Thunder by Taryn Kincaid and Giveway

Title: Thunder

Series: Sleepy Hollow #2 | 1Night Stand

Author: Taryn Kincaid
Genre: Paranormal, erotic romance, urban fantasy
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Format: Ebook
Pages: 36

Purchase: Decadent Publishing | Amazon |

 Book Description:

Lonely young witch, Veronica Hardwicke, has struggled to get on with her life after the death of the elderly husband who’d left her a fortune and a sprawling estate in mystical Sleepy Hollow. When frightening things go bump in the night on a stormy Fourth of July, who better to call than the sexy developer and contractor, Sean Jones, who's been renovating her mansion for months?

Sean may grace the tabloid pages with a different supermodel on his arm every night, but it's Veronica who drives him nuts. Ignoring his instinct to stay away, he answers her summons.

Will the thundering passion of their 1Night Stand tear down the barriers between them?

 

Excerpt: 

Veronica paced back and forth in the grand entry foyer of the Belmont mansion, the kitten heels of her Prada mules clacking on the marble floors.

The rest of the place might not be finished, but she’d insisted on having a few rooms completed, so at least she felt like she was living in a home, rather than a massive, never-ending construction project. Well, her contractor had insisted, even though working around the main entrance and central hallway created more work for him and his crew. But she was forced to admit he was right.

Her cell phone chimed on top of the antique credenza shoved flush against one wall. She leaped for it. Probably Geneviève, to regale her with all the fun she was having inParis. Or Sean, to advise her he couldn’t make it after all. She sighed and read the text message on the small screen.

Congratulations, Veronica. 1Night Stand has found your date. Have a good time.

With both anxiety and mounting excitement, she stared at the screen and waited. No other info. Outside in the night, thunder boomed. She jumped then laughed at herself.

Ghosts are one thing, but freaking out at the weather now? Cripes, you really do need this date!

She let her imagination run wild, then texted back for more details:

When? Where? Who?

An insistent pounding at the front door jarred her out of her fantasy. She swung the door open on another explosive crack of thunder.

Sean stood on her doorstep, his soaked T-shirt molding sculpted pecs and abs, his drenched hair flattened over his brow. Rain poured down as he fiddled with his iPhone, a bemused expression on his face. Behind him, jagged arrows of lightning tore the dark sky. He glared at the screen, glanced at her in confusion, then back at the screen.

Veronica’s own phone pinged again. Thunder roared. She read the message in disbelief.

You’re looking at him.

 

About the Author:

TARYN KINCAID is a multi-published author of sensual romance. Her 1Night Stand series stories, LIGHTNING and THUNDER are available from Decadent Publishing and wherever eBooks are sold. Her Regency romance, HEALING HEARTS, for Carina Press; her  erotic paranormal, SLEEPY HOLLOW DREAMS, for The Wild Rose Press, are also available wherever eBooks are sold.

 

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Her Guardian Lover by Carrie Pulkinen

Title: Her Guardian Lover
Author: Carrie Pulkinen
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Breathless Press
Format: Ebook
Length: 73,372 words
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Book Description:

Guarding April is a hard day's work. But opening his heart to love her could be the end of life as he knows it.
April May Carter, a twenty-nine-year-old small town high school teacher, dreams of finding a man to whisk her away from the Hicksville she's stuck in. She wants it all—the husband, the house, the kids, the car. But her dreams of living the perfect life are shattered during a school shooting.
Damian is supposed to keep April safe. He's an angel, but you wouldn't guess that judging from his attitude. A tragic event in his past has left him so bitter and resentful that he won't let anyone get close. But the moment, Damian sees April, he's blindsided by the beauty. She awakens a part of his soul he thought had long ago burned out.
April should hate him, but she sees through his abrasive exterior and finds the compassionate, loving man beneath. Can Damian let go of his past, accept his responsibilities, and let her love him? Or will he spend the rest of his existence alone and miserable?

About the Author:

Carrie Pulkinen has always been fascinated with the paranormal. Of course, when you grow up next door to a cemetery, the dead (and the undead) are hard to ignore. Pair that with her passion for writing and her father's insatiable love for monster movies, and you've got the perfect recipe for an exciting storyteller.

