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October 2, 2013
I'm No Longer an Interview Virgin!
Yes, believe it or not, I agreed to do an interview on
KATIE SALIDAS' BLOG
. Don't ask me how she talked me into it since I hate doing interviews. I never know how to answer the questions so it's easier to just avoid them entirely.But with the upcoming release of the first full novel in The Nocturnal Surrender Series , Night Therapy, I figured it was time to pop my cherry and no longer be an interview virgin. Somehow, it was just as awkwardly pleasant as that other first time.
After you check out MY POST ON KATIE'S BLOG , be sure to leave a comment over there for me. We all need a little reassurance now and then. And when you're done, come back here and download your Night Therapy release desktop wallpaper and memes on my EXTRAS PAGE .
If you want to learn about some other great authors and see some of my previous posts on other sites, go to my LINKS PAGE .
Don't forget, Night Therapy will be out on 10/28/13.
Get ready to...ride a vampire.
September 16, 2013
Author Katie Salidas and Her Vampires
I'd like to welcome author Katie Salidas to my blog. Thanks for coming over and telling us a little more about your vampires. Take it away, Katie...
Vampires can often be more human than you think.
Why I write about Vampires
We all have our niche. Our thing we really like to write about. It may be broad and encompass an entire genre. Some people like to explore the depths of high fantasy and create whole new worlds. Others may take a different approach and focus on a specific type of creature. I fall into the latter group. I find vampires fascinating. In fact every story I’ve written has included those creatures of the night in one way or another.
Vampires are the most chameleonic of all the supernatural creatures. They can be anything from the dangerous predator stalking you in the night to the sexy bad boy you wish would take a nibble at your neck, and everything in between.
So, what kind of vampire did I choose to write? The human kind.
In the Immortalis series, I took the vampire and gave them back some of their humanity. In fact you might find them to be the most human of all the supernatural creatures, often having the capability of being more caring and compassionate than the humans you’ll meet in this series.
Rather than make them simple bloodthirsty monsters, I wanted them to rise above it. I wanted them to deal with their very real need for blood (yes they do have to kill to survive), but not let it make them a slave to their cravings. Alyssa, the main character for example chooses to hunt criminals (rapists being her favorite midnight snack). While she feeds as often as she needs, she still manages to maintain a real friendship with her human friend Fallon. Beyond the blood lust, my vampires are capable of very strong emotions. Love being quite intense. It’s that intense love and connection that Alyssa (the main character) feels for her mate that is central to the story.
Writing about vampires and making them my own is both fun and fulfilling. I can live the fantasy as well as shape it. It’s the best of both worlds. The biggest payoff though, is seeing others fall in love with my vampires as much as I have.
If you care to read more, why not sample a chapter or two on my website.
http://www.katiesalidas.com
The Immortalis Series:
Becoming a vampire is easy. Living with the condition... that's the hard part. Join Alyssa as she stumbles through the world of the "Unnatural."
Book 1: Immortalis Carpe Noctem - Newbie vampire Alyssa never asked for this life, but now it's all she has. Rescued from death by Lysander, the aloof and sexy leader of the Peregrinus vampire clan, she's barely cut her teeth before she becomes a target. Kallisto, an ancient and vindictive vampire queen – and Lysander's old mate - wants nothing less than final death for her former lover and his new toy. She's not above letting the Acta Sanctorum, and its greatest vampire hunter, Santino, know exactly where the clan can be found.With no time to mourn her old life, Alyssa's survival depends on her new family. She will have to stand alongside Lysander and fight against two enemies who will stop at nothing to destroy them.
Book 1 is always FREE in eBook! It's a great way to try the series.
Book 2: Hunters & Prey - Rule number one: humans and vampires don't co-exist. One is the hunter and one is the prey. Simple, right? Not for newly-turned vampire Alyssa. A surprise confrontation with Santino Vitale, the Acta Sanctorum's most fearsome hunter, sends her fleeing back to the world she once knew, and Fallon, the human friend she's missed more than anything. Now she has some explaining to do. However, that will have to wait. With the Acta Sanctorum hot on their heels, staying alive is more important than educating a human on the finer points of bloodlust.
Book 3: Pandora's Box - After a few months as a vampire, Alyssa thought she'd learned all she needed to know about the supernatural world. But her confidence is shattered by the delivery of a mysterious package - a Pandora's Box. Seemingly innocuous, the box is in reality an ancient prison, generated by a magic more powerful than anyone in her clan has ever known. But what manner of evil could need such force to contain it? When the box is opened, the sinister creature within is released, and only supernatural blood will satiate its thirst. The clan soon learns how it feels when the hunter becomes the hunted.
Book 4: Soulstone - It’s a desperate time for rookie vampire Alyssa, and her sanity is hanging by a slender thread. Her clan is still reeling from the monumental battle with Aniketos; a battle that claimed the body of Lysander, her sire and lover, and trapped his spirit in a mysterious crystal. A Soulstone. Unfortunately, no amount of magic has been able to release Lysander’s spirit, and the stone is starting to fade. Weeks of effort have proved futile. Her clan, the Peregrinus, have all but given up hope. Only Alyssa still believes her lover can be released. In despair, Alyssa begs the help of the local witch coven, and unwittingly exposes the supernaturals of Boston to unwanted attention from the Acta Sanctorum. The Saints converge on the city and begin their cleansing crusade to rid the world of all things “Unnatural.” In the middle of an all-out war, but no closer to a solution to the dying stone, Alyssa is left with an unenviable choice: save her mate, or save her clan.
Book 5: Moonlight - Good girls don’t wear fur, or fight over men, and they certainly don’t run around naked, howling at the moon. But then, no-one ever called Fallon a good girl. As a human unofficially mated to an Alpha werewolf, Fallon is being pressured to “become”...or be gone. Her mate Aiden, the interim leader of the Olde Town Pack, is in a position that demands he either choose a wolf mate...or leave the pack forever. No matter how hot the sex with Fallon is, he can’t ignore centuries of tradition. Become a wolf or not. If only the choice were that simple. Fallon’s options are further clouded by the overt presence of other females desperate to be the Alpha’s mate. And when these bitches get serious, it’s not just claws that come out. If Fallon wants to keep her man and take the title she’ll have to exert a little dominance of her own.
Book 6: Dark Salvation - A gathering storm of violence is on the horizon. Whispered threats of the Acta Sanctorum’s return have the supernatural world abuzz. Only recently aware of the other world hidden behind our own, Kitara Vanders has barely scratched the surface of what being supernatural truly means. A special woman in her own right, she possesses unique telepathic abilities, gifts that have recently come under the scrutiny of the Acta Sanctorum, a fanatical organization whose mission is to cleanse the world of anything supernatural. Targeted, and marked for death, Kitara’s only hope lies with the lethally seductive yet emotionally scarred warrior, Nicholas.
Knowing full well the atrocities the Acta Sanctorum is capable of, Nicholas is all too eager for the battle to begin. Fueled by pain and rage from the loss of his mate, he’s itching for a fight, but one thing stands in his way, Kitara: a beautiful dark-haired woman with unique psychic abilities and an unusual link to the Saints. Despite his resolve to remain focused on his mission, a purely physical relationship binds them together in a way neither of them expected. And when her life hangs in the balance, Nicholas finds his own is teetering on the edge too.
All books are available online at:
AMAZON BARNES & NOBLE SMASHWORDS RISING SIGN BOOKS - PUBLISHER
Katie Salidas
Katie Salidas is a Super Woman! Endowed with special powers and abilities, beyond those of mortal women, She can get the munchkins off to gymnastics, cheerleading, Girl Scouts, and swim lessons. She can put hot food on the table for dinner while assisting with homework, baths, and bedtime… And, She still finds the time to keep the hubby happy (nudge nudge wink wink). She can do all of this and still have time to write.
