Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Party Time!!! Christmas Kisses Coming Up!





Love Lust and Lipstick Kisses Multi-author Event

Love, Lust and Lipstick Stains are pleased to announce we're hosting an amazing multi-author Facebook event. On the 22nd December from 1pm-5pm EST 24 authors will joining together to spread some Christmas cheer and give away some amazing prizes, including a grand prize of a $50 gift card plus tons of swag, ebooks, paperbacks and more. 

So if you would like a break from the stresses of Christmas and fancy the chance to play games and chat with some of the hottest authors around, stop on by on Facebook.

Join the event HERE.
 
 
I'm delighted to be participating in this fun party and I will be giving away an e-copy of Her Savage Scot  But as 5pm EST works out to 6am my Monday morning, unfortunately I'm not going to be around for the actual party itself :-(  But I will be popping in later that day to chat!

See you there!

Monday, December 16, 2013

Song of the Nile ~ a Cleopatra's Daughter Novel

It's my pleasure to welcome Stephanie Dray today, to help celebrate the release of her latest Cleopatra's Daughter novel, Song of the Nile.



The long-awaited new tale based on the true story of Cleopatra's daughter.

After years of abuse as the emperor’s captive in Rome, Cleopatra Selene has found a safe harbor. No longer the pitiful orphaned daughter of the despised Egyptian Whore, the twenty year old is now the most powerful queen in the empire, ruling over the kingdom of Mauretania—an exotic land of enchanting possibility where she intends to revive her dynasty. With her husband, King Juba II and the magic of Isis that is her birthright, Selene brings prosperity and peace to a kingdom thirsty for both. But when Augustus Caesar jealously demands that Selene’s children be given over to him to be fostered in Rome, she’s drawn back into the web of imperial plots and intrigues that she vowed to leave behind. Determined and resourceful, Selene must shield her loved ones from the emperor’s wrath, all while vying with ruthless rivals like King Herod. Can she find a way to overcome the threat to her marriage, her kingdom, her family, and her faith? Or will she be the last of her line?

Read the Reviews

"This is a page-turner with every bit of entertainment you could ask, but it also has some profound things to say about politics, greed, relationships, family and love." ~New York Journal of Books

 

"A stirring story of a proud, beautiful, intelligent woman whom a 21st century reader can empathize with. Dray's crisp, lush prose brings Selene and her world to life." ~RT Book Reviews


"The boldest, and most brilliant story arc Dray has penned..." ~Modge Podge Reviews
"If you love historical fiction and magical realism, these books are for you." ~A Bookish Affair

Read an Excerpt

Below me, six black Egyptian cobras dance on their tails, swaying. I watch their scaled hoods spread wide like the uraeus on the crown of Egypt. Even from this height, I'm paralyzed by the sight of the asps, their forked tongues flickering out between deadly fangs. I don't notice that I'm gripping the balustrade until my knuckles have gone white, all my effort concentrated upon not swooning and falling to my death.
And I would swoon if I were not so filled with rage. Someone has arranged for this. Someone who knows what haunts me. Someone who wants to send me a message and make this occasion a moment of dread. My husband, the king must know it, for he calls down, "That's enough. We've seen enough of the snake charmer!"
There is commotion below, some upset at having displeased us. Then Chryssa hisses, "Who could think it a good idea to honor the daughter of Cleopatra by coaxing asps from baskets of figs?"
The story the world tells of my mother's suicide is that she cheated the emperor of his conquest by plunging her hand into a basket where a venomous serpent lay in wait. A legend only, some say, for the serpent was never found. But I was there. I brought her that basket. She was the one bitten but the poison lingers in my blood to this day. I can still remember the scent of figs in my nostrils, lush and sweet. The dark god Anubis was embroidered into the woven reeds of the basket, the weight of death heavy in my arms. I can still see my mother reach her hand into that basket, surrendering her life so that her children might go on without her. And I have gone on without her.
I have survived too much to be terrorized by the emperor's agents or whoever else is responsible for this.
If it is a message, a warning from my enemies, I have already allowed them too much of a victory by showing any reaction at all. So I adopt as serene a mask as possible. My daughter blinks her big blue eyes, seeing past my facade. "Are you frightened, Mother? They cannot bite us from there. The snakes are very far away."
I get my legs under me, bitterness on my tongue. "Oh, but they're never far enough away."
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And, for a limited time only, you can pick up the first book in the series for only $3.99!



