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Showing posts with label Lycans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lycans. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Cover Reveal and Teaser from Dark Desire-Releases July 4th!

As promised here is the new cover for my fourth book in the Dark Breed Enforcer series. Zeke's book promises more of the same fast paced action and electric chemistry as my previous books with plenty of twists for you, my fans.
Release date is set for July 4th which gives me more than one reason to celebrate the holiday. Stay tuned for many opportunites to win a copy of Dark Desire. Now here is a teaser for you as promised.
 
 
TEASER:
 
 
He barked out a harsh laugh, his words laced with venom as his lip curled into a sneer. “There is no such thing as a peaceful Lemurian. You are all killers. It’s in your nature to war and take what you want by force. Leaving nothing but devastation and ruin in your wake.”
She really didn’t know what to say to that one. His hate chilled her skin, the air so thick with his animosity she could barely pull in enough air into her lungs. The room closed in on her making her head swim. She needed to get away from this madman who just told her he had every intention of killing her.
“I’m just a damned stripper.” Her voice shook with fear and desperation. “Please let me go. I won’t call the cops. Just let me go … please.” The words didn’t come easy to her, nor did the fear she felt coursing through her like icy sludge threatening to immobilize her.
“Save it.” He bit out, his face as hard and implacable as stone. “You just don’t get it, do you? Nothing you say will make a damn bit of difference. Your ass is mine, and I alone will decide how long you live and how much pain you exist in. Face it. You’re screwed, so save your breath.”
His movements blurred as he once again closed the space between them and gripped her arm, tugging her through the living room and down a hallway, and past several closed doors along the way. He opened the last one on the right, shoving her into bedroom. Nothing but a bed, white walls and old battered dresser adorned the room. An old brass pot stood near a wall, but it was the chains attached to thick metal manacles bolted to the wall that made her heart stutter within her chest. Her throat dried up as terror on a level she never knew existed took hold of her with unrelenting force.
A scream bubbled out of her throat as he shoved her back against the chains. She fought with every ounce of strength she possessed, kicking and clawing at his unprotected face and throat, but he proved too quick and jerked away from her in time. Her nails only caught air.
He snatched one wrist, attaching the cuff, then the other, effectively subduing her arms. Her foot slashed out, but again he maneuvered out of harm’s way by simply stepping back. She struggled to break the manacles, the chains only giving her a few precious inches of freedom.
“Let. Me. Go.” She snarled the demand feeling anger rise deep inside, burning away the paralyzing fear from only moments before.
“I don’t think so. You can scream all you want. This room is soundproof.” He shook his head and walked to the door.
“Wait, what am I supposed to do if I have to go to the bathroom? You can’t just leave me like this.” She spat the words out, the taste of bitterness sharp on her tongue.
His gaze moved to the pot near her feet. “I’m sure you will find some creative way to relieve yourself. Not my problem.”
She shrieked, hurtling curse words at his retreating back and continuing long after he closed the door after him.
 
Available through Evernight Publishing
Amazon Kindle week of July 7th!
For pre-sale of Dark Desire leave me a comment with your email address. 


Sunday, March 2, 2014

Dark Desire-Book 4 of the Dark Breed Enforcers #SPeekSunday

Time for another peek!
This Sundays offering is another snippet from Dark Desire, book 4 in the Dark Breed Enforcers series. Zeke finds himself a married man and more than ready to consummate the union.
 
 
 
Sneak Peek:

“You look as tightly wound up as a cat in a room of rocking chairs.” Tegan’s laughed, nudging Zeke’s shoulder good naturedly.

“Bite me panther boy.” Zeke ground out, his eyes may be hidden behind the dark shades he wore, but his head tracked Laris whenever she moved through the crowded room.

“Sorry, but you’re so not my type.” Tegan laughed.

“Will you stop tormenting the poor guy? He’s been through enough today he doesn’t need your bating him on top of it.” Kyra gently admonished her mate, placing a hand on his arm and giving it a gentle squeeze.

