Magic and Love 3
A Prince for Sophie
Sophie de la Croix knows she resembles her late mother.
Queen Liana was beautiful but cold and unloving toward her
children. Determined never do to a child what had been
done to her, Sophie has dedicated her life to the children
others have left behind.
Crown Prince Stephan of Montgermane isn't looking for
romance. But something about Princess Sophie raises his
sap and stirs his blood. Stephan expected the Ice
Princess. One close look shows him there's a warm and
caring woman under all that frost. It just remains for him
to find a way to heat her up and melt her heart.
On the eve of their wedding, Alex and Hannah
acknowledge that their happiness would be complete, if
only Sophie could find true love. Together, and with the
unknown help of those Fairy Godmothers, they play
matchmaker to find a prince for Sophie.
Sensuality Rating:
SIZZLING
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Novel (49,300 words)
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MAGIC AND LOVE Series
Every little girl dreams of finding her
Prince Charming. Then she grows up and realizes
that princes are few and far between and fairy
godmothers occupied elsewhere. The Magic and
Love Series captures that long-ago whimsy and
delivers it in a satisfyingly adult way. Magic
and love—must have ingredients for
happy-ever-after.
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Love, Morgan ~ |
REVIEWS
for A Prince for Sophie [Magic and Love
3]
5
Enchantments: "This is a fairy
tale romance of storybook proportions,
complete with a happy ever after.
I thought this story was wonderful, and just the
‘pick-me-up’ I needed today. I thought Ms.
Ashbury wove reality and fairytale
together beautifully, and created a
beautiful story. I loved the way Stephan
broke through Sophie’s walls to find her
tender side, and I completely enjoyed
Sophie’s softening. Great job Ms. Ashbury,
thank you!!"—Desiree de Cleves,
Enchanting Reviews
5 Kisses:
"I absolutely adored Ms. Ashbury’s
conclusion to the Magic and Love
series! A Prince for Sophie gives
us the story of the eldest Boisdemer girl,
Princess Sophie...I cheered on this couple
as they faced their pasts together,
forging a bright future. A Prince for
Sophie wouldn’t be part of the
Magic and Love series without the
appearance of the two fairy godmothers,
Eugenia and Gwendolyn...These two
well-meaning meddlers added angst to the
story and kept me in stitches! For those
of you that have been closely following
the trials and tribulations of King Alex
and Hannah, rest assured that these two
resolve their differences in a
heartwarming way. I had to stop the story
several times, because Ms. Ashbury wrote
some wonderful scenes as these two joined
as one.
Thank you so much, Ms. Ashbury, for a wonderful,
wonderful series I wished wouldn’t end.
All three books in the Magic and Love
series are on my keeper shelf. I loved the
way you wove magic, love, and monarchy
into a modern-day fairy tale series."—Victoria,
Two Lips Reviews
4.5 Flags:
"Third in her Magic and Love series,
Morgan has a little something for all. And
hubba hubba I’d wanna play with all that
armor. I truly enjoyed it and would
recommend it to anyone that believes in
the magic that comes with love."—Melisa,
Euro-Reviews
4 Stars:
"A Prince for Sophie is a cute
book. Sophie is a fun and interesting
character to read. She is strong and holds
her own against the men in her life. As
the story progresses she also comes to
accept her sexuality, which is a huge plus
in any book. Stephen is a very strong
alpha male and he won't let Sophie hide
from him sexually. He makes her face what
she wants head on and the communication
between them is incredibly fun and
entertaining. The bonds they form grow
slowly and it is very believable. Overall,
this book is a great read, if you want
something cute and fun with a dash of
spice."—Heather, Just Erotic
Romance Reviews
"A Prince for Sophie
is the perfect end to the fairy godmother
trilogy. It is a heart-warming romance
coupled with a look into just what a
parent can impose on a person's psyche,
with a lot of strict specific ideas and
influences, and how love can conquer even
that. That being said, this is a
light-hearted, thoughtful story and one
trilogy that I am sorry to see ended. I
love the fairy godmothers and how they are
woven into this modern day fairy tale. If
you like stories about princes and
princesses with a modern flare, you need
to run out and get this story. Do not
hesitate. A Prince for Sophie made
me laugh out loud and get teary-eyed,
which for me is a good sign of a story
that I am drawn into. I look forward to
reading more by Ms. Ashbury."—Tanya, Joyfully
Reviewed
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Cover Art by Jinger
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A PRINCE FOR SOPHIE
Magic and Love 3
ISBN: 1-606010-12-3
E-book $4.99
THE PRINCE AND
THE SINGLE MOM
Magic and Love 1
ISBN: 1-933563-10-9
E-book $4.99
THE PRINCESS AND
THE BODYGUARD
Magic and Love 2
ISBN: 1-933563-44-3
E-book $4.99
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EXCERPTS
“Music and
laughter make such a lovely symphony, don’t they, Eugenia?”