Carrie spent the first part of her professional life as a high school journalism and yearbook teacher. Now she's able to channel her love of the English language into stories of amazing sex with devilishly handsome men. In her free time, Carrie likes to read, take pictures, and play with her kids. She invites you to contact her at carrie.pulkinen@hotmail.com, or visit her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CarriePulkinen

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Kiss of the Betrayer by Boone Brux (and Giveaway)

For fifteen years Luc Le Daun has blamed himself for the death of the woman he loved. His secret guilt has led him into a life of danger, risking all and committing to none.

Killing Luc Le Daun has been all Jade Kendell has thought about for y
ears. But when her plan goes awry and she’s brought into the Bringers’ fold, her own dark secret threatens to be revealed. Desire for a better life wars with a promise made long before she understood the ramifications.

In a deadly mission, Jade and Luc embark on a journey into the Shadow World. As they attempt the impossible, ignoring the attraction growing between them becomes harder to deny. The slightest misstep could mean the loss of their souls and give the Demon King exactly what he needs to open the Abyss of Souls and annihilate the Bringers.

 
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As a multi-published and an award-winning author, Boone's writing drips with experiences from real life. Addicted to anything that might make a good story, she weaves tales that range from dark fantasy to humorous romance. Settled in the icy regions of Alaska with the love of her life and twin daughters, it's not uncommon to find her tapping away on her iPad on a windy beach or the barren tundra. Be warned, anyone and every event is fodder for one of Boone's novels.

Find Boone Brux on:

 

Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4420439.Boone_Brux

Website - http://boonebrux.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/boonebrux
Blog - http://boonebrux.com/blog.html

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Book Review: Winter Eve by Lia Davis

Title: Winter Eve

Series: Ashwood Falls, Prequel

Author: Lia Davis

Genre: Paranormal romance

Publisher: Fated Desires Publishing

Format: Ebook

Length: 14,000 Words

Purchase: Amazon | B&N | ARe | Kobo |

Book Description:

Danica Welsh was born to be the leopard pack healer. An accident involving a drug induced youth left her badly burned and scared—emotionally and physically. Without the ability to heal by touch, she secludes herself to the edge of town, away from Ashwood Falls’ overly concerned citizens. All hope of mating and family become a distance dream. When she finally starts to accepts the long, lonely existence ahead of her, a stranger crashes into her life, and her heart.

After Nevan Mathews’ fiancée died three ago, he submerged himself into his work, cutting off all reminders of a life he dreamed of with the woman he loved. He lets his step-mother talk him into taking the first vacation in five years to visit for the holidays. But an accident delays his travel plans, sending him to Danica’s doorstep and raises a need he thought he would never feel again.

Can they tear down the walls around their hearts and submit to the passion before another claims Dani for his own?

 Warning: Contains a shifter who's scars run deeper than skin, a human who has the heart of a shifter, and a snow storm that's sure to have them both reaching for warmth.

About the Author:

Lia Davis is a mother to two young adults and two very special kitties, a wife to her soul mate, a paranormal romance author, graphic designer, and co-owner to Fated Desires Publishing, LLC. She and her family live in Northeast Florida battling hurricanes and very humid summers. But it’s her home and she loves it!

An accounting major, Lia has always been a dreamer with a very activity imagination. The wheels in her head never stop. She ventured into the world of writing and publishing in 2008 and loves it more than she imagined. Writing and designing are stress relievers that allow her to go off in her corner of the house and enter into another world that she created, leaving real life where it belongs.

Her favorite things are spending time with family, traveling, reading, writing, chocolate, coffee, nature and hanging out with her kitties. 

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Our Review of Winter Eve:

We give Winter's Eve four bites!  The author`s use of language is impressive as Lia Davis has a superb amount of talent with her craft.  The setting is well-described and the characters are clearly explained. 

Our one critique--The pacing of this short was so fast it was a little hard to get into.  The story was handed out with large amounts of backstory that, at times, could be a little too much. 

However, it is our understanding that this is the first book in a series, and as such it does a wonderful job setting up the books to come.  We can't wait to read more from Lia Davis!



A Paranormal Romance Author's Opinion on Macbeth

As Part of the Romance Madness Blog Hop, I wanted to kick it up a notch... And what is more Mad and centered on the Paranormal than Shakespeare's Macbeth?