And if you can believe all of those lies, there is some beautiful swamp land in Florida for sale…
Katie Salidas resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mother, wife, and author, she does try to do it all, often causing sleep deprivation and many nights passed out at the computer. Writing books is her passion, and she hopes that her passion will bring you hours of entertainment.
You can find Katie at the following places:
BLOG FACEBOOK LINKEDIN TWITTER PUBLISHER AMAZON AMAZON UK
BARNES & NOBLE SMASHWORDS ALL ROMANCE EBOOKS
Thanks again, Katie, for stopping by and telling us about your vampires.
Katie's take on vamps is similar to my own, bringing out the more human sides of these paranormal creatures but still keeping them deadly - although, my vamps do go after innocents sometimes. *cough* Bastian, you bad vampire. *cough*
What do you guys love most about vampires? Is it the danger, their seductive ways, their human sides? What do you think about Katie's approach? Have you read any of her books?
Vampires can often be more human than you think.
Why I write about Vampires
We all have our niche. Our thing we really like to write about. It may be broad and encompass an entire genre. Some people like to explore the depths of high fantasy and create whole new worlds. Others may take a different approach and focus on a specific type of creature. I fall into the latter group. I find vampires fascinating. In fact every story I’ve written has included those creatures of the night in one way or another.
Vampires are the most chameleonic of all the supernatural creatures. They can be anything from the dangerous predator stalking you in the night to the sexy bad boy you wish would take a nibble at your neck, and everything in between.
So, what kind of vampire did I choose to write? The human kind.
In the Immortalis series, I took the vampire and gave them back some of their humanity. In fact you might find them to be the most human of all the supernatural creatures, often having the capability of being more caring and compassionate than the humans you’ll meet in this series.
Rather than make them simple bloodthirsty monsters, I wanted them to rise above it. I wanted them to deal with their very real need for blood (yes they do have to kill to survive), but not let it make them a slave to their cravings. Alyssa, the main character for example chooses to hunt criminals (rapists being her favorite midnight snack). While she feeds as often as she needs, she still manages to maintain a real friendship with her human friend Fallon. Beyond the blood lust, my vampires are capable of very strong emotions. Love being quite intense. It’s that intense love and connection that Alyssa (the main character) feels for her mate that is central to the story.
Writing about vampires and making them my own is both fun and fulfilling. I can live the fantasy as well as shape it. It’s the best of both worlds. The biggest payoff though, is seeing others fall in love with my vampires as much as I have.
If you care to read more, why not sample a chapter or two on my website.
http://www.katiesalidas.com
The Immortalis Series:Becoming a vampire is easy. Living with the condition... that's the hard part. Join Alyssa as she stumbles through the world of the "Unnatural."
Book 1: Immortalis Carpe Noctem - Newbie vampire Alyssa never asked for this life, but now it's all she has. Rescued from death by Lysander, the aloof and sexy leader of the Peregrinus vampire clan, she's barely cut her teeth before she becomes a target. Kallisto, an ancient and vindictive vampire queen – and Lysander's old mate - wants nothing less than final death for her former lover and his new toy. She's not above letting the Acta Sanctorum, and its greatest vampire hunter, Santino, know exactly where the clan can be found.With no time to mourn her old life, Alyssa's survival depends on her new family. She will have to stand alongside Lysander and fight against two enemies who will stop at nothing to destroy them.
Book 1 is always FREE in eBook! It's a great way to try the series.
Book 2: Hunters & Prey - Rule number one: humans and vampires don't co-exist. One is the hunter and one is the prey. Simple, right? Not for newly-turned vampire Alyssa. A surprise confrontation with Santino Vitale, the Acta Sanctorum's most fearsome hunter, sends her fleeing back to the world she once knew, and Fallon, the human friend she's missed more than anything. Now she has some explaining to do. However, that will have to wait. With the Acta Sanctorum hot on their heels, staying alive is more important than educating a human on the finer points of bloodlust.
Book 3: Pandora's Box - After a few months as a vampire, Alyssa thought she'd learned all she needed to know about the supernatural world. But her confidence is shattered by the delivery of a mysterious package - a Pandora's Box. Seemingly innocuous, the box is in reality an ancient prison, generated by a magic more powerful than anyone in her clan has ever known. But what manner of evil could need such force to contain it? When the box is opened, the sinister creature within is released, and only supernatural blood will satiate its thirst. The clan soon learns how it feels when the hunter becomes the hunted.
Book 4: Soulstone - It’s a desperate time for rookie vampire Alyssa, and her sanity is hanging by a slender thread. Her clan is still reeling from the monumental battle with Aniketos; a battle that claimed the body of Lysander, her sire and lover, and trapped his spirit in a mysterious crystal. A Soulstone. Unfortunately, no amount of magic has been able to release Lysander’s spirit, and the stone is starting to fade. Weeks of effort have proved futile. Her clan, the Peregrinus, have all but given up hope. Only Alyssa still believes her lover can be released. In despair, Alyssa begs the help of the local witch coven, and unwittingly exposes the supernaturals of Boston to unwanted attention from the Acta Sanctorum. The Saints converge on the city and begin their cleansing crusade to rid the world of all things “Unnatural.” In the middle of an all-out war, but no closer to a solution to the dying stone, Alyssa is left with an unenviable choice: save her mate, or save her clan.
Book 5: Moonlight - Good girls don’t wear fur, or fight over men, and they certainly don’t run around naked, howling at the moon. But then, no-one ever called Fallon a good girl. As a human unofficially mated to an Alpha werewolf, Fallon is being pressured to “become”...or be gone. Her mate Aiden, the interim leader of the Olde Town Pack, is in a position that demands he either choose a wolf mate...or leave the pack forever. No matter how hot the sex with Fallon is, he can’t ignore centuries of tradition. Become a wolf or not. If only the choice were that simple. Fallon’s options are further clouded by the overt presence of other females desperate to be the Alpha’s mate. And when these bitches get serious, it’s not just claws that come out. If Fallon wants to keep her man and take the title she’ll have to exert a little dominance of her own.
Book 6: Dark Salvation - A gathering storm of violence is on the horizon. Whispered threats of the Acta Sanctorum’s return have the supernatural world abuzz. Only recently aware of the other world hidden behind our own, Kitara Vanders has barely scratched the surface of what being supernatural truly means. A special woman in her own right, she possesses unique telepathic abilities, gifts that have recently come under the scrutiny of the Acta Sanctorum, a fanatical organization whose mission is to cleanse the world of anything supernatural. Targeted, and marked for death, Kitara’s only hope lies with the lethally seductive yet emotionally scarred warrior, Nicholas.
Knowing full well the atrocities the Acta Sanctorum is capable of, Nicholas is all too eager for the battle to begin. Fueled by pain and rage from the loss of his mate, he’s itching for a fight, but one thing stands in his way, Kitara: a beautiful dark-haired woman with unique psychic abilities and an unusual link to the Saints. Despite his resolve to remain focused on his mission, a purely physical relationship binds them together in a way neither of them expected. And when her life hangs in the balance, Nicholas finds his own is teetering on the edge too.