Eugenia smiled
over at her sister, whose comment echoed exactly her own
thoughts. They were floating, unseen, in the corner of the music
room. The family had gathered for an impromptu celebration in
honor of the just announced engagement of Princess Rachel of
Boisdemer to Peter Jones. Michael, Rachel’s oldest brother, had
chosen a selection of light rock music to play on the sound
system while Alex had ordered champagne.
“Indeed they do. I
must say, I’m feeling better than I have in a long, long time.”
“It’s because that
nice young Peter Jones said he believed in us, and we didn’t
even have to suggest it to him.”
Eugenia narrowed
her eyes as she observed Alex and Hannah, who both pretended not
to be ignoring each other.
“Well, Gwendolyn,
two down and two to go, though I must say if our plan doesn’t
work with those older ones I don’t know what we’ll do! Perhaps
this is why we usually provide our services only for the young.”
“Oh, piffle.”
Gwendolyn’s
uncharacteristic response startled her sister.
“Piffle?” Eugenia
asked, sounding out the word carefully.
“Yes, piffle.
These two are more deserving of our help than most of those
coquettes and do-nothings we aided in the past.” Then she
sighed. “Although they are proving to be quite a
challenge.”
“They are indeed.”
Eugenia then focused her attention on the king’s eldest
daughter, Sophie. Her bearing was regal, her long black hair
fashioned in an elegant chignon. Even as a child, Eugenia
remembered fondly, Princess Sophie had been dainty and
lady-like, always the proper princess. And those traits had only
grown over the years. Her Highness never left her suite without
being perfectly turned out. She was the epitome of a well-bred
gentlewoman. Before her elder brother had married, she’d proven
herself a talented chatelaine in managing the royal household,
too.
“She deserves to
be a Queen,” Eugenia said aloud.
“Hannah?”
“Well yes, of
course Hannah. But I was thinking of Sophie. It’s just too bad
that there are no Crown Princes available.”
“But Eugenia, you
know that’s not so! As a matter of fact, one is arriving in a
few days. He’s one of Philip’s groomsmen.”
“Him? Oh, no,
he’ll never do for our Sophie. No, never.”
“But Eugenia,”
Gwendolyn opened her hands and a book appeared. “Look, see? It’s
even written down, right here in the Book!”
Eugenia scowled as
she gave the Book only a passing glance. “To use your word,
Gwendolyn, piffle. That one certainly doesn’t deserve to
even be in the same room as our Sophie. Why, the very idea!”
“I rather like
him, myself. He’s a good boy.”
“A good boy? That
one is a rake-hell and a wastrel, if ever I saw one.”
Eugenia turned her
attention back to the party. Seeing the two betrothed couples so
obviously in love lifted her spirits. Sparing another glance at
the older couple, she returned to contemplating Sophie. She
folded her arms, her resolve strong. Her Sophie would be
a Queen. It would just take a little creativity.
Everything would
turn out to be a happily-ever-after for everyone, if it took
every ounce of magic she possessed.
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“I don’t remember Queen Liana that well,
little one, but I do remember thinking that she
seemed...untouchable.”
