Abby Davenport has spent the last
ten years forgetting her past until a fateful night reveals her false reality.
Thrust into a new world of dark sorcery and ancient magic, she's shocked to
discover her destiny lies as the keeper of a powerful relic. Now everyone wants
to control, own, or destroy her. No longer able to discern truth from lie,
she’s torn between a charming guardian and a mysterious summoner. Abby finds
herself strangely drawn to each man—one sworn to protect and one who calls to
her soul. Can she survive the strange and dangerous labyrinth of the first
realm, where every move, emotion, and reaction must be a calculated one?
EXCERPT:
A
thunderous boom clattered overhead. The powder-blue blanket of sky had been
replaced with ominous black clouds barreling over town. Unnerved by the sudden
change, I picked up my pace, but I barely had a moment to move when an enormous
downpour plunged from the clouds and drenched me in seconds. The odor of rot
blew in my direction, and I panicked. I took off into a sprint, running for the
first open door I could find, which happened to be the next shop over. The bell
jingled violently as I swung the door open at full force before slamming it
shut behind me. I was surprised I didn’t break the glass.
I
searched for the figure that had followed me. Fear crept up my spine as the
minutes ticked on. A thunderous roar broke from the sky and within seconds
lightning flashed. The lights in the small shop flickered before completely
going out.
“Can
I help…?” The words came from the saleswoman at the register, but I didn’t
respond or even bother turning around. Her voice trailed off from behind me. No
doubt she was alarmed by my behavior, but it couldn’t be helped.
Whether
it was paranoia or reality, I didn’t care anymore. I kept my hand tight on the
brass doorknob as I pressed forward against the wooden frame. The door creaked
under the pressure, but I held my stance. I needed to keep whatever was
outside, out. My heavy breathing fogged the glass, making it difficult to see
through. I squinted and pulled the arm of my jacket up, trying to rub away the
moisture, but all it did was create foggy smears. When the lightning flashed
again, two black soulless eyes stared directly into mine from outside. The gray
skin of his lips sagged over his smile. I screamed in terror and jumped away
from the door. I stumbled backward, lost my footing, and tripped over the
plastic bags that I’d scattered along the wood floor behind me.
I
didn’t even have a chance to brace myself as I hit the edge of a table with a
hard smack. The back of my head made direct contact with the wood and then
everything went black.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
With her debut novel Dark
Summoner, D.D. Miers begins the Relic Keeper Series, a fast-paced romantic saga
filled with danger, destiny, and magic, set in her favorite genre, Paranormal
and Fantasy Romance.
Born with a wildly
overactive imagination, she’s told stories of enchanted worlds, treacherous
villains, and epic love for as long as she can remember. She keeps a watchful
eye for the paranormal hiding around every corner and constantly checks the
window or rearview mirror for a vampire or fairy.
Although she has a fondness
for all things fantasy, she's an epic romance fan at heart and in everything
she asks, “What would Jane Austen do?” The journey to becoming a published
author has been a long but exciting one. A fervent desire for taking readers
from the ordinary to the extraordinary keeps her motivated, and she believes
that everything is better with a good helping of romance thrown in.
D.D. is a proud member of
the Romance Writers of America (RWA) and the Fantasy, Futuristic, &
Paranormal Sub-Genre of RWA (FF&P). She continues to attend conferences and
writers’ workshops in order to help inspire, share, and promote her love for
romance.
During her downtime, she
loves to spend time with her family, share her obsession of all things romance
with other fans, and catch up on her never-ending TBR list. She resides in
beautiful Southern California with her wonderful husband, an adorable toddler,
two kitties, and the many different characters living in her head.
Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/u/1/+DDMiersAuthor
Website: www.ddmiers.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorDDMiers
Dark Summoner on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24330047-dark-summoner
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