Eternal
Ever After
Ever After Series Book 1
A.C. James
Genre:
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Publisher:
Wandering Impulse Press
Cover
Artist: Ramona Lockwood
Book
Description:
His
past holds a secret…
Arie Cush has a secret that he thought
he’d left behind. When his past follows him to Chicago he must protect someone
that reminds him of all the painful memories he’s tried so hard to forget. But
when every touch from her sets his heart and body on fire—he finds it hard to
maintain his aloof façade.
That
becomes her nightmare.
Holly Ellis has secrets of her own.
An encounter with the handsome stranger who frequents her coffee shop reveals a
vampire with baggage. Even though it might be more than she bargained for, she
can’t resist the one person who understands her. But her life is in danger and
a supernatural threat could reveal the underground world of vampires to
humankind in this Gothic Cinderella re-telling.
Inside
Scoop:
This story contains bondage, anal play, a M/F primary romance with mild F/F
situations.
Warning: This book is
fictitious. The bdsm portrayed in this story does not portray the lifestyle. Vampires will be vampires. They don’t
exactly stop to discuss a scene, pain thresholds, and there is no aftercare
involved. Trust is an intrinsic part of the lifestyle. Use due diligence and
research before deciding to make fiction into reality.
Heat
Level:
This book is a steamy romance. It’s the development of a romantic relationship
that contains more explicit language and sex. The sex is not an inherent part
of the story, character growth, or relationship development, and if removed you
still have an amazing plot.
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/VefnxkHGiXM
Excerpt:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty,
give him something to drink.”
–Holy Bible: King James Version
PREFACE
I
never guessed that I could die with a sea of faces surrounding me, all cheering
for my death. A woman wearing a jacket dress made of brocade only laughed
louder when blood splattered the low square neckline. Where is Arie? I scanned the crowded club but all I could see were
pale faces, some half covered by masks.
My
time had come and I prayed she would finish me off quickly. The warm trickle of
blood ran down my neck and chest, saturating the corset bustier of my gown. It
seemed like a shame to ruin such a pretty dress. Strangely, I felt relieved the
bodice was black and not a light color that would show a stain.
The
fear of dying or more accurately, the fear of not existing, scared me stiff.
Perhaps if I had satisfied this existential anxiety with faith I wouldn’t jump
from panic to ambivalence. I should be angry at everyone who simply watched.
They must think the gruesome display is part of the entertainment for tonight.
After the bloody burlesque show I could hardly blame them.
Holly, I gave you the chance to leave.
The telepathic transference hardly seemed relevant at this point. I knew if I’d
never gone to the Hellfire Club, I wouldn’t be facing death now. Still, if my
death meant the killings would stop it seemed justifiable.
“No!”
I could barely hear Arie scream above the cheering voices clamoring for
attention. The constant drone defies my effort to form coherent thoughts. I
looked up and could see him on the balcony. When I blinked he had disappeared
into the throng. I could feel the blood continue to trickle down my neck as she
drained me. Dizziness threatened to pull me under. The audience applauded her
brutality. I crumpled at her feet, looking up at her smile as thin as paper.
Blood. So much blood. My blood.
I
didn’t want this to be the story of my death but this part is only a fragment
of a narrative as old as time. Its voices fill the shadows with whispers of
legend. We are told that the damned cease to exist and those absolved from sin
are given eternal life. The damned can never be saved. They walk the earth in
an eternal hell. I fear it will be my curse if death doesn’t claim me instead.
About
the Author:
A.C.
James—author of erotic paranormal romance and erotica featuring bdsm. Wife,
mother, sushi lover, and storyteller extraordinaire. She resides in northeast
Pennsylvania drinking large vats of coffee while taming two toddlers by day and
writing by night.
Web/Blog:
www.acjames.com
Thanks for having me on your blog :)
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