Publisher: Crimson Romance
Number of pages: approx. 270
Word Count: 72,000
Book Description:
Love, like War, will always find a way…
War has shaped every aspect of Irena Soldan’s
life—her childhood, her work, her DNA. Unaware she is the genetic host of the
second Seal of the Apocalypse, Irena battles for those who cannot fight for
themselves. As a top human-rights operative for The Omega Consortium, her
company provides both the financial backing required to undertake her task and
a charismatic, publicity-loving boss to promote her cause. Life proceeds on
plan for Irena until a mysterious, sexy stranger arrives claiming to be her
guardian and Irena’s path takes a sudden, inauspicious turn for both the erotic
and the lethal.
Chago has always been the quiet one amongst his
warrior Scion brethren—the brooding, Spanish combat expert with a hidden soft
side. A member of Divinity’s covert
special forces, he’s protected humanity for more than a millennium. Still, his
greatest joy comes not from the battlefield, but from tending the cattle herd
on his remote Montana ranch.
Irena’s new assignment takes her straight to the
heart of a bloody civil conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa and Chago’s mission
demands he follow. Expecting a seething cauldron of female whoop-ass, he
instead discovers a harbinger of peace amidst a world of ever-increasing
violence. The explosively tense situation is further magnified by the cunning
Omega Consortium leader, his ambiguous personal agenda, and an ancient foe
whose audacious rise to power threatens the world’s very existence.
Despite the cataclysmic circumstances, an
undeniable attraction ignites between Chago and Irena. Together, they must
unravel the ancient puzzle of the Seals and discover her employer’s ulterior
plans before they both become casualties of War. Soon, both are forced to
choose between a past riddled with old torments or risk everything they
treasure on a love capable of defeating evil incarnate.
Irena
dropped her gaze and took a sudden interest in her shoes. Funny. She’d been
asking herself the same question all night. “And Drake is not my boyfriend.”
“Oh, so
he’s just your sex buddy then?”
“He is
not my sex buddy!” Her sexual affairs were none of this man’s damn business
anyway. Why should he care who she slept with? Still, she couldn’t seem to stop
the excuses. “He was ... available.”
Cringe.
Her overloud pronouncement echoed through the vacant lobby. The words sounded
crass, cheap. Things she’d never meant to imply. How could she tell a man she’d
met only hours before about the terror of the bombing raids? About the deep,
gnawing loss she’d experienced when the Burmese school had been struck by mortar
fire. About the unquenchable need to reaffirm life. Those were things he
couldn’t possibly comprehend.
The
elevator arrived and they both hustled inside. Chago reached to push the button
then returned to his corner, his arms crossed and gaze averted. Irena shuffled
uncomfortably in her own space and tried to pretend his presence didn’t disturb
the hell out of her.
“Look,
I’m not easy with my affections, okay?” Shit. There went her mouth again. She
didn’t owe this man any explanation for her behavior. So why couldn’t she stop
talking? “When you’ve seen the things I have, you need some kind of life
affirmation to keep going.”
“Hmmm. Is
that what they’re calling it these days?”
Irena glanced up to find him focused
on the ceiling. She returned to studying the carpet.
“Look.
I’m a man of war. I understand the need to affirm life.” Chago sighed, stepping closer to rest his hand on the
wall beside her head. “But what occurred in that office was not affirming
anything except the fact Drake Benedict is a supreme ... douchebag.”
Her
bottled-up stress erupted into a catharsis of giggles. To hear such an
intimidating guy call her boss a douchebag had been the highlight of Irena’s
disastrous evening. His poleaxed expression only made Irena laugh harder. Soon
helpless tears streamed down her cheeks. “I—I’m sorry. I can’t stop thinking
about the look on Drake’s face when you came out of the closet. Priceless!”
He
studied her for several moments before cracking a smile of his own. “You really
do have shitty taste in men.”
“Beware,
mister.” She chucked him on the arm, her giggles subsiding. “For a minute
downstairs, I thought you were pretty hot too.”
His gaze
narrowed. “Hot?”
“Don’t worry. The minute has now passed.” “Maybe your taste is
improving, querida.”
Chago
moved closer and grasped her chin, raising her gaze to his. His thumb traced
over her lips and incited a tingle that nosedived straight between her legs.
Irena’s
pulse raced and her throat went arid. The scent of his aftershave, cassis and
vanilla, surrounded her. He hovered, allowing her an opportunity to break free.
When she didn’t move, Chago closed the miniscule gap between them and his lips
brushed softly over hers.
Seal Of
Destiny
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.
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.
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 suspense series with hints of the paranormal and plenty of romance.
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Love that scene in your excerpt, Traci. Chago sounds like a character I want to read more about.
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DeleteThe series looks awesome, I'm looking forward to reading them
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