All books are available online at:
AMAZON BARNES & NOBLE SMASHWORDS RISING SIGN BOOKS - PUBLISHER
Katie Salidas
Katie Salidas is a Super Woman! Endowed with special powers and abilities, beyond those of mortal women, She can get the munchkins off to gymnastics, cheerleading, Girl Scouts, and swim lessons. She can put hot food on the table for dinner while assisting with homework, baths, and bedtime… And, She still finds the time to keep the hubby happy (nudge nudge wink wink). She can do all of this and still have time to write.And if you can believe all of those lies, there is some beautiful swamp land in Florida for sale…
Katie Salidas resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mother, wife, and author, she does try to do it all, often causing sleep deprivation and many nights passed out at the computer. Writing books is her passion, and she hopes that her passion will bring you hours of entertainment.
You can find Katie at the following places:
BLOG FACEBOOK LINKEDIN TWITTER PUBLISHER AMAZON AMAZON UK
BARNES & NOBLE SMASHWORDS ALL ROMANCE EBOOKS
Thanks again, Katie, for stopping by and telling us about your vampires.
Katie's take on vamps is similar to my own, bringing out the more human sides of these paranormal creatures but still keeping them deadly - although, my vamps do go after innocents sometimes. *cough* Bastian, you bad vampire. *cough*
What do you guys love most about vampires? Is it the danger, their seductive ways, their human sides? What do you think about Katie's approach? Have you read any of her books?
August 15, 2013
Vampires Vs. Zombies Giveaway Blog Hop
For this hop, instead of me putting in my two cents on the Vampire Vs. Zombie debate, I’ve decided to sit back and watch while a few of the characters from my books give their opinions—although, I’ll probably butt in to their conversation a bit. I know they’re even more biased than me since they are vampires, but it should still be fun. I did write it from my POV, though.Don’t forget to enter the giveaway at the end of the post and check out the other blogs taking part in this giveaway hop with the links at the bottom of the post. Although I have started my giveaway early, the others may not have, so be sure to check back later for those giveaways.
This blog hop is hosted by My Shelf Confessions. Click on the pic to check out their website.
And now for the debate... Bastian Evanko sat back in his seat and rolled his eyes. “I don’t understand why the hell we’re debating this. Vampires are real, zombies aren’t, end of discussion.” Then he pinned me with a glare. “And I don’t know why you insist on making us do these stupid blog posts all the time.”
After all these stupid blog posts, I’d become immune to his pseudo-threat posturing.
His brother, Donovan, sighed. “Stay on topic, little brother, and leave Lorraine out of this. If not for her, we wouldn’t exist. You’d do well to remember that.” He shot a sexy smile my way. “As for the topic at hand, why don’t we forget reality and look at the entertainment industry—the movies, TV shows, and books. It would seem our time in the spotlight is over and zombies are the creatures of the moment.”
“And it’s about damn time.” Johnathan McCombs scrubbed a hand over his face. “If I have to see one more sparkling vampire, I’m either going to take myself out or show everyone what a real vamp can do.” His eyes silvered and he flashed a little fang. “Let the zombies have all the glory. It takes the attention away from us so we can hide our existence easier.”
Olivia Fournier sauntered in and sat down next to Johnathan’s sire, Alexander Mitchell.
Donovan glowered at her. “How nice of you to finally grace us with your presence.”
Alex leaned forward. “Not now. We all agreed to leave our grudges outside the door, remember?”
Donovan grunted. “Whatever.”
"If Johnathan and Bastian can get along, then you and Olivia can, as well." Alex nodded at Olivia.
A wide grin turned up the corners of her lips. “Thank you, Alexander.” A second later, she focused on Johnathan. “As usual, you make a valid point. With all the focus on vampires over the last few decades, it has been difficult to remain hidden. Humans have had vampires on their minds too much. They have noticed things they would normally have ignored, a flash of silver here, a preternaturally-quick movement there. Let them focus on zombies. I hear there’s a new zombie movie out with Brad Pitt in it. That should keep their attention for a while.”
I couldn’t keep quiet any more. “Come on guys. You can’t be serious. If people give up on vamps, where will that leave your books? And what about True Blood? What about Underworld? The Black Dagger Brotherhood? What about Lestat?” I looked to each of them, waiting for a reaction, but they all sat stone-faced. “Fine, if you don’t care about those vamps, what about the readers who have come to love you? Should I just delete all my files and let you die?”
Was I really arguing with my fictional characters again? They always drew me in. Sometimes I wondered if they did it on purpose.
Alex rose, strutted over to my chair, and extended his hand. I slipped my fingers into his palm and stood.
He raised my hand to his lips and feathered a kiss across my skin. “We will be eternally grateful for all you have done for us, for giving us life. And no, we do not wish to die with the click of a mouse.” Still cradling my hand, he turned to the others. “I believe this discussion is over. Vampires are and always will be superior to zombies. We aren’t mindless creatures. We have strength and power they will never possess. And there will always be humans who prefer us over any other paranormal being—real or fake.”
I couldn’t have said it better myself. Alex always was the voice of reason. Damn, I love my vampires.
Well, I don’t know about you, but I had fun doing that. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.So what about you? Do you prefer vampires or zombies, and why? For me, it's all about the sexy yet deadly vampires.
I’m giving away an eBook copy of my anthology, Nocturnal Bites. Depending on the number of entries, I may give away multiple copies.
COMMENTING ALONE DOES NOT ENTER YOU IN THE GIVEAWAY. YOU MUST USE THE RAFFLECOPTER ENTRY FORM BELOW.
GIVEAWAY OPEN ONLY TO ADULTS AS THIS ANTHOLOGY CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE AND SEX AND VAMPIRE VIOLENCE.
(If you want to make a pic/cover like the one here, click on the pic for the website.) Nocturnal Bites Blurb...
This anthology contains the first three novelettes/novellas of the series. Each of these books focuses on vampire Bastian Evanko, starting over two hundred years ago in England withNothing Lasts Forever and the tragic series of events that triggers his desire for retribution and earns him the punishment of two hundred years in exile.Fast forward to present day Lansford, PA: The Sin City of the East. The remaining stories take place in and around Lansford. Nocturnal Surrender is the reunion of Bastian and his brother Donovan, as well as his meeting—and biting—stripper Darling Nikki. Tension mounts as Bastian looks to exact his revenge, but he gets a little sidetracked by the possibility of falling in love again.
Just when Bastian feels secure in his budding relationship with Nicole French, AKA Darling Nikki, she stumbles upon the secret of his vampiric identity in Midnight Confessions. To make matters worse, Donovan needs Bastian's help in the war with the vampire Hunters. Only problem is, Nicole gets dragged into the mix. Many secrets are exposed after midnight.
In the bonus short story, Auburn Lust, twin courtesan vampires Rochelle and Laureline Montague entertain two of their favorite vampire clients for the evening: Christof Rosenbaum and Donovan Evanko. Emotions and lust run wild in this erotic story.
And in another bonus, Interview with Bastian, the vampire lets it all hang out since this is the uncensored, extended version of his interview. At times he shares a little too much information, but then he does prefer to live by his own rules.
For more information and excerpts, please visit the SERIES WEBSITE. GIVEAWAY OPEN TO ADULTS ONLY!
Giveaway runs through 8/31/13.
Winner(s) will be notified 9/3/13. a Rafflecopter giveaway Other blogs in this hop...
August 7, 2013
Teaser Excerpt from Night Therapy & Reminder my $0.99 #eBook #Sale is Almost Over.
The edits on Night Therapy are coming along great, and I wanted to share another little teaser excerpt. This time, instead of a scene between hero, Johnathan McCombs, and heroine, Stephanie Taylor, I'm giving you a little taste of what happens when Stephanie goes to Nocturnal Surrender and comes face-to-face with the vampire/bartender who wants to kill her; everyone's favorite bad-boy vamp, hell bent on retribution, Bastian Evanko.
