Published: December 1st, 2013
Description:
Recommended for 18+
Boy meets girl. Then things get hot…
Sally the succubus sucks at her job, no pun intended. Being a former secretary with no love life to speak of doesn’t exactly give her much experience in the “Hot Seductress” department. So when her Master says she’s not meeting her monthly soul-corrupting quota, he does what any loving boss would do – he sends her to Elysian, a reform school for the “wicked at heart.” Determined to prove she’s not terrible at her job, Sally sets out to become the best succubus she can be. And with her long-time crush Hector, the Underworld’s most infamous incubus, as her teacher, Sally’s even more anxious to prove her mettle.
Too bad no one told her that people have been mysteriously disappearing from Elysian, only to show up as mutilated corpses a few days later. Then she might not have been so eager to go, man candy or not.
When the killer targets Sally, it’s up to Hector and her to put a stop to the evil force once and for all. But doing so may cost them their hearts – and their souls.
Fast, fun, and flirty, Carnal is a steamy paranormal romance that’s sure to leave you aching for more.
EXCERPT:
I lost my breath, taking a step back. “But you - you’ve been
so silent. So…”
“Cold?” he provided, standing and sauntering toward me.
I backed away, though not out of fear he would harm me. It
was out of fear of having my heart torn in half if my instincts, my darkest,
deepest desires, were wrong.
I wetted my lips and swallowed against my suddenly parched
throat. “Yeah. Cold.”
“I had to be. Professional, that is. It’s the number one
rule around here.”
My back hit the wall, and he threw up an arm on either side
of my head, cornering me as he leaned in. His mouth was about an inch from
mine. “And what I want is strictly forbidden,” he whispered.
I stared at his full lips, wanting to run my tongue along
them, to fully taste him. “What is?” I breathed, trembling.
He smiled. “That a teacher will not lust after his pupil.”
I forgot how to breathe as his lips brushed mine in a
questioning kiss. “I want you, Sally,” he whispered. “More than I’ve ever
wanted anyone before. You’re intoxicating.”
That’s when it hit me - he was asking for permission to
continue. “I want you too,” I said, then wrapped my arms around his neck and
kissed him deeply.
He twisted my arm behind me, yanking me against his chest.
Pain shot to my shoulder at the odd angle. “You’re hurting me,” I snapped. “Let
go!”
“Just relax,” he breathed, kissing my neck. “You’ll forget
all about the pain in a minute.” He started making toward the back exit, the
one that led to the alley.
“What are you doing?” I said, fighting to break free. I
couldn’t struggle much, otherwise I’d risk breaking my arm.
“Getting my money’s worth,” he growled.
I knew exactly how he planned on doing that, and no way in
hell was I letting it happen.
Improvising, I brought my stiletto down hard on Davey’s
foot. He howled, loosening his grip enough for me to squirm away and follow-up
with a kick to his groin. Davey immediately cupped his balls and doubled over,
yowling. His buddies laughed behind him as he straightened, giving me a death
glare. “You’ll pay for that.”
He started forward.
Looking for something to bust over his head, I yelped when
Davey suddenly cried out and let go of me. Tripping over someone’s foot, I
nearly fell when my hands splayed against a smooth, bare chest as two arms
wrapped around me. “It’s all right,” a deep voice rumbled through me. “I’ve got
you. You’re safe.”
I looked up and gasped.
Oh. My. Word.
Two eyes the color of chocolate stared into mine as Hector
gazed back at me. His lips parted as his eyes dropped to my mouth, and I swore
his heart sped up.
I know mine sure did, right before the most perfect calm
settled over me. I’d never felt so safe in my life, like this moment was
created just for us. The feeling from earlier, that I somehow belonged with
him, intensified, its heat wrapping around me and making me feel safe.
Why do I feel this way with him? I
feel as if I know him, but that’s impossible.
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About the author:
Lola Taylor is a pen name for my, erm, “steamier” novels.
I like books that make me laugh, gasp, and swoon, which is what I try to shoot for in my stories. I’m a sucker for fantasy books, particularly those involving vampires and the supernatural – especially while said vampire is sweeping a gal off her feet.
I like horror movies, playing around in Photoshop, and wearing the battery down on my ereader. I have two rescued kitties, and a husband who hates to read but gives me his unconditional support, all the same.
During the day, I work in a cubicle for customer service and hash out new story ideas in my many notebooks. At night, I work on my stories until I faceplant on my keyboard. Then I wake up and do it again the next day. I love it. =) (The writing part, not so much the “faceplanting-on-the-keyboard” part.)
I love Game of Thrones, reading manga, and have a slight Pinterest addiction.
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2 comments:
I am the one who loves that 18+. :))
So, it's for me. Hmm...paranormal it's not so good, but romance yes. Maybe Sally and Hector could have a relationship, and love is in the air.
Happy final.
I love the cover! xD
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