“I still can’t believe you never told us you were the actual heir to Atlantis.” Marcus shook his dark head. His long hair pulled back his face, giving him an austere air of an aristocrat. By his side, his consort Tambra Ellis tilted her head with curiosity. The two made a stunning couple, with her as pale as he was dark. Her golden hair wound around her with a will of its own.

A hybrid between a pureblooded lycan, vampire mix. Taking Marcus’s blood when she turned - or as it was known to the lycans as ‘the rising’- held some interesting side effects. One being that her ever-moving pale locks reacted to her moods, calm and soothing or whipping around her like Medusa’s snakes. Something, which Zeke found a bit unnerving.  
 
 
 
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Wednesday Snippet-Dark Desire Inspiration

For some reason Book Hooks is experiencing a technical problem, or my computer is just being stubborn, can't tell which since technology is NOT my forte. So in the spirit of Book Hooks I am giving you a snippet of my fourth book in the Dark Breed Enforcer series, due out this spring.
This beautiful man you see here was my inspiration for Zeke, the only thing missing is his shades. 
 
So, here is a small taste of Dark Desire hope you enjoy.
 
 
Zeke bit out a vicious curse as he tore hell through the alley, his boots pounding the pavement with in a quick thumping tempo. He burst out the alley turning a sharp right, startled to find a homeless man pushing a grocery cart full of his belongings right in his path. The old man cried attempting to move out of the way abandoning his belongings in a frantic effort to avoid the collision.
Gathering his strength, muscles bunching he leapt. His long legs carrying him clear of the cart. The heavy thump of his boots on the concrete, drowned out by the old man cussing him out. Zeke ignored it, bolting forward, his arms pumping to give him greater speed. His eyes riveted ahead at the dark haired lycan sprinting ahead of him.
God damn Pure Bloods.
He didn’t have time for this shit. He thought he kept upwind of Lucien’s sensitive nose. As he chased after Temple Fox’s top dog…or wolf, he cursed the March winds notorious in the Las Vegas valley. Shifting direction with a sudden micro burst of air Lucien stiffened, raising his head to sniff the air and just that quick he’d been made.
The quick and easy grab and dash for Oman’s Seal dying a quick death as the asshole took off leading him a merry chase through old town Las Vegas. So far the crowds have been sparse, but he knew his luck wouldn’t last. When it came to the lycan it never did.


Monday, February 24, 2014

Pick Me Up Monday -Gearing Up for a Very Busy Spring!

My character inspiration for Rogan Nauld of Firestorm. It only seemed fitting to have him adorn this blog post since I'm hard at work on his story. Firestorm will be out this summer just a few months after Soul Fire officially releases.
Dark Breed Enforcer fans have no fear, I've also got the next book going and if everything times right you won't have too long a wait for it.
Spring is coming and I seem to be getting even busier, a good thing for the most part, but can be exhausting. Juggling a day job can make life a bit more complicated when all you want to do is curl up to you computer and write. The real world keeps knocking on the door demanding bills to be paid.
So the juggling act continues. Thankfully it's only eight hours a day I'm committed to, and the rest of the time it's writing, fitting in some time for hubby and housework.
Oh, and I can't forget Hot Mojave Knights! Things are heating up for the event as more interest is being generated daily.
After September I may need a sabbatical somewhere nice and quiet where I can vegetate for a week and maybe just read and paint? Nah, I already know my muse will insist on talking about some plot or character which just has to tell his story. But that's the way of a writers life. Creativity strikes when it wishes and you just have to grab on tight and take the ride.
And on that note friends it's time for me to get back to work, have an awesome week and we will talk again. 

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Enter Their World -Dark Desire book 4 #SPeekSunday

My latest WIP is book 4 in the Dark Breed Enforcers series.
Zeke's book is pivotal game changer within their world. Here is a little blurb to whet your appetite.
 