Available now in print and e-book!

Friday, December 13, 2013

Buckle Down ~ Hot Cowboy Antho

It's always a pleasure to welcome Samantha Holt onto my blog, and today she has something a little bit different! Samantha's latest release is a novella in the Buckle Down anthology,  a hot cowboy contemporary - yum! And not only do we have a sizzling excerpt from Her Dream Cowboy by Samantha but also a fan-worthy peek at The Layover by C.V. Madison.

Enjoy!






Buckle Down Anthology
Her Dream Cowboy by Samantha Holt
The Layover by C.V. Madison
Faith, Hope and Charity by J.T. Seate
Anthology Title: Buckle Down
Release date: 1st December
Publisher: Jupiter Gardens Press

Blurb:

Her Dream Cowboy by Samantha Holt

Talked into experiencing ranch life for herself by her best friend, Sophie comes all the way from England to Nevada, alone. But while her friend may have abandoned her, her guide for the week promises to stick close to her side.

A guide who just happens to be an honest to goodness, sexy cowboy.

Luke Harper is a busy man. He’s dedicated years to turning his ranch into a successful holiday business and he’s yet to find a woman who can deal with the realities of dating a cowboy. In his experience, they’re all after a dream. But Sophie proves too tempting for her own good and Luke can’t help wondering if the gorgeous woman would be willing to give him a chance.

Or is she just looking for a dream cowboy too?

The Layover by C.V. Madison (M/M erotic cowboy romance)

Security expert and avowed city boy Reno Locke drops into The Meeting Place for a little loving to fill his off hours. Country boy Wilder Henderson swings through to blow off a little steam after winning a rodeo competition. Locke finally works up the nerve to hit on Wilder and Locke takes Wilder back to his room. He finds out this urban cowboy is just what he was looking for during The Layover.

Faith, Hope, and Charity by J.T. Seate

In the old west, a young couple have plotted a future rendezvous for any chance of a life together, if only poor Johnny isn’t gunned down first by Faith’s father who is out for the cowboy’s blood.

About the authors

Samantha lives in a small village in England with her gorgeous twin girls and husband who is a trained bodyguard and ex-soldier (Yes, seriously!).  She traditionally writes historical romances involving chivalrous knights and hot highlanders, but occasionally dabbles in contemporary romance. When she reluctantly leaves her computer, she enjoys exploring old ruins and indulging an early midlife crisis. Adrenaline filled suggestions for the bucket list are always welcome! Find Samantha on Facebook at www.facebook.com/romanticfiction


Excerpt 3 R rated – Her Dream Cowboy

His palms came upon her knees. She whimpered, realizing he was knelt in front of her. Thighs spread wide, she dropped her bowl to one side, inviting him in, and he took what she offered, moving close until he hooked both hands around her back.
The shock of his mouth against her collarbone galvanized her, making her arch into him. His tongue darted out to lick at her skin and she tingled from head to toe with sensation. Sophie unfurled her tightly clenched fists and speared them through his hair, knocking his hat from his head. Finally opening her eyes, she gazed down at his golden head as he licked his way across one breast to the other.
The sight of golden hair brushing her pale skin made her shudder with need. As if understanding that need, Luke took his hands from her back and thrust them under her shirt, fingertips skimming over her stomach and pressing beneath her bra.
His fingers closed in over her nipples as he watched her reaction carefully. She sighed and clutched his shoulders, hoping it would be enough to keep him there. If he stopped touching her, Sophie was fairly sure she might die of disappointment.
Rolling her nipples into hard buds, he plucked and played with them and palmed her breasts. Never had something as simple as just being touched turned her on so much.
“Sweetheart, you taste so good. I could eat you up.”
“Oh, yes,” she moaned.
Luke shoved her T-shirt up under her arms and pulled down the cups of her bra before settling his mouth over one nipple. The exquisite heat of his tongue made her sex clench. She rolled her head back and stared at the darkening sky.
He laved his tongue over her other nipple and blew gently over it, causing it to tighten further.
“Luke,” she groaned as he teased her some more with mouth and teeth. If he didn’t do something else soon, she swore she would explode. “More, I need more.”
Slowly, he scattered soft gentle kisses across her breasts before pulling up her bra and tugging down her top. Sagging, Sophie brought her head back up to see his regretful expression. His lips tilted as he reached out and ran a finger down her profile.
“I can’t, Soph. I shouldn’t be trying to seduce a client. It’s really unprofessional.”
“You weren’t seducing me,” she protested. “I want you, Luke. I don’t care if it’s just for one night or whatever. Why can’t we enjoy one night together? It’s not like I can report you to the boss!”
“But I am the boss and I’m meant to be running a business. I don’t make a habit of sleeping with tourists, and I’m sure as hell not going to start now. No matter how tempted I am.”

