Happy Friday readers!
Get a head start on the weekend with this terrific read from
my fellow TWRP author, Linda Nightingale.
But first, check out our interview.
Welcome, Linda. Please tell us three words that describe yourself starting with A, B, and C.
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Adorable (major kidding)—let’s try Type A, Busy, Caring (or constant)
What are your three favorite things?
I assume we’re not talking about people, then:
a. Writing. I Iike controlling a man the Chief Councilor
of the Vampyre can’t even control.
You’ll meet Morgan later—my piano-playing rebel.
b. My car (I’m a car nut). I drive
around with the top down, wind in my hair…
I’d have a Garage-mahol, if money permitted, to house all kinds of
sports cars. I’d love a 1966 E-type Jag.
c. My parlor grand (slightly larger than a baby)
piano with a player system installed. I can listen to Chopin and Liszt anytime,
morning or night, played on the piano, my favorite instrument. It’s
playing as I write.
3. Are you self- published or with a publishing company (if so, which
one?)? I actually have 3 publishers:
a.
The Wild Rose Press: Morgan D’Arcy: A Vampyre Rhapsody, Love For Sale, Gambler’s Choice, and I’ve
contracted another book about an angel, told entirely in first POV, titled
Gylded Wings.
b.
Double Dragon Publishing: Morgan’s
books – Sinner’s Opera and Sinner’s Obsession – and Gemini Rising, a
controversial dark fantasy with deep psychological undertones.
c.
COMING SOON from Class Act Books, a collection of short stories called Four
by Moonlight (secret one is an erotic romance)
Music is a big influence on my
writing. I have certain songs that inspire each chapter, or the whole book.
What helps to inspire you?
Music! Music!
Music! Also scented candles. If I could
live by the ocean, I’d be a very prolific writer.
What’s the one thing you would do if you could be your character for a
day?
I’d buy Linda Nightingale an
Aston-Martin Vanquish. (Told you I was a
car nut).
Will there be more books in your series, or can you tell us about any
previous books?
Yes, I consider
Rhapsody, more or less, a part of the Obsession series. I have in mind a prequel to Sinner’s Opera
that follows Morgan’s mortal youth and his transformation into a vampire,
working title Sinner’s Waltz.
Favorite item of clothing in your closet?
I love formal dresses and have several. I guess my favorite is the blue-green taffeta
that is off-the-shoulder on one side, with a big bow below.
If you could spend the day with any celebrity, who would it be?
Alexander (sigh, sigh) Skaarsgard. I’d love to look up into those blue eyes –
and probably swoon. He’s handsome, and
he seems personable.
When writing, which do you prefer to write with, computer or paper and
pen?
Definitely the computer. The only things I use a pen for are checks
and the numerous To-Do Lists I make.
Morgan D’Arcy: A Vampyre
Rhapsody
By Linda Nightingale
From The Wild Rose Press
Cover Artist: Debbie Taylor
Editor: Callie Lynn
Wolfe
Rating: Spicy
Digital Price: $3.99
Print Price: $13.99
A titled lord, concert pianist, and … vampire, Morgan D’Arcy has everything he wants…except what he most desires…the woman of his dreams—the search is on.
Blurb:
Excerpt:
Mischief overcame
me. “Vampires,” I kissed the word,
trying to shock her. “Have a static
aura.”
“One night you
said that your victim experiences...”
Her voice was low, throaty, and lusty.
“Intense
pleasure.” I brushed my lips to the back
of her neck, and a sigh escaped her.
“Kiss me.” She hugged herself, her tight bodice hinting
at cleavage. “I long to feel that
pleasure.”
Expectancy
sizzled in the inches separating us. A
shudder of pure desire leapt over me.
Passion smoked in Amber’s eyes.
She cradled my chin between index finger and thumb. I reached behind her, freeing her hair. Red silk drowned my hands. I sifted the gleaming strands through my
fingers. She was asking me to take her,
and ód’s Teeth, I yearned to sink my
fangs into her throat and shaft her until she released on a cry.
The tip of her
pink tongue wisped over her lower lip. I
stared at her beautiful mouth, her sensual expression achieving the effect she
intended. My cock flexed hard. The dusky scent of her arousal ratcheted
tension to breaking point. I needed
Amber for more than sex. Taking her
blood might bind her to me—or terrify her into leaving. She had accepted me, was working with me, but
our fragile relationship balanced on a shilling.
I freed my face
and kissed her hand to soften the blow then shook my head. “No.”
She lurched to
her feet. “Why do you refuse? I know you find me attractive. You feel the magnetism between us.”
I glided upright
in one svelte move, and fear darted across her face. “When we are farther along the path of
discovery, perhaps. We can’t allow
anything to cloud our focus now.”
Her breasts
heaved with rapid, angry breaths. “You would
wag pleasure before me like a carrot tempting a stubborn horse?”
I arched a brow,
chastising her for the dramatics. For
several thudding heartbeats, she held my gaze before looking away. Without another word, I drifted to the
hearth, my swift departure vampire light and soundless. In no uncertain terms, Amber must know the
manner of man she tempted. Behind me, I
heard a soft gasp. If I enjoyed her fear
and her angry, was I a monster? The clock ticked a couple of seconds. How familiar the heavy mortal footsteps
chasing me and immortality! She would
now offer anything in an attempt to change my mind.
Delicate hands
gripped my shoulders with startling strength.
“Face me, Morgan, and tell me you don’t want to share pleasure with me.”
I shrugged. “I promised not to lie.”
“…Morgan…is a tour de force of egotism, wit, sensuality, and talent…” ~Author Toni V. Sweeney
“Morgan D’Arcy is a class act and the most arresting vampire I’ve ever encountered in literature or films.” ~ Historical and Paranormal Romance Author Beth Trissel
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About
Linda:
Born in South Carolina, Linda has
lived in England, Canada, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta and Houston.
She’s seen a lot of this country from the windshield of a truck pulling a horse
trailer, having bred, trained and showed Andalusian horses for many years.
Linda has won several writing
awards, including the Georgia Romance Writers Magnolia Award. She is the mother of two wonderful sons, a
retired legal assistant, member of the Houston Symphony League, and enjoys events
with her car club. Among her favorite
things are her two marvelous sons, a snazzy black convertible, and her parlor
grand piano. She loves to dress up and
host formal dinner parties.
Web Site: http://www.lindanightingale.com
– Visit and look around. There’s a free continuing vampire story.
Blog: https://lindanightingale.wordpress.com/
- Lots of interesting guests & prizes
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lbnightingale1/
Other Reads by Linda Nightingale:
Thank you for hosting Morgan and me today, Angela. Hope you have a fab weekend.
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