 
Blurb:
 
A destiny he can no longer deny
Being heir to the throne of Atlantis is not all it’s cracked up to be. Especially if you live under a world altering prophecy he is powerless to prevent. Ze’Kerhia is simply known as Zeke, the computer wizard and fighter for the branch of Enforcers lead by Marcus Valerian. He must now return to a life he walked away from in order to save a friend. Forced into a marriage to a woman he never met. Worse, she is Lemurian, a long standing enemy of Atlantis for thousands of years.
A brutal betrayal
One look at Laris Raail and Zeke knows he’s in trouble. He is captivated by her stunning dark beauty and grace, but more, he senses an intelligent and caring woman beneath which stirs his blood like no other could. With hopes high for the future he is unprepared to find a Lemurian dagger buried deep in his heart by the hand of his new bride, Laris.
A deadly plot revealed
Acting on a tip, Zeke finds Laris after seven long months of searching. Revenge his only motive. He is unprepared when he finds Laris with no memory of her past or even her name. It doesn’t take much time before Zeke realizes they are being hunted. Caught in a plot so treacherous, the dark breeds and humans alike may be unable to prevent the war it would spark. It’s up to the two of them to try and prevent more bloodshed and reveal the traitor in their midst.
Can they survive long enough to prevent the slaughter of innocent lives? Or will they too, perish before revealing who is behind a plot to enslave the world.
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Zeke finally reveals what's behind his every present shades.
 
 
Sneak Peek 
His nostrils flared and he groaned in approval. “You smell so good. Sweet as the most decadent desert. One I’m going to take my time enjoying.”
Her knees weakened at his words. The man knew what to say to a woman; soon she would be nothing but a puddle at his feet. “Do you sleep with those things on?” The words came out before she could bite them back.
His deep chuckle seeped under her skin causing her blood to burn hotter, her nipples tightened into aching nubs. The desire to rub them over the luscious expanse of his chest nearly undid her. Never had she wanted any male as she did him.
He leaned in close his hot breath caressing the skin on her neck as he whispered in her ear. “I don’t wear anything to bed.”
A whimper forced its way from her lips as he straightened, his smile turning into a wicked grin showing white even teeth. “If they bother you then, I guess you should take them off.” His demand came on a rush of air, his breathing turning harsh as his fingers stroked up to her arms to rest upon her shoulders.
Her hands trembled slightly as they rose to his face, lightly stroking over the sides of the dark glass and lifted them off. She gasped in wonder at the sight of such alien beauty.
 
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I know I'm rotten, but the good news is you won't have too long to wait for it's release...promise. Now check out all the other sneak peaks being offered this Sunday.
 
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Enter Their World - Dark Hunter Book 3 -#MFRWBookHooks

MFRW Authors Blog


Happy Hump Day all! It's time for another taste of Dark Hunter book 3 in the Dark Breed Enforcers series.
 
Vampire Mari Ankamunan struggles to pick up the pieces of her life after her bar The Asp becomes a war zone between the Enforcers and members of the Preservation Society, who want all dark breeds wiped out. The sudden appearance of the only man she ever loved brings her world to a crashing halt, for she witnessed his brutal murder two thousand years ago.
Navar’s spoken oaths to his Sire cost him Mari. Torn from her side by the sidhe queen, he is her Hunter, delivering justice for crimes against the breeds. Now freed he returns to his lovers side only to be caught in a dark plot where Mari is targeted for death.
The stakes are high, can they uncover a deadly plot against the Enforcers or will Navar lose Mari, forever by an assassin’s hand?


Book Hook


“My god, Mari! You look like you’ve seen a ghost. What the hell is wrong with you?” Anya grabbed Mari’s arm to steady her.
Oh, gods, it can’t be!
The irony in Anya’s words hit her with all the power of a semi, leaving her mute, able only to gaze upon the man who sired her with a desperate kind of hunger. Like a woman dying of thirst, she drank him in and noted with surprise the changes to the man she knew two thousand years ago.
 
