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THE SOOTHER BLURB:
(The Brennan Coven Trilogy #2)
A WITCH WITH THE GIFT OF LIGHT
Calliope the Soother is a witch devoting her life to easing the pain and misery of others, drawing out the darkness and replacing it with light.
A HALF-BREED WITH THE CURSE OF DARKNESS
A powerful wizard by birthright, Krystoff Dubhar’s tainted blood carries shadows destined to possess his mind and soul. Only with outlawed, dangerous blood magick can he hold the shadows at bay.
HIS SHADOWS WEAKEN HER
In the shadowed realm of Mistropa, Krystoff falls to overwhelming odds. Just as the Queen of Shadows is about to claim his power—and his life, Calliope hears the foreboding cry of the banshee, and the Soother becomes the wizard’s savior. As Calliope heals her mysterious fanged enemy, her heart is sent into overdrive. Is her accelerated pulse prompted by fear or desire? Either way, Krystoff’s shadowed presence proves dangerous. His sensual words ignite a fire long held dormant. His kiss reveals a forbidden passion.
HIS HUNGER MAY VERY WELL KILL HER
Seeking vengeance, the Queen’s dark army turns the Soother’s village into a battleground rife with death and destruction. Calliope fights to save her coven. Krystoff fights to save the Soother who has captured his heart. One bite changes everything. Can love survive the never-ending battle between light and dark?
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THE SOOTHER EXCERPT:
Her pounding pulse heated Krystoff’s
blood and had saliva pooling in his mouth. He swallowed but it wasn’t nearly
enough to quench his thirst. Standing behind her, he
quickly
conjured a pair of jeans and slid them on, then backed away from the inviting
skin
just below her right ear. This witch’s intense scrutinizing had been quite the
test in
self-control.
One more minute and he would have pinned her against the door and traced
his
tongue over each and every tattoo decorating her skin.
Krystoff walked around the table and
pulled out another chair, flipped it around and
sat
astride. “Charmer, huh?” He liked the nickname, even though it didn’t suit him.
Nothing
about his life had been charmed. Blaming Riona would have been easy, but he’d
made
his own share of mistakes over the years. Something about this witch had him
regretting
quite a few of those blunders. Perhaps her magick had him ensnared in a spell
of
remorse.
Her hands found their way to her lap
and she sighed. “My sister named you that.”
Red marks in the shape of her fingers
marred her pale neck. They would fade, but he didn’t like seeing them at all.
He should be the only one marking her neck. What was he thinking? This witch
wasn’t his. Nor did he have time for a romp between the sheets—
not
even a short one. His mother—correction—Riona
would be looking for him. It would be wise if he sought her out first. Maybe
he’d get lucky and find Riona and Scout in the
same
place.
His blue-eyed angel stared at him, and
he realized she’d been waiting for him to speak. “Sister? Ah, the fire witch.”
The witch with red hair had incredible aim. She’d fried many Mistropans with
one fireball. How many had she taken out after he’d passed out?
Calliope smiled. “Just one of her many
talents. Bevva’s a caster.” The smile vanished.
He watched as she pinched her lips shut
and shook her head. “It’s okay. Her secret is safe with me.”
“I doubt it.”
“Don’t.”
She
jerked in her seat as if he’d slapped her. He’d never met such a complex being.
One
moment she looked ready to throttle him, a second later he thought she’d bolt,
and
yet
another blink and the witch appeared ready to join him for a little
skin-on-skin action.
Krystoff
cleared his throat and attempted to soften his tone. “It’s the least I can do.
The
two of you saved my life. I owe you at least that.” He stuck out his hand.
“Name’s
Krystoff.”
Wariness danced in her eyes before she
sighed again and accepted his hand.
“Calliope.”
Lovely. “Suits you.” He skimmed his thumb over
her knuckle.
She blinked and pulled away, her
movements sluggish. “Does it? I never thought so.”
“You’re made to make music and dance
under the stars.”
A blush crept across her cheeks. “If
only Bevva could hear you now. She’d laugh her way to the moon.” Calliope
picked at the chipped black polish on her thumb. “Charmer, indeed. You use
those lines on all women, or just the ones who save you from taking a stroll
with the banshee?”
Shoving out of her chair, she stomped
to the stove and restocked her cabinets with
precision.
Each methodical movement captivated Krystoff. She waved a glass bottle in
front
of her face, then placed it on the exact shelf he’d taken it from. He admired
her
organizational
skills.
Krystoff scooted his chair closer. Her
pace slowed and a bottle of dill fell from her
shaking
hands, spilling onto the floor. “Do I
make you nervous?”
Her lashes fluttered open. With a deep
breath, she turned and leaned against the
counter.
“No. You make me tired.”
“I can see that.” Dark circles had
formed crescents under her eyes and her shoulders
sagged
beneath her black T-shirt. “Why?” He’d expect her to be tired if he’d gotten
his
wish
and had some fun in that bed of hers. They’d only had a simple and brief
conversation.
What could possibly be tiring about that?
Calliope shoved her hair out of her
face, exposing the stars around her eye. “It really doesn’t concern you.”
Krystoff rose and flashed across the
small room. The kitchen blurred beyond
recognition,
but it mattered not. He knew exactly where he was going. In less than a
second,
he stood directly in front of her, then tilted her chin up with a gentle touch
of one
finger.
“Are you sure about that?”
More blinking, followed by, “You need to
go.”
He
smiled, dipped closer. She smelled of powder and lilacs, sunshine and
wildflower
meadows.
A more alluring combination could not possibly exist. “I’m not ready to go.”
Calliope
gripped his shoulders and pushed. Krystoff didn’t budge. He held her in place
with
his body. When she punched him, he laughed. This witch was feisty. If only he
had
more
time.
“What are you?” she asked with one more
futile shove.
He considered lying, and then shrugged.
“I’m just a soulless half-breed wizard, but I do believe you’re the one who’s
cast a spell.” He couldn’t resist. Krystoff dipped his head one more time,
touched his lips to hers and became even more enchanted.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Elle J Rossi grew up in rural Indiana surrounded by great people, a huge family and more animals than she could count. But the sites and sounds of the world beckoned, so she left her small town to escape into a creative world full of music. As a full time singer she was able to lose herself in a thousand different songs in a hundred different places. After meeting the love of her life and settling down, she yearned to find a new and fulfilling creative outlet. Overly fond of the happily ever after, she wondered what it would be like to have her own characters lead her down dark and twisted paths. The very first word on the very first page sealed her fate. She’d found a new love. She’d found her escape. Now along with weaving haunting tales about the journey to love, she’s creating cover art for authors around the world and loving every second of it. For fun, she cranks country music to take her back to her roots, and sings karaoke anytime she gets a chance. Her husband, two children, and a cat that rules the roost keep her company along the way and guarantee she doesn’t get lost in the enchanted forest. She wouldn’t have it any other way.
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