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Excerpt 2 (R rated) – The Layover

Locke walked out of his pants and worked the buttons free of his shirt. It slid from his shoulders in the doorway to his bedroom. "I got neighbors, yeah, bu-- damn." He came to a dead stop and devoured the sight of the near naked man before him.
While he wouldn't say Wilder was ripped, he was defined. The lines of his abs curled all the way to the rise of his hips. As a horseman, he had broad, well muscled thighs and through the shed of clothing across the small main room, the man was still wearing his hat.
Locke grinned wickedly, tugging his tie from his neck. He dropped it to the floor and backed into the small bedroom. "Leave the hat on.”
With a tip of his Stetson Wilder crossed the abbreviated foyer. His bravado showed in his stride, a cocky strut of pending glory awaiting him just feet ahead. He lingered just past the doorway, giving a low whistle before he struck out for the bed again. He fingered a small length of rope he palmed from his jeans pocket.



Tuesday, December 10, 2013

A New Sale to Entangled Publishing!

Now the contract has been signed (not that I'm superstitious, much!) I'm delighted to announce I'm now an Entangled Publishing author.

The book is for the Edge line and features the archangel Azrael and his unlikely heroine, Rowan. At the moment the book is called DESTINY RISING - I don't know if that title will stay or not.

It's been a long journey for this book, but I love this story and am thrilled it's found a home with Entangled :-)


Here's an unedited blurb for the book to give you an idea of what the story is about!


A hunter cursed by her tainted blood, an Archangel haunted by visions of death;
an impossible love that should never exist...

Destiny Rising

When dhampir Rowan Moreton falls for the hottest guy she's ever met, she's determined to protect him from the sordid reality of her life as a hunter of rogue vampires. Her dearest wish is to lead a normal life, but with enemies waiting in the shadows and destined to die young, love is something she can only dream of.

The Archangel Azrael, protector of the astral planes and slayer of dhampirs, is captivated by the enchanting Rowan--despite her fragile human heritage. One night is all he wants. Except one night is not enough. Her body tempts him, her eyes enslave--and the secrets she keeps intrigue him.

But when their past comes back to haunt them they discover a connection that challenges every belief they've ever held. And in order to survive they need to learn to trust their deadliest enemy. Each other.

Friday, December 06, 2013

Christmas Contest! IN THE BLOOD

The very cool Sara Hantz is holding a Christmas contest with a $30 Amazon Gift Card for one lucky winner! All you have to do is enter her Rafflecopter giveaway below. How easy is this! Extra juicy points available for any entrant who reviews and leaves a link to Sara's latest gritty YA release, IN THE BLOOD:





 

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Thursday, December 05, 2013

First Review is in for HER SAVAGE SCOT!

It's always nerve wracking waiting for the first review to appear, so I was beyond happy when I received an email from You Gotta Read Reviews with a link to their 4 star review of Her Savage Scot.


"Her Savage Scot is the first book I have read by Christina Phillips and certainly will not be the last.  With powerfully written characters that the reader cannot help but fall in  love with, this historical erotic romance is one that will keep you turning the pages right to the end."

Full review can be read here 




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Tuesday, December 03, 2013

4 Star Review for TAINTED from RT Book Reviews

I'm absolutely delighted with the 4 star review that RT Book Reviews gave Tainted.


"Phillips’ ability to spark utterly irresistible tension between her characters is showcased in full force in her fourth Forbidden novel. In this taut enemies-to-lovers story, the chemistry is blazing from the first scene and, as their secrets and hidden scars are slowly revealed, the depth of emotion that develops make this story a well-rounded success. Rife with historical detail and a pinch of ancient mysticism, this will surely delight Phillips’ fans and new readers in equal measure."
 
