Seal Of Surrender
Seven Seals Series: Book 2
Traci Douglass
Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
Crimson Romance
Ebook
270 pages
72,000 words
Book Description:
Love, like War, will always find a way…
War has shaped every aspect of Irena Soldan's life-her childhood, her work, her DNA. Unaware she is the genetic host of the second Seal of the Apocalypse, Irena battles for those who cannot fight for themselves. As a top human-rights operative for The Omega Consortium, her company provides both the financial backing required to undertake her task and a charismatic, publicity-loving boss to promote her cause. Life proceeds on plan for Irena until a mysterious, sexy stranger arrives claiming to be her guardian and Irena's path takes a sudden, inauspicious turn for both the erotic and the lethal.
Chago has always been the quiet one amongst his warrior Scion brethren-the brooding, Spanish combat expert with a hidden soft side. A member of Divinity's covert special forces, he's protected humanity for more than a millennium. Still, his greatest joy comes not from the battlefield, but from tending the cattle herd on his remote Montana ranch.
Irena's new assignment takes her straight to the heart of a bloody civil conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa and Chago's mission demands he follow. Expecting a seething cauldron of female whoop-ass, he instead discovers a harbinger of peace amidst a world of ever-increasing violence. The explosively tense situation is further magnified by the cunning Omega Consortium leader, his ambiguous personal agenda, and an ancient foe whose audacious rise to power threatens the world's very existence.
Despite the cataclysmic circumstances, an undeniable attraction ignites between Chago and Irena. Together, they must unravel the ancient puzzle of the Seals and discover her employer's ulterior plans before they both become casualties of War. Soon, both are forced to choose between a past riddled with old torments or risk everything they treasure on a love capable of defeating evil incarnate.
Excerpt:
Something rustled in the nearby bushes, commanding Chago's attention. "Show yourself!"
A figure broke through the brush, looming just beyond of reach of the torch. Chago inched closer and leaned into the blackness.
Inhuman snarls shredded the silence. Decay and moist earth reeked from the unwelcome intruder. Torchlight glinted off rows of impossibly long teeth shoved sardine- tight into a gaping, circular mouth reminiscent of a pool drain. Archon.
Chago focused on the abomination before him and struggled to keep his tone calm. "Innocent, get everyone together and leave."
Innocent hesitated.
Goddammit. He stepped closer and speared his host a furious glare, his patience at an end. He'd not allow Archon anywhere near Irena. "Now!"
Innocent handed over the shotgun and rushed inside to herd the others out the backdoor.
Equipped with a weapon in each hand and an endless supply of vengeance, Chago stepped off the porch. "C'mon, you sack of shit! Fight me!"
Archon swung at him and Chago took a reflexive step back. Fangs were the only sharp feature on his opponent's face. The rest of the bastard's mug resembled a crazy quilt of purplish-gray scars and bulging yellow eyes. Whatever other terrors Lucifer fashioned, his son was a whole mess of ugly. Killing him would be an act of mercy.
He raised the shotgun and fired. The bullet ricocheted off Archon's thick hide, ineffective. Aimed for the head and tried again. This time, Chago clipped what appeared to be an already mangled ear. Smelly, greenish slime oozed forth. Archon grunted but continued advancing.
Shit. He tossed the gun aside and sliced ahead with his dagger. Archon parried with razor-sharp claws. Together, they circled in a macabre recital of the death ballet. A mottled hand swung close and Chago ducked then thrust his blade up toward what he hoped was his opponent's chest. Missed. Fuck. He's miscalculated Archon. Again.
Archon's massive arm struck Chago on the side of the head and knocked him to the ground. Pain exploded through his nervous system as a scalpel-sharp claw cleaved across his thigh. Archon roared, his breath a putrid cocktail of human waste.
Santo Cristo. He struggled against his opponent's overwhelming grip. Numerous assaults slashed his chest, his neck and soon the blood loss made him easy quarry. Death called to Chago for the second time in twenty-four hours and once again it promised to hurt like hell.
Into the silent pause before his demise came a soft echo of reprieve-the snick of a cocked gun.
"Move away or I'll blow your head off, asshole!" Irena's ironclad tone carried across the humid air.
Archon turned and she shot. Green slime splattered, falling from his wounded mouth as he stumbled, tripping in his rush to escape. He gave a final shout of defiance before disappearing into the brush.
Through a pain-induced haze, Chago marveled at the precision of Irena's strike. She'd hit the abomination square in its soft spot. Maybe he'd underestimated her.
My Review:
The following review is my opinion and not a paid review. I was given a free copy of the book from the author for my honest opinion.
Chago and his seven brothers or that is what they call themselves are all part of an elite group of warriors called the scion. They work for Divinity as her group of warriors. Chago has fought for many, many years to protect humanity. All Chago wants now is to retire and live his life on his ranch out in the middle of nowhere with no one around for miles and you can see as far as the eye can see. But Divinity has other plans for him at the moment she sends him on another assignment to protect the second seal. Chago strikes up a deal with Divinity, he will go and protect the second seal from being released if she will then allow him to retire, she agrees.
