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The Devil Upstairsby
Dariel Raye
USA Today Bestselling Author
@pendarielraye
2019 Florida Authors and Publishers Assn (FAPA) Contest First Place Gold Medal Winner in Sci-Fi/Fantasy: Dark Opius2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Award Winner Romance ~ Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Dark Opius2019 Readers’ Favorite Finalist Award Romance ~ Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Devil’s ClaimSWFRW 2017 The Joyce Henderson Contest ~ First Place Paranormal Award: Mystic Rapture
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Talons
Muffy Wilson – USA Today Bestselling Author
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Dariel Raye
USA Today Bestselling Author
@pendarielraye
     Tagline 1:  A thin line separates the hunter from the                                              hunted.                                        
Tagline 2:  An ancient being, the last of his kind, a fiery woman sought by evil…and the story begins…


A thin line separates the hunter from the hunted.

An ancient being, the last of his kind, a fiery woman sought by evil…and the story begins…

Charged with shielding the souls of the Chosen from demons, Gateway is of an ancient race, the last of his kind. A lifetime of fighting evil, a lonely existence has left him jaded, hardened, and from his perspective, there’s no such thing as a happy ending.

An orphan with anger issues, Katrina Hollinger has just lost another job because of her temper, a pile of “PAST DUE” notices are piled up waiting for her on her kitchen table, including an eviction notice, and to complicate her life even more, a tall stranger with major control issues seems to be trying to take over her life. To make matters even worse, he’s the spitting image of the man in her fantasies – just in time for Christmas.

The moment these two meet, the course is set for a ride beyond anything either of them could have imagined. They will both have to sacrifice their tenuous hold on reality and take major risks to come out intact.

