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Excerpt from the exciting paranormal mystery/thriller The Dead Game by Susanne Leist

Excerpt:
     Linda was passing the empty tables by the tall windows when she felt her arm being tugged—very hard. Before she could react, she found herself being forcibly dragged through the open patio doors and onto the isolated garden path. She came face to face with the mighty Wolf and his trusted companion, Hayden. The grounds were deserted. Everyone had left the gardens and she was all alone with the two wicked vampires.     Wolf glared at Hayden. “Please let go of her arm; we are not animals. We never force ourselves on women.”     “Chivalry among demons—I’m very impressed. Too bad your table manners and choice of dishes leave a lot to be desired,” Linda said. Her hatred of Wolf had just caused her to forget her low position in the food chain; she closed her mouth to stop herself from talking. In the future, she must remember that he was a vampire—the strongest one in the world—and that he could easily destroy her at any time.    Wolf didn’t seem the least bit focused on her. “I didn’t come here to play parlor games with you. I need you to convince Todd to join with us. He can never be human or will ever be accepted by them. He belongs with us. He must stick with his own kind.”    “He’s not like you in any way at all: he cares too deeply for people and is loyal to his friends. On the other hand, you and your kind enjoy killing too much and have no feelings whatsoever.”    “Todd will never be accepted by humans or by his own kind. He will be an outcast with nowhere to go. He must join with us.”    “Todd is human and will always be accepted by humans.”    “Let’s kill her now, boss. She’s going to be trouble. I could take her away and no one will ever see her again,” Hayden said, grabbing hold of her arm again.    Oops, she did it again. Her big mouth had now sealed her fate. She had to learn how to be more assertive without getting herself into trouble.    Wolf strolled over to her with a wicked gleam surfacing in his eyes.    “I have a much better use for her in the future. When she finally comes to her senses, she’ll realize that she will be better off with a real vampire with limitless powers than with a pathetic human. She’ll learn about intoxicating love and passion—not the games that humans play that pale in comparison.     Here comes the human. Let her go for now.”     Linda was horrified to find herself wrapped in Wolf’s strong, muscular arms. She became hypnotized by his black eyes and tempted by his deep voice. He seemed perfect in every way. She only wanted to be with him.     “I’ll be back for you.” Wolf held her tight against his body and whispered in her ear. “I love the way you stand up to me with your flashing blue eyes. Soon you’ll be mine, my beautiful ice queen.”     Linda couldn’t move her body. She was stuck in some kind of trance…she couldn’t leave; didn’t want to leave if given the choice. His voice soothed her and made her think of love, passion, and great need: a need that could be satisfied only by him with his expert hands and mouth. She knew that one day she was going to be with him, to be joined with him.     He lowered his mouth onto hers and drew her into a swirling haze of unexpected feelings and desires. His mouth fully covering hers introduced her to a new realm of pure pleasure. His powerful form enveloped her, making her feel feelings that were foreign and untried for her. She couldn’t get enough of him. She tentatively began touching his face and then his body with an eager and unrelenting hunger. She didn’t know what she needed, but she knew that she wanted and desired this beautiful man standing right before her. Her past life was washed out of her mind, never to be considered again. She begged him to take her with him tonight. In response, Wolf lifted her in his arms, as if she weighed nothing, and turned to leave the party. His beautiful face looked victorious and happy. His black eyes filled with passion. She hoped that it was because of her. He looked down into her small face and gave a hearty roar.     While Wolf carried her in his powerful arms, a dark shadow swooped out of the house and flew directly at them. Linda was knocked out of his arms, and Wolf was thrown across the patio.     She looked up to see who had attacked them. It was Todd, his eyes a deadly shade of green, standing there panting.     Linda backed away in horror. Todd’s eyes cleared and returned to their original dark color. Then he looked at her. “Don’t ever be afraid of me. I’m here to protect you.”     Then he was struck down by Wolf.     They began circling each other like two wild animals. Todd thrust his body at Wolf, causing Wolf to lose his balance, and they crashed together to the ground. Wolf pushed Todd aside and stood back up. He lunged at Todd, who sidestepped his maneuver. Todd retaliated by lifting him high up in the air and flinging him through one of the glass doors to the house. Wolf rose up and dusted glass off his clothing.     He said to Todd, who stood before him, “We are not anywhere near finished, my dear friend. The next battle between us will be more private—without so many witnesses. If I were you, I would watch your back…and your pretty little girlfriend.” Wolf stalked away with Hayden following close behind. Todd quickly followed.     Linda was left standing alone outside. She felt bereft without the touch of Wolf’s lips on hers and the solid strength of his arms holding her. She had felt the unmistakable pull by him on all her senses. In his arms, she’d felt weak and needy—as if she needed him to live. Todd and Wolf were extremely powerful and both had taken hold of her senses.

I hope you enjoyed this exciting excerpt. Here is the blurb:

Book 1 in Series

Can you feel your heart beating? Is it beating too fast? Do you feel trapped? This is because you are. You're standing in a pool of water, in the basement of End House, wearing your party clothes. But there is no party, no host and no guests. The door behind you locks shut. The only way is forward, through the falling cages with their sharp edges, ready to ensnare their next victim. Circular saws begin to descend, looking for heads to slice off.
Meanwhile, Linda is upstairs with the rest of her friends being pursued by creatures through revolving rooms. Or are they illusions? What should she do?
Run!
The owner of End House takes no prisoners.
The Dead Game has begun.