Also, I just wanted to remind everyone that the $0.99 sale on my books will be ending in the next few weeks so if you haven't done so yet, grab your copies before the sale is over. With the release of Night Therapy coming up in less than two months, it's the perfect time to catch up on the beginning of the series so you'll be ready for this novel. Please CLICK HERE for purchase links.
EXCERPT
As she took a seat at the bar, she focused on the poor, ignorant fools being used for food—just like she had been—and nausea bubbled in the pit of her stomach. Unsure if she was angry with Christof for using her or with herself for allowing him to, she clenched her fists and gritted her teeth. The intimate display of a couple in one of the booths hit a little too close to home.
Dark curls were carelessly brushed aside to allow the vampire access to the petite woman’s neck. After encircling her with his arm—moving much faster than a human being should be able to—he leaned in to her throat and bit down.
Stephanie shuddered. How could she have allowed herself to be taken advantage of like that after all she’d gone through in the past? How could she have been so stupid to think this was acceptable? She was a psychologist.
Damn it. I should have known better.
What kind of world had she stumbled--
“What can I get you?”
She jumped, nearly falling off the stool when the bartender interrupted her thoughts. She turned and stared at the…vampire. With his silver eyes and fangs, he had to be one of them.
Fear gripped her as her body numbed and all sounds and thoughts faded to a low hum. A wave of dizziness overtook her, but it was as if someone, or something, held her upright. An invisible force pressed gently against her all around.
Unable to move, she was on the verge of panicking when the mountain of a vampire laughed with the same deep tone he’d spoken in. He gave her a sadistic grin, and she snapped out of it as if nothing had happened.
Did he do that to me?
Resting his enormous hands on the bar, he raised an eyebrow. “So, you know about us, do you? I’m going on break in a minute and I could go for a little snack.”
“Uh…I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Her voice cracked and was far too quiet for anyone to hear over the music.
“Don’t play with me. I can feel it in you, and I can smell his scent on you. You know what we are. But he didn’t bite you so that means you’re up for grabs, and I wouldn’t mind doing some biting and grabbing.” The fierceness in his silvery glare made it clear he wasn’t joking.
She tried to swallow as she trembled inside, but a lump stuck in her throat. She had to get out of there. Fast.
Copyright © 2013 Lorraine Pearl
I hope you enjoyed that little tease. Please leave a comment to let me know what you thought. If you would like to read more excerpts, CLICK HERE . And don't forget to use the link above to get your copies of the first books in the series. Be sure to use the NEWSLETTER tab above to sign up and receive exclusive content, plus news on book updates and releases. Lastly, you can subscribe to this blog on the right and never miss an excerpt, character post, etc.
You better get ready to...
Ride a Vampire
Also, I just wanted to remind everyone that the $0.99 sale on my books will be ending in the next few weeks so if you haven't done so yet, grab your copies before the sale is over. With the release of Night Therapy coming up in less than two months, it's the perfect time to catch up on the beginning of the series so you'll be ready for this novel. Please CLICK HERE for purchase links.
EXCERPTAs she took a seat at the bar, she focused on the poor, ignorant fools being used for food—just like she had been—and nausea bubbled in the pit of her stomach. Unsure if she was angry with Christof for using her or with herself for allowing him to, she clenched her fists and gritted her teeth. The intimate display of a couple in one of the booths hit a little too close to home.
Dark curls were carelessly brushed aside to allow the vampire access to the petite woman’s neck. After encircling her with his arm—moving much faster than a human being should be able to—he leaned in to her throat and bit down.
Stephanie shuddered. How could she have allowed herself to be taken advantage of like that after all she’d gone through in the past? How could she have been so stupid to think this was acceptable? She was a psychologist.
Damn it. I should have known better.
What kind of world had she stumbled--
“What can I get you?”
She jumped, nearly falling off the stool when the bartender interrupted her thoughts. She turned and stared at the…vampire. With his silver eyes and fangs, he had to be one of them.
Fear gripped her as her body numbed and all sounds and thoughts faded to a low hum. A wave of dizziness overtook her, but it was as if someone, or something, held her upright. An invisible force pressed gently against her all around.
Unable to move, she was on the verge of panicking when the mountain of a vampire laughed with the same deep tone he’d spoken in. He gave her a sadistic grin, and she snapped out of it as if nothing had happened.
Did he do that to me?
Resting his enormous hands on the bar, he raised an eyebrow. “So, you know about us, do you? I’m going on break in a minute and I could go for a little snack.”
“Uh…I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Her voice cracked and was far too quiet for anyone to hear over the music.
“Don’t play with me. I can feel it in you, and I can smell his scent on you. You know what we are. But he didn’t bite you so that means you’re up for grabs, and I wouldn’t mind doing some biting and grabbing.” The fierceness in his silvery glare made it clear he wasn’t joking.
She tried to swallow as she trembled inside, but a lump stuck in her throat. She had to get out of there. Fast.
Copyright © 2013 Lorraine Pearl
I hope you enjoyed that little tease. Please leave a comment to let me know what you thought. If you would like to read more excerpts, CLICK HERE . And don't forget to use the link above to get your copies of the first books in the series. Be sure to use the NEWSLETTER tab above to sign up and receive exclusive content, plus news on book updates and releases. Lastly, you can subscribe to this blog on the right and never miss an excerpt, character post, etc.
You better get ready to...
Ride a Vampire
July 29, 2013
#Vampire Bastian Evanko's Character Post, and Reminder my #eBooks are on #Sale for $0.99.
First of all, I wanted to remind everyone that my books are still on sale for only $0.99. With just a few weeks left on this incredible sale, hurry to get your copies before it's too late. You'll find links to all the major retailers on my
SERIES WEBSITE
.
Second, I’m letting one of my characters take over my blog today. This is something I intend to do more often so you can get to know the characters better—especially from their own perspective. As for Bastian, he can be a handful, and he has a foul mouth, but he promised to tone it down a little—or at least try to. First, a few facts about Bastian…
Quick Stats:
Vampire963 years old
6’2”
Blond hair
Blue eyes
In a relationship
Bartender at Nocturnal Surrender
Bastian’s Books:
Nothing Lasts Forever
Nocturnal Surrender
Midnight Confessions
Note: Bastian will also be in the rest of The Nocturnal Surrender Series books but won’t be a main character again until the final novel. For more information, please visit my SERIES WEBSITE . And now, I’ll let the vampire himself take over. Go for it, Baz…
Yeah, thanks so much for setting up another one of these fu— I mean, another of these wonderful character posts.
*rolls his eyes*
So…I guess I should tell everyone about myself. I think I’ll do this a little different than normal. How about a check list so I can skip the miserable story that is my life?
My fiancée, Elise, was murdered in front of me two hundred years ago by that bast— uh, by that pompous ex-Enforcer, Christof Rosenbaum.
I was sentenced to—you guessed it—two hundred years in exile for trying to stop him.
Part of my sentence was I could only feed on animal blood during that time.
Now that I can feed on humans again, the bloodlust gets hard to control sometimes.
My brother, Donovan, thinks I’m worthless and reckless, and so does everyone else.
Except…this hot little stripper I met, Nicole French, AKA, Darling Nikki. But give her time. I’m sure she’ll grow to despise me one day.
Oh, and I saved the best for last. I have a score to settle with that bast— with Rosenbaum. Either he’ll pay with his life or someone he loves will.
Okay, one more thing. I effing hate not being able to effing cuss. If I hadn’t promised Lorraine I’d do this post, I’d be out of here right now.
Well, there you have it. That’s my effed-up life. Yes, there’s far more to my past, but I’m not going there. I have to focus on getting to know Nicole better and plotting my retribution on Rosenbaum.