 




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Sunday, December 01, 2013

Blog Blitz! BITTER FRUITS & Excerpt

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TITLE – Bitter Fruits
SERIES – Eden’s Fall #1
AUTHOR – Sarah Daltry
GENRE – Paranormal New Adult Romance
PUBLICATION DATE – December 1, 2013
PUBLISHER – Escape Publishing  


Bitter Fruits - Book Cover

SYNOPSIS

For fans of dark urban fantasy comes a novel that questions why forbidden fruit is always the most tempting...

Attending a vampire-themed masquerade party seems like a strange way to spend a night, but Nora is sick of frat parties and bars. Meeting Alec was just a bonus. Despite their immediate attraction, however, Alec is wary of involving himself with Nora, and when she pushes it, she discovers that Alec has secrets that could destroy them both. Is she willing to risk everything for a man she hardly knows? How far into darkness will he take her?

When Nora attempts to follow, however, things grow more complicated. Someone is hunting her - someone tied to a secret that goes back to the beginning of man. Soon, Nora finds herself drawn to two men, each with his own agenda. Can she save them both when one is destined to die?

Praise for Bitter Fruits: 
“This book is one of the best paranormals I've read, and I've read a lot. Five stars hands down! I am proud to pass it on to all of you. Buy this book, devour it and enjoy.”




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EXCERPT

He sits in front of me and brings me to his chest. Our flesh is hot and sticky where it touches and I can’t stop the ache between my legs. His breathing is ragged and he tightens his grip on the back of my head as he tries to slow it. I am hurt or angry or frustrated, but I don’t know which. He runs his hands along my entire body and I push against him, needing him and not knowing how to accept his denial.
‘I want you, Nora. I have wanted you since I saw you. You are gorgeous. However, there are secrets that... Please understand, the steps that you want to take will reveal things. This cannot end well for either of us. I don’t want to make you suffer, but I am fated to suffer. Don’t make me bring you with me into the darkness. I can’t bear to lose you.’
I sense the pain that grips him. The darkness that he speaks of sounds frightening, but I don’t feel fear when I face him and meet his eyes. ‘I will follow you anywhere. Dark or light. Stop trying to make my choices for me.’
Our lips meet again, but it is with doubt. Neither of us knows what will happen if we are to move forward, but I want to have a chance to find out.
My body is still crying out for him but now my mind is calm. I want him, but I want him when he knows that I’m ready for whatever that means. His hands touch me and his caresses are soft. We both slow our breathing and I try to let my will match his. When he pulls away, he gathers the picnic and looks at me with longing and a hunger I do not recognize. It’s not sexual, but desperate. Almost as a dying man looks in the last moments of his life.
‘In three days,’ he says, ‘I will meet you again at the church where we first met. In the meantime, I want you to look something up — and if you do not appear at the church, I’ll know that what you found changed everything.’
‘Okay,’ I say warily. I’ll do anything he asks, but his fear scares me. What kind of secrets can he possibly hold? Little right now could stop me from going to him in three days.
‘Find the name Charles Samuels. He was an Oxford student in the 1960s. And then we shall see how much of the darkness you are willing to face.’
‘I’ll look him up, but Alec, I’m going to be at the church in three days,’ I say.
‘For your sake, Nora, I hope that you’re not.’

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AUTHORS PLAYLIST

Can you please share with everyone your playlist
 1. Tenuousness – Andrew Bird
2. Old Pine – Ben Howard
3. First Day Of My Life – Bright Eyes
4. I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons
5. Big Parade – The Lumineers
6. Our Life Is Not A Movie Or Maybe – Okkervil River
7. If I Were A Boy – Beyonce
8. Rattlesnakes – Tori Amos
9. Take To The Sky - Russia 2006 – Tori Amos
10. Rolling In The Deep – Adele
11. Firework – Katy Perry
12. Haunted – Taylor Swift
13. Arms – Christina Perri
14. Gypsy - Suzanne Vega



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BOOK TRAILER

 

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AUTHOR BIO

Sarah Daltry writes erotica and romance that ranges from sweet to steamy. She moves around a lot and has trouble committing to things. Bitter Fruits is her first full length novel. Her other two novels have already been released. Forget Me Not and Lily of the Valley are simultaneous perspectives in the New Adult contemporary romance series, Flowering. Sarah also has three novellas (including Star of Bethlehem, part of the Flowering series) and several short stories available. She is currently working on Immortal Star and Daughter of Heaven in this series, and Orange Blossom, another novel in Flowering . When Sarah isn’t writing, she tends to waste a lot of time checking Facebook for pictures of cats, shooting virtual zombies, and simply staring out the window.

