The Veiled Series, Book Two
Romantic Suspense
Date Published: August 18, 2023
Zoey Sheffield never understood the appeal of the unknown. She’s a woman who knows what she likes. A blunt woman. A woman who craves control. She doesn’t need love—the mere idea of romance is detestable and, no, she does not need a man to stand by her side. She would much rather have their company in bed—or in a car—or in an alleyway—the location isn’t relevant, really. What’s important is that she could happily and promptly bid them adieu after they served their purpose and then, she could move on to the next one. The world that she’s been thrust into, however, is one where that thought seems utterly impossible.
It's all because of the men. The stupid men.
There’s James Turner, the tall, muscular, tattooed one. Charming and charismatic with a sarcastic flair that knows no bounds, he’s worked for months to chip away at Zoey’s stone clad will to avoid romance with expertly placed sledgehammer strikes.
And, then, there’s Liam Cohen. Blonde and freckled, burly with golden retriever energy, a playboy mindset and a disguised damaged past, he and Zoey have long fallen into a friendship that both of them wish to remain a constant in their lives.
The men have made Zoey’s life more complicated than she wished it to be, and she struggles to hold onto the reins to her own reality. The universe that she’s a part of has different plans, however, for there is more for Zoey that lurks in the shadows. The threat crouches in the distance, hides around corners, and awaits the most imperfect opportunity to present itself. It’s ready to snatch the reins from Zoey’s hands altogether—and the uncomfortable unknown that she’s forever attempted to avoid is now a darkness that threatens to drown her completely.
Other books in The Veiled Series
Thinly Veiled
The Veiled Series, Book One
The past haunts her, the present beguiles her…and the future is ready to bring her full circle.
Freshly escaped from her unfulfilling and unnecessarily stressful criminal past of drug dealing and theft (and the manipulative ex-boyfriend associated with it), the beautiful, foul-mouthed romantic Claire Branson needs a fresh start. Routine. Monotony. An authentic happiness that could feel…simple. She needs her chaotic life to go right for once - please, and thank you.
Claire never expected her run of bad luck to turn so quickly. After moving to the Appalachian small town of Salem, Virginia, a spur-of-the-moment visit to a nearby tavern leads to new, unforeseen possibilities when she opens the front door and locks eyes with Luke Turner, the steel-grey eyed bartender at the run-down watering hole.
Luke could be the simplicity that Claire longs for – he’s undeniably sexy, sarcastically sweet, and, above all, radiating innocence. But with Claire’s dark past festering under the gauze of her quick getaway, will Luke be able to keep his innocence? And, more importantly, will they get out of everything alive?
Thinly Veiled is a steamy medium burn romance novel with a dark, adventurous edge that keeps fans of suspenseful romance novels turning pages, wondering if that ‘happily ever after’ ending will ever really come for Claire and Luke…while their passionate soirees will leave us all begging for more of their steamy love scenes.
“OMG, I just finished. This book was amazing. I cried, was on the edge of my seat; man, those sex scenes… damn. Eliza's writing is impressive; I could see it all in my head so easily, and I didn't see how it would end. I loved the ending, though. Yes, I totally cried!” – Amazon Review
“The writer expertly weaves together multiple plotlines, leaving readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. "Thinly Veiled" is a must-read for anyone who loves a good suspense novel with a healthy dose of snark and irony.” – Amazon Review
If you're looking for a witty romantic comedy combined with suspense and a bit of sexiness, scroll up and order now!
Interview with Eliza Modiste
How many books have you written and which is your favorite?
Two, so far. It’s hard to say, but I’m leaning towards Veiled in Brick because the unexpected twists in the story take the reader on a bit of a grittier path.
If you’re planning a sequel, can you share a tiny bit about your plans for it?
Veiled in Brick is the sequel to Thinly Veiled! I am currently drafting a third installation to the series – each book dives into a story for another one of my characters. I don’t want to give too much away, but I will say that there are some hints at the end of Veiled in Brick regarding who the next book is about.
Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?
A bit of both – I want each of my works in this series to be able to stand on its own. Because they’re written chronologically, though, there are several connections between each book and the characters are all interwoven into each other’s lives in one way or another. It would be best to start reading with Thinly Veiled to avoid any spoilers mentioned in future books, but it’s not necessary.
How did you come up with the title for your book?
Continuing off of Thinly Veiled, I wanted something to show that the MC was essentially veiling her emotions behind a wall. I brainstormed a bit with my husband, and we both liked Veiled in Brick the most.
How long did it take you to write this book?
Three months.
What does the title mean?
All the titles in The Veiled Series are meant to be a representation of the main character’s emotional block with their current romance and/or reality in general. Claire, the MC in Thinly Veiled, had escaped a criminal past and had a fear of being exposed. Her reality was thinly veiled from those around her, including her romantic interest, Luke, which understandably led to some issues – especially when her past came back to bite her. Zoey, the MC in Veiled in Brick, has a huge aversion to romance of any sort. Over the years, to protect herself and remain in control of her life, she’s rendered herself veiled in brick. The men around her have chipped away at that veiling, and the stalker that looms over her is ready to blast it to bits.
What did you learn when writing the book?
I could list a million things, honestly. Being a new indie author comes with a gigantic learning curve, but I’ll choose one:
Regarding my writing – I learned that there will be days when I crank out an entire chapter, if not several chapters, only to delete it all at a later time. It’s part of the creative process, I suppose, and sometimes the plot just isn’t moving in the direction I want it to.
What surprised you the most?
How much my original draft changed for the better, and the character growth not only between Thinly Veiled and Veiled in Brick, but Veiled in Brick as a whole.
Have you ever killed off a character your readers loved?
Nope! I’d say that I’m too attached, but never say never.
What do you do to get inside your character’s heads?
A whole lot of daydreaming, sometimes listening to music that I associate with that character’s vibe. Considering that I write romance, there can be a lot of angst going on…if it’s gloomy outside, sometimes I take a drizzly walk to get myself in the right headspace.
About the Author
Eliza Modiste lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, daughter, and an abundance of animals. Graduating in 2017 with a degree in accounting, she became immersed in the ever-riveting world of numbers and reconciliation. Shortly thereafter, as a hobby - or, perhaps, a method of escape - she began to write in her spare time.
Her first novel THINLY VEILED started as creating characters that mimicked the brash, humorous, never-ending monologue in her mind. Combining this and a heavy splash of romance similar to the books that she would often get lost in made for an entertaining way to pass the time. This hobby, however, eventually blossomed into a full-blown passion. THINLY VEILED has since morphed into a mix of both romantic comedy and suspense, and Eliza has plans for several more novels to follow THINLY VEILED
When not writing, Eliza can be found baking, binging a television series, or spending time with friends and family.
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