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Note from the Author: I've been reading murder mysteries and thrillers since I was a teenager. I've read all types of mysteries, from Agatha Christie to Sherlock Holmes. In recent years, I've begun to read paranormal mysteries. These books bring fantasy and the surreal to the simple murder mystery. It's hard to find books in this genre. That is why I decided to write a paranormal, murder mystery of my own. It is the type of book that I search for and love to read. My book, The Dead Game, has dead bodies and suspects like a traditional murder mystery. However, it also has humans, vampires, and vampire derivatives. And don't forget the haunted house—we must have one of these.


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Review on the fascinating and unique, paranormal mystery The Last Vestal Virgin by Lorraine Carey

 A fascinating and unique, paranormal mystery, September 16, 2015By AngelVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: The Last Vestal Virgin (Kindle Edition)The Last Vestal Virgin is a fascinating, adventurous, and unique paranormal mystery where modern reality mingles with ancient Roman history. Full of mystery, suspense, fantasy, and magic, the book is the story of Christina Ciccone—a beautiful and bright young girl with a supernatural secret. Christina is born and raised in the USA, in a strict Italian-American family. She is fascinated by ancient Roman history, and upon graduating from high school, she visits Rome with her history class. Visiting the Eternal City, however, turns out to be more than just an educational trip… In Rome, Christina ends up meeting her destiny.
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Excerpt from Dark Shadows of the Past

Click here to read or download Dark Shadows of the Past Chapters One - Three

I hope you enjoy the first three chapters of mystery/thriller romance Dark Shadows of the Past. The novel was released by Booktrope on June 21st, 2015, and is available at:


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Download Mystery/Thriller Romance Dark Shadows of the Past for FREE!

Dark Shadows of The Past is the latest release in The Greek Isles Series —a ravishing and intriguing series of stand-alone Mystery/Thriller/Suspense Romance novels.
If you have read one of the novels in this series, all you have to do is leave an honest review on Amazon —even one sentence is enough—and you instantly win a FREE copy of Dark Shadows of the Past. It’s that simple!

Post your review from September 16th to the 30th and email me at angelsefer@ymail.com (it's ymail not gmail) to provide you with your FREE copy.

Thank you and get ready to be swept away by The Greek Isles Series where nothing is what it seems…

"Birthday Blues"

Today is my birthday, and mixed feelings of happiness and sorrow wash over me. This feeling of sorrow has nothing to do with aging and the years going by. And, it has nothing to do with not having accomplished my goals for the past year—because I have.
It has to do with bittersweet memories of happy moments gone forever—of blissful times with beloved ones who’ve passed away and will never wish me a happy birthday again or be here with me to celebrate.
They will always be remembered for their unconditional love, encouragement, kindness, and wisdom, and will live in my heart forever. Thinking of them and our happy moments together brings a smile to my face.
There were sad moments and turbulent times, as well. But, we faced those moments holding hands, and giving strength to each other. I know they will always be there for me—watching over me like angels from heaven. However, their physical absence leaves a huge void that can never be filled.
And, it seems that this hollow feeling gets worse on my birthday. Why? I don’t know. Maybe, it’s the fact that every year I move further and further away from those happy times.
I feel down and lonely, but then, my little boy brings me some flowers to wish me a happy birthday, and I feel happy again. Life moves on, and whether we want it or not, we move along with it…

“Dogs: Our Furry Best Friends”

My dad and I with my beautiful dogs Prince (Siberian Husky) and Champion (Belgian Shepherd)
I want to start with a phrase of author and photographer, Roger Caras:
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”
I love dogs, and during my life I had several of these beautiful and faithful friends to keep me company through good and bad times—happiness and sorrow.
Come to think of it, I believe that a dog can be a better friend than a human. And, I’ll tell you some of the reasons why:
★ He’s ALWAYS there for you
★ He doesn’t JUDGE you
★ He loves you UNCONDITIONALLY
★ You mean the WHOLE WORLD to him
★ He shows GRATITUDE and APPRECIATION because that’s the way he feels and not because that’s the way he’s supposed to act
★ He remains at your side through good AND BAD TIMES
★ You’re his NUMBER ONE PRIORITY
★ He loves you EVEN when you’re moody, upset, or even mad
★ He REMINDS you that you can find happiness in the simple things in life
★ He SUPPORTS you even when you make mistakes
★ He ENCOURAGES you even when you’re down the drain
★ He STAYS by your side even when you’re upset, and you send him away
★ He KEEPS all your secrets
*I apologize for using “he” instead of “she” or “he/she” but it’s the force of habit since I always had male dogs.
Here is another great quote about dogs by actor, Johnny Depp:
“The only creatures that are evolved enough to convey pure love are dogs and infants.”

Do you agree or disagree that a dog could be a better friend than a human?
Can you think of any other reasons why a dog could be considered a man’s best friend?


