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Nothing Lasts Forever

Romance

In 1812 England, after nearly eight centuries of immortal life, Bastian Evanko has finally found the woman he wants to spend forever with. Now he is ready to reveal his secret to her, to tell her he is a vampire. But past experience has shown him mortal women may not be able to accept him for what he is. He’s had his share of heartbreak and is hoping this time will be different. Elise McNeil loves Bastian with all her heart and can’t wait to share her life with him, to have a family with him. But when he shows her the monster he hides inside, she is devastated because he lied to her the entire time he courted her. She is unsure if she can trust him, but more importantly, she believes he may be evil and incapable of loving her as he claims to. As if their situation isn’t complicated enough, Elise has a secret of her own. Her brother Jacob is a vampire Hunter. When the two men come face-to-face after Jacob and Elise's parents go missing, will she keep Bastian’s secret or betray him for her family’s sake? Can Bastian save her from the ruling vampire Elders if she breaks their laws by revealing his secret? Or will the couple find out the hard way that nothing lasts forever? Warning: This novelette is a romantic tragedy—with a tragic ending—but the rest of the books in this series will have happy endings.

Book Bubbles from Nothing Lasts Forever

My Apology to Readers

I am sorry for starting the series off with a romantic tragedy, especially since this is an erotic romance series, and therefore happy endings are to be expected. The rest of the books in this series will have Happily Ever After endings and will be set in the present day, while this is a historical. The reason for the tragic start is for those who want to see the events that occurred in the past that now affect the rest of the series—and one character, vampire Bastian Evanko, in particular. Nothing Lasts Forever is an integral part of the series, and if you can overlook the tragic ending, you’ll be glad you read it so you can understand Bastian more. And let me tell you, everyone LOVES Bastian. Yes, you can skip this book and jump right in with Nocturnal Surrender, but if you’re a little more adventurous, go ahead and give Nothing Lasts Forever a shot. And then, if you want to yell at me about it later, go for it, but I promise—in the grand scheme of the series—this tragedy will be worth it.

Auburn Lust

Romance

Twin courtesan vampires Rochelle and Laureline Montague entertain two of their favorite vampire clients for the evening: Christof Rosenbaum and Donovan Evanko. Rochelle and Christof have been meeting for centuries but lately the intimacy between them has crossed the line and become personal. Will Rochelle be able to keep her professional boundaries in place or will she give in to her emotions? Laureline and Donovan’s rendezvous is much less emotional and far rougher, but that’s how they like it. Although, she can’t let Donovan leave after just one time around—even when he is summoned by his Enforcer boss. In the end, both men are consumed by the auburn-haired beauties in one way or another, and there is no doubt both will be back for more. This is an erotic short story, not a romance, and it can stand alone. But where it falls within the series timeline is actually right before Nocturnal Surrender.

Book Bubbles from Auburn Lust

Th Lighter Side of my Series

This erotic short story is simply meant to be a light and fun addition to my Nocturnal Surrender Series and to give readers a chance to know a few of the characters a little more intimately. It is mostly sex, light on plot—although there is some plot, as it sets up another book in the series—and it is not as dark or serious as the rest of the books in the series. Sometimes, we just want to have fun, right? In truth, though, this book will leave the reader wondering what will happen in these characters’ lives. Will they ever get to Happily Ever After? The answers will come as the series goes on. Remember my motto… Save a horse, ride a vampire. This short story is all about that ride.

Nocturnal Surrender

Romance

After two hundred years in exile, vampire Bastian Evanko has come back to earn his brother's respect and plot revenge against the vampire who murdered his fiancée, Elise. In Lansford, PA, The Sin City of the East, Bastian must fight his rebellious nature and learn to control his impulsiveness so he is no longer considered a scourge on the Evanko name. When he asks for a private dance, and a bite, from stripper Darling Nikki, he gets far more than he bargains for—including another chance at love. But even the love of a beautiful woman isn't enough to sate his need for retribution. Nicole French simply wants to learn how to live in her new town, come to terms with stripping to pay the bills, and make it through law school without having a breakdown over the painful memories she hides. Having a man in her life is the last thing she needs, but when Bastian Evanko asks for a private dance, and to drink her blood, she ends up with more than just a freaky customer. Things heat up quickly in the private room with the sexy stranger. Only problem is, he likes to pretend he’s a vampire and suck down human blood. To make matters worse, a war is brewing between vampires and Hunters. And after losing Elise because of her vampire Hunter brother, can Bastian take the risk of bringing Nicole into his life? But, on the other hand, can he pass up another chance at love?

