The
Legacy of the Key
Ancient
Guardians Series
Book
One
S.
L. Morgan
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Historical,
Science Fiction
Publisher:
Pasidian Press
Date of
Publication: December 21, 2012
Number of pages:
372
Word Count:
101,102
Book
Description:
No matter where
you are, facing your reality with passion and purpose will always lead down the
path you were intended to go.
While Reece
Bryant is making her way through this world on her own, she is suddenly
confronted with the truth of her existence, and the reality of her future. It
is when she encounters two alluring and mysterious men, that a series of
extraordinary events takes place, putting Reece’s life in grave danger. With her
life in the balance, Reece must blindly trust the two mysterious strangers; and
when she does, she is brought into an enchanting world that is beyond her
logical comprehension.
This captivating
land reveals new worlds and new dimensions to which her existence is paramount.
But it is once she falls in love with the stunning Levi Oxley that everything
will change, and Reece’s life will be in more danger than ever before.
Forced to return
to Earth and face a Council of Worlds, Reece discovers there is more to this
enchanting dimension than she could have ever imagined.
At a moment’s
notice, even thru the fog of our denial, our journey can become crystal clear.
And within the revelation, once our fear subsides, we can find contentment and
purpose if we focus on the things that matter most. Trust—Courage—Love
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The Legacy of the Key is the first installment of S.L. Morgan’s new fantasy romance novel. The romance in this novel is perfectly suitable for young adults, teens ages 13 and up.
Prepare to journey into a captivating new world…that will remove you from reality as you know it! A 2014 Global ebook Gold award winning book and a 2014 Silver award medalist in the Reader's favorite international awards.
Praise for The
Legacy of the Key
5-STARS
Ancient Guardians: The Legacy of the Key by S.L. Morgan is an enchanting novel
with a flawless plot, breathtakingly vivid scenery and characters that so
completely come to life and are relatable. The story took me from this world
and transported me to a different time and to a place so beautiful and
magnificent I sometimes needed a moment to pause and just take in the
breathtaking scenery described therein. ~Reader's Favorite Review by Faridah
Nassozi
5-
STARS "There are two words to describe this book: ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. It
is very difficult to put into words how much I enjoyed it. The concept of the
different worlds and dimensions among us was unique and very intriguing; it
immediately had me hooked.". ~Reader's Favorite Review by Cheryl Schopen
5-Stars
"The book is fast paced and will take readers to another dimension
altogether. It is a great roller coaster ride with fantasy, science fiction, mystery,
romance, action, suspense and a new dimension all woven together.
Excerpt from The Legacy of the Key
Chapter One
The fall semester of
Temple University’s medical program in Philadelphia had finally come to an end.
Reece handed in her last final, and walked out toward the area where her friend
Jack was meeting her to drive her to the airport. She had been dreading this
day, not because of the finals, but because she was flying back to San Diego.
Halfway through the semester, Reece had been notified that she would have to
return home to settle the last of her father’s estate.
Two years ago, the
summer after she graduated from college, her father died of a massive heart
attack. He left her alone; with no one she could call family.
She had planned to
stay in San Diego to pursue her medical degree, but it took nearly everything
she had to stay and cope with her father’s death. In the end, she could no
longer bear to live in the city that reminded her so much of him, and their
years together.
After his passing she
fled to Philadelphia in search of a new life. She had settled in quickly,
making a couple of friends who helped to take her mind off of what she had left
behind. Her grades were excellent, and she could not have been more proud of
how well she was doing on her own. She felt strong.
Now, she had to return
and face again the reality of it all again; the painful memories and feelings
of weakness that she had so successfully suppressed.
She was determined not
to let this trip tear down the strength she had found. She refused to let the
past haunt her anymore. The trip would not be a long one; she would quickly
handle the paperwork regarding the sale of her father’s home, and then return
to her life in Philadelphia.
“Hey, Reece,” a
familiar voice called out, pulling her out of her distant thoughts. “You’re out
early; I was just going to wait out at the benches for you.”
Jack was getting ready
to start his internship. He was an even tempered guy, and enjoyable to be
around. They had developed a quick and entirely platonic rapport from the
moment they met, and he always made her feel comfortable.
She smiled. “Thanks
for taking me to the airport, Jack. I hated to call you so late, but Lori’s
cancellation was kind of last-minute.” Lori and Reece had shared an apartment
since Reece’s arrival in Philadelphia.
Jack placed his arm
around her shoulders as they started walking. “So, when is Lori going to admit
she’s in love with me, and get rid of that geek, Mitch?”
Reece chuckled. “When
you get over yourself, and you’ve shown you can stay in a relationship longer
than one night.”
He stared back at her.
“Figures. Why do women always wait for Prince Charming to come along? I could
be Prince Charming if that’s what it takes.” he laughed at himself.
“Jack, I’m sure you
could. I think many of your girlfriends thought you were!”
“Well, whatever dork
Lori wants to date is her problem, not mine. I’ve never been the type to
attract the brunettes anyway. It’s always the blonde’s that seem to be
attracted to men like me.”
Reece stared at him
incredulously, “You’re unbelievable.”
He laughed. “Actually,
come to think of it, there is one blonde haired, blue eyed girl that hasn’t
fallen for my charming sensibilities…” He looked at her and smirked.
Reece shook her head,
“And that’s not going to change, either! I don’t get it.”
“Get what?”
“The fact that you
have to stereotype every female you come across. How shallow can one person be?
You’re actually judging your relationships with women by the color of their
hair? It’s stupid, and it’s half the reason you can’t stay in a relationship
longer than one day.”
Jack laughed, “Awe,
Reece, that’s what I love about you, always trying to keep me in line. And you
know what? You’re probably right.”
“I’m always right.”