 
 
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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Enter Thier World -Dark Passion Rising Book One #SPeekSunday


Welcome to the next installment of Dark Passion Rising. The first book in the Dark Breed Enforcers series.
Marcus is have a hell of a time forgetting the fiery metro cop Tambra Ellis, but needing to feed he finds his way to his old friend Mari who runs a bar called The Asp for dark breeds who may need a little blood and whatever else a vampire may desire. But this night he may have gotten much more than he bargained for. 




Sneak Peek

She hesitantly nodded, removing her hand from him and again exposing her neck. Pulling her wrist toward him, he struck quickly, his long canines punching into her vein. She moaned in pleasure, squirming closer to his broad chest. Her blood filled his mouth, spilling down his throat and sending power through his blood stream. Taking deep pulls, he sated his hunger then lapped at her wounds to seal the deep punctures on her wrist before releasing her. He resisted the urge to fling her away from him. He rose, unable to stand the feel of her against him for another second, and sent her tumbling back against the pillows. Confusion clouded her pretty face as she looked up at him.

“Thank you for your generosity. That is all I require,” Marcus mumbled, placing a few folded bills on the dresser before turning and heading out of the room. He didn’t stop until he was once again outside in the oppressive heat, the night shadows wrapping tightly around him, soothing his panic.  Never in his long years of life had he been repelled by the nearness of a beautiful woman. That could only mean…no. He would not even think it. Fate could not be so cruel as to give him a Consort he could never have. Tambra belonged to another and that was the end of it.

A movement out of the corner of his eye drew his attention in time to see a figure duck between a house and vacant lot. Curiosity made him move forward until he stood looking down the long walkway between the house and the lot. At the end of the walkway, six figures moved out of the shadows to face him. He saw two vampires among the weres as they circled around him.

Ferals, he thought with disgust. Crouching low, he prepared for battle, knowing he was outnumbered, which was how he liked it. His lips twisted into a cold smile as he nodded at one particularly large Were.

“Time to dance with the Devil,” Marcus said softly as he pulled one of his daggers free of its sheath.



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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Dark Passion Rising-First Book in the Dark Breed Enforcer Series

MFRW Authors Blog

Happy New Years and welcome to my slice of cyber heaven. I thought I would start the New Year right and begin with the first book in my Dark Breed Series Enforcer series. It's a paranormal, urban fantasy romance titled Dark Passion Rising. Hope you enjoy the quick hook.

Blurb:


Tambra Ellis has just had her world turned upside down! Surviving a bite from a Lycan, attracted to one hot vampire guy and now she has to look forward to turning into something from some bad werewolf movie.
          Marcus Valerian has enough on his plate without the added complication of Tambra Ellis. Fiery and independent? Sure. Beautiful with a body made for sin? Oh Yeah. And a human cop. Tambra is everything he needs to stay away from.
    As leader of the Tribunal’s enforcers it’s up to him to find out why the Dark Breeds are going feral and killing humans in ever increasing numbers. Tambra’s life is in the balance as the secrets of her past place her in the middle of old deceits and a betrayal that will change the world forever.
     Will Marcus and Tambra’s love survive or will it be too late.
 
 Book Hook Snippet:
 

     The sharp edge of hysteria rose in her voice.  “I will not turn

into a dog.   I don’t even like dogs.”
     That made him smile despite the seriousness of the

 situation.  She was absolutely adorable and he was in deep

 shit because of it.  Yet, he couldn’t seem to make himself

care. “Wolf, not dog.  You were bitten by a Lycan, not Lassie.”



Interested? Find it on Amazon available in eBook (with or without Authorgraph) or paperback

Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Passion-Rising-Breed-Novel-ebook/dp/B004TNGO5E/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2

Amazon Paperback: http://www.amazon.com/Passion-Rising-Breed-Enforcers-Volume/dp/1771303395/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1388376432&sr=8-1


Have a wonderful New Years!