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Saturday, November 23, 2013

My Sexy Saturday ~ HER SAVAGE SCOT ~ The Highland Warrior Chronicles


Welcome to this week's My Sexy Saturday!  Every week published and unpublished authors share 7 words, 7 sentences or 7 paragraphs from a work-in-progress or an already published book.
 
Today I'm going to share 7 paragraphs of Her Savage Scot, book 1 of my Highland Warrior Chronicles which released on 20th November :-)
 
 

                                     
“I’ve wanted to kiss you since the first moment I saw you.”

His ragged whisper scorched her parted lips. She hadn’t been mistaken. “I thought you far from interested that first day. You surely didn’t give any indication of your thoughts.”

He moved closer. The breadth of his shoulders blocked out the rest of the world, his white linen shirt sculpted his impressive chest. And the weave of his plaid branded her through the softness of her gown.

“How could I? You were an aloof Pictish lady and I a mere savage Scot.”

She leaned into him, soaking up the hard ridges of his chest, the fresh scent of his hair, the faint sweetness of mead on his breath. “So what has changed?”

“Nothing.” His fingers tightened around hers and his eyes enslaved her. “Yet everything.”

His words curled through her heart, shimmered in her blood. Nothing. Yet everything. The chance of them having a future together was remote. And yet she had been given this time with him. Moments to savor, to cherish. To remember for the rest of her life.

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Don't forget to check out the other fabulous authors participating in My Sexy Saturday!
 

There's a Cover Reveal Tour happening for the release of Her Savage Scot this month :-) To enter the contest just scroll down to the next post or hop onto my website - Her Savage Scot Cover Reveal


Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Release Day for HER SAVAGE SCOT

Hooray! Today is release day for book 1 in my Highland Warrior Chronicles, Her Savage Scot. Don't forget to enter the Rafflecopter contest below for the chance to win fabulous giveaways!

Look at this smexilicious cover :-) I absolutely love that the wonderful Syneca at Ellora's Cave incorporated the mystical standing stones on the cover, as these represent the ancient heritage of the heroine, Aila.





Blurb
When tough Scot warrior Connor MacKenzie rides into the barbaric lands of the Picts on a mission for his king, he never expects to be captivated by a beautiful Pictish widow. Drawn under her spell, yet unaware of her true identity, he risks everything for one passionate night in her arms.
 
Aila, princess of Pictland, swore long ago she would do anything within her power to help defeat the Vikings who invaded her land and murdered her husband. But after meeting Connor, her frozen heart thaws and once again she imagines a future filled with love and passion.

When Connor delivers the message from his king, Aila becomes a pawn in a deadly game of politics. Her heart belongs to Connor, but she must marry the prince of Dal Riada – Connor’s half-brother. But the fates have other plans for the star-crossed lovers as they fight their enemies and themselves to find true love.

A Romantica® historical erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave

Read Chapter One of Her Savage Scot

 

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To celebrate the release of Her Savage Scot I’m holding a Cover Reveal Blog Tour Giveaway! My good friend, Allison Butler, who writes wonderful Scottish medieval romance for Penguin Australia, has generously offered up a copy of her debut novel, The Border Laird’s Bride as part of the giveaway.

Just fill in the Rafflecopter below to be entered into the contest!


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Sunday, November 17, 2013

In the Hot Seat at Love, Lust and Lisptick Stains

Today I'm over at Love, Lust and Lipstick Stains where I'm the Saturday Storyteller Interviewee :-) Find out about my writing process, where I get my inspiration from and what my biggest weakness are! I also confess as to which smexy scenario I will never write (although now that I've admitted to this the chances are high I'll now go and write exactly that!)


Thursday, November 14, 2013

Historical Romance Week at Reading Between the Wines

Today I'm over at Reading Between the Wines where there is a week long celebration of Historical Romance :-)

Pop over and join me as I give a low down to the background to Her Savage Scot, the first book in my Highland Warrior Chronicles and which hits the cyber shelves next Wednesday!