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Paranormal Literature has been alive and well for centuries, take for example, Shakespeare's Macbeth.  In the play, a trio of witches tells Macbeth that he will be king.  In effect, they set off a rollarcoaster of horrific murders and an bloody path to power. 
These three witches play an important role in perpetuating the hero in his role of becoming the antagonist.  (What an amazing thought--though I'm afraid romance readers would not enjoy a hero who becomes the villian--or would they?)
A simply question could be asked--Did the witches cause his descent into madness or was their prophecy only a foretelling of things to come into his life? 
In my humble opinion, I believe that they perpetuated the effects.  They set his murderous rampage into action.  He tells Lady Macbeth about the prophecy--in effect furthing the ego behind the witches words.  Freud actually likened Macbeth to the three aspects of personality: selfish instincts (his desire to become king), realistic thinking (the belief he must kill to fulfill prophecy), and moralistic conscious (the fact that he knows his actions are deplorable).  Yet, thanks to Lady Macbeth, he is spurned on to take continuing action because people, by nature, are suggestable--and, for him, pressure is coming from every angle--fate, marriage, internal choice and a fear of failure.   

"Stars, hide your fires!

Let not light see my black and deep desires."

--Macbeth, Act I, scene IV

 

As an author of paranormal romance, I am of the school of thought that men are often predictable because of their desire to please, their drive for power, and their susceptability to public opinion. Yet, I like to hold out hope that the characters I write will not be like Macbeth--I write dark fiction, but the shadows I create are often killed by the light. 

What do you think? Do you think that the witches have planted the thought and causes action?  Or do you think Macbeth would have acted on his own freewill without the witches prophecy?  Why?

 

"Out, damn'd spot! out, I say!—One; two: why, then
'tis time to do't.—Hell is murky."

- Macbeth, Act  V, scene I



 

About Danica Winters:

 

Danica Winters is a bestselling author who is known for writing award-winning books that grip readers with their ability to drive emotion through suspense and often a touch of magic.  She is also the Marketing and Promotions Manager for Books To Go Now publishing.  When she’s not working she can be found in the wilds of Montana working on her patience while she tries to understand the allure of various crafts (quilting, pottery and painting are not her thing).  She always believe the cup is neither half full nor half empty, but it better be filled with wine.

Books by Danica Winters:

 

The Nymph's Labyrinth

Love Under the Christmas Tree

A Christmas Miracle

The Vampire’s Hope

Curse of the Wolf

An Angel’s Justice

 

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Romance Madness Blog Hop

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Today we are highlighting our favorite books of the past year...What are your favorite romances?

 

*Normally we are exclusively Paranormal Romance here on Paranormal Romance Fans...but we do love other genres of Romance as well.
  

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Dragon Temptation by Kali Willows

Title: Dragon Temptation
Series: 1NS - 1 Night Stand
Author: Kali Willows
Genre: Erotic Romance, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, M/F, M/F/M, Contemporary, Interracial,
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Format: Ebook
Length: 48 pages / 11,300 words
Purchase: Decadent Publishing | Amazon |

Book Description:

Cindy Dunham has become sexually emaciated, after a long dry spell and no prospect of romance in her near future. With her best friend’s upcoming wedding, loneliness is taking the lead, and she is starving for erotic rhapsody. The prospect of a blind date for the nuptials is embarrassing, but a necessary evil. The match Madame Evangeline finds for her leaves her reeling with conflict and jealousy. Will she ever get her carnal hunger gratified?

Yong Li, is no longer satisfied being the third wheel in his brother’s love life. Desperate to branch out and have an experience all his own, he is fraught with his ancient affliction that runs interference with the prospect of any normal relationship. Having had a life altering 1 Night Stand before, he seeks the help of his old friend, Madame Eve to find a new mate just for him.

About the Author:

When Kali Willows isn't busy being the married mother of two, certified trainer or counselor extraordinaire, she is shadowing worlds of paranormal passion & intrigue.

Her goal in life? She has many, but her writing goal is creating emotional, compelling stories and characters you can't help but love, hate and cheer for.

A good cup of tea with the crackling fire gets her creative juices flowing in the wee hours of the night, when the house is quiet and she can type away to her heart's desire. Learn more at: www.kaliwillows.com

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Happy Endings Giveaway Hop!

by Danica Winters

Whether you find love between the pages of a Vampire novel or with the swipe of a finger in a Mary Jane romance, there is something that unites all lovers of a Great Romance novel--the guarantee of a Happy Ending.