My little Duke (another Belgian Shepherd)

★★★★★ "Angel Sefer's Greek Island Series is a force to be reckoned with. Very addictive."

 Powerful, September 3, 2015By BookwormThis review is from: Dark Shadows of the Past (The Greek Isles Series Book 4) (Kindle Edition)Christina Connors (or Sophia) wakes up in an alley and can't remember how her rib got broken and how the dead body ended up next to her. Detective Dan Mallory tries to help her re-gain the missing parts of her memory but a sinister gang is after Christina and abducts her.
She has secrets of her own, as we learn from later chapters, and she needs to decide whether or not she can trust Dan.
The two of them have great chemistry and provide an interesting romance to this action packed and fast paced, suspenseful story. Changing perspectives give us insight into both sides, the story keeps going with nail-biting drama and some unexpected turns.
Angel Sefer's Greek Island Series is a force to be reckoned with. Very addictive.
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Breathtaking Αerial viewing of Greece

★★★★★ "Good guilty-pleasure read that had me up late at night trying to finish" - Great reviews keep coming for Dark Shadows of the Past

 Dark Shadows, August 29, 2015By Big AppleThis review is from: Dark Shadows of the Past (The Greek Isles Series Book 4) (Kindle Edition)Good guilty-pleasure read that had me up late at night trying to finish. If you are looking for a captivating story to get lost in, this is a good one.

 Loved it, August 27, 2015By Gary PrattThis review is from: Dark Shadows of the Past (The Greek Isles Series Book 4) (Kindle Edition)Unpredictable plot. Interesting characters who kept me engaged throughout. Reccomend this book to anyone interested and enjoys the genre.

 Excellent, August 24, 2015By Love To ReadThis review is from: Dark Shadows of the Past (The Greek Isles Series Book 4) (Kindle Edition)Dark Shadows of the Past. It is the fourth novel in The Greek Isles Series. Angel Sefer happens to be one of my favorite authors, and I was thrilled to receive this copy for free on a promo in exchange for an honest review. Having read her other books in this series, I knew this one would not disappoint. This page-turning thrilling love story has it all: drama, suspense, and mystery in two well-described locations: Atlanta, the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia, and the island of Kefalonia. The wonderful characters will pull you in with their intrigue. No spoilers here, except it's a must read for mystery romance lovers. Highly recommend!!

 Drama and suspense!, August 24, 2015By Love2readThis review is from: Dark Shadows of the Past (The Greek Isles Series Book 4) (Kindle Edition)Another wonderful crime detective story from (The Greek Isles Series) "Dark Shadows of the Past," captivates your interest with an exciting blend of intense drama, suspense, romance, and adventure. The beautiful explicit settings of the Greek Isles, and the Blue Ridge Mountains entice readers with the descriptive scenery and characters, with an atmosphere that is almost mystique. The story keeps you enthralled with twists and unexpected turns that will have you turning the pages until the end. Great read for those who love drama, romance, entwined with intrigue and suspense.

 Perfect beach read, August 23, 2015By PeteThis review is from: Dark Shadows of the Past (The Greek Isles Series Book 4) (Kindle Edition)This story is a vacation in a book. Everything I’ve ever dreamed about Greece, the famous Greeks Isles, comes to life on these pages. Mystery, romance, and intrigue keep the pages turning in this beautifully described take-you-away story.

 dark Shadows, August 23, 2015By Dex loves to readThis review is from: Dark Shadows of the Past (The Greek Isles Series Book 4) (Kindle Edition)Great novel that had all of the elements I enjoy. Kept me intrigued throughout.

 Captivating, August 22, 2015This review is from: Dark Shadows of the Past (The Greek Isles Series Book 4) (Kindle Edition)This is another captivating mystery/thriller romance in The Greek Isles Series. Dark Shadows of the Past is an action-packed, suspenseful and intriguing story set in two locations, in two very different cultural contexts: 1) in Atlanta, the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia, and 2) the Greek island of Kefalonia. This cultural cocktail gives the story its uniquely familiar but exotic flavor. What I liked most was the pace. It is incredibly fastpaced, with the plot moving forward rapidly and robustly, yet unpredictably. The story and the twists and turns are literally and metaphorically around every turn of the page, sometimes within the same paragraph; it will leave you gasping if not breathless. In my case, every time I thought I had it all figured out, a new twist left me thunderstruck. Wow! What a ride! If you enjoy fast moving literature with cultural significance, genuinely, then I recommend this book for you.
**Disclaimer** I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

Review on the fabulous cookbook for lovers of coconut Coo Coo For Coconuts by Samantha Sterling

 A fabulous cookbook for lovers of coconut like myself, August 31, 2015By AngelThis review is from: Coo Coo For Coconuts! 50 Delicious Coconut Recipes! ( Cooking With Coconut Products, Coconut Oil Recipes, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Cream (Kindle Edition)Wow! What a variety of delicious, healthy and easy to make recipes, and all with coconut—one of my favorites. So far, I loved coconut with chocolate, and I had never imagined it could be mixed with so many other ingredients with such spectacular and yummy results.
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