There's also the chance to go into the contest to win an e-copy of my sizzling hot Roman/Druid romance, Tainted.


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Tuesday, November 05, 2013

IN THE BLOOD is Out In the Wild! + Giveaway!

I'm so thrilled that my good friend and CP, Sara Hantz is today celebrating the release of her YA novel, In the Blood. Congratulations, Sara! I love this book and am so happy that it's hit the cyber shelves! And don't forget to enter Sara's fabulous contest below!



 


 Blurb

For seventeen years Jed Franklin’s life was normal. Then his father was charged with the abuse and murder of four young boys and normal became a nightmare.
His mom’s practically a walking zombie, he’s lost most of his friends, and the press camps out on his lawn. The only things that keep him sane are his little sis; his best friend and dream girl, Summer; and the alcohol he stashes in his room. But after Jed wakes up from a total blackout to discover a local kid has gone missing—a kid he was last seen talking to—he’s forced to face his greatest fear: that he could somehow be responsible.
In a life that’s spiraled out of control, Jed must decide if he chooses his own destiny with Summer by his side or if the violent urges that plagued his father are truly in the blood.


"In the Blood is emotionally draining and energizing at the same time and it will be on my list of best books read in 2013. I will not soon forget Jed Franklin." 5 Stars  Buried under Books

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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Happy Halloween! And Happy Birthday to the Dark Siders!


DarkSiders unite to bring you a mega pack of book giveaways. It's seriously scary how good it is!

Prize includes books by Cathleen Ross, Jenny Schwartz, T.F. Walsh, Maree Anderson, Shona Husk, Kim Cleary, Cheryse Durrant, Maggie Mundy, Christina Phillips, Erica Hayes, Nicola E. Sheridan, Janni Nell, and Eleni Konstantine.

Enter the Rafflecopter contest below :-)
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Monday, October 21, 2013

Big Cocks & Broomsticks Haloween Hop

Welcome to the Big Cocks and Broomsticks Giveaway hop! And do we have some hottness for you :-)


Not only is there a fabulous Grand Prize on offer (don't forget to enter the Rafflecopter below for that!) but each blogger is also offering goodies! To help celebrate Halloween and things that go bump in the night I'm sharing a sizzling snippet of my Regency vampire romance, Bloodlust Denied. I'm also giving away one e-copy of the book to one person who leaves a comment on this post!



Her heated skin branded his palm, and lust sizzled through his veins. His balls tightened and his cock hardened beyond all sanity. The flickering light danced over her face, her parted lips, and her eyes were dark pools of mystery. But still she made no move to touch him.

“What game are you playing?” His voice rasped, scarcely recognizable. “Do you require payment before you deliver?”

“I’ll deliver.” Her warm breath grazed his jaw, unbearably erotic. “And you will pay.”

He slid his other hand around her neck. The cool silk of her hair caressed his knuckles, as the tips of his fingers caressed her tender flesh. He inhaled her fresh, clean scent, rose petals and raindrops and something else, something he had never before encountered. Something dark and dangerous and so violently arousing, it momentarily obliterated the overwhelming lure of her luscious blood.

She tilted her head, exposing the pale column of her throat to his ravening gaze. Without conscious thought he lowered his head, and drifted his mouth across her tempting skin. He could feel the frantic beat of her pulse vibrating against his lips, against the tip of his searching tongue. His fangs pierced his gums, aching with need and want and rising desperation, yet unaccountably he held back.

Echoes from another time whispered through his mind, but the time was now and the echoes were the seductive strains of the violin. Yet the music was inside his brain, inside his empty heart, twisting through his veins and pounding along his rigid shaft.

He nibbled kisses along her throat, savoring the sensation of her fluttering pulse, the torture of feeling the rush of her blood beneath the flimsy barrier of flesh, and the evocative scent of ethereal rose gardens.

“I could take you now.” His hoarse whisper teased her earlobe. This woman aroused him to a degree he’d long since forgotten existed.

“Then take me now.” Her panted command arrowed straight to his throbbing cock, the sensation so acute for one incredulous second his fearsome control wavered.

No woman could exert such power over him. He would come only at his own command and no one else’s.



“The dangerous, addictive passion that singes the main characters is all-encompassing…”





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