Within romance you are made a promise, a promise that you will end the book feeling great, love has conquered evil and that there are great things to come in the character`s futures.  Yet, there are two different types of "Happy Endings" (no snickering from my perverted readers).  There are two main categories, the HEA:  Happily Ever After (hello, The Nymph's Labyrinth) and HFN: Happy for Now (The Vampire's Hope). 

I love writing books with both types of endings.  If I let my characters always walk off into the sunset it would not only be boring for readers, but it wouldn't be a challenge for me as an author.  I like to create situations where we aren't always sure that things will be sunny in the end, but we hold out hope for our beloved characters. 

There has been a lot of talk about the characters Ellie and Ian from The Vampire's Hope.  (I don't want to give you a spoiler.)  But for those of you who have read the story I promise there is more to come.  Ellie Smith is a hard-headed no bull**** type of woman/Vampire... and I envy her strength.  I, like many of my devoted readers, want to take her place and be able to kick butt when the opportunity presents itself.  And more than anything I hope that she and Ian will get the HEA... Maybe someday?

As A Thank you, we are going to presenting another wonderful Giveaway for the Paranormal Romance Fans for Life!

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What is your favorite HFN?  Your favorite HEA? 



Guest Post by Joseph Spencer Author of Grim!!

Title: Grim
Series: Sons of Darkness Series, Book 1
Author: Joseph Spencer
Genre: Crime, Dark, Horror, Mystery, Paranormal, Thriller,
Publisher: Damnation Books
Paperback/Ebook
Words: 93,000
Purchase: Damnation Books | Amazon (Kindle) | Amazon (Print) | B&N |

Book Description:

When everything is taken from him, Detective Adam White must choose what's most important. Does he stick to the heroic ideals which made him a famed paragon of justice and take down a murderous madman? Or does he give in to his vigilante impulses, avenge his wife's murder, and become the type of killer he's hunted for so many years?  

Excerpt:
Adam heard a few sounds of Velcro peeling from its straps. Suddenly, Black Mask shed the mystery and ambiguity of his head gear. He became another mystery altogether. What happened to this guy? He looked like he’d seen hell, escaped, and doctored his face to give everyone else on Earth a preview.

Black Mask obviously suffered from rosacea because his skin was inflamed, swollen, and the angriest shade of red Adam had ever seen. A jagged circular scar similar to a clock face ran from Black Mask’s forehead down his cheeks to his chin. A vertical scar ran straight down the middle of his forehead and along the bridge of his nose. Two horizontal scars extended from the side of his nose and curved upward toward the temples. Two additional scars extended outward at angles from just under his nose, across his lips and ended on either side of his chin. All of the scars connected to the outer circular one like spokes to resemble a starfish shape. Adam struggled not to have any reaction, but failed to keep the corner of his mouth from inching up into a grimace.

Black Mask smirked and put his right hand up to his face. He pretended to be admiring himself in the mirror. “It’s okay, Detective. Your reaction is fairly common and a lot more subdued than most. Of course, I bet you’ve seen a lot of horrors in your line of work.

“So, you want to know the tale of Heath Grim, do you?”

About the Author:

Joseph Spencer is the author of the Sons of Darkness series launched by his debut novel, Grim, on September 1, 2012. Work on his second book of the series, Wrage, is already underway and is expected to be released some time in 2013.

 

THE ROAD HERE

The Sons of Darkness is a series of paranormal crime thrillers following investigations into mysterious deaths in the central Illinois city of Prairieville. Home of the notorious serial killer, The Reaper, Prairieville has had a history of violence centered on an ongoing feud between the Marino and Black organized crime families. When bodies start showing up again at the abandoned Marino State Hospital, many fear the Reaper has returned. The people of Prairieville are about to find out their problems stem from a supernatural source which has lurked in secret for decades.

 THE STORYTELLER’S STORY

As a boy, Joseph Spencer immersed himself in the deductive logic of Sherlock Holmes, the heroic crime fighting of Batman and Spider-Man, and a taste for the tragic with dramas from poets like Shakespeare and Homer.

Before Joseph took to spinning his own tales, he pursued a career in print sports journalism, graduating with honors from Clinton (IL) High School in 1996 and summa cum laude from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 2000. He covered such events as NASCAR’s Subway 500 race in Martinsville, the NBA Draft Camp in Chicago, the Junior College World Series, and Minor League Baseball’s Midwest League All-Star Game during a ten-year career throughout the Midwest. Now, he works as an emergency telecommunications specialist with an Illinois police department. The combination of years of writing experience with a background working with law enforcement professionals gave rise to his writing aspirations.