I know my worthless ass—sorry, I can’t hold back anymore—doesn’t deserve someone as wonderful as Nicole, but I’m tired of being looked at like a monster, even by other vampires.
There has to be something worth loving in me.
*scrubs a hand over his face*
Who the hell am I kidding? Like I said before; I’m sure she’ll decide I’m worthless, too.
Screw it, I’m leaving. Thanks for making me think about all the miserable things in my life, Lorraine. Hope it was worth it.
*slams the door on his way out*
Poor Bastian. Sometimes I feel so bad for what I put him through in his books, and what he’ll be going through in the rest of the series. Hopefully he can forgive me one day.
Since he cut his post a little short, how about an excerpt from one of his books?
Nocturnal Surrender: Chapter One Excerpt
This wasn’t the homecoming Bastian Evanko had hoped for after two hundred years in exile. Getting berated by his brother served as a reminder of how strained their relationship had always been. Apparently the time apart had done nothing to mend old wounds.
So much for a starting over.
Donovan paced behind his mahogany desk, blond hair falling perfectly down the back of his expensive suit. “You shouldn’t be here. You know better. This city is no good for you, not with your past.”
Bastian gripped the wooden armrests of the pretentious-looking chair where Donovan had commanded him to sit. “My sentence is over. I will come and go as I please now. Spending the last two centuries in isolation was almost more than I could take.” He loosened his hold when the wood cracked. If he turned the chair into kindling, he’d never hear the end of it.
A point Donovan confirmed when he stopped and glared. “You’d better not destroy my office, little brother. The last thing we need is a repeat of what happened—”
“Oh, please. How long are you going to keep bringing that up?” Bastian clenched his fists and stood, nearly knocking the fucking chair backward. “And stop calling me little brother. Two years makes no difference after nearly a millennia.”
In an instant, Donovan moved to face Bastian. His eyes turned silver and his fangs extended. “Do not think to challenge me, little brother. As long as I have to keep cleaning up your messes, I’ll call you whatever I damn well please.” He waved a dismissive hand and returned to his desk, eyes reverting to their usual pale blue as his fangs receded. The monster within was hidden behind his baby face once more. No one would ever suspect a murderous creature lurked beneath that innocent façade.
With a deep breath, Bastian sucked in the amped-up vampiric testosterone saturating the air. The tension between them was suffocating, and the next move rested on his shoulders. He could take the all-too-familiar road of trying to prove himself with a physical display and allow the powder keg to explode, or…
“You’re right. I have made many mistakes, but you also know I’ve done nothing wrong since you stood up for me with the Elders and convinced them to spare my life.” Hand extended, Bastian crossed the room and stopped a respectable distance away. “Please, Donovan, let’s put the past behind us and move forward. How can I make amends if you won’t give me the opportunity?”
There was silence except for the ticking of the large antique clock on the bookcase. Soundproof walls allowed in nothing from the nightclub beyond the office door, or from the bustling city outside.
Donovan glanced at the proffered hand then locked gazes with Bastian, his expression unreadable.
For a moment, Bastian wished vampires weren’t able to shield their thoughts from each other. His shoulders stiffened. A few more seconds of being ignored and he’d lose the tenuous grasp he had on his temper.
In the past, he would have blown by now—verbally and physically—without regard for the consequences. His poor impulse control had created a rift between him and Donovan long ago. He never did anything right in his brother’s eyes, resulting in far too many years of Donovan’s condescending attitude. But he wanted his brother to see he was different now, and the only way for that to happen was to fight the anger.
Pressure built under his gums. His fangs ached to descend. Swallowing hard, he licked his teeth.
Still normal, but not for long.
Praise for the Series
And don't forget to grab the first books in the series while they are on sale.
Second, I’m letting one of my characters take over my blog today. This is something I intend to do more often so you can get to know the characters better—especially from their own perspective. As for Bastian, he can be a handful, and he has a foul mouth, but he promised to tone it down a little—or at least try to. First, a few facts about Bastian…
Quick Stats:
Vampire963 years old
6’2”
Blond hair
Blue eyes
In a relationship
Bartender at Nocturnal Surrender
Bastian’s Books:
Nothing Lasts Forever
Nocturnal Surrender
Midnight Confessions
Note: Bastian will also be in the rest of The Nocturnal Surrender Series books but won’t be a main character again until the final novel. For more information, please visit my SERIES WEBSITE . And now, I’ll let the vampire himself take over. Go for it, Baz…
Yeah, thanks so much for setting up another one of these fu— I mean, another of these wonderful character posts.
*rolls his eyes*
So…I guess I should tell everyone about myself. I think I’ll do this a little different than normal. How about a check list so I can skip the miserable story that is my life?
My fiancée, Elise, was murdered in front of me two hundred years ago by that bast— uh, by that pompous ex-Enforcer, Christof Rosenbaum.
I was sentenced to—you guessed it—two hundred years in exile for trying to stop him.
Part of my sentence was I could only feed on animal blood during that time.
Now that I can feed on humans again, the bloodlust gets hard to control sometimes.
My brother, Donovan, thinks I’m worthless and reckless, and so does everyone else.
Except…this hot little stripper I met, Nicole French, AKA, Darling Nikki. But give her time. I’m sure she’ll grow to despise me one day.
Oh, and I saved the best for last. I have a score to settle with that bast— with Rosenbaum. Either he’ll pay with his life or someone he loves will.
Okay, one more thing. I effing hate not being able to effing cuss. If I hadn’t promised Lorraine I’d do this post, I’d be out of here right now.
Well, there you have it. That’s my effed-up life. Yes, there’s far more to my past, but I’m not going there. I have to focus on getting to know Nicole better and plotting my retribution on Rosenbaum.
I know my worthless ass—sorry, I can’t hold back anymore—doesn’t deserve someone as wonderful as Nicole, but I’m tired of being looked at like a monster, even by other vampires.
There has to be something worth loving in me.
*scrubs a hand over his face*
Who the hell am I kidding? Like I said before; I’m sure she’ll decide I’m worthless, too.
Screw it, I’m leaving. Thanks for making me think about all the miserable things in my life, Lorraine. Hope it was worth it.
*slams the door on his way out*
Poor Bastian. Sometimes I feel so bad for what I put him through in his books, and what he’ll be going through in the rest of the series. Hopefully he can forgive me one day.
Since he cut his post a little short, how about an excerpt from one of his books?
Nocturnal Surrender: Chapter One Excerpt
This wasn’t the homecoming Bastian Evanko had hoped for after two hundred years in exile. Getting berated by his brother served as a reminder of how strained their relationship had always been. Apparently the time apart had done nothing to mend old wounds.
So much for a starting over.
Donovan paced behind his mahogany desk, blond hair falling perfectly down the back of his expensive suit. “You shouldn’t be here. You know better. This city is no good for you, not with your past.”
Bastian gripped the wooden armrests of the pretentious-looking chair where Donovan had commanded him to sit. “My sentence is over. I will come and go as I please now. Spending the last two centuries in isolation was almost more than I could take.” He loosened his hold when the wood cracked. If he turned the chair into kindling, he’d never hear the end of it.
A point Donovan confirmed when he stopped and glared. “You’d better not destroy my office, little brother. The last thing we need is a repeat of what happened—”
“Oh, please. How long are you going to keep bringing that up?” Bastian clenched his fists and stood, nearly knocking the fucking chair backward. “And stop calling me little brother. Two years makes no difference after nearly a millennia.”
In an instant, Donovan moved to face Bastian. His eyes turned silver and his fangs extended. “Do not think to challenge me, little brother. As long as I have to keep cleaning up your messes, I’ll call you whatever I damn well please.” He waved a dismissive hand and returned to his desk, eyes reverting to their usual pale blue as his fangs receded. The monster within was hidden behind his baby face once more. No one would ever suspect a murderous creature lurked beneath that innocent façade.