Chapter One
Lu suddenly sat up in bed and looked around, frantic. 
Someone or something was in her room. She felt the presence before she could see anything. Complete darkness closed in and the sensation of something trickling down her spine was unmistakable. It was happening again. Hellfire surrounded her bed. An unseen force clutched her chest and despite her training, her mind raced and her heartrate accelerated as each breath required more effort than the last until she felt herself sinking. 
No. Not this time. Panting exactly like her mother had taught her, she bent from the waist, digging her nails into the mattress to ground herself while squeezing her eyes shut. Heat from the fire singed her skin, but when she blinked, gray smoke and the pungent smell of sulfur were the only remaining evidence of her vision…except the angry red welts on her arms and legs. 
Therapist after therapist had told her none of this was real, the darkness only existed in her head, and that if any of the creatures she saw really existed, certainly one of them would have done something by now, harmed her in some way. There was also the problem of no one else being able to see her tangible nightmares. Still, she was not convinced. They were real. Everything she saw and felt was real, and the string of therapists she had seen since childhood, some even frequenting her home, well, most of them were clueless. 
A handful were at least gracious enough to inform her adoptive parents that they did not feel qualified to help her. They were the honest ones and perhaps the smartest ones, but watching them sprint towards their vehicles, looking over their shoulders as if hell’s hounds were after them and she was somehow connected to them still stung. She had cried a lot at first, but eventually they just pissed her off.What none of the ones arrogant enough to stay understood was that it wasn’t the fear of something or someone hurting her that plagued her dreams day and night. It was the enticing pull of darkness, the constant battle raging inside that constantly gripped and played tug-of-war with the values her mother had tried to teach her.
Leaning towards her nightstand, Lu turned on the small lamp. She had always felt it in her bones, and now she sat, staring at physical proof. She grabbed her cellphone from its spot on top of the book where she’d left it before dozing off, then snapped pictures of the welts on her arms and legs before falling back on her pillow. She needed sleep. As if a scheduled introduction to her new boss wasn’t enough, the annual staff party was being held tonight. From everything she had been told about the event, dark circles and mahogany brown paper bags under her eyes simply would not do.
An hour later, Lu glanced at the alarm clock next to her bed. Three-thirty a.m. Deafening silence closed in on her, mocking her attempts to sleep until she finally gave in. She jumped up, tossed the covers aside, and padded to the bathroom.
Flicking on the light switch, she glanced down at her arms, then her legs. 
No surprises there. 
The welts were gone. 
They had completely disappeared as if they’d never existed.She dashed back to her room and grabbed her phone, grateful she’d thought to take pictures this time. Dammit! She’d forgotten to put it back on the charger. Shaking her head, she returned to the bathroom, grimacing when she caught her reflection in the mirror. She’d never considered herself vain, but lack of sleep was really starting to take a toll on her appearance. 
Sidelining her trivial thoughts for another time, she glanced around hoping to make use of her current state of insomnia. No better time than the present to check out the commons. She couldn’t possibly wait an entire week for her new washer-dryer combo to arrive, so she shrugged on her robe, quickly separated her clothes, threw them in the new, cedar laundry basket she just couldn’t resist, then stepped into the hallway outside her room. She figured at least there wouldn’t be anyone else in her way at this hour. Crowds were not her favorite thing. Too many unknowns and too many sudden moves made her nervous.
She peered in each direction before heading down the hall. As expected, the entire resort seemed to be completely still. Just as she rounded the corner, she sensed a presence but it was too late. A man suddenly appeared and their bodies collided. The basket slipped from Lu’s grasp and her clothes flew everywhere, eventually landing in scattered pieces along the hallway. 
Bending to pick up her clothes, she glanced up as the cause of the collision bent down in front of her, way too close for comfort.
He was tall. She estimated 6’4” or more, blond with broad shoulders, but the first thing she noticed about him was the dark shades. That, and his unnerving ability to make her mouth water. Allowing her gaze to drop slightly, she mentally shook her gaping stare from his perfect lips only to notice his perfectly tailored, expensive black suit. The seemingly unnecessary accessories added to the darkness surrounding him, and the suit, no matter how fashionable, was just, well… wrong. 
Despite her inability to see his eyes, the tilt of his lips alone captivated her. The warm sensation in her belly nearly sent her reaching for her pills again. Excitement. She could barely remember the last time she’d felt it, especially this particular kind of excitement, the kind for which only a man could be the catalyst.
Lu offered the stranger a shaky smile in return as they began retrieving her things and placing them in the basket again. She was so preoccupied with what his reasons might be for wearing the shades and an expensive suit at this hour, she paid little attention to his hands. 
“Hmm.”
Lu looked up to determine the reason for his provocative verbalization to witness his unabashed admiration of her black, lacy, silk panties. He held them up between them with both hands, turning them from side to side. 
“Put those down,” she snapped, snatching the panties from him before he could comply, then emitted an involuntary hiss when an electrical current sizzled along her fingers and rushed up her arm the moment they made contact. Sitting back on her haunches, she tossed the panties into the laundry basket, glaring at him. “I can manage the rest on my own, thank you.” She couldn’t keep the edge out of her voice, but then, she wasn’t sure she wanted to.
Cursing herself for setting foot outside her condo with curlers and no makeup, Lu squared her shoulders as much as she could and continued as if she wore her best suit to match his. “What are you doing here this time of night, anyway?”
The man’s smile disappeared instantly, revealing a deep scowl as his full lips turned down at the corners. “I could ask you the same question, Nalungo.”
Lu drew back, glancing behind her to make sure no one else was close by. “Who are you and how do you know my name? Nobody calls me my whole name, especially not here.”
He held out his hand. “Adrien Savoy. I make it a priority to know as much as I can about my employees, Ms. Jelani.”Unwilling to touch him again, Lu refused his handshake. Adrien Savoy, the multi-billionaire owner of the entire Legacy Resort industry, and her new boss, was lying and she knew it. But why? 
Before she could respond, he leaned forward and scooped up the rest of her underwear despite her protests, dropping them in the basket one-at-a-time.
“You are most welcome.” Without another word, he stood and walked away.
Once again, she had to tear her gaze from him as he turned the corner and sauntered down the hallway past her flat. Obviously, she thought, Adrien Savoy assumed that being a billionaire entitled him to walk all over everyone around him. Can you say sexual harassment? Her mind said one thing but her body clearly said the opposite. She could still feel tingling from his touch, and the slow rhythm in his gait left no doubt that he was powerful and confident, two traits she had to admit she found irresistible. There would be no need for him to harass her because consent was imminent.
What are you doing? She thought, frowning as she stood, bent down and lifted her basket, then continued on to the commons to do her laundry. Biting the inside of her lower lip, she admitted the third thing she couldn’t resist about Mr. Savoy – darkness.


