A teaser from my second book, Dracula's Desires.
Chapter One
What in Hell was a Fallen Angel doing in Geneva, Switzerland?
That caustic brimstone stench could warn a city of half-dead humans with nose colds busily shoveling manure, let alone a solitary vampire minding her own business. Valerie Tate set aside her ancient manuscript about vampires and looked out her cheap hotel room’s filthy window to take stock of the newcomer.
Aching from yesterday’s long drive from Amsterdam to Geneva, she put her hands on the small of her back and stretched, counterbalancing the weight of her six months pregnant stomach.
She wasn’t interested in being a mother, but her curiosity demanded that she see what happened. Right now, an emissary from Lucifer was happening.
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Monday, December 1, 2014
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Quotes and snippets; Dracula's Secret.
Here is a teaser from my first book,
Dracula's Secret:
Then sheer vehicular lust overwhelmed everything. The black Shelby Mustang crouched on the pavement like a rare predator. This sweet machine was the pinnacle of all muscle cars, the most legendary of engines combined with perfect design.
And he was about to get in it. There was no way he was going back to work just yet.
“She’s a ’67?” He touched respectful fingers to the glossy black paint over the hood. The white Le Mans stripes decorating the hood shimmered in the outdoor lights of the motel.
“’66.” The smooth skin around her eyes crinkled, giving her a mischievous air. She was planning something. With a sly smile, she said, “You want to drive her?”
“You would let me behind your wheel?” He slapped his hand over his heart and staggered, feigning a heart attack
A creaky, unpracticed laugh escaped from the vampire. What a beautiful noise.
She pulled out keys, complete with a battered leather Mustang fob, and dangled them in front of him. They chimed like church bells in the dark. Her smirk revealed still-extended, wickedly delicious fangs.
His mouth watered at the thought of those 350 vintage horses under his fingers waiting for his command. A vague memory from his youth told him the Shelby could go from zero to sixty in 4.5 seconds. This was every car-crazy boy’s fantasy, hot babe included, right here in front of him.
“No need to ask me twice.” He snatched the jingling keys from her hand. Their eyes met.
Watchfulness swam in those dark depths. She was testing him. His awareness slid up a notch. The wrong move from him and she’d take that gorgeous car and disappear from his life.
That would suck.
Dracula's Secret:
Then sheer vehicular lust overwhelmed everything. The black Shelby Mustang crouched on the pavement like a rare predator. This sweet machine was the pinnacle of all muscle cars, the most legendary of engines combined with perfect design.
And he was about to get in it. There was no way he was going back to work just yet.
“She’s a ’67?” He touched respectful fingers to the glossy black paint over the hood. The white Le Mans stripes decorating the hood shimmered in the outdoor lights of the motel.
“’66.” The smooth skin around her eyes crinkled, giving her a mischievous air. She was planning something. With a sly smile, she said, “You want to drive her?”
“You would let me behind your wheel?” He slapped his hand over his heart and staggered, feigning a heart attack
A creaky, unpracticed laugh escaped from the vampire. What a beautiful noise.
She pulled out keys, complete with a battered leather Mustang fob, and dangled them in front of him. They chimed like church bells in the dark. Her smirk revealed still-extended, wickedly delicious fangs.
His mouth watered at the thought of those 350 vintage horses under his fingers waiting for his command. A vague memory from his youth told him the Shelby could go from zero to sixty in 4.5 seconds. This was every car-crazy boy’s fantasy, hot babe included, right here in front of him.
“No need to ask me twice.” He snatched the jingling keys from her hand. Their eyes met.
Watchfulness swam in those dark depths. She was testing him. His awareness slid up a notch. The wrong move from him and she’d take that gorgeous car and disappear from his life.
That would suck.
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
Dracula's Desires now available in paperback!!
Pardon me as I engage in shameless self promotion - Dracula's Desires, Book Two of the Blood Wings series is now out as a paperback!
Links:
Amazon.com
Barnes and Noble
And don't forget that Book One, Dracula's Secret, is also available in paperback, too!
Amazon.com
Barnes and Noble
Links:
Amazon.com
Barnes and Noble
And don't forget that Book One, Dracula's Secret, is also available in paperback, too!
Amazon.com
Barnes and Noble
Friday, April 26, 2013
Virtual Book Tour, Stop Three
Squee! Here is the review from PamM over at Racing to Read.
Valerie has settled in with her two men and her toddler Minerva. She
thinks she is ready to have a peaceful life but she is also haunted by
memories. Her peace is soon shattered and in many ways she welcomes it.
