vampire, Nicholai Peterhof is greatly relieved when two tourists, in Russia for
the Christmas holiday, decide to grace his restaurant, but one sip from the
pretty brunette and his world is forever turned upside down. Juliette
Staint-John is everything he could have asked for in a heartmate; pretty,
smart, built with curves in all the right places…and totally unavailable.
Juliette doesn’t want anything to do with the
handsome, young-looking Nicholai. As if their differences aren’t enough, the
acute grief over the loss of loved ones keeps her heart guarded. He may be her
fantasy, but that’s all he can ever be.
To get past Juliette’s defenses and in order to
keep her safe, Nicholai must prove himself worthy of her love and trust.
Unbeknownst to the couple, her personal demons are not the only ones
threatening their relationship. Hiding virtually unseen by the vampires, Demon
Royalty plots to destroy not only the couple but the entire vampire breed.
Luckily, Nicholai will do anything for Juliette—even if it means sacrificing
himself.
Julie’s gaze swept the
landscape. The moon’s
rays glittered on the snowy bows. The birch trees stood with their trunks
painted white to match their limbs. Thick pine branches held fast under the
weight of the new fallen snow, making them appear as if they wore white
blankets made of virginal cotton about each limb. Sparkling mounds cluttered
the ground between the trees, hiding the forest’s treasures beneath.
through the silent night to a clearing in the trees. Nicholai clicked to his
stallion, and with a flick of the reins, the steed increased into a rolling
canter up a steep incline. Julie’s thighs pushed against the sides of the horse
as she tried to match the new rhythm.
It’s right up ahead.”
over the ridge.
still as a statue against the rocky terrain. The cascading water, stopped as if
by magic, reflected the moon’s soft rays and cast tiny prisms on the snow
below.
the land as they cruised at a slow trot. Debris rolled under Kedar’s hoofs. It
created a hollow rattle in the night, barely audible to Juliette.
the reins to Julie. She patted the horse’s steaming neck as her lover
dismounted with a fluid grace. He turned, grabbed Kedar’s reins, then reached
up for Julie. Her thick coat seemed to melt as his strong hands clasped around
her waist. She put her hands on his shoulders, and the bulge of muscle under
his coat played under her fingers when he helped her down. A thrill went
through her body.
his hands about her waist, hers resting on his shoulders. Quiet as the moon
above, they stared deeply into each other’s eyes. Nicholai captured her lips in
a gentle caress that welcomed her to this special place.
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Author Bio:
Brenda Sparks has always loved all things spooky and enjoys incorporating
paranormal elements in her writing. She refuses to allow pesky human
constraints to get in the way of telling the story. Luckily the only thing
limiting her stories is her imagination. Her characters are strong, courageous,
and she adores spending time with them in their imaginary world.
Her idea of a perfect day is
one spent in front of a computer with a hot cup of coffee, her fingers flying
over the keys to send her characters off on their latest adventure.
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I just love your blog, Ruth. Thank you for featuring my story! Even though it is the third book in the series, it can be read as a stand-alone novel. I hope your readers enjoy it.
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