Thank
you for joining me today! And thank you,
Roxanne, for letting me visit Fang-tastic Books again to celebrate the release
of PREDATORY, an anthology that contains my Immortal Guardians novella “In
Still Darkness”, along with stories by phenomenal authors Alexandra Ivy, Nina
Bangs, and Hannah Jayne!
Richart d’Alençon, the hero of “In
Still Darkness”, is a two-hundred-and-thirty-year-old immortal who can
teleport. When he rescues Jenna McBride
from the clutches of psychotic vampires, he is rewarded with a scorching
kiss. One he can’t forget no matter how
often he reminds himself that immortal/mortal relationships never work. Richart is completely captivated. So captivated, in fact, that he endeavors to
date Jenna. Or court her, as he puts
it. He is a couple of centuries old.
Unfortunately, Richart is pretty rusty in the dating department. (It’s been several decades.) And keeping his vampire hunting profession
and his immortality a secret isn’t exactly easy when her every touch inflames
him and makes his eyes glow. :-)
PREDATORY
Four
of today's most exciting paranormal authors take readers into the thrilling
realm of vampires, immortals, and other supernatural beings with a thirst for
illicit desire...
Out Of Control by Alexandra Ivy
Ph.D
student Angela Locke has a crush on her sexy professor, Dr. Nikolo Bartrev.
When she learns he's actually a Sentinel with extraordinary powers, she joins
forces with him to catch a psychopath. But soon, their hottest pursuit is of
each other...
Ties That Bind by Nina Bangs
Cassie
Tyler agrees to sub for her friend at the funeral home where she works. But she
gets more than she bargained for when a group of men attack her and a vampire
comes to her rescue. . .
In Still Darkness by Dianne Duvall
Immortal
Richart d'Alençon can't forget the woman who rewarded him with a sensuous kiss
after he saved her from a trio of vampires. While Richart knows that loving a
human can only bring trouble, the taste of forbidden lust is too great to
resist. . .
High Stakes by Hannah Jayne
When
vampire fashionista Nina LaShay's design contest rival is found dead, she's the
prime suspect. Sexy photographer Pike is number two. He's the kind of man who
makes Nina salivate. But will she have to reveal herself to have him--and to save
them both? Or does Pike have a secret of his own?
Praise for PREDATORY
and “In Still Darkness”
“These
four fabulous authors give us lovely little tastes of their vampire worlds.
These stories will be especially appealing to fans of the various series
that these shorts fit into. It is always fun to get an additional glimpse
into our favorite universes.”
— RT Book Reviews
“Readers will appreciate the rich
characterizations and kick-butt action of Duvall’s “In Still Darkness,” as
Richart d’Alençon, a 200-year-old Guardian, woos charming Jenna McBride with
warmth and passion while keeping his vampire-hunting life secret.”
— Publishers Weekly
Excerpt
Richart stumbled backward and wrapped his arms around the woman to
keep her from falling.
Clinging to the front of his shirt, she buried her face in his
chest. “Is he gone?”
“Yes,” he responded, surprised she was so coherent. When vampires and immortals turned, glands
formed above the retractable fangs they grew that released a chemical much like
GHB under the pressure of a bite. So she
should be slurring her words.
Hell, he was surprised she still stood.
“What about the others?”
“They’re gone,” he assured her.
Or they would be soon. A quick
glance confirmed that they were shriveling up like mummies as the virus, unable
to heal their wounds fast enough to keep them from dying, devoured them from
the inside out in a desperate bid to live.
By the time it finished, nothing would remain of them save the clothing
and jewelry they wore.
Weaving on her feet, the woman straightened and looked up at
him. She couldn’t be much more than five
feet tall and he was six foot one.
“Y-your eyes are glowing.”
Her pupils were dilated, blocking out almost all of the pale
green, leaving only a few flakes of brown.
Richart retracted his fangs.
“Yes. I know it looks bad, but—”
She shook her head. “I
think they’re beautiful.”
Was that the drug talking?
Or did she really think so?
“You saved me,” she said, awe and gratitude in her melodic
voice. Loosening her death grip on his
shirt, she cupped his face in both hands.
His heart skipped.
When was the last time a woman had touched his face so tenderly?
When was the last time a woman had touched him at all? Other than his sister punching him in the
shoulder, doing her damnedest to kick his ass when they sparred, or doling out
a hug here or there, he honestly couldn’t remember.
“Thank you,” the woman whispered.
Rising onto her toes, she drew his head down and brushed her lips
against his.
The contact hit him like an electrical shock. His heart began to pound as she tilted her
head and increased the pressure, brushing, stroking. She combed her fingers through his short,
black hair, sending shivers through him.
He parted his lips, met her tongue with his when she boldly thrust
hers forward.
Pure heat.
She leaned into him, clutched him tighter.
His body hardened. His
breath shortened. His arms tightened
around her.
Her knees went limp. Her
lips tore away from his as her head fell back.
Her eyes closed. Her mouth hung
open, lips pink from kissing him.
Richart stared down at her as his pulse pounded in his ears.
Yeah. She was out.
