The Witch Hunter
The Witch Hunter
by Annette Gisby
Historical Romance
Single Short Story
Cover art by Indie Author Services
Also appears in the collection, Shadows of the Rose
Blurb:
With the death of her father and brothers, Lady Katherine has no protection and is suffering unwelcome attentions from Sir Robert, a neighbour knight who has always cast an envious eye over her father's lands. Now with her relatives out of the way, Sir Robert tries to woo the reluctant Katherine.
After many rejections of his advances, Sir Robert incarcerates Lady Katherine in his dungeons, accusing her of witchcraft and sorcery. Despite the privations of the dungeon, Katherine will not give in and still refuses to marry him, no matter the cost.
One day Sir Robert announces that he has sent for the notorious witch hunter, Lord William Alden and she will suffer the trial by ordeal. Katherine has little to do but wait for her fate, but the witch hunter has secrets of his own…
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by Annette Gisby
Historical Romance
Single Short Story
Cover art by Indie Author Services
Also appears in the collection, Shadows of the Rose
Blurb:
With the death of her father and brothers, Lady Katherine has no protection and is suffering unwelcome attentions from Sir Robert, a neighbour knight who has always cast an envious eye over her father's lands. Now with her relatives out of the way, Sir Robert tries to woo the reluctant Katherine.
After many rejections of his advances, Sir Robert incarcerates Lady Katherine in his dungeons, accusing her of witchcraft and sorcery. Despite the privations of the dungeon, Katherine will not give in and still refuses to marry him, no matter the cost.
One day Sir Robert announces that he has sent for the notorious witch hunter, Lord William Alden and she will suffer the trial by ordeal. Katherine has little to do but wait for her fate, but the witch hunter has secrets of his own…
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The Prince's Guard
The Prince's Guard
by Annette Gisby
M/M Erotica, Fantasy
Single Short Story
ISBN: 9781476275246
Also available in the collection, Shadows of the Rose
Prince Dashan has been used to getting things his own way, with servants to cater to his every whim. As the crown prince, it is essential that he is protected and he is followed everywhere by his bodyguard, Ryland. Dashan can't even head to a tavern with his friends without Ryland somehow turning up and spoiling his fun.
Dashan disguises himself as a peasant one night and sneaks off to the brothel that he's heard rumours about - a brothel that caters for men who like men. The prince finds it difficult to admit to himself what his true desires are - he yearns to submit his will to someone else. And Ryland is just the man to show him what that truly means.
Reviews: "As an avid reader, I enjoy sinking my teeth into a long novel that will take me days to read, so I was a bit wary when I saw "The Prince's Guard" under short stories. In the past, I have encountered short pieces that felt like they were lacking, as if the author had given up on the development of the characters and story. However, Annette Gisby has pulled me flawlessly into the world of the Prince and his Guard." - Reina Lorraine, 5 star reader review, full review at goodreads and smashwords.
"This story is well written, with strong characters...I got a good feel for both of the characters and became sympathetic to their plight." - Lena Grey for Rainbow Reviews.
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by Annette Gisby
M/M Erotica, Fantasy
Single Short Story
ISBN: 9781476275246
Also available in the collection, Shadows of the Rose
Prince Dashan has been used to getting things his own way, with servants to cater to his every whim. As the crown prince, it is essential that he is protected and he is followed everywhere by his bodyguard, Ryland. Dashan can't even head to a tavern with his friends without Ryland somehow turning up and spoiling his fun.
Dashan disguises himself as a peasant one night and sneaks off to the brothel that he's heard rumours about - a brothel that caters for men who like men. The prince finds it difficult to admit to himself what his true desires are - he yearns to submit his will to someone else. And Ryland is just the man to show him what that truly means.
Reviews: "As an avid reader, I enjoy sinking my teeth into a long novel that will take me days to read, so I was a bit wary when I saw "The Prince's Guard" under short stories. In the past, I have encountered short pieces that felt like they were lacking, as if the author had given up on the development of the characters and story. However, Annette Gisby has pulled me flawlessly into the world of the Prince and his Guard." - Reina Lorraine, 5 star reader review, full review at goodreads and smashwords.
"This story is well written, with strong characters...I got a good feel for both of the characters and became sympathetic to their plight." - Lena Grey for Rainbow Reviews.
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Shadows of the Rose
Shadows of the Rose
by Annette Gisby
Short Story and novella collection
Cover Art by Claudia McKinney/Phat Puppy Art
Shadows of the Rose is a varied collection of short stories, but all have one thing in common, an ending with a twist. They take place in various times, various places, from medieval witch trials, to the far reaches of space and future.
Here is just a taste:
The Witch Hunter - a young girl is accused of sorcery and the witch hunter sent to condemn her is not as he seems...
