Once again I'm delighted to welcome Sky Purington to my blog again, with her Time-travel/romance 'Heart of Vesuvius'. I've just read this and my review is below, after the excerpt.
Heart of Vesuvius
Forsaken Brethren Series- Book Two
Sky Purington
Genre: Time-travel/vampire/paranormal
Date of
Publication: March 29, 2013
Number of
pages: 71
Word Count: 35 K
Cover Artist: Tamra Westberry
Book Description:
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Together, they must
find a way to evade her powerful enemy, Salvator's brother Luciano. On the run,
they struggle to understand one another. Denied passion ignites. Blood is
spilled. Within the heart of Vesuvius, anything is possible.
When ancient Italy
pulls them back in time, dark secrets are revealed.
All can be
conquered. But will it be? Can wrongs be made right? History is the locked
door. Forgiveness is the key. Time will tell if ancient love can once again
flourish.
Short Excerpt
Salvator smiled, white teeth gleaming through the darkness, midnight hair brushing his shoulders. "Now that is where you are wrong." When he stood, she instinctually shifted back against the headboard. "Clothing never suited you."
Her nudity suddenly felt underused and sumptuous. The thin sheet and velvet blanket like a caress of pure perfection. As he slowly approached her thighs spread, welcoming. She slammed them shut and refused to scowl.
Salvator dripped seduction. He walked it, breathed it, spoke it.
She knew better.
"Shhh," he whispered. His finger trailed up the bedspread, skimmed along her thigh, hip, waist, until it left and returned to his side. "I will not seduce you…yet."
For a split second, Alex almost said, "Why not?" She caught her tongue. Ancient vampires were very good at what they did and Salvator ranked amongst one of the eldest. But she had grown. After all, she had been made eight hundred years ago. Though not one of the more powerful of her breed she'd paid attention and learned.
"I demand respect. I'm old enough to request such," she said. His olive-skinned hand clenched and pulled tighter against his side. She met him eye to eye, did not shy away from his abnormally pale bluish-gray gaze as she had in the past. He was to fear, respect and worship. Tall and broad shouldered, inherently smooth, he owned a room when he entered it.
He had owned her once, almost.
Not now.
With a flick of his wrist, she felt the weight of clothing comfort her skin. Salvator hadn't lent glamour to it to purposely arouse her. He had honored the way of the vampires. In many ways she was shocked he had lent his aide to her at all. But he hadn't really. He had lent it to Gabriel, for purposes of his own. Though she would like to say Salvator was different than most vampires, he wasn't. There had to be a method to his madness.
She guessed vengeance.
Alex swung her legs over the edge of the bed and stood. This put the top of her head at his shoulders. "You could have dressed me in something more acceptable."
Shifting slightly, he cornered her between the bed and night table. "Consider yourself lucky you are dressed at all."
She eyed the flaming red, form fitting, silk gown minus undergarments and muttered, "Barely."
Lightning fast, his hands lay on both sides of her waist. His imposing frame was far too close, beautifully proportioned face bent. Long, thick black lashes framed his icy eyes.
"You sought my protection. Your insolence incites me." His hands squeezed. "To not grant you the respect you feel due you."
Did he still think her the quivering novice? She would not pay him an unwarranted price for his shelter. She'd not be his whore.
With all of her power, she shot one hand forward. He fell back a few inches. Alex waited calmly for the expected counterattack, for it would be swift without doubt. Instead of the wallop she deserved for attacking an elder she witnessed an oddity.
He smiled and said, "You've changed, uccellino. You are no longer a cowering beginner."
About the Author:
Sky is the best-selling author of seven novels
and several novellas. A New Englander born and bred, Sky was raised hearing
stories of folklore, myth and legend. When combined with a love for nature,
romance and time-travel, elements from the stories of her youth found release
in her books.
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My Review
This is the second book in the 'Forsaken Brethren' series by Sky Purington, begun in 'Darkest Memory' . Both are perfect 'stand alone' reads, although I'll bet if you read one, you'll be desperate to read the other!
The story begins with action and builds to a thrilling climax. It's a fast and gripping read. Although I have to be honest and say vamps are not usually my favourite beings in fiction, Salvator and Alex are such charismatic characters I instantly related to them and wanted to know more about them. The two main characters from 'Darkest Memory', Calah, and Alex's brother, Gabriel, are worthy supporting characters in 'Heart of Vesuvius.' The scenes from which the book takes its title, the destruction of Pompeii, are both powerful and moving and the hapless Robert, a very minor character to start with, turned out to be far more interesting than he first appeared and I found myself rooting for him too.
The sexual tension between Salvator and Alex sizzles, even while they battle deadly danger in the form of Salvator's evil brother, Luciano.
The sexual tension between Salvator and Alex sizzles, even while they battle deadly danger in the form of Salvator's evil brother, Luciano.
If you like a great romantic paranormal adventure, with sex that's sizzling without being too graphic, and mystery and excitement in abundance, I can thoroughly recommend 'Heart of Vesuvius' - a Five Star read!
This is my honest opinion about this book and I although I received a free copy, I did not receive any monetary compensation for writing this review nor was I obligated to write a positive one.
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