I've been thinking about what new story to share with you guys. Not an easy decision. I've got several manuscripts I'm working on and have yet to decide what to focus on for Nanowrimo as well. With so much indecision, I've finally chosen a snippet from A Dragon's Heart, A Demon's Blood. Nothing like a snippet with a demon to get into the Halloweeny feeling that permeats the air. *wink*
*This snippet has been edited to keep to guidelines.
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Adrian Ormonde gazed
at the woman before him: Zendaya, queen bitch of the
demon kingdom. She was a remarkable sight––no mortal man could resist her, and
few paranormal creatures could refuse her. When Zendaya
posed her eyes on you, there was no escape.
Unfortunately, she had caught him. Adrian Ormonde, legendary bounty hunter. Throughout the years, his
employers had been wide and diverse. He’d hunted down demons, dragons,
vampires, nymphs … it made no difference to him. However, he’d never been
summoned, let alone ambushed and caught, by such a highly placed employer
before.
“I'd like to make you an offer."
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A Dragon's Heart, A Demon's Blood
He is a shadow in the dark, smelling your scent and sensing your fear...
Legendary bounty hunter Adrian Ormonde is no ordinary man. His life is filled with secrets and questions, blood and lust. His only concern for 150 years has been survival and discovering the truth behind his demon-dragon nature.
Until he meets his new assignment: Victoria Green.
Victoria Green has felt eyes watching her every move ever since she can remember. Then, Adrian appears. The eyes vanish but new dangers arise as she falls for the mysterious hunter. Cast into an ancient conflict between dragons and demons, Victoria must trust Adrian’s skill to be enough to protect her from both the outside world and that which grows within her.
Chance brought them together but will love and passion be enough to keep them joined? Or will the other forces at play in the dragon-demon worlds destroy them forever?
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Legendary bounty hunter Adrian Ormonde is no ordinary man. His life is filled with secrets and questions, blood and lust. His only concern for 150 years has been survival and discovering the truth behind his demon-dragon nature.
Until he meets his new assignment: Victoria Green.
Victoria Green has felt eyes watching her every move ever since she can remember. Then, Adrian appears. The eyes vanish but new dangers arise as she falls for the mysterious hunter. Cast into an ancient conflict between dragons and demons, Victoria must trust Adrian’s skill to be enough to protect her from both the outside world and that which grows within her.
Chance brought them together but will love and passion be enough to keep them joined? Or will the other forces at play in the dragon-demon worlds destroy them forever?
Available at:
Evernight
Amazon.com
Amazon.uk
ARE
Bookstrand
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As you'll learn from my blog post, I'm traveling in the lowlands, and when I accessed your site, the adult-content warning came up in Dutch. Personally, I thought that was cool.
ReplyDeleteBTW, Effing forgot to link to my WeWriWa (watch out, cat, or you’ll be replaced by Twiggles the dog!) but here it is.
Interesting! I wonder what she wants with him?
ReplyDeleteI really want to know what that offer is. Great snippet
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this snippet! Really liked this line: She was a remarkable sight––no mortal man could resist her, and few paranormal creatures could refuse her. Nicely written! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your intro, Elyzabeth. This is going to get very interesting!
ReplyDeleteCliche or not, I think it's probably an offer he can't refuse. :-) Wonderful writing, Elyzabeth--as ever!
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on the runner up, Best Fantasy! :-)
DeleteI agree with Teresa. Like Wow! and here he goes into the unknown.
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued and fascinated by the premise and the situation. Minor nit: how does one "pose" one's eyes? But excellent excerpt, left me wanting more for sure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a reputation! I wonder what he offer will be. Nice snippet!
ReplyDeleteThe ultimate "offer he can't refuse." I just hope he can build up some kind of resistance to her. Great snippet.
ReplyDeleteI'd be wary if I were her. Great snippet.
ReplyDeleteOoo he's going to get into waaaay more trouble than he can handle, I think. >:)
ReplyDeleteAwesome - now let's see what the offer is and if it is accepted.
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Being ambushed and caught by such a woman must be exciting for him, even if he is perhaps a little disconcerted. A great snippet. Want to know more.
ReplyDeleteWell done. Zinger of an ending.
ReplyDeleteVery enticing snippet. I'd love to read more!
ReplyDeleteOOh, very intriguing. Why have I not read this story before? Must remedy this :-)
ReplyDeleteI wonder what she wants from him. Great snippet, Elyzabeth.
ReplyDeleteSo we know who she is, but who is Adrian and what does she want with him? Very intriguing snippet.
ReplyDeleteGreat snippet! Very intriguing!
ReplyDeletequeen bitch of the demon kingdom--I am so jealous! It's all I've ever wanted to be! Love it! Seriously tho. Great snippet!
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