Title: The Vampire’s Witch
Author: J. M. Davies
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Book Blurb:
This is the first thrilling spinoff from The Rise of Orion series, The Vampire's Witch! As an ancient vampire, Roman De’ Luca has amassed wealth, power, and the title of Prince of the Northern Territories, all of which make his dark existence tolerable. But a chance encounter with an enticing witch, whose sweet scent and blood awaken his stone-cold heart, threatens all he has achieved.
Blade-throwing, thrill-seeking witch Isabella Lockhart is a skilled hunter for her coven. She’s made a good living killing monsters and working in the security team Orion. She’s also the black sheep of her family, always breaking the rules, and is a magnet for danger. After one too many reckless decisions, Isabella ends up being claimed by an arrogant vampire with life-changing consequences for them both.
When the hunter becomes the hunted and a battle for leadership morphs into a fight for their survival, the enemies-to-lovers are forced to put aside their differences. Together they journey across the globe for answers.
But time is running out.
Will Roman be able to prevent Isabella from becoming the very creature she loathed? And at what cost?
Excerpt:
Meet-Cute!
“Save the child…please,” the witch pleaded.
Roman glanced over his shoulder at the tiny lifeless form a foot away. Spending precious time attending to the small girl would be fruitless. As he leaned in, the woman’s eyes flared as she sniffed him. Roman slipped his arm around her back, but she shoved him, swinging her arm out at an angle, slashing his face and drawing blood. Shit, he should’ve known the knuckle dusters were more than mere decoration. Grabbing her wrist, he dragged off the two rings, the blades now visible, and slipped them inside his pocket.
“Stop fighting me…I’m trying to help you.” He lifted her closer, but like a contortionist, the witch twisted and bent to the side, removing a thin, long knife from her ankle strap, which she waved at him, smiling.
“You’re a bloodthirsty monster…”
If he had a penny for every time he heard that. Cocking his head, Roman peered at the firecracker who didn’t know when to quit.
“Hm, not thirsty, I’ve already had my share of fresh virgins today, but I suppose…I could make an exception,” Roman said.
“Argh!” she shouted, raising the steel knife, ready to stab him.
But he caught it between his hands and threw it away, where it landed in the nearest tree. Perhaps the witch was not as wounded as he thought, and he reexamined the mortal, who continued to thump his chest.
“I hope you choke on my blood…” she spat.
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What’s the first binge-worthy book you read and why was it a must-read?
A Discovery of Witches Deborah Harkness. I loved the writing, the characters, and the story. When I finished each book, I had to go out right away and buy the next one to find out what happened next.
What makes your featured book a binge-worthy read?
When Roman De’ Luca stumbles across the witch Isabella Lockhart hunting a monster called a bicho-papao, he’s mesmerised. He also knows, he should keep his distance. His emperor believes witches are their enemies and not to be trusted. But when the witch is injured, he cannot ignore the need to intervene and save her life. So begins their enemies to lovers’ story that takes them to ancient sites around the world in a race against time. Even though Roman and Isabella are complete opposites, they have amazing chemistry which makes you want them to get their happy ever after. The story has magic, mystery, romance, and a cast of interesting characters.
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Author Biography:
J. M. Davies, Jen, believes everyone deserves a happy ever after, and while life may not deliver, she hopes her books do. Driven by her desire for interesting stories and tormented people, she writes paranormal and contemporary romance as well as women's fiction. The heat level may change as the stories and characters dictate, but the desire to leave you satisfied is the same throughout. Originally born in Wales, UK, she now lives in a small town in New England. Jen has found her own soulmate in her husband, Paul, who is her sounding board for many a plot, and his comedic humor, always lifts her up. He's also very good when it comes to bouncing ideas around and has sparked brilliant light-bulb moments resolving tedious plot holes. Together they have four boys, one lovely daughter-in-law, and a grandson Zaiyan. A few places you can learn more about J. M. Davies. Cheerleaders group https://www.facebook.com/groups/24632232...
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