Heart’s Blood
by Kate Hill
Series: Blood and Soul
Format(s): Ebook
Heat Level: Erotic
Pairing(s): (M/F)(M/M)(M/M/F)
Genre/Themes: Paranormal, Vampires
Length: Collection
Cover Art: Zuri
Purchase Links: Changeling Press
Knowing Dedra needs something to get her out of her thirtieth-birthday blues, a friend presents her with an unusual gift — a photo shoot with photographer Marcellus Oakes. Tall, pale and with a body to die for, Marcellus sends her libido into overdrive. He’s sexy. He’s seductive. He’s eighteen hundred years old and in need of a woman just like her.
Sunlight of the Soul is a place both feared and desired by members of the vampire underground. In each of three chambers, one of the visitors’ senses is masked, and they encounter Masters of Ecstasy who teach them more about their innermost fears and desires than they ever imagined possible. Ivan, the ancient and mysterious vampire who owns Sunlight of the Soul, offers Gideon the one thing he desires most — the chance to release their hidden lust.
In today’s world, Drake has become a successful businessman — rich, refined and boring Felicia to death, which takes a lot for a vampire. Felicia decides it’s time they stop torturing themselves and asks for a divorce. But when their private yacht sinks in a storm, they rediscover the passion they have lost.
Publisher’s Note: This collection contains the previously released Heart’s Blood novellas The Dark Room, Raw, and Make Love, Not Money.
Excerpt:
“Marcellus Oakes is one of the best photographers The Elixir Maidens have ever worked with. He’s been doing photo shoots for us for years. He used to travel a lot, but now he works mostly from his home studio.”
“I can see that,” Dedra commented, glancing through the pamphlet. It seemed Marcellus lived in a replica of a medieval castle. There he photographed his subjects in gothic-style rooms. Many of the photos were done in sexy lingerie in suggestive poses. Some were even done in the nude. “Ru, thanks for the gift and all, but this really isn’t me.”
“It’s the inner you.” Ruby smiled. “Like Marcellus says, every woman has a dark side. You need to see that your life isn’t over because you’re thirty. Once you see yourself in Marcellus’ photos, you’ll realize you’re sexier than ever.”
“Is Marcellus like you?”
“A drag queen?” Ruby asked innocently, reaching for a bottle of wine and filling their glasses.
Dedra raised her eyes to the heavens. “No, not a drag queen. You know what I’m talking about. Is he a vampire?”
“I’m not free to disclose that. You’d have to find that out for yourself.”
“I’ll take that as a yes. Ruby, there is no way, no how, I’m showing my ass to some sleazy vamp.”
“Marcellus is not sleazy. He’s a great guy and very professional. And he’s very trustworthy. Would I send you to someone who wasn’t? Trust me. You will have a wonderful time and the session will make you feel like a new woman. I promise. Marcellus will make you feel comfortable, and he won’t say or do anything out of line. Lady, you need to get out of this stupid turning thirty depression. Look at yourself. You’re not even dressing like you used to.”
Dedra glanced down at her baggy T-shirt and jeans. Underneath her body was as curvy and athletic as ever, but she just felt different, like she should lay off the snug jeans and shelf-bra tank tops. It was crazy.
“All right,” Dedra sighed. “I’ll go for this photo shoot, but you can’t believe it’s really going to make me feel any different.”
“You’ve got nothing to lose, right?”
“What about my dignity?”
Ruby giggled. “Impossible. Never you.”
Reviews:
For The Dark Room
“Should please any true fan of erotic romance. This is an enticing start to what promises to be a wonderful series by Ms. Hill. Readers won’t be disappointed.”
–Cameron, The Romance Studio
