Blurb for Fire Within, Guardian Witch Book Two
A hidden evil stalks the city…
Ari Calin refuses to believe her human friend Eddie murdered
a vampire—in spite of his confession. Her human partner Ryan thinks the case is
a slam dunk, even though there’s no weapon and no witnesses, but Ari’s not
about to let her friend take the rap without finding out more.
When Ari attends a
charity event on the arm of a handsome werewolf, she finds someone she never
expected to see again—Andreas De Luca, the charismatic vampire she used to
date. When their eyes meet across the room, memories come rushing back. His
kiss, his touch, a savage death…and a terrifying magical bond. A reconnection
is the last thing she wants. Only by staying away and forgetting Andreas can
she hope to avoid the Legend of Ramora.
But when vampires
keep dying, one thing becomes clear: Riverdale has a serial killer on its hands,
and Andreas could be next. Ari begins to fear there’s more to it, though.
Something truly evil is stalking the city, waiting to take control…
Excerpt:
The auditorium of the Arts Center was packed. The annual
Charity Auction always drew a large crowd, not only of bidders but those who
came to see and be seen. It was one of the biggest community events of the
year. For an exorbitant entrance price, each person earned the right to free
appetizers and wine and the opportunity to bid on a lot of things he didn’t need.
Ari ran a cynical eye over the merchandise. And, in her case, many items she
couldn’t afford. Like the perfectly ordinary-looking granny vase with a
starting bid of $3,000. Of course, she could just ogle at all the rich and
famous of Riverdale. It was expected. Looking around at the crowd, Ari
estimated there were more oglers than bidders, but the auction always met its
goal.
Ari paused
when she spied a champagne dinner for two from Club Dintero. She wouldn’t be
bidding on that. Claris’s attempt to hurry them past, to skip that particular
auction item, brought a frown to Ari’s face. Like she wouldn’t notice.
Apparently, Claris wasn’t convinced the past was in the past.
Ari’s frown
deepened. She knew she had been a little touchy on the subject of Andreas and
his club. Unbidden, a series of scenes flashed through her head: strong arms
holding a grief-stricken young witch; a dark figure singing on stage, the crowd
captivated; the same sexy figure sipping Chianti; a forbidden kiss. Ari
determinedly brushed aside such highly selective memories. Those were only the
good things—and there were some not so good. She flashed a reassuring smile at
Claris and turned her attention to the next item, a spa package.
As if Ari’s
traitorous thoughts had conjured it, a surge of Otherworld power touched her. Vampire.
And not just any vampire. Sensation raced across her skin, her witch magic
singing in recognition as the air shimmered with his dark, slightly wicked
energy. She whipped her head around, focused on the front entry, and there he
was.
Andreas’s
dark eyes captured hers from across the room. Her breath caught, and like
always, that compelling swirl of power wrapped itself around her, beguiling,
irresistible. She barely registered the presence of the other vampires with
him. Seconds, perhaps hours or years, passed with her caught in his gaze. As
suddenly as it came, the magic withdrew, leaving a void. Andreas turned away
and said something to the woman at his side. His companion laid a possessive
hand on his arm.
Shaken, Ari
took a shallow breath. After eight months she’d thought her reaction to him
would be diminished. She’d be the last one to deny Andreas De Luca was
heartbreakingly attractive, despite being one of the undead. That still didn’t
explain his almost paralyzing effect on her.
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