Starved for blood,
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.
Save the sound of the hooves pounding on the ground, they journeyed
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.
Nicholai’s breath warmed her ear when he spoke. “Not too much further.
It’s right up ahead.”
“What’s up ahead?” Just as the words left Julie’s mouth, they crested
over the ridge.
The frozen valley below took her breath away. A glaciate waterfall stood
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.
Julie’s breath hitched in her throat. She took in the serene beauty of
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.
When they reached the valley, Nicholai pulled up the stallion and handed
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.
Her breath frosted the air in a white plume. The lovers held each other,
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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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.
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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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