Sophie understood that Stephan was again
trying to take their relationship to a more personal level. She
couldn’t give him the kind of commitment a normal woman might,
but in conversation, at least, she could give him intimacy.
“She was. She never hugged me. She never saw
the need, and although I never tried, I always sensed that if I
had ever thrown my arms around her, she would have recoiled.”
“Some people show their love in different
ways, Sophie. It doesn’t mean they don’t feel the emotion.”
“That’s what Hannah said.” Thinking about her
new stepmother lifted her spirits, and she turned to Stephan.
“Now there’s a lady who invites hugs.”
“So do you.”
Before she could disabuse him of that notion,
his arms were around her, pulling her flush against him. It was
easy to slide her hands up his chest to slink around his neck.
“It’s not me, it’s you.” When Stephan held
her, she felt safe, cherished and connected. He stirred her
senses and heated her blood until she felt like she was melting
inside. Until him, these were feelings she’d never experienced,
so she knew the source of them had to be him.
There was no reason to resist the temptation
that washed through her, so she didn’t. Rising up on her toes,
she kissed him.
The firestorm ignited again, and Sophie let
it take her. With tongue and lips and teeth she set out to
consume him completely. His groans, and the clutching and
caressing of his hands fuelled her need. Leaving his lips, she
sampled the flavor of his neck and chest. Pleased, she noticed
that his nipples peaked just like hers did when suckled. The
reaction spurred her on. Nuzzling his chest, the light dusting
of hair there caressed like the finest velvet. His taste was
different here than in his kiss. Salty and rich, she discovered
a flavor she’d been missing all her life. She wanted
more. She wanted every scrap of him she could have.
Easing to her
knees, she fumbled at the opening of his pants, unbuttoning and
then unzipping them with trembling fingers. And when his penis
sprang free, she captured it in her hand. Instinct guided her as
she used her tongue in a long, questing lick. Then she opened
her mouth and took him in.
His cock was hard,
yet the skin was soft and smooth and tasted good. And hot, it
was so hot. As she moved her mouth on him, sliding him in and
out, she played her tongue along his length, sucking lightly.
“My God!”
His epithet told
her he liked her mouth on him. Nothing was more important in
that moment but that she please him. He’d given her so much more
than she’d ever thought to know. When she was with him like
this, when she was kissing him, touching him, when he had his
hands flexing in her hair or reaching down her back to pull the
shirt she wore off her, she felt free. Free and alive and
powerful in a way she would have sworn was beyond her reach.
“Enough!”
Oh, his hands were
strong as he whipped his shirt off her. She felt his trembling
as he urged her onto her back on the floor, followed her down
and loomed over her.
“No one has ever
made me lose control as you have done. You drive me out of my
mind with pleasure. Now, it is my turn.”
When he slipped
down her body, she had no idea what he was about to do. Then he
hooked his hands under her knees, lifted and spread her legs,
and settled between them with his head nearly even with her mons.
The first touch of
his tongue on her soft folds was electrifying. A cry escaped her
lips, and her hips jerked toward him.
SIREN SEX Rating
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SENSUAL:
Traditional romance, suitable for the general
audience (BookStrand) |
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STEAMY:
Heavy sexual tension; graphic details; may contain
coarse language (BookStrand) |
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SIZZLING:
Erotic, graphic sex; explicit sexual language; may offend delicate
readers (SIREN) |
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SCORCHING:
Erotica romance; contains many sexual encounters; may contain unconventional
sex; will offend delicate readers (SIREN) |
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SEXTREME:
Excessive or non-exclusive sex; many instances of unconventional sex; may be hardcore; not for the faint-hearted
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SIREN BOOK LENGTH
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NOVELLA:
15,000-25,000
words |
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NOVEL:
25,000-55,000
words |
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FULL
NOVEL: 55,000-80,000
words |
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PLUS
NOVEL:
80,000-100,000
words |
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SUPER
PLUS
NOVEL:
100,000-140,000
words |
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HUMONGOUS
NOVEL:
140,000+
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