Baby Blues - set in a future where family planning is controlled by the state and it is illegal to make love...
Free Falling - some friendly aliens have found the cure for most of human diseases, except for one--the one you have...
The Glass Guitar - Meg thinks a haunted guitar might be just the present for her musician boyfriend's birthday...
Shadows of the Rose - a lover's tryst in a ruined abbey, but there is something not quite right - what's that there, hidden beneath the shadows of the rose?
Reviews:
"The characters are complex and human, the predicaments all to real in many cases, and the writing is well done. With a combination of themes and issues, this is an intriguing collection and well worth your time as a reader." - Kevin R. Tipple Amazon customer review
"I'm not fond of short stories, but every now and then I come across a writer who handles this format so well that my enjoyment surprises me. Annette Gisby is such a writer, because her collection of suspense tales (whose endings I could NOT see coming the proverbial "mile away") had me gulping it down in a single evening." - Nina M. Osier, Eppie award winning author of Regs and many other SF and mainstream novels.
"Gisby manages to create highly memorable women with whom readers can relate. I was also impressed with Gisby's ability to successfully integrate romance and eroticism into her suspense stories. This is indeed an art that, at the hands of a less skilled writer, might appear awkward or forced. Gisby manages the task with ease and grace." Karen Mueller Bryson, author of Hey, Dorothy We're not In Kansas Anymore and Where is Wonderland Anyway?
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by Annette Gisby
Short Story and novella collection
Cover Art by Claudia McKinney/Phat Puppy Art
Shadows of the Rose is a varied collection of short stories, but all have one thing in common, an ending with a twist. They take place in various times, various places, from medieval witch trials, to the far reaches of space and future.
Here is just a taste:
The Witch Hunter - a young girl is accused of sorcery and the witch hunter sent to condemn her is not as he seems...
Baby Blues - set in a future where family planning is controlled by the state and it is illegal to make love...
Free Falling - some friendly aliens have found the cure for most of human diseases, except for one--the one you have...
The Glass Guitar - Meg thinks a haunted guitar might be just the present for her musician boyfriend's birthday...
Shadows of the Rose - a lover's tryst in a ruined abbey, but there is something not quite right - what's that there, hidden beneath the shadows of the rose?
Reviews:
"The characters are complex and human, the predicaments all to real in many cases, and the writing is well done. With a combination of themes and issues, this is an intriguing collection and well worth your time as a reader." - Kevin R. Tipple Amazon customer review
"I'm not fond of short stories, but every now and then I come across a writer who handles this format so well that my enjoyment surprises me. Annette Gisby is such a writer, because her collection of suspense tales (whose endings I could NOT see coming the proverbial "mile away") had me gulping it down in a single evening." - Nina M. Osier, Eppie award winning author of Regs and many other SF and mainstream novels.
"Gisby manages to create highly memorable women with whom readers can relate. I was also impressed with Gisby's ability to successfully integrate romance and eroticism into her suspense stories. This is indeed an art that, at the hands of a less skilled writer, might appear awkward or forced. Gisby manages the task with ease and grace." Karen Mueller Bryson, author of Hey, Dorothy We're not In Kansas Anymore and Where is Wonderland Anyway?
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Of Pets and Pleasures
Of Pets and Pleasures
by Annette Gisby
Sci-fi M/M Erotica
Single Short Story
Also appears in the anthology, Strange Love & Shadows of the Rose
Cover art by Jared Rackler Designs
The native population of Terra Five have been enslaved by humans for centuries. Owning a pleasure slave is seen as a sign of status, but Sebastian Bennet has never felt the need to own a pleasure slave before. That all changes when he meets the handsome alien youth, Haleth, and decides he must have him for his own.
And as for Haleth, he has little choice in the matter - become a slave or eke out a miserable existence homeless on the streets of Terra Five.
Reviews:
"This saucy short read should do nicely as a before bedtime read, or perhaps on your lunch break... All in all the story was good, rushed just a bit given the page number but well told."
Reviewed by Michele for Top 2 Bottom Reviews
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by Annette Gisby
Sci-fi M/M Erotica
Single Short Story
Also appears in the anthology, Strange Love & Shadows of the Rose
Cover art by Jared Rackler Designs
The native population of Terra Five have been enslaved by humans for centuries. Owning a pleasure slave is seen as a sign of status, but Sebastian Bennet has never felt the need to own a pleasure slave before. That all changes when he meets the handsome alien youth, Haleth, and decides he must have him for his own.
And as for Haleth, he has little choice in the matter - become a slave or eke out a miserable existence homeless on the streets of Terra Five.
Reviews:
"This saucy short read should do nicely as a before bedtime read, or perhaps on your lunch break... All in all the story was good, rushed just a bit given the page number but well told."
Reviewed by Michele for Top 2 Bottom Reviews
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