Bio
Dianne
Duvall is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Immortal
Guardians paranormal romance series. Her
debut novel DARKNESS DAWNS was nominated for the RT Reviewers' Choice Award for
Best Vampire Romance by RT Book Reviews, for Best Paranormal Romance - Vampire
by The Romance Reviews, and for Best Book of 2011 by Long and Short
Reviews. NIGHT REIGNS, the second book
in her Immortal Guardians series, was declared an "utterly addictive"
Top Pick by RT Book Reviews. PHANTOM
SHADOWS, the third book in the series, was deemed a Top Pick by both The
Romance Reviews and by Night Owl Reviews.
DARKNESS RISES, Immortal Guardians Book 4, will be released on October
1, 2013.
When
she isn't writing, Dianne is active in the independent film industry and once
even appeared onscreen as a machete-wielding maniac not unlike the vampires she
so loves to create in her novels.
Find Dianne on the Internet
Website:
http://www.dianneduvall.com
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/#!/DianneDuvall
Youtube:
http://www.youtube
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/dianneduvall
Contest
One
winner will receive a signed copy of her choice of one of the first three
Immortal Guardians books —
DARKNESS DAWNS, NIGHT REIGNS, or PHANTOM SHADOWS —
plus Immortal Guardians swag.
Just leave a comment on this post with
your email address
40 comments:
I would like to thank Roxanne for leading me to a wonderful new-to-me author! I cannot wait to start reading your books, Dianne, as they all sound awesome!
Kimberly
kbinmich@yahoo.com
I am so happy that you great authors are in this anthology. I love all of you - thanks.
vsloboda(at)gmai(dot)com
I just looooooooooove this tour!I can't wait to read Darkness Rises!
sofia_torosian@hotmail.com
I love your books, Dianne! Just finished book #3, which rocked.
Ekaf2022 at gmail (dot) com
I haven't read any of Dianne's books yet.
This looks great!! I can't wait for Darkness Rises!! If you haven't read Diane's series, you should seriously go check it out!!
1karatemom AT gmail DOT com
I would love to check out this series.
lizzi0915 at aol dot com
All the stories sound great and there are definitely some heavy hitters on board, but I think Richart sounds charming. I love the idea of a hero who is awkward with dating.
blueshedevil32(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the series! Thanks for sharing the excerpt and for the chance to win some goodies!!
ehaney578 at aol dot com
Nice excerpt
bn100candg at hotmail dot com
I just bought Predatory and I can't wait to get out of work to read it. I just started your series and I can't wait to get Night Reigns, maybe for Mother's Day! :D
proudarmymom32(at)yahoo(dot)com
All of the feed back sounds great I wait the read this book.
msalas1969@hotmail.com
thanks for the fab giveaway!
rachaelconstant@ntlworld.com
I love the Immortal Guardians series and I can't wait to read Darkness Rises!!
shaneanreed2@gmail.com
I've read all the books and absolutely love them. Can't wait for Darkness Rises.
purple975@msn.com
Thanks for the opportunity!! nmmom16(at)yahoo(dot)com
Big fan of the series, looking forward to Darkness Rises, roll on october
Thank you so much for the awesome giveaway! I'd really like to read Darkness Dawns so... *Finger crossed* :D
kaya_kuro(dot)neko(at)yahoo(dot)it
Can't wait for the rest of the gang's stories...
Missywoo58@hot mail.com
Thank you for the giveaway Dianne's books are amazing
tracie2667@gmail.com
I love the Immortal Guardians. I have to make myself go to sleep before I can puy these books down!
Rblafsnc@yahoo.com
Wow. some new authors to meet. I love it.
debby236 at gmail dot com
love the series -- such nice sexy guys (and covers) :)
gamistress66 (at) aol (dot) com
Pick me, Pick me!! Thank you for having the contest. avashawn@mac.com
thanks for the giveaway
kmichellec87(at)yahoo(dot)com
I've loved all the Immortal Guardians books, so far, and am looking forward to Richart's and Etienne's stories.
jmcgaugh (at) semo (dot) edu
Can't wait until October! I'm hooked!
ReedusD2@gmail.com
I love the series so much I have both the e-reader and audio versions of the series. Can't wait for the next book!
oops! forgot my email the first time around:
wkonsunshine(at)gmail(dot)com
Love the excerpt =) can´t wait for my chance to read!
Thanks for the giveaway & Happy Friday!
//Linda
Thanks for the fantastic giveaway. Looking forward to starting this series.
ljberma01 (at) gmail (dot) com
Love the excerpt. I can't wait to read this book!!
filiafantasy at gmail dot com
This series is the bomb. I have had such great fun reading about these characters.
koonie2888 at yahoo dot come
I already have my Predatory and I'll be in the company of Richart for a little while this weekend.
Thanks, Dianne, for writing such a wonderful series.
Thanks for the chance to win.
sable677 at yahoo dot com
So many great authors in this anthology! I've heard so many good things about Dianne's series, can't wait to get started!!!
june111(at)att(dot)net
I love when one of the team members leaves a great things about these books they are so good I just love all of them!!!!!!!!
msalas1969@hotmail.com
I love her series and cant wait to read Predatory.
bacchus76 at myself dot com
I'm looking forward to reading this series.
Thanks!!
Pnrurbfantasyreview @ Hotmail.com
Hear about this series, but i still have one book from this series. Still waiting another books :)
Thanks for sharing the excerpt and for the chance to win some goodies!!
filiafantasy at gmail dot com
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