THE WICKED KISS
Blurb, Excerpt & Reviews Below
Book 2 in the Alexa O’Brien Huntress Series, THE WICKED KISS, is now available as an EBOOK at the following locations.
When two men share the heart of the same woman, it doesn’t take long for the drama to escalate. Alexa O’Brien’s two lovers have been at each other’s throats. The fact that one is her wolf mate and the other a vampire bonded to her by power, only increases the tension. She fears being forced to choose between them, knowing it’s something she cannot do.
Due to the bond she shares with her vampire lover, Arys Knight, Alexa has more power than she knows how to handle. It isn’t long before power hungry creatures are drawn to her, including Arys’ sire, Harley Kayson. Believing he is entitled to her, Harley makes it his personal mission to get a taste of Alexa for himself, whether she likes it or not. If he doesn’t kill her, she just might wish that he had.
But that’s just the beginning. Alexa’s wolf mate, Shaz, feels the need to prove his dominance after a nasty dispute with a fellow werewolf. The battle for Alpha Male ensues, a position left unclaimed since the death of the former pack leader. Despite fearing for him, Alexa has no choice but to support the man that has loved her unconditionally, even when at her worst.
Alexa feels as if nothing remains within her control, least of all the precarious co-existence between her two men. It’s when she learns that there is one potential way to protect herself from Harley that she is faced with the biggest decision yet. But can her lovers put aside their differences when it matters most? Because this is one sacrifice that will forever alter her very mortality.
Contains: M/F & M/F/M
Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Erotic Romance
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Excerpt:
“What’s going on Arys? What is it that you don’t want to tell me?” I leaned against the deck railing and fixed him with a deadly glare. “Don’t screw with me. I know you’re packing more heat than any other vampire in the city.”
For a split second he looked uneasy but a smirk banished the momentary expression. I could tell it was forced.
“Think about it Alexa. You are that heat I’m packing. You’re not safe at The Wicked Kiss. You can’t blame me for being concerned.”
“Are you really worried about her? Or are you worried about what will happen to you without her?” Shaz’ voice rang out from behind us. He had come to stand where he could look out at us through the open patio door.
I gave him a look, telling him to shut up. Why was he purposely antagonizing the vampire? He met my eyes and shrugged before looking to Arys for a response.
“You seem to forget who you’re dealing with pup. I’m not going to keep my patience with you much longer.”
“Oh, is that so? So I struck a nerve. Getting too close to the truth for you huh?” Shaz’ cocky attitude was as sexy as it was shocking. I gaped open mouthed as he practically dared Arys to take a shot at him.
“Shaz, this doesn’t concern -,” I started to say but was interrupted by Arys’ angry outburst.
“You know what kid? You don’t know shit about the truth.” His eyes darkened until they were all pupil. The energy gathering around him was thick with menace and I was stricken with fear.
Arys stared at Shaz with such hate that it soured my stomach. His finger tips were alive with the gold and blue of our shared power. If he dared to toss it Shaz’ way I was taking him down.
“Arys, don’t even think about it,” I warned. Shaz didn’t look the least bit concerned. In fact, he looked downright amused.
“Let him Lex,” he said. “If he has to use metaphysical power to best me then he’s as much a man as I thought him to be.”
The open invitation wasn’t lost on Arys. As fast as he’d gathered the energy he dropped it, causing the air to hum all around us. Stretching his hands out before him, he cracked his knuckles in a loud series of pops that made me wince.
“So you want to get physical with me pup? I’m surprised it took you this long.” Arys’ lips drew back in a snarl, flashing sharp fangs. He made a “come hither” motion with his finger, the way one might entice a lover. “Show me what you’ve got. Unless it doesn’t totally eat you up inside knowing that Alexa gets something from me that she can never find in you.”
I wanted so badly to interject but something told me to wait. My instinct was to gather the power close around me so it was ready at a moment’s notice.
“She finds more in me than I even need to tell you.” Shaz took one step forward which brought him outside the open patio door. “Because you know. You see it. And no matter what you think you have together, I’ll always have more.”
Arys was quiet as he watched my white wolf in careful contemplation. Tilting his head to one side, he smiled and said, “If you knew the things I do with her, the ways I complete her, you’d never make the mistake of being so self assured.”
My face grew hot and I stared at the deck beneath my feet. This wasn’t getting any better. Shaz was doing a great job shrugging off Arys’ jibes. I had to give him credit.
“Keep talking vampire.” Shaz managed a bored expression as he ran a hand through his hair. “We both know where we really stand. Get back to me when you can run through the forest on four legs with this girl by your side, exploring the true pleasures of the earth. Like sunshine.”
So they were trying to outdo one another by playing off each other’s weaknesses. Oh geez, I thought, just throw some punches already and get it over with. But Shaz wasn’t finished yet.
“Alexa and I are mates. I don’t care how you come into the picture or what you think you have with her. But I promise you that if a single hair on her head is harmed because of you, you will be truly good and dead.”
As my lungs began to ache, I realized I’d been holding my breath. Neither of them looked at me and I started to doubt that they’d notice if I went for that run I’d been looking forward to.
Arys shifted slightly, a motion that indicated to me that he was ready for a fight. His eyes betrayed no emotion as he stared into Shaz.
“Ah, so quick to make promises.” With a clap he rubbed his hands together as if enjoying every excruciating second of this. But he looked like the monster from every child’s nightmares when he said, “Don’t make promises you will never be able to keep.”
In a sudden, unexpected motion Shaz lost it. Whatever self restraint had been holding him back snapped and he moved faster than my eyes could follow.
The sound of his impact against Arys rang in my ears. Shaz hit him full on with all of his weight. I think Arys had been expecting a fist or maybe even some fangs because the body slam sent both of them tumbling down the deck stairs to the grass below.
The small shriek that escaped me mingled with the sound of wood splitting as they successfully trashed the railing on their way down. Shaz’ snarl cut through the night followed by the heavy thud of fists on flesh.
*Excerpt art by Victoria Frances
