Music
of the Night
A
Tower Knights Tale
by
Angela J. Ford
Genre:
Steamy Fantasy Romance
Phantom
of the Opera meets Beauty and the Beast in this gothic-inspired dark
fantasy romance.
A
haunted tower, a mysterious instructor, and the lure of the music of
the night. . .
After
the death of her father, Aria is left penniless and destitute. To
avoid working the streets, she becomes the ward of a Count and moves
to a remote town called High Tower.
High
Tower is a gloomy place with one vivid attraction: the theater. Lords
and ladies come from afar to be seduced by a night of unforgettable
entertainment.
Many
are warned to stay away from High Tower’s dangerous enchantments,
but it’s a warning Aria is forced to ignore. Determined to take her
life back into her hands, she and the Count make a deal. She can
avoid an arranged marriage if she learns to sing for him.
When
Aria stumbles across a mysterious man in a dark tower, she begs to
learn the power of song from him. Although reluctant, the man agrees
to teach her the music of the night. Between midnight meetings and
emotional singing lessons, Aria falls in love with her alluring
instructor despite his shadowy past.
But
something deadly stirs, awoken by the desire of its master.
Evening
reveries become haunted with terror, blood, and murder. Rumors claim
the man in the tower is behind the madness that haunts High Tower, a
truth Aria is loath to believe. For she just gained the desire of her
heart.
What
she doesn’t know is that her haunted instructor intends to use her
for his own purposes. . .
Music
of the Night is
a complete, stand-alone novel inspired by Phantom
of the Opera. Perfect
for fans of dark and steamy fantasy romance.
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The first note pierced the silence as the orchestra warmed up. First
the strings, their mellow tones drawn out and haunting, followed by the
chords of the piano and chimes. The audience filtered in, ladies dressed
in fine gowns, their fingers and necks covered in the glitter of
sparkling jewels. Lords escorted them dressed their best, each carrying a
rose for their ladies, and yet some wore masks to hide their faces for
what was to come.
I stepped further back into the shadow of the
black drapes, although no one would see me, hidden in my perch in the
back of the theater. Lifting a spy glass to my good eye, I took in the
stage and waited for the performance to begin.
Opening night was
the highlight of the theater, a fresh performance with exotic dancers
and throaty singers giving a parody of life. I cared naught for such
amusement, but I needed one of them for my plans. A singer, a strong
one, to carry out my will.
Hiding my loneliness and pain was no
longer an option. My patience had run dry, forcing me to act. My song
was ready, all I needed to do was find a singer, cast a spell, and the
rest would fall into place.
Aside from whispered prayers, they’d
forgotten me, the one who haunted the tower, who brought chaos and
terror into their lives. I’d returned in secret to haunt their steps, to
make them realize that all along, this place was mine. I was its
master, and it was time to take my freedom.
The first song began,
the dancers swayed on the stage. One caught my eye, hair as dark as a
raven with long limbs, accenting graceful movements. She was too far
away to see clearly, yet her movements made her stand out from the
others. While she danced in sync, her eyes darting about the stage,
causing her to miss a step or two. I wondered what drew her attention,
and why she was not as dedicated to the dance as the others. Wistfulness
twisted through me. If I were a normal human, like the lords and ladies
who filled the hall, I’d go up to her after the performance, introduce
myself and woo her.
Not tonight for my purpose transcended the
mundane, and I needed a singer, not a dancer. Still, watching her eased
the ragged edges of pain that plagued my soul and increased my resolve. I
would move heaven and earth to earn my freedom and a chance to live
life, like the humans. . .
Angela
J. Ford is a bestselling epic fantasy author who has sold over 30,000
copies and has had over 10 million page reads in Kindle Unlimited.
Her books have been ranked bestsellers in multiple categories.
She
enjoys traveling, hiking, and playing World of Warcraft with her
husband. First and foremost, Angela is a reader and can often be
found with her nose in a book.
Aside
from writing she enjoys the challenge of working with marketing
technology and builds websites for authors.
Angela
is passionate about helping indie authors succeed and runs a
community and podcast called Indie Author Lifestyle.
If
you happen to be in Nashville, you’ll most likely find her at a
local coffee shop, enjoying a white chocolate mocha and furiously
working on her next book.
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