With a deep breath, Bastian sucked in the amped-up vampiric testosterone saturating the air. The tension between them was suffocating, and the next move rested on his shoulders. He could take the all-too-familiar road of trying to prove himself with a physical display and allow the powder keg to explode, or…
“You’re right. I have made many mistakes, but you also know I’ve done nothing wrong since you stood up for me with the Elders and convinced them to spare my life.” Hand extended, Bastian crossed the room and stopped a respectable distance away. “Please, Donovan, let’s put the past behind us and move forward. How can I make amends if you won’t give me the opportunity?”
There was silence except for the ticking of the large antique clock on the bookcase. Soundproof walls allowed in nothing from the nightclub beyond the office door, or from the bustling city outside.
Donovan glanced at the proffered hand then locked gazes with Bastian, his expression unreadable.
For a moment, Bastian wished vampires weren’t able to shield their thoughts from each other. His shoulders stiffened. A few more seconds of being ignored and he’d lose the tenuous grasp he had on his temper.
In the past, he would have blown by now—verbally and physically—without regard for the consequences. His poor impulse control had created a rift between him and Donovan long ago. He never did anything right in his brother’s eyes, resulting in far too many years of Donovan’s condescending attitude. But he wanted his brother to see he was different now, and the only way for that to happen was to fight the anger.
Pressure built under his gums. His fangs ached to descend. Swallowing hard, he licked his teeth.
Still normal, but not for long.
Praise for the Series
“The chemistry between Bastian and Nicole is off the charts HAWT! WOW!! The world building is interesting and the plot is very intriguing. I love the author’s writing style and the editing was spot on. If you are a fan of Erotic PNR, you are going to love this series. It’s kind of like Laura Wright meets Lora Leigh with a pinch of JR Ward thrown in the mix.” Danie – Amazon Kindle reviewer.I hope you enjoyed Bastian's visit today. Leave a comment to let me know what you think about him. Does this hotheaded vamp do it for you? Do you prefer bad boys? What is your favorite paranormal creature? Mine is obviously a bad-boy vampire.
“I am digging this Novella series by Lorraine Pearl. I finished Nocturnal Surrender & immediately purchase the next book in the series, Midnight Confessions. Great back story, character & story development. Oh, and let’s not skip over the hot and I mean incredibly hot sex between Bastian & Nicole that makes you weak in the knees & tingly all over.” Sharon – Amazon Kindle reviewer.
And don't forget to grab the first books in the series while they are on sale.
July 18, 2013
#PNR #Kindle Event 7/20 & 7/21: All #eBooks 99c/75p!
Yes, you read that right. All the books in this event will be on sale for $0.99. With 20 amazing authors participating, you're sure to find something to sate your desires.Although this event only allowed each participating author to include 3 books, I went ahead and put all my books on sale at this price - including those at retailers other than Amazon. I'm also planning on leaving my books on sale longer than the 2 day event because I'll be turning 40 next month and decided this would be a great way to celebrate. I'm not sure when I'll be ending the sale, either mid-August or toward the end of the month, so get your copies before it's too late. Of course, the best value is my anthology, Nocturnal Bites, which contains all the other books and a bonus interview with the vampire, Bastian Evanko.
IMPORTANT: Check the price before purchasing as some retailers tend to lag behind on changing the price.
For links to all the places you can purchase my books, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, All Romance, and others, please visit my SERIES WEBSITE . For more info on my series, see the bottom of this post.
So, you want to know what other authors are participating, don't you? See the pic below to find out. Click on any of the pics to go to the event page for links to all the authors.
The Nocturnal Surrender Series
Lansford, Pennsylvania is The Sin City of the East. No wonder it’s become a hot spot for vampires. With the sanguinarian nightclub, Nocturnal Surrender, run by one of their own, they can easily sate their hunger without divulging the secret of their existence—and without leaving a trail of dead bodies behind them.That hasn’t stopped the Hunters from trying to find a way to eradicate these creatures. The game of cat and mouse has gone high-tech, and biochemical warfare is on the horizon. What will happen when the battle between mortals and immortals threatens to expose vampires—to all of humanity—for the murderers they truly are?
In The Nocturnal Surrender Series, not only will the vampires have to deal with the bigger problems of survival and secrecy, but they will also have to navigate the issues in their own lives. Love, hate, and retribution are part of the high stakes game they all play. Life and death situations combine with emotions and lust to fuel the series. Each couple will have their own obstacles to overcome while they are dragged into the larger, millennia-old battle between humans and vampires.
Who will live and who will die? Who will love and who will hate? And how will they put their differences aside to save themselves?
The Nocturnal Surrender Series is an erotic paranormal romance series—with a dark fantasy edge. If you love sexy vampires that actually bite, then you've come to the right place. Be sure to check out the links above to find out more about the books in this series. This is only the beginning of the exciting series that will be full of... Love, hate, and...retribution. Praise for the Series
"The chemistry between Bastian and Nicole is off the charts HAWT! WOW!! The world building is interesting and the plot is very intriguing. I love the author’s writing style and the editing was spot on. If you are a fan of Erotic PNR, you are going to love this series. It’s kind of like Laura Wright meets Lora Leigh with a pinch of JR Ward thrown in the mix." Danie - Amazon Kindle reviewer.Purchase Links Once again, please visit my SERIES WEBSITE for purchase links, and click on any of the pics for links to all the authors and books taking part in this sales event. Enjoy the books!!!
"I am digging this Novella series by Lorraine Pearl. I finished Nocturnal Surrender & immediately purchase the next book in the series, Midnight Confessions. Great back story, character & story development. Oh, and let's not skip over the hot and I mean incredibly hot sex between Bastian & Nicole that makes you weak in the knees & tingly all over." Sharon - Amazon Kindle reviewer.
July 11, 2013
#eBook #Giveaway: 25 #Free Copies of Nocturnal Surrender up for Grabs
I thought the message might have gotten lost in all my rock 'n' roll hoopla, so I decided to make sure everyone knew about the giveaway attached to that post. CLICK HERE to see the post with the giveaway entry form. Nocturnal Surrender Blurb 
After two hundred years in exile, vampire Bastian Evanko has come back to earn his brother's respect and plot revenge against the vampire who murdered his fiancée, Elise. In Lansford, PA, The Sin City of the East, Bastian must fight his rebellious nature and learn to control his impulsiveness so he is no longer considered a scourge on the Evanko name. When he asks for a private dance, and a bite, from stripper Darling Nikki, he gets far more than he bargains for—including another chance at love. But even the love of a beautiful woman isn't enough to sate his need for retribution.
Nicole French simply wants to learn how to live in her new town, come to terms with stripping to pay the bills, and make it through law school without having a breakdown over the painful memories she hides. Having a man in her life is the last thing she needs, but when Bastian Evanko asks for a private dance, and to drink her blood, she ends up with more than just a freaky customer. Things heat up quickly in the private room with the sexy stranger. Only problem is, he likes to pretend he’s a vampire and suck down human blood.
To make matters worse, a war is brewing between vampires and Hunters. And after losing Elise because of her vampire Hunter brother, can Bastian take the risk of bringing Nicole into his life? But, on the other hand, can he pass up another chance at love?
