Since leaving you with breaths suspended after last week’s excerpt from my historical vampire romance, MIDNIGHT SURRENDER, I’ll get right to the conclusion of the scene in which my vampire hero rescues the usually capable heroine from a questionably random attack on a fog-filled street in turn-of-the century New York.
“Do not be afraid.”
Yet when he spoke that soothing sentiment, two monstrous teeth were exposed: Sharp, animal-like fangs tinged with crimson. Cassie tried to scream, but the sound suffocated in her horror-constricted throat.
“I will not harm you.”
He reached out a slender hand, the gesture an offer of aid, not threat, cupping beneath her elbow just as the strength in her legs gave way. He held her up without effort. She was aware of her own fear, of how it fluttered about a heart gone mad, but was helpless to act upon it even as he placed his other hand gently against the tangled disarray of her blond hair, his touch cold, so cold it made her tremble.
Then the shock of the situation overcame her, consciousness giving way before a numbing swoon. Just as she sank into its embrace, she felt his hand pass across her eyes and heard the low croon of his voice.
“Remember nothing.”
Don’t forget to exhale!!
I had a blast writing the Touched by Midnight books, first for New York then completing them with a small press and having them reissued once again for another with all new covers. It’s hard to keep a good vampire down!
How do you like that original cover with it’s Barnabas Collins lookalike?
Here’s to the publishers (and readers) who had no problem having me bring my undead hero back several times within the course of the series as the characters and story arcs traveled from Regency England to the jungles of Peru and into genetic labs in modern Seattle. Along with the paranormal aspects, I got to include folklore, a serial killer, crime and corruption, and medical ethics all wrapped around the search for an enduring happily-ever-after. MIDNIGHT SURRENDER is one of my favorites, bringing back Louis along with his arch nemeses and new dangers galore set in the newspaper world that threatens to expose him and his secrets. Though part of a series, it can be easily read as a standalone but be warned, you might not be able to resist devouring all eight books once you get a taste.
From now until the 30th, MIDNIGHT SURRENDER is seductively priced at $0.99.
Here’s to the publishers (and readers) who had no problem having me bring my undead hero back several times within the course of the series as the characters and story arcs traveled from Regency England to the jungles of Peru and into genetic labs in modern Seattle. Along with the paranormal aspects, I got to include folklore, a serial killer, crime and corruption, and medical ethics all wrapped around the search for an enduring happily-ever-after. MIDNIGHT SURRENDER is one of my favorites, bringing back Louis along with his arch nemeses and new dangers galore set in the newspaper world that threatens to expose him and his secrets. Though part of a series, it can be easily read as a standalone but be warned, you might not be able to resist devouring all eight books once you get a taste.
From now until the 30th, MIDNIGHT SURRENDER is seductively priced at $0.99.
If you’re like me, and are trying to fill non-writing hours with something to keep the imagination fired up and inspired, I’ve got some binge-worthy suggestions in my latest post on Paranormal Romantics, So Many Shows and Nowhere to Go. Click on over for an entertaining browse through what’s available.
Here’s hoping for some sunny days ahead as we in Michigan are looking at an extension of the “Stay at Home” order. Still waiting for rain and snow to allow more use of our patio set and grill so we can be entertained by the wildlife in our backyard instead of at a mall or restaurant (I prefer the first option!).
Stay Safe, fellow Warriors and Write On!!
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