desire for her. Will this unlikely pair not only find common ground, but unconditional love?
Excerpt:
Again they fell into step at a slow jog. Selena glanced at him, studying his craggy
profile, his braid snapping behind him and his sweaty uniform clinging to his muscular frame. She wasnt sure if it was due to sprinting or if the temperature had already risen, but she was practically stifling.
One moment she was staring at him and the next she hit the ground, pain shooting
through her ankle. “Ouch!”
Thats what she got for ogling him instead of watching where she was going.
Jade instantly knelt beside her. “Whats wrong?”
“My ankle. I must have turned it in that hole.”
With warm hands, he gently felt her injury. It was already starting to swell.
“Lets get you to the hospital.”
“Good idea. I just need a hand—”
He picked her up before she had a chance to finish. Pressed close to his hot, damp body, Selena instinctively grasped his neck. Mother Sun, he felt as hard as he looked.
“Oh! Wow. Jade, this is very sweet, but I can walk if you just let me lean on you.”
“This is quicker and more efficient.”
And almost frighteningly intimate. With his face so close to hers, the temptation to kiss his full, sensual lips almost overwhelmed her.
“The hospital is all the way over there. You cant carry me.”
His brow furrowed and again she sensed his amusement. “Its not like you weigh much.”
“I just…are you allowed to do this?”
“Bring an injured woman to the hospital? Yes. Its not against my religion. In case you missed it, that was sarcasm again.”
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Author Bio:
Kate Hill is a vegetarian New Englander who started writing many years ago for pleasure.
When shes not writing, she enjoys reading, watching horror and action movies, working out, and spending time with her family and pets.
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