Book Bubbles from Nocturnal Surrender

Bastian Takes Over

This novella was originally intended to be the first book in the series, but Bastian’s character quickly took over. He has such a strong personality that I not only needed to tell his back story in its own book, but I also realized Bastian would be the main character of the entire series. Most readers have fallen in love with Bastian in this novella and have gone on to read the other books just because of him. Even if you choose to skip the first book in the series because of its tragic ending, you can jump in with this novella and still enjoy the series. Just be prepared for Bastian to grab onto your heart and not let go. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Midnight Confessions

Romance

Nicole French is fed up with only seeing her boyfriend, Bastian, at the sanguinarian club Nocturnal Surrender, where he always wears his prosthetic fangs and vampire contacts. When she pays him a surprise visit, and he answers the door half-naked and wet from showering, she can’t help taking advantage of the situation. But when her sexual advances send him bolting from her, she is stunned and concerned. Bastian Evanko isn’t ready to reveal his secret to Nicole, to tell her he truly is a vampire. But when she gets him too aroused to hide the monster inside, he decides to confess all. Unfortunately, before he can explain things properly, his brother Donovan calls, demanding his presence to handle vampire business. Nicole is suddenly along for the ride, and Bastian gives her a crash course in all things vampiric. Will she be able to handle being thrown into a strange new world? Or will she betray him as his fiancée did two hundred years ago? As if that isn’t enough to deal with, Donovan confronts Bastian about the recklessness of bringing Nicole into their world too soon and more confessions are made. First between the brothers, and later between Bastian and Nicole. All hide deep pain and guilt, and they all need to confess their secrets to find peace of mind. But will they be able to salvage their relationships or will their confessions tear them apart?

Book Bubbles from Midnight Confessions

A Little Less Action, a Little More Emotion

Most of my books will have a fair amount of action and vampire violence in them, but this book focuses solely on the characters' emotional relationships. I'm an action junkie, so this was a little different for me, but I love how it turned out. I think it not only made me explore the emotional conflicts more, but it also made me realize I could enjoy a book that doesn't have much, if any, action in it. This book is an emotional roller coaster that will let you get to know the characters more intimately.

Nocturnal Bites

Romance

This anthology contains the first three novelettes/novellas of the series. Each of these books focuses on vampire Bastian Evanko, starting over two hundred years ago in England with Nothing Lasts Forever and the tragic series of events that triggers his desire for retribution and earns him the punishment of two hundred years in exile. Fast forward to present day Lansford, PA: The Sin City of the East. The remaining stories take place in and around Lansford. Nocturnal Surrender is the reunion of Bastian and his brother Donovan, as well as his meeting—and biting—stripper Darling Nikki. Tension mounts as Bastian looks to exact his revenge, but he gets a little sidetracked by the possibility of falling in love again. Just when Bastian feels secure in his budding relationship with Nicole French, AKA Darling Nikki, she stumbles upon the secret of his vampiric identity in Midnight Confessions. To make matters worse, Donovan needs Bastian's help in the war with the vampire Hunters. Only problem is, Nicole gets dragged into the mix. Many secrets are exposed after midnight. This anthology also contains the bonus short erotic story, Auburn Lust, and the bonus, Interview with Bastian.

Book Bubbles from Nocturnal Bites

This Excerpt is from the Interview with Bastian

I wanted to put the first books in the series together into an anthology for those who preferred to buy them all at once, and save money in the process. I also added two bonus stories, including the character "interview" with Bastian. I doubt anything like this has ever been included in a book before, but since everyone seems to love Bastian so much, I thought it would be nice to include this. It adds another level to the character and lets us know more about him, outside the limits of his books. He's a little unpredictable and has an attitude as big as his biceps, so it's a fun addition to the the anthology.

Night Therapy

Romance

Vampire Johnathan McCombs has spent the last century isolating from humanity whenever possible, trying to come to terms with a past that haunts him. When he finally realizes he needs help dealing with his issues, he seeks out a mortal psychologist, hoping her ethical boundaries of confidentiality will allow him to reveal his secrets. He tries to ignore his growing attraction for his therapist, but when circumstances throw them together outside the professional setting of her office, will he be able to contain his passion? Psychologist Stephanie Taylor connects with her clients because personal experience has made her understand what heartache and trauma do to a person. But when her hot new client drops the bomb on her that he is a vampire, she has no idea what to do or how to react. Now she must look at her life in a whole new light. She has inadvertently put her life in danger and become part of a dark world she thought was only pretend. In one night, everything changes. Old rivals pull Stephanie into their fight, and Johnathan must make a life or death decision. But can Stephanie forgive him for the irreversible choice he makes with her life? Can the couple find peace with their individual problems to have a chance at a lasting relationship? And how will the brewing war between vampires and Hunters affect them?

Book Bubbles from Night Therapy

The First Full Novel of the Series

I started this series with shorter books, mostly because I was an unknown author, so readers could sample my writing before committing to a full novel. Now it's definitely time for a larger book, and I think Johnathan, the hero in Night Therapy, was the perfect choice for this book. As much as I, and many others, love the previous hero, Bastian, I think Johnathan will be just as loved. Bastian has a reckless attitude, but Johnathan has a rock star swagger and attitude to back it. Oh, and he rides a motorcycle. I couldn't have picked a better hero for the first full novel of this series.

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