Release
Date: 09/24/14
Defy
the Dark Publishing
Summary
from Goodreads:
Alexander
Lorre gives new meaning to the term "tormented teen." He's a newly
fallen angel, which means he has the self-control of a three-year-old, the
hormones of a teenager and the strength of an angel. When he rescues Gaby Moore
from drowning, the chemistry between them is undeniable. With a local demon
threatening Gaby's life, he struggles to find a balance between remaining close
enough to protect her but distant enough to control his desires.
As
danger draws closer, Gaby uncovers shattering secrets that will lead to an
ultimate choice. Will she fight alongside her father, an earthbound hunter
killing fallen angels and demons, give into the demon blood coursing through
her veins and join the demon world, or save the man she loves from both? The
first two choices damn her, but the last one could destroy them all.
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EXCERPT:
Alexander pointed to a picture hanging on the wall. “Is this your mother?”
“She was my mother. She died in a car accident.” A depressing silence filled the room.
He took her hand, his eyes warm and empathetic. “She was beautiful. I’m sorry for your loss.”
Her heart thundered so loudly she worried he could hear it. The way he looked at her made everything painful in the world disappear.
But too quickly, he pulled away. Standing up, he shoved his hands in his short’s pockets. “I guess you’ve heard that a million times, but I truly mean it.”
“Actually, I haven’t. So, thank you.” How could she explain that there was no one around to give condolences when her mother died? A quick burial and they were gone the next morning and in another state by lunch.
“My mom was a great artist,” she said, fiddling with the hem of the blanket. “I hope to be half as good as her someday. She was teaching me drawing and painting before she died.” Gabby took a sip of water then placed the bottle on the coffee table.
When she straightened, he was in front of her. Could he feel her body tremble as he took her hand?
A musky scent invited her closer. She stood up and inched toward him, hating the feel of humidity on her legs, the way her damp clothes clung to her body. She wiped the sweat from her brow, embarrassed as she realized Alexander didn’t have a bead of sweat on him.
“I’m really sorry that you’re alone,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper. “I know what it’s like.”
He seemed so vulnerable and sweet. As if he had reached out and pulled her closer to him, her body leaned into his hard chest. Her palms slid over planes of firm muscle.
“What was her name?” he whispered against her lips.
“Eliana.” She closed her eyes, and leaned a little closer.
A moment passed and nothing.
“I have to go.” He released her and stepped away.
Choking down a lump in her throat, she opened her eyes, staring down at the food untouched on the blanket.
She turned to face him but he was gone. Only a small burst of air and empty space remained where he just stood.
Ciara Knight began her writing
career in 2008. She writes to ‘Defy the Dark’ with her fantasy, paranormal, and
dystopian books. Her first Young Adult Series, Battle for Souls, will be
published by Turquoise Morning press, with her prequel novella, Love’s Long
Shadow, releasing in October 2011. Followed by Rise From Darkness (Book I) in
March 2012, Fall From Grace (Book II), and Ascension of Evil (Book III).
Also in 2012, her adult fantasy, Curse of Gremdon will be published by Crescent Moon Press.
When not writing, she enjoys reading all types of fiction. Some great literary influences in her life include Edgar Allen Poe, Shakespeare, Francine Rivers and J K Rowling.
Her first love, besides her family, reading, and writing, is travel. She's backpacked through Europe, visited orphanages in China, and landed in a helicopter on a glacier in Alaska.
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