After two hundred years in exile, vampire Bastian Evanko has come back to earn his brother's respect and plot revenge against the vampire who murdered his fiancée, Elise. In Lansford, PA, The Sin City of the East, Bastian must fight his rebellious nature and learn to control his impulsiveness so he is no longer considered a scourge on the Evanko name. When he asks for a private dance, and a bite, from stripper Darling Nikki, he gets far more than he bargains for—including another chance at love. But even the love of a beautiful woman isn't enough to sate his need for retribution.Nicole French simply wants to learn how to live in her new town, come to terms with stripping to pay the bills, and make it through law school without having a breakdown over the painful memories she hides. Having a man in her life is the last thing she needs, but when Bastian Evanko asks for a private dance, and to drink her blood, she ends up with more than just a freaky customer. Things heat up quickly in the private room with the sexy stranger. Only problem is, he likes to pretend he’s a vampire and suck down human blood.
To make matters worse, a war is brewing between vampires and Hunters. And after losing Elise because of her vampire Hunter brother, can Bastian take the risk of bringing Nicole into his life? But, on the other hand, can he pass up another chance at love?
July 8, 2013
My Rock 'n' Roll Dream with @RyanMcCombs & @apocalypticafi, Plus Nocturnal Surrender #eBook #Giveaway
I am re-posting this to make certain everyone gets a chance to enter the giveaway. Want to see what these rock stars have to do with my book, Nocturnal Surrender?
CLICK HERE
for the original post.
June 30, 2013
My Blog is Moving to my Website
I’ve decided to move my blog over to my website to make things a little simpler. For a month or so, until my followers here have a chance to get comfortable with the change, I’ll announce the posts from my other blog on this one. This blog will remain up so you can enjoy the old posts. You’ll be able to follow the new blog by email if you would like, as well.
I won’t be posting as often as I had in the past, but hope to post at least a few times a month. This way, if you do decide to subscribe by email, your email won’t be cluttered by lots of posts.
Here is the link to the first post–which includes a giveaway–at my new blog. The first post is titled:
My Rock ‘n’ Roll Dream with @RyanMcCombs & @apocalypticafi, Plus Nocturnal Surrender #eBook #Giveaway
Clicking on the title will take you there also.
I’d like to thank all my followers, readers, and commentators for making this blog so wonderful. I hope you enjoy the new blog, too.
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My Rock 'n' Roll Dream with @RyanMcCombs & @apocalypticafi, Plus Nocturnal Surrender #eBook #Giveaway
Before I explain my rock 'n' roll dream, it's time for a little announcement. This will be the new home of my blog. My old WordPress site will remain so you can see those posts, but I wanted to combine my website and blog to make things a little more streamlined. My book updates blog that was on this site is gone and now replaced by a newsletter for updates. You can subscribe by clicking on the tab above.
Now, how about that dream of mine?
Ryan McCombs I've been thinking about this ever since I wrote the lyrics to Devil Inside for my vampire Bastian Evanko to sing in Nocturnal Surrender. Who would I want to sing the song in real life - to give it the feel I think Bastian would? It would definitely be Soil's Ryan McCombs. His voice, his style, his look, would fit the song perfectly.
He was with Drowning Pool for a while and I was lucky enough to see them, and be right up front. He's an awesome front man and I love his voice. He could sing my/Bastian's song.
But that's not the only part of this rock 'n' roll dream I have. To make it even more perfect, I'd love Ryan to sing the song with Apocalyptica. They are an amazing band who have a lot of different guest singers working with them at times. And two members of the band actually inspired two of my vampires in The Nocturnal Surrender Series.
I'll include videos to give you an idea of what I'm talking about in case you've never heard of Ryan or Apocalyptica. (UPDATE: I added the new Soil video for Shine On since it was just released.) I'll also include an excerpt from Nocturnal Surrender with the lyrics so you can picture Ryan belting them out like I see him doing.
I can't wait for Soil's new album, and I hope to see them live someday, too. I just want to see Ryan strutting around on stage in front of me again, that deep voice cutting right through me. Oh, and it doesn't hurt that he's sexy as hell.
Don't miss the information and entry for the giveaway at the end of this post! NOCTURNAL SURRENDER BLURB
After two hundred years in exile, vampire Bastian Evanko has come back to earn his brother's respect and plot revenge against the vampire who murdered his fiancée, Elise. In Lansford, PA, The Sin City of the East, Bastian must fight his rebellious nature and learn to control his impulsiveness so he is no longer considered a scourge on the Evanko name. When he asks for a private dance, and a bite, from stripper Darling Nikki, he gets far more than he bargains for—including another chance at love. But even the love of a beautiful woman isn't enough to sate his need for retribution.
Nicole French simply wants to learn how to live in her new town, come to terms with stripping to pay the bills, and make it through law school without having a breakdown over the painful memories she hides. Having a man in her life is the last thing she needs, but when Bastian Evanko asks for a private dance, and to drink her blood, she ends up with more than just a freaky customer. Things heat up quickly in the private room with the sexy stranger. Only problem is, he likes to pretend he’s a vampire and suck down human blood.
To make matters worse, a war is brewing between vampires and Hunters. And after losing Elise because of her vampire Hunter brother, can Bastian take the risk of bringing Nicole into his life? But, on the other hand, can he pass up another chance at love?
NOCTURNAL SURRENDER EXCERPT
Bastian’s heart raced as he walked up to Nate and took the microphone. He’d rehearsed with the group a few times but hadn’t performed in front of an audience for decades. Back in the ‘80s, actually, on one of the rare occasions he had dared to venture out into humanity, rebelling against his sentence from the Elders. Thankfully, no one had ever found out.
He cringed at the thought of all the makeup, hairspray, and spandex. And that was the men. The memory of himself primped like the boys from Poison made him chuckle, and calmed his nerves a little.
The spotlight burned his sensitive eyes, but after a moment he adjusted to its intensity and turned to give the band a grin. The amplifiers hummed in the background. People cheered and clapped, some even yelled his name—live entertainment brought the typically sedate crowd to life once a week.
Bastian did his best to keep his voice steady when he spoke. “Thank you. I want to sing you this little ditty I wrote called Devil Inside. It’s all about love, hate, and...retribution!”
Shouts filled the air, electric guitars roared to life, and the double bass drum fired like a machine gun, drowning out the erratic beating of Bastian’s heart.
Don’t forget the lyrics. Don’t forget the lyrics.
He had a message to deliver, so screwing this up was not an option.
Glowering at Rosenbaum, he took a deep breath, and sang,
You put me through a lifetime of hell
Kept me locked up inside your torture cell
Isolation and desperation from love denied
There was no safe place left for me to hide
You used me, abused me, twisted the knife
I don’t know how I escaped with my life
Years of agony, years of pain…pain…pain
I won’t stop until you feel the same…same
Pain turned to anger then to venom for me to spew
Now don’t be surprised when my devil inside comes for you
Yeah don’t be surprised when my devil inside guns for you
What you see in my eyes, that you despise, is because of you
What I am inside, full of hatred and lies, it’s all from you
So don’t be surprised when my devil inside
Guns for you…guns for you…guns for you
Fuck you too
Quickly, before the next verse, Bastian glanced over to see Rosenbaum’s rigid posture and look of apparent disgust.
Good, it’s working.
His break only lasted a few seconds before he jumped back into the song.
Now it’s my turn to put you through hell
And lock you up for life inside my torture cell
Your happiness and freedom will be denied
There’ll be no safe place left for you to hide
I’ll use you, abuse you, and twist the knife
No way in hell will you escape with your life
Years of agony, years of pain…pain…pain
I won’t stop and I’ll feel no shame…shame
Pain turned to anger then to venom for me to spew…
Bastian growled his way through the chorus two more times, all the while feeding off the energy of the rowdy crowd. He chose to ignore his target now, hoping it would eat at the son of a bitch. Head banging and hair flying, he launched into the final lines with as much rasp and sinister tone as inhumanly possible.
