My Viking Vampire
(Sanctuary, Texas Series, book #1)
by Krystal Shannan
Bailey Ross’ world is crumbling around her. Her abusive ex, a human, is closing in on her again, and to make matters worse, a new enemy, a djinn, is stalking her. This supernatural being takes great pleasure in human pain, something Bailey has in excess thanks to her ex. If she’s caught by either, she’s as good as dead.
Backed into a corner and desperate to escape, she does something she swore wouldn’t ever be possible again –trusting a man. And he’s a vampire.
Protection via the sexy vampire Erick Thorson may prove to be a little more than she bargained for. Sparks fly between them and she finds herself agreeing to more than just protection. Though he has promised not to let anyone harm her, the small west Texas town is more than it seems and he may not be able to make good on his vow no matter how hard he tries.
Will Sanctuary be the home Bailey longs for or will she have to die to find out?
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Excerpt
“Straddle
me.”
I
gulped. It wasn’t a question and I didn’t hesitate. I twisted my body and
lifted my leg over his lap, situating myself across his thighs. I wiggled a
little to get comfortable.
He
grabbed my hips and pulled me closer, grinding my sex against his hard length.
My body throbbed and my panties were soaked in seconds. Taking a deep breath, I
focused on slowing my racing heart and trembling body. What I thought would be
an uncomfortable bite and awkward aftermath had turned into something
completely different.
Fire
licked at my belly and I swayed my hips, allowing his hands to guide the
movement. Another growl rumbled from his chest. His hands abandoned my waist
and slid upward, grazing my breasts and then over my shoulders. He cupped each
side of my face and pulled me closer, kissing me slowly. His tongue grazed first
my top lip then my bottom, then plunged between them, sweeping inside. It was
euphoric. He tasted sweet and I opened further for him.
My
gesture did not go unnoticed and I received an encouraging gravelly moan as a
reward. He sucked and nipped at my lips again before trailing his kisses slowly
across my jaw and down the side of my neck below my ear. His right hand
caressed the nape of my neck and grasped the base of the loose braid of my
hair. He pulled my head gently to the side, further exposing my neck and
collarbone to his hungry mouth.
My
heart raced again. The bite had to be coming soon. I leaned into his kisses,
pushing my neck closer. Something had changed in my mind. I no longer feared
the bite. Instead, I desperately wanted it.
About the Author
Krystal Shannan goes to sleep every night dreaming of mythical realms with werewolves, vampires, fae, and dragons. Occasional a fabulous, completely human story slips into the mix, but powers and abilities usually crop up without fail, twisting reality into whatever her mind can conceive.
As a child, her parents encouraged her interests in Ancient Greek and Roman mythology and all things historical and magickal. As an adult the interests only grew. She is a child of Neverland and refuses to ever stop believing in fairies.
She is guilty of indulging and being a Buffy the Vampire Slayer groupie as well as an Angel fan. For those of you unfamiliar with the world of Joss Whedon, you are missing out! She also makes sure to watch as many action and adventure movies as possible. The more exciting the better. Yippee-Ki-Yay..... If you don't know the end of that phrase, then you probably don't like the same movies.
She writes stories full of action, snark, magick, and heart-felt emotion. If you are looking for leisurely paced sweet romance, her books are probably not for you. But, for those looking for a magical ride, filled with adventure, passion, and just a hint of humor. Welcome home.
This is a very hard question. I love vampires, you know the right vampires. Dark, brooding, non sparkly vampires. But there are some shifters out there that can be be just be be be just as good in being bad ;)
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