The paranormal and humans peace is about to erupt and Valerie may be
the only one to stop it and keep things on track. She just may have
to unleash Dracula once again.
Valerie is as awesome as she always is. Whether she is trying to figure out her place in life now, motherhood, battling evil or just being sexy as always she rocks. I love how you see inside her as she battles what she was and who she is now. She may be old but she really grows in this book emotionally wise. John and Lance are hot as every and you can see why Valerie loves these two so much. I really loved the scenes with Minerva and John. Now Minerva is going to be a handful you can tell by how she acts now. I love this toddler she doesn't seem afraid of anything.
This is the third book in a fantastic series. I love the other books and this one makes a nice addiction to it. I love the thought that Dracula was a woman gives it a fresh take that if that wasn't enough to get you to read the series you also get some action packed battles, amazing people and some steamy scenes that are very hot. You get several little side stories as you read this book and you get to enjoy other characters and their struggles as well. You even get to see the weak side of Lucifer. I really hope we see more of these people cause I want to see Minerva grow up and come into her own. If you love paranormal books with hottness pick this up.
4 out of 5 Stars
***
My Review
I love this series and this book is a great addition to it.
Valerie is as awesome as she always is. Whether she is trying to figure out her place in life now, motherhood, battling evil or just being sexy as always she rocks. I love how you see inside her as she battles what she was and who she is now. She may be old but she really grows in this book emotionally wise. John and Lance are hot as every and you can see why Valerie loves these two so much. I really loved the scenes with Minerva and John. Now Minerva is going to be a handful you can tell by how she acts now. I love this toddler she doesn't seem afraid of anything.
This is the third book in a fantastic series. I love the other books and this one makes a nice addiction to it. I love the thought that Dracula was a woman gives it a fresh take that if that wasn't enough to get you to read the series you also get some action packed battles, amazing people and some steamy scenes that are very hot. You get several little side stories as you read this book and you get to enjoy other characters and their struggles as well. You even get to see the weak side of Lucifer. I really hope we see more of these people cause I want to see Minerva grow up and come into her own. If you love paranormal books with hottness pick this up.
4 out of 5 Stars
***
Thank you so very much, PamM! You just made me feel like this:
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Celebrations!
Now that I have found a measure of health again, it is time to celebrate the release of Dracula Unleashed!
To celebrate Dracula's final book, I am giving away a dragon necklace - after all, Dracul means dragon. And Valerie loves her dragon embroidered coat.
This is the chance to wear your very own dragon! It is suitable for both men and women, too, just like everyone else in the book.
All you have to do is comment here, at my Twitter, or on my Facebook, and you are entered into a drawing for the shiny.
To celebrate Dracula's final book, I am giving away a dragon necklace - after all, Dracul means dragon. And Valerie loves her dragon embroidered coat.
This is the chance to wear your very own dragon! It is suitable for both men and women, too, just like everyone else in the book.
All you have to do is comment here, at my Twitter, or on my Facebook, and you are entered into a drawing for the shiny.
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Dracula Unleashed!
Check it out! The third book in the Blood Wings series is now available for pre-order.
The release date is March 21, 2013.
After centuries as the Dracula of Legend, disguised as a male, Valerie Tate's current incarnation is the last thing she expected: mother of a precocious half-angel, half-vampire, and wife to two men. But Valerie is more familiar with battlefields than domesticity. . .
Some overwhelmed mothers relax with a glass of wine. Valerie soothes her immortal soul with a refreshing blood and coke. How else can she deal with her toddler Minerva's psychic powers--not to mention her determination to throw knives. Thank goodness for Valerie's two loves, John Jante, guide to Fallen Angels, and Lance Soleil, Angel of the Lost. Without them, the trauma of her dark past and her primal, Dracul urge for violence and power would overtake her. Yet in a world where humans and paranormals uncomfortably co-exist, Valerie's peace will be short-lived. . .
Tensions have erupted with bombings and the emergence of creatures heralding the apocalypse itself. And Valerie's vampire brother and nemesis, Radu, is at the center of the conflict. Now Valerie finds herself at the forefront of an epic battle between good and evil--and facing a choice no woman in any realm should have to make. . .
Available at Amazon here.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
Dracula's Desires is available for pre-sale!
The second book in the Blood Wings Series, Dracula's Desires, is now up on Amazon and other e-retailers for pre-order. It will be released September 20th!
Isn't it a gorgeous, sexy cover?
Isn't it a gorgeous, sexy cover?
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