Now I’m comin’ for you
Yeah I’m gunnin’ for you
Now I’m comin’ for you
Yeah I’m gunnin’ for you
FUCK YOU TOO!
By the time he’d finished, Bastian had the people in the club worked into a frenzy. They’d been fist pumping throughout the entire song and now begged for more, chanting his name like he was a rock god. Sure there were only about a hundred of them, but they still held a Bastian Evanko love fest, and he let the positive energy in the room encompass him.
© Lorraine Pearl
So what do you think about my choice for who could sing Bastian's song? Do you have any other suggestions?
If you'd like to get your copy of any of the books in The Nocturnal Surrender Series, please visit the SERIES SITE for more information and purchase links. Praise for the series...
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Now, how about that dream of mine?
Ryan McCombs I've been thinking about this ever since I wrote the lyrics to Devil Inside for my vampire Bastian Evanko to sing in Nocturnal Surrender. Who would I want to sing the song in real life - to give it the feel I think Bastian would? It would definitely be Soil's Ryan McCombs. His voice, his style, his look, would fit the song perfectly.He was with Drowning Pool for a while and I was lucky enough to see them, and be right up front. He's an awesome front man and I love his voice. He could sing my/Bastian's song.
But that's not the only part of this rock 'n' roll dream I have. To make it even more perfect, I'd love Ryan to sing the song with Apocalyptica. They are an amazing band who have a lot of different guest singers working with them at times. And two members of the band actually inspired two of my vampires in The Nocturnal Surrender Series.
I'll include videos to give you an idea of what I'm talking about in case you've never heard of Ryan or Apocalyptica. (UPDATE: I added the new Soil video for Shine On since it was just released.) I'll also include an excerpt from Nocturnal Surrender with the lyrics so you can picture Ryan belting them out like I see him doing.
I can't wait for Soil's new album, and I hope to see them live someday, too. I just want to see Ryan strutting around on stage in front of me again, that deep voice cutting right through me. Oh, and it doesn't hurt that he's sexy as hell.
Don't miss the information and entry for the giveaway at the end of this post! NOCTURNAL SURRENDER BLURB
After two hundred years in exile, vampire Bastian Evanko has come back to earn his brother's respect and plot revenge against the vampire who murdered his fiancée, Elise. In Lansford, PA, The Sin City of the East, Bastian must fight his rebellious nature and learn to control his impulsiveness so he is no longer considered a scourge on the Evanko name. When he asks for a private dance, and a bite, from stripper Darling Nikki, he gets far more than he bargains for—including another chance at love. But even the love of a beautiful woman isn't enough to sate his need for retribution.
Nicole French simply wants to learn how to live in her new town, come to terms with stripping to pay the bills, and make it through law school without having a breakdown over the painful memories she hides. Having a man in her life is the last thing she needs, but when Bastian Evanko asks for a private dance, and to drink her blood, she ends up with more than just a freaky customer. Things heat up quickly in the private room with the sexy stranger. Only problem is, he likes to pretend he’s a vampire and suck down human blood.
To make matters worse, a war is brewing between vampires and Hunters. And after losing Elise because of her vampire Hunter brother, can Bastian take the risk of bringing Nicole into his life? But, on the other hand, can he pass up another chance at love?
NOCTURNAL SURRENDER EXCERPT
Bastian’s heart raced as he walked up to Nate and took the microphone. He’d rehearsed with the group a few times but hadn’t performed in front of an audience for decades. Back in the ‘80s, actually, on one of the rare occasions he had dared to venture out into humanity, rebelling against his sentence from the Elders. Thankfully, no one had ever found out.
He cringed at the thought of all the makeup, hairspray, and spandex. And that was the men. The memory of himself primped like the boys from Poison made him chuckle, and calmed his nerves a little.
The spotlight burned his sensitive eyes, but after a moment he adjusted to its intensity and turned to give the band a grin. The amplifiers hummed in the background. People cheered and clapped, some even yelled his name—live entertainment brought the typically sedate crowd to life once a week.
Bastian did his best to keep his voice steady when he spoke. “Thank you. I want to sing you this little ditty I wrote called Devil Inside. It’s all about love, hate, and...retribution!”
Shouts filled the air, electric guitars roared to life, and the double bass drum fired like a machine gun, drowning out the erratic beating of Bastian’s heart.
Don’t forget the lyrics. Don’t forget the lyrics.
He had a message to deliver, so screwing this up was not an option.
Glowering at Rosenbaum, he took a deep breath, and sang,
You put me through a lifetime of hell
Kept me locked up inside your torture cell
Isolation and desperation from love denied
There was no safe place left for me to hide
You used me, abused me, twisted the knife
I don’t know how I escaped with my life
Years of agony, years of pain…pain…pain
I won’t stop until you feel the same…same
Pain turned to anger then to venom for me to spew
Now don’t be surprised when my devil inside comes for you
Yeah don’t be surprised when my devil inside guns for you
What you see in my eyes, that you despise, is because of you
What I am inside, full of hatred and lies, it’s all from you
So don’t be surprised when my devil inside
Guns for you…guns for you…guns for you
Fuck you too
Quickly, before the next verse, Bastian glanced over to see Rosenbaum’s rigid posture and look of apparent disgust.
Good, it’s working.
His break only lasted a few seconds before he jumped back into the song.
Now it’s my turn to put you through hell
And lock you up for life inside my torture cell
Your happiness and freedom will be denied
There’ll be no safe place left for you to hide
I’ll use you, abuse you, and twist the knife
No way in hell will you escape with your life
Years of agony, years of pain…pain…pain
I won’t stop and I’ll feel no shame…shame
Pain turned to anger then to venom for me to spew…
Bastian growled his way through the chorus two more times, all the while feeding off the energy of the rowdy crowd. He chose to ignore his target now, hoping it would eat at the son of a bitch. Head banging and hair flying, he launched into the final lines with as much rasp and sinister tone as inhumanly possible.
Now I’m comin’ for you
Yeah I’m gunnin’ for you
Now I’m comin’ for you
Yeah I’m gunnin’ for you
FUCK YOU TOO!
By the time he’d finished, Bastian had the people in the club worked into a frenzy. They’d been fist pumping throughout the entire song and now begged for more, chanting his name like he was a rock god. Sure there were only about a hundred of them, but they still held a Bastian Evanko love fest, and he let the positive energy in the room encompass him.
© Lorraine Pearl
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"The chemistry between Bastian and Nicole is off the charts HAWT! WOW!! The world building is interesting and the plot is very intriguing. I love the author’s writing style and the editing was spot on. If you are a fan of Erotic PNR, you are going to love this series. It’s kind of like Laura Wright meets Lora Leigh with a pinch of JR Ward thrown in the mix." Danie - Amazon Kindle reviewer.Giveaway details and entry... In preparation for my upcoming release, Night Therapy, I'm giving away up to 25 eBook copies of Nocturnal Surrender. Just use the Rafflecopter below to enter. Commenting alone will not enter you for the giveaway. Giveaway will run through 7/21/13 and winners will be notified on 7/22/13.
"I am digging this Novella series by Lorraine Pearl. I finished Nocturnal Surrender & immediately purchase the next book in the series, Midnight Confessions. Great back story, character & story development. Oh, and let's not skip over the hot and I mean incredibly hot sex between Bastian & Nicole that makes you weak in the knees & tingly all over." Sharon - Amazon Kindle reviewer.
GIVEAWAY OPEN TO ADULTS ONLY AS THIS NOVELLA IS AN EROTIC PARANORMAL ROMANCE.
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