Joseph was married Dr. Amy (Waggoner) Spencer, an accomplished veterinary doctor, on March 14, 2012. He received word his debut novel was accepted by his publisher, Damnation Books, the next day. Joseph and Amy look forward to their honeymoon in Paris in September 2012. Murphy, a 15-year-old orange tabby, is perhaps the most vocal member of the family. The Spencer family enjoys reading Charlaine Harris, George R.R. Martin, Mary Janice Davidson, and most paranormal stories. The Spencers also enjoy quoting movie lines from The Princess Bride, Rain Man, Bridesmaids, and Office Space.

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Book Spotlight and Giveaway: Bonded by Ria Candro

Title: Bonded

Series: Mating Ritual

Author: Ria Candro

Genre: Futuristic Erotic Ménage Romance

Publisher: Ellora's Cave

Format: Ebook

Words: Approx. 25,000

Purchase: Ellora's Cave 

Book Description:

When Inara crash lands on a deserted planet, the last thing she expects is to run into two stunning men from the planet Spygia—who claim she is their mate. While she’d love nothing more than to indulge in a steamy encounter—or two or three—with these gorgeous hunks, she’s on the run from the barbaric Malucons who decimated her home planet of Chivea. And she’s on a mission to find her cousin, the only other Chivean survivor. Nothing, not even the promise of paradise to be found in the Spygians’ arms, is going to stop her.

When Inara refuses to be bonded to them, Neichon and Valeron strive to uncover what secrets she’s hiding before they unveil a few of their own. How will their reluctant mate react when she learns she’s destined for, not two, but four Spygian men? 

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Vampire Vs. Werewolf Blog Hop

Asking us here at the Paranormal Romance Fans for Life if we love Werewolves or Vampires more is a question that we simply cannot answer.  It's like choosing between chocolate and wine--they're both great, but each has a specific need to fill. 
So instead of saying "VS." We are changing our little stop on the hop to "Vampires and Werewolves" and we are taking this chance to highlight some of favorites through the use of visual aids!

Our Favorite Weres:

Werewolf in: True Blood
Alcide Herveaux: (NOT a Were in the books, but is in the TV show so...)

 Werewolf in: Twilight Saga
And we can't highlight Weres without these handsome men. (The Quileute Pack)

Werewolf In: The Vampire Diaries  (Taylor Kinney)

Werewolf In: Underworld, Underworld: Evolution (Scott Speedman)

Our Favorite Vamps:



Vampire In:  Dracula 2000 (Gerard Butler)

Vampire In: True Blood (Alexander Skarrsgard as Eric Northman)

Vampire In: Interview With a Vampire (Louis)

Who is your favorite werewolf?  Vampire?

As a thank you to our guests we are offering a Werewolf/Vampire Giveaway hosted by Paranormal Romance Author Danica Winters (whose books The Vampire's Hope (Where the Vampires don't sparkle) and Curse of the Wolf (where forbidden passions are the name of the game) are below).  She is offering 10 Swag Packages!  Good luck!

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Character Interview: If Wishes Were Shadows

Meet the stars of IF WISHES WERE SHADOWS: Adam, Calinda, and George William as interviewed by their creator, A. Sangrey Black!

I'd like to start by thanking the three of you for stopping by this evening to talk about yourselves and your first story in the Shadows series, IF WISHES WERE SHADOWS. I've met all of you before, but many of the readers are probably new to your universe. This is for them.

Adam: Of course. We're honored to be your guests as you are our progenitor.

GW: You've always got to use the biggest possible words, don't you? Show off.

Calinda: *sighs* Thanks for having us, Sangrey. As you can see, the boys are… well, the boys. But we'll try to focus, right guys? For the readers? They do pay the bills, after all.

Adam: There's no need to chastise me, Calinda. It is George William who acts like a five year old who has indulged in too many sweets. This kind of behavior is how he ended up in the position in which you found him the first time you met.

Calinda: *flushes* Uh, yeah. That was a little different. Let's save that for the story, okay? And Will, please? Don't antagonize Adam. We're in public.

GW: All the better. *smirk*

Adam: Insolent brat.

