Sunrise Over Brasov
by Stephanie
Burkhart
BLURB:
Rosa Getzi lives a life of intrigue at Poiana Brasov with Clement,
a werewolf, and Cassandra, the witch. Her past doesn't matter to her – until
she discovers what it holds.
Prince Michael Sigmaringen joins his sister-in-law, Caroline, and
the vampire prince, Darius, in a daring rescue, igniting Rosa's desire to find
her family. However, all is not as it appears. Rickard, Rosa's friend, escapes
with her. Clement will go to any lengths to get Rosa and Rickard back.
At Darius' fortress, Michael soon discovers Rickard is a new breed
of werewolf – one who can control the change, and Clement hopes to exploit
Rickard's abilities.
Michael's courage, strengths, and convictions will be tested like
never before. Can Michael and Rosa find true happiness and the rid the lupine
haunting of the Sigmaringens once and for all?
Excerpt:
Some inner voice encouraged her to leave with him. It was the right
thing to do. "Turn
around," she said quietly. "Why?"
"So I can change."
"I don't trust you." His reply was quick. "Leave
your chemise on." He walked to the window and glanced outside, then
checked his pocket watch.
Rosa figured that was the most privacy he was willing to afford
her and unfastened her robe. Quickly, she stepped into the winter dress without
putting on a corset. "I need you to lace up the back."
Michael approached and tied up the stays with familiar ease. There
was that word again -- familiar. Rosa shivered. What did it mean? How was he
familiar when she couldn't recall seeing him before? She found her boots and
slid them on. They were lined with fur and went up to her knees. She couldn't
articulate her compliance, but could say an instinctual desire drove her to do
his bidding. Yes, there were clues, but no easy answers.
He was a witch, like her. She responded to his kiss, enjoying it
far too much, though she wouldn't admit that to him. He hadn't hurt her, and he
knew her mother. The thought of finding her mother filled her with a sense of
comfort. In all honesty, Rosa, however, couldn't remember her life before
coming to Poiana Brasov, but she hated to think that Clement and Cassandra, who
had been so kind to her, had deceived her. Rosa wouldn't deny her instincts and
decided to follow the clues. When there was a minute, she intended to get her
answers from Michael.
Her boots secure, she slid her arms into her winter coat. Michael
grabbed a scarf and gloves from a shelf in her closet, presenting them to her.
His face betrayed nothing -- not one hint of pleasure or dissatisfaction.
Instead, he grabbed her gloved hand and led her out of the room.
Rosa noticed the noise continued outside of the fortress. Just on
the other side of her door, Andrei lay crumpled on the ground. His chest rose
and fell. Thank Corvinus he appeared to be sleeping.
Michael moved with unnatural speed. His grasp on her hand was
tight, tugging her behind him. They proceeded down the hall toward the servants'
staircase.
The inner fortress remained quiet. Several candles in wall sconces
had burnt down to the stubs, casting long, inky shadows over the stone walls.
Reaching the staircase, Rosa paused. "I need to check on
Rickard."
"There's no time. We delayed too long as it is." Michael
dragged her down the stairs.
AUTHOR BIO:
Stephanie Burkhart is a 911
dispatcher for LAPD. She was born and
raised in Manchester, New Hampshire.
After serving 11 years in the US Army she currently calls Castaic,
California her home. Stephanie was married in Denmark in 1991 and has two young
sons. She adores chocolate, is addicted to coffee and enjoys early morning
walks. She's also an assistant den leader
for her son's Cub Scout den and is a Boy Scout mom. She writes paranormal,
contemporary, and steampunk romance and has two children's books published with
4RV Publishing.
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1 comments:
Thank you so much for having me here today. Sunrise Over Brasov takes place in winter, so it's great read for this time of the year.
Steph Burkhart
Romance Under the Moonlight
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