Why do you write?
I write for two main reasons: 1. Reading has always been one of my favorite things, and I feel gratitude towards authors who offer an escape from the difficulties of real life. I strive to do the same, and in writing, I manage to escape as well.2. Human and animal rights. Animals and their welfare play a prominent role in my stories, and I am driven to subtly shed light on the dearth of Black and interracial female heroines as standards of beauty and desirability. Too often, people from other cultures don’t realize the lack and the resulting negative impact erasure and subsequent neglect have on us as women.
What genre does most of your work fall under?
Urban fantasy/ paranormal romance. I’m also collaborating on a mystery with Muffy Wilson, and after its release I’m working on a psy-thriller/suspense with romantic elements to be released next year.
Why did you choose that genre?
Feels like home to me. These sub-genres allow my imagination complete freedom, and I can better offer the sense of escape that I’m seeking.
What are some of the drawbacks of this genre?
There are so many creative authors, thinking of something that hasn’t been done to death can be challenging.
What are some of the benefits?
In some ways, the drawbacks are the benefits as well; i.e., accepting the challenge to think outside the box and create yet another world for readers to escape to is exhilarating. I enjoy taking real people who have always considered themselves to be ordinary, and placing them in extraordinary, supernatural situations and environments. It adds even more fire when the “ordinary” person develops strong feelings for a paranormal being, or in some instances finds that they, themselves possess exceptional abilities.
How does your work contribute to the genre?
I write interracial/multicultural characters who are not only dealing with the main plots, romance, and conflict, but there’s always a subplot dealing with a real-life issue such as animal cruelty, human rights issues, and racism. The subplots don’t slap readers in the face and snap them away from their escape, but I like to think they shed light on issues that might not have been considered in the same way before.  What would the title of your life story be? And why?
Driven. I’ve always felt driven to do something with the gifts God has given me. Now, managing chronic illness along with daily pain and numerous surgical procedures, has added a level of urgency because I’m constantly faced with my own mortality.
Besides writing, what other creative passions do you have?
Music and art. I also love dance, but with my tomboy roots, I’m about as graceful as a donkey.
Which quote best sums up your writing style?
“Strong heroines, badass heroes, fast-paced, action packed…lots of twists and turns…filled with romance, suspense, and drama…”Totally Addicted 2 Reading
Tell us about your background and education?
My degrees are in music (piano and vocal performance), counseling psychology (mental health, substance abuse, and career decisions), and I have all but dissertation (ABD due to illness) towards my Ph.D. Along the way, I’ve taught every academic subject, private piano and voice lessons, and worked from child support investigations to mental health and substance abuse therapy to band director and college career counselor. It’s been an interesting journey so far.
Which are your three favorites?
Whichever story I’m writing at the moment. Right now, it would have to be “Devil’s Claim,” from the “Wings of the Wicked” boxed set, “Dangerous Beauty, Sexy Beast,” and “Dark Opius,” a Cursed Angel story from the Charmed Legacy.
What writing advice would you give to yourself prior to completing your first novel?
Write at least 2 books of an entire series before releasing the first one, then release them 2-months apart. That way, by the time people start to forget, there’s another one in the wind. Wish I’d taken that advice.  

Dariel Raye, an author, musician, counseling psychologist, and animal rights activist, writes interracial/multicultural paranormal romance and dark urban fantasy featuring shifters, Nephilim, angels, and reluctant demons, all filled with action, alpha heroes, and strong heroines. As a child, she could always be found curled up with her dogs, cats, and a good book, even if the book was a dictionary or encyclopedia. Things have not changed muchDariel is a classically trained soprano and plays more than 11 musical instruments. She also completed coursework and passed comprehensives for a Ph.D. in Instructional Design (ABD), teaches piano and voice, tutors writing, algebra, and statistics, and readily admits to being a Netflix paranormal and action series binge-watcher. For more about Dariel, join her VIP Readers’ club, follow her on BookBub, or visit her website.Awards:     2019 Florida Authors and Publishers Assn (FAPA) Contest First Place Gold Medal Winner in Sci-Fi/Fantasy: Dark Opius     2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Award Winner Romance ~ Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Dark Opius    2019 Readers’ Favorite Finalist Award Romance ~ Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Devil’s Claim    2017 SWFRWThe Joyce Henderson Contest ~ First Place Paranormal Award: Mystic Rapture   
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Muffy Wilson is a USA Today Bestselling and 2017 SWFRW Joyce Henderson First Place Paranormal Award-Winning author of provocative, paranormal, and fantasy romance. An American author of the popular Shadow Seduction Series, The Heart Series, and Ribbons of Moonlight Series, she has penned dozens of other books and anthology collections.
Muffy’s father was a career Colonel and pilot in the U.S. Air Force which required the family to travel extensively. Muffy spent her formative years in Europe and 'came of age' in France forging her joie de vivre and love for books and writing. Married and living in the tropical paradise of SW Florida along the Gulf Coast, Muffy writes and enjoys life in the sun with her husband and wee Havanese pups, Buddy and CoCo Chanel while volunteering as a foster mom to rescued Havanese dogs and puppies through HALO and HRI, both 501c nonprofit charitable organizations.
Awards:     2019 Florida Authors & Publishers Assn (FAPA) Contest First Place Gold Medal Winner in Sci-Fi/Fantasy: Dark Opius     2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Award Winner Romance ~ Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Dark Opius    2019 Readers’ Favorite Finalist Award Romance ~ Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Devil’s Claim    2017 SWFRWThe Joyce Henderson Contest ~ First Place Paranormal Award: Mystic Rapture   2017 Readers’ Favorite Finalist Award Romance ~ Sizzle: The Para-Portage of Emily
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                                Sept 2019 ~ A Darker Shade of Evil Boxed Set featuring Succubus UnleashedNov 2019 ~ Mystic Rapture 2017 SWFRW The Joyce Henderson Contest ~ First Place PNR Award WinnerDec 2019 ~ My Life in the Sky A Memoire of Lt. Col. Joe Lyle JrFeb  2020 ~ Ribbons of Moonlight Sequel to Moonbeams of Unintended ConsequencesApr 2020 ~ Shadow Seduction Sequel to The Para-Portage of EmilyJun 2020 ~ Losing Tomorrow a story of loss and love








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