Irena Soldan is the second seal she has known war all her life and in her work. She works for The Omega Consortium. Her job is to take care of people and fight battles that they can't fight for themselves. Irena has no clue that she is the second seal and that Lucifer's son Archon has escaped his father's clutches and has come to earth to find her and release the second seal. Archon believes he escaped but between you and me I don't think he escaped at all. I think Lucifer let him escape it is all a part of his plan to open the second seal and start the big war, the Apocalypse.
Chago and Archon fight each other on more than one occasion. This is not the first that Chago and Archon have met. They met a long time ago when Archon murdered Chago's mate. Ever since that day Chago has sworn off women not that he hasn't been with a woman since but it says he will never love again. But when he meets Irena his body tells him a different story. Oh they fight against their attraction for each you know since they both have sworn never to love again. Will Chago and Irena put aside their difference and learn to trust and love again? Will Chago save Irena from the devil's son?
I had the opportunity to read the first book in the Seven Seals Series Seal of Destiny and loved it. I am glad that I got to read Kagan and Mira's story and her being the first seal. And I am also very glad that I was given the opportunity to the second seal in the second book Seal of Surrender you to read about Chago and Irena's story and her being the second seal. Now I can't wait to see who will be the next seal. I am still holding out for Xander and Zoe. Xander is one of Chago's brothers and a member of the Scion. Zoe is Mira, the first seal's best friend. Who will be the third seal? Will it be Xander and Zoe or will it be one of their other brothers and a new girl?
The Seven Seals Series is one fantastic series and if you have not read then you don't know what you are missing out on. You need to Seal of Destiny and the Seal of Surrender. Although you don't have to read them in order to know what is happening but if you don't read Seal of Destiny first then you will miss out on Kagan and Mira's story which is a great story. So pick up your copies today and see what all the raven is about.
Seal Of Destiny
Seven Seals Series Book One
Traci Douglass
Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
Crimson Romance
263 pages
70,000 words
Book Description:
Love conquers all… but can it stop the Apocalypse?
Mira Herald is having the worst life ever. Not only is she plagued by horrific nightmares starring the Devil himself, she's now the target of a power-hungry, rogue minion, freshly sprung from Hell and bent on her destruction. To complicate matters further, she's acquired a stalker. One who insists he's a divine warrior sent for her protection because she houses an ancient relic with the power to unleash Armageddon. Last time Mira checked, she wasn't insane. Still, all this celestial mayhem is enough to drive a girl crazy.
Kagan is a member of the Scion, an elite team of immortal warriors selected by Divinity to aid mankind and save the world. After a century alone, Kagan is summoned for a new mission. He's eager to begin. Eager until he's informed his mission consists of protecting a woman with no clue to the power she wields. Plus, his briefing fails to prepare him for his new target's cosmic-sized attitude problem. As Divinity's sworn servant, he's required to fulfill his duty. His oath, however, does not require him to be enthusiastic about his new assignment or warm-and-fuzzy toward his new compatriot. He plans a wham-bam rescue and a quick return to solitude.
The rogue minion attacks-with the backing of a mysterious organization-and all Hades erupts, putting a fast end to any whirlwind escapes. Accustomed to staunch independence, Mira's survival now requires full cooperation and an unwavering belief in Kagan. The battle-hardened warrior is also forced to chose: between duty and desire. Amidst the turmoil, Kagan and Mira's undeniable passion draws them closer to each other and down a path neither expected but both yearn for, more than they ever knew.
Will love save the day? The world's fate depends on the answer.
Read my review of Seal of Destinity.
About the Author:
Traci is the author of paranormal/urban fantasy and contemporary romances featuring a sly, urban edge, including her current Seven Seals series. Her stories feature sizzling alpha-male heroes full of dark humor, quick wits and major attitudes; smart, independent heroines who always give as good as they get; and scrumptiously evil villains who are-more often than not-bent on world destruction. She enjoys weaving ancient curses and mythology, modern science and old religion, and great dialogue together to build red-hot, sizzling chemistry between her main characters.
A storyteller since childhood, she began putting her tales down on paper in November 2011 after the idea for the Seven Seals Series occurred to her in a dream. She finished the first draft of what was to become Seal of Destiny in one month and decided to pursue a full-time writing career in January of 2012. Life has now been a rollercoaster, crash course in pursuing your dreams.
Traci is an active member of Romance Writers of America (RWA), Indiana Romance Writers of America (IRWA) and Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Writers (FF&P) and is pursing a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Writing Popular Fiction through Seton Hill University. Her stories have made the final rounds in several RWA chapter contests, including the 2012 Duel on the Delta, the 2012 Molly Awards, and the 2012 Catherine Awards. An earlier draft of Seal of Destiny won the paranormal category of the 2012 Marlene Awards sponsored by the Washington Romance Writers.
Other current projects include upcoming books in the Seven Seals series and a new futuristic detective series with hints of the paranormal and plenty of romance.
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1 comments:
Thanks so much for the awesome review and for having me on your blog today! So glad you enjoyed the book! :D
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