GW: Overblown pratt.

Okay, let's try to focus. I have a few questions I'd like each of you to answer so the readers can get to know you better. I tried to find some that were off the beaten path, so we can learn some things a standard chat might not reveal.

Calinda: Great. That's why we're here. *she flashes the male vampires a pointed look*

Adam: Don't challenge me, Calinda. I expect it from George William, but I don't appreciate this kind of attitude from you.

GW: *snorts*

Adam & Calinda: Shut up, George William.

SO. How about a simple one to start with: your names, and how you like to be addressed.

Adam: My full given name is Adrastus Caesar Adamus Soranus. In the modern era among humans, I identify myself as Adam Straton.

GW: You cut off three pompous names and added an extra one.

Adam: One more snide remark and we're going to have a scene.

GW: Promise? You know how I like it in public.

(Continued...)

Book Description:
Calinda Byer is all assertiveness in her daytime life, but when it comes to the bedroom, she leaves her will at the door with her clothes. Her vampire Dom, Adam Straton, refuses to turn her until she has witnessed the darker side of immortality and the true depths of his sexuality -- including his male vampire lover.  A weekend at his country estate promises dark, twisted delights the likes of which Calinda could never have imagined. All she has to do is use the safe word, and she can return to the "normal" world alone. But will she?

Title: If Wishes Were Shadows

Series: The Shadows Series, #1
Author: A. Sangrey Black
Genre: Paranormal, Erotica, Menage (m/m/f), BDSM, Vampire,
Publisher: Cobblestone Press
Ebook
Words: Approx. 14,000

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Excerpt

His kiss was a shock—gentle, sweet, beguiling rather than forceful. He teased her lips open with his tongue, probing within, making love to her mouth in a way that seemed foreign to the scene they were in. She lost herself and threw her arms around him, grinding her lace-bound breasts against his chest, her aching crotch against his erection. Just a little more…the kisses, his body, if he would just touch her, just show that small

mercy, it would be enough.

He pulled away abruptly, his expression shadowing once more, searing her with the red rage flashing in his eyes. He returned and began the kissing again, but roughly now, biting her lips, around her chin and jaw, tickling the fine hairs behind her ears and down her neck. Calinda was almost hyperventilating, her breath ragged then stopping entirely, her lungs frozen with the foreign sensation. Now and then he nicked little wounds in her flesh with his fangs, just a pinprick of pain, but the sensation of Adrastus licking and sucking away each one drove her ever closer to madness.

“Please, Adam, God, please!” she cried, arching her back toward him, reaching out to clutch at him, fighting to take control.

He stepped out of her reach. “Ah, now, you’ve failed me again, Calinda. I gave no permission to touch me. You must be punished.”

Before she had a chance to wonder what that meant, Adrastus hooked the tips of his fingers in the low neckline of her dress and tore downward with supernatural strength, ripping the thin cotton of the dress and the corset away, leaving her in nothing but the stiff lace of the panties. The chill of the room, her out-of-control arousal, and her lingering fear sent a frisson of goose bumps rioting over her entire body. She whimpered in helplessness and frustration, unable to force herself to stay either silent or still as commanded.

The exquisite punishment was worse than any pain her imagination could have conjured. He kept on nibbling, feasting on her, making tiny cuts over every inch of her body except any place where she so desperately wanted to be touched. 

About the Author:

Alexia enjoys the darker side of entertainment, including literature from the classic gothic style to the modern horror novel, erotica and romance that walks in the shadows off the beaten path. She loves horror movies both psychological and gory, and nurses a fascination for and dedication to the rights and practices of alternative lifestyles. What two or more adults do in the privacy of their dungeon is her... rather THEIR business. Vampires are her great fictional (or are they?) love, but all things that hunt the night, human or otherwise, forever capture her imagination and demand that she tell their stories. A denizen of the Adirondack Mountains of New York, there are plenty of legends, ghost stories, and creepy happenings in the deep forests and abandoned caves to keep her writing for the rest of her life.

A. Sangrey Black also writes more mainstream paranormal romance and urban fantasy as H.A. Fowler. She loves to hear from readers of both styles, so feel free to drop her a line or visit her blog or Facebook.

 Blog: Shadowed Hearts | Author Facebook | Facebook Page for IF WISHES WERE SHADOWS | Twitter: @ASangreyBlack |