Jack dropped her off
at the airport about two hours before her flight. Airports, ugh. If there was
any place that she dreaded, it was an airport full of rush and chaos. On this
trip, she had enough to contend with without additional stress.
She gritted her teeth
through the security inspection, then shouldered her backpack and made the
rounds of the shops, hoping to keep her mind occupied. She studied what seemed
to be every souvenir in the terminal, then headed over to her departure gate
and found a seat. She had at least half an hour before boarding.
As she sat back, she
noticed two young business men walking toward the gate. They were dressed
immaculately, in perfectly tailored suits that gave off an air of absolute
supremacy. It wasn’t their magnetic and powerful presence that had her studying
both of them, but there was something strangely familiar about them. Even so,
she couldn’t place their faces from any class she’d been in. Well, it’s obvious
they wouldn’t be in college, Reece, they’re dressed like they own the airline
company. Who are these guys? It was bothering her that she couldn’t identify
where she had seen them before.
One was dark-haired.
Tall, dark, and very handsome, she thought with an internal chuckle. He was
probably in his late twenties, but had an intimidating presence. He walked as
though he commanded the entire gate, perhaps the entire airport. She frowned,
trying to figure out whether it was the way he held himself, or the odd sense
that she knew him, that caught her attention.
The blond man beside
him was about the same height, and equally stunning, but less intimidating. The
good-humored expression on his face set him apart from the other man. He looked
as though he was recalling the punch line to a good joke. The men walked
through the waiting area and stood near the large windows, away from the crowd.
Without warning, the
dark-haired man looked away from his friend and stared directly at Reece. Their
eyes locked, and she startled, but tried to continue gazing casually around the
room. Her eyes didn’t see what was in front of them, though; she was wondering
why these men seemed familiar.
She could not resist
another glance back toward the window. The blond man was already staring
directly at her. Busted. Perhaps she hadn’t been as discreet as she’d thought.
He smiled vibrantly at her to confirm it.
Oh, well... She gave
him back a smile, and looked past him at the sky outside. Thankfully, boarding
was now announced. Reece stood and turned away.
Knowing this would be
a long flight, Reece had opted to fly first class. She was one of the first to
board, and found a comfortable aisle seat.
Two uniformed pilots
sat in the front row. Perhaps they were going to take over the flight after
Chicago, where more passengers would board. As soon as the airplane moved away
from the gate, Reece rested her head against the leather headrest, closed her
eyes, and allowed herself to drift off. It seemed now that the long week was
finally catching up with her.
She woke enough to
refuse when an attendant approached her to ask about refreshments. As she laid
her head back, the two pilots in the front row stood and walked toward the
cockpit. That’s a bit out of the ordinary, Reece thought sleepily.
She heard a step and
looked backward down the aisle. Through the curtain that separated first class
from coach, stepped the two young men she had seen earlier. They didn’t stop,
but walked toward the cockpit. Now, she was a little concerned. Both men looked
extremely somber. She noticed their blue eyes. Very blue eyes. They were
almost—they were glowing, like sapphires reflecting the light.
Reece looked around at
her fellow passengers, but no one seemed to notice anything strange. In fact,
no one seemed to notice anything at all; they all stared straight ahead like
mannequins, and the flight attendants were nowhere to be seen.
Now the two men were
in the cockpit. Must be crowded with six in there, Reece thought nervously. Her
heart beat faster.
The aircraft then went
through an odd array of motions. It banked hard in one direction, and then
immediately dropped. Reece’s stomach reacted instantly, and she gripped the
armrests so tightly there should have been finger dents in them. The plane was
climbing now. She looked for some comfort from the other passengers, but found
none. Everyone in the cabin was expressionless and stoic, staring blankly
ahead. Reece began to wonder if it could all be some strange dream.
Just then, the plane
lunged sharply forward; it felt as though they were in a nose dive, speeding
back down toward the Earth. Suddenly, a flash of light lit up the cabin,
blinding Reece. While she was still dazed, another blinding flash lit the
cabin.
About the Author
International
Award winning author S. L. Morgan grew up in the beautiful Sierra Nevada
mountains of California. Over the past nine years, she and her husband, Jason
Morgan, their three kids moved throughout the United States. Recently, S.L.
Morgan was blessed to move back to her hometown of Oakhurst California where
she is currently editing the third book in the Ancient Guardians Novel Series.
S.L. Morgan was
born telling vivid and long stories to anyone who would listen. With a
personality that is extremely driven, she finally decided to put her stories to
paper. With her passion and love for Jane Austen classics and the wonderful
imaginative books from C.S. Lewis, she created the new Novel Series, Ancient
Guardians.
Recently S.L.
Morgan has been honored with awards for The Legacy of the Key, winning the 2014
Reader’s Favorite Silver medal for Fiction: Supernatural and also winning gold
in the Global eBook awards for Fiction: Fantasy Romance. The Legacy of the Key
was also a recipient of four 5-star review seals from Reader’s Favorite
reviews.
With her second
book in the series published, receiving a 5-star seal from Reader’s Favorite
Reviews and now a nominee for the Global e-book award, S.L. Morgan is currently
working on edits for the third book in her series.
When not
entirely consumed by writing and editing, S.L. Morgan absolutely loves to be
out on her boat in the summer or hitting the slopes in when winter comes
around. She prides herself in her Starbucks Gold card and is convinced this
series would have never made it to publishing without a Venti Café Americano.
With a profound
love for her family, life and friends; S.L. Morgan enjoys every minute of every
day, endeavoring to live her life at its fullest. With a very open and friendly
personality, she enjoys interacting with her reader’s and helping those in
need.
Humbled with
every book review, be them good or bad, S.L. Morgan continues to write in her
series with the hopes of entertaining more and more reader’s everyday.
Author Links:
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