Genre: Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Number of pages: 263
Word Count: 70,000
Book Description:
Love conquers all… but can it stop the Apocalypse?
Mira Herald is having the worst life ever. Not only is she plagued by horrific
nightmares starring the Devil himself, she’s now the target of a power-hungry,
rogue minion, freshly sprung from Hell and bent on her destruction. To complicate matters further, she’s acquired
a stalker. One who insists he’s a divine warrior sent for her protection
because she houses an ancient relic with the power to unleash Armageddon. Last
time Mira checked, she wasn’t insane. Still, all this celestial mayhem is
enough to drive a girl crazy.
Kagan is a member of the Scion, an elite team of immortal
warriors selected by Divinity to aid mankind and save the world. After a
century alone, Kagan is summoned for a new mission. He’s eager to begin. Eager
until he’s informed his mission consists of protecting a woman with no clue to
the power she wields. Plus, his briefing fails to prepare him for his new
target’s cosmic-sized attitude problem.
As Divinity’s sworn servant, he’s required to fulfill his duty. His
oath, however, does not require him to be enthusiastic about his new assignment
or warm-and-fuzzy toward his new compatriot. He plans a wham-bam rescue and a
quick return to solitude.
The rogue minion attacks—with the backing of a mysterious
organization—and all Hades erupts, putting a fast end to any whirlwind escapes.
Accustomed to staunch independence, Mira’s survival now requires full
cooperation and an unwavering belief in Kagan. The battle-hardened warrior is
also forced to chose: between duty and desire. Amidst the turmoil, Kagan and Mira’s
undeniable passion draws them closer to each other and down a path neither
expected but both yearn for, more than they ever knew.
Will love save the day? The world’s fate depends on the
answer.
Excerpt:
“Basta!” Kagan grabbed her by the arm and
twisted slightly, not enough to hurt, but enough to let her know he meant
business as he directed her to a corner booth. He ignored the half-full
beverages and coats scattered on the seats and shoved Mira into the confined
space. When the booth’s original owners took issue with his hostile takeover,
Kagan dispatched them with a lethal glare. He wasn’t sure where the girl had
gotten the idea his mind was damaged, but he was damn sure he didn’t like it.
He moved in behind her to block her escape.
“Oh, hell, no!” After
several unsuccessful strikes to his muscled physique, Mira tried to slide out
beneath the table. The angle proved too awkward. Defeated, she shoved as far
away as she could into the corner and propped those killer boots on the seat in
front of her in warning. “You better let me out of here, asshole, before I call
the cops! I caught you stalking me, pervert!”
Kagan took a deep breath. He
never lost his cool in battle, and he wasn’t about to start now. “Pervert?
You’re of age, si?”
Mira glared. Kagan ticked
through their earlier interactions, searching for a reason behind her intense
hostility. His preternatural instincts sensed her intention before her hand
reached his carotid. He blocked her quickly, locking her small hand within his
and forcing it to the table beneath his own. Her pulse raced against his palm.
He took another swig of beer then flashed his most endearing grin. “Let’s start
over.” He released his bottle and extended his hand. “I’m Kagan.”
She refused to acquiesce.
Kagan spoke in quiet tones meant to calm, to reassure. “I know I’m a stranger,
but we have things to discuss.” He glanced around the crowded club, at the
bodies packed tight. “We can’t do it here, though—no privacy. My apartment is
close. Why don’t we go there and talk?”
Mira kicked him hard in the
thigh.
“Merda!” Kagan grabbed his
throbbing leg. “What’s in those damn boots? Marble?”
“Let me out of here,
jackass, before I sideline your baby-maker!” Mira struggled within the tight
confines of the booth. As she squirmed, the spicy scent of her shampoo wafted,
and he was overcome with the strangest urge to plunge his hands into the
riotous mass of her hair, to feel it curl around his fingers. She tugged on the
hand pinned beneath his, and his thumb traced over her thudding veins. His
heart pounding along with hers. The odd tingle sped through his torso, and his
mouth turned to cotton. Her gaze blazed up at him, a swirling mix of green and
golden brown. He noted the dark smudges below and wondered what kept her from
slumber.
Dolce Cristo! Kagan looked
away, fought for control. This was getting way out of hand. He couldn’t
remember the last time he’d bedded a woman, but apparently it had been far too
long.
About the Author:
Traci is the author of
paranormal/urban fantasy and contemporary romances featuring a sly, urban edge,
including her current Seven Seals series. Her stories feature sizzling
alpha-male heroes full of dark humor, quick wits and major attitudes; smart,
independent heroines who always give as good as they get; and scrumptiously
evil villains who are—more often than not—bent on world destruction. She enjoys
weaving ancient curses and mythology, modern science and old religion, and
great dialogue together to build red-hot, sizzling chemistry between her main
characters.
A storyteller since childhood,
she began putting her tales down on paper in November 2011 after the idea for
the Seven Seals Series occurred to her in a dream. She finished the first draft
of what was to become Seal of Destiny in one month and decided to pursue a
full-time writing career in January of 2012. Life has now been a rollercoaster,
crash course in pursuing your dreams.
Traci is an active member of
Romance Writers of America (RWA), Indiana Romance Writers of America (IRWA) and
Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Writers (FF&P) and is pursing a
Masters of Fine Arts degree in Writing Popular Fiction through Seton Hill
University. Her stories have made the final rounds in several RWA chapter
contests, including the 2012 Duel on the Delta, the 2012 Molly Awards, and the
2012 Catherine Awards. An earlier draft of Seal of Destiny won the paranormal
category of the 2012 Marlene Awards sponsored by the Washington Romance
Writers.
Other current projects
include upcoming books in the Seven Seals series and a new futuristic detective
series with hints of the paranormal and plenty of romance.
Twitter: @Traci_Douglass
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