{"id":1437,"date":"2016-10-15T01:05:16","date_gmt":"2016-10-15T05:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kate-hill.com\/compellingbeastsblog\/?p=1437"},"modified":"2016-10-10T22:12:20","modified_gmt":"2016-10-11T02:12:20","slug":"story-sample-embracing-silence-by-n-j-walters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kate-hill.com\/compellingbeastsblog\/2016\/10\/15\/story-sample-embracing-silence-by-n-j-walters\/","title":{"rendered":"Story Sample: Embracing Silence by N.J. Walters"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"embracingsilence_large\"Title:<\/strong> Embracing Silence
\nAuthor:<\/strong> N.J. Walters
\nBlurb:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the erotic first installment of the Project Alpha trilogy, a violent wasteland becomes the backdrop for two assassins who arouse in each other much more than fear and suspicion.<\/p>\n

Earth 2133<\/em><\/p>\n

The hunter becomes the hunted<\/em><\/p>\n

Tienan is Alpha One, created by the privileged few who live shielded from a lawless land. He’s been honed into the perfect involuntary weapon\u2014vengeful, adaptable and ruthless. Finally free of the evil organization that created him, he’s on the run with one option to survive outside the Gate: avoid recapture, even if that means killing again. But the sexy little stalker following him is too delicious to take out.<\/p>\n

The captive becomes the captor<\/em><\/p>\n

Silence is a tracker with the Resistance, a rebel force amassed to end the reign of terror. For Silence to trust Tienan is a risk, but to resist his brutal prowess is impossible.<\/p>\n

Enemies become lovers<\/em><\/p>\n

As raw sexual need takes over, alliances will shift and treachery could become as potent\u2014and as lethal\u2014as desire.<\/p>\n

Previously published, newly revised by author<\/em>
\nExcerpt: <\/strong><\/p>\n

She let her eyes drift higher. Trepidation filled her. She wanted to see him but was almost afraid to. His jaw was chiseled, his chin strong and stubborn. Full lips turned up slightly at the corners. He wasn\u2019t smiling. She had the feeling this wasn\u2019t a man who smiled often, but he was amused.<\/p>\n

Her captor wasn\u2019t merely good-looking. He was devastatingly handsome. His features were strong, his nose straight. Silky black hair hung to his shoulders and a pair of brilliant green eyes studied her from beneath thick lashes.<\/p>\n

Silence knew her mouth was hanging open, but she couldn\u2019t seem to close it. The man radiated sex appeal.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you done?\u201d<\/p>\n

His laconic tone jolted her back to reality and she realized that while she\u2019d been studying him, he\u2019d been checking her out. Not that there was much to see. Of course, he\u2019d seen her before\u2014though she\u2019d been unconscious when he\u2019d first captured her.<\/p>\n

Her breasts felt heavy and her nipples puckered into tight buds. Her core contracted and she almost moaned at the power of the need she felt. She was hot and wet between her thighs. Ignoring the way her body responded to his, she nodded. \u201cI\u2019m done.\u201d<\/p>\n

One corner of his mouth quirked up. \u201cLike what you see?\u201d<\/p>\n

She shrugged. \u201cYou\u2019re handsome enough.\u201d There was no way she would let on she found him sexy as all get-out.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can smell your arousal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Impossible<\/em>! He had to be lying. Her cheeks heated and she knew her face was getting red. \u201cYou keep telling yourself whatever you need to,\u201d she taunted.<\/p>\n

He tossed his coat on the chair and prowled closer, looming larger with each step he took. He didn\u2019t touch her as he circled her, inhaling deeply. \u201cIt\u2019s like fresh honey with a hint of spices and musk.\u201d The heat from his body surrounded her like a warm blanket. Her knees weakened and she stiffened them to keep from falling to his feet in a heap of wanton need.<\/p>\n

She was grateful he was behind her. There was no way she wanted to face him. Crossing her arms over her chest to hide her stiff nipples from his eagle eyes, she said nothing.<\/p>\n

A touch, as light as a feather, stroked over her nape. \u201cSo fragile, yet so strong.\u201d<\/p>\n

She couldn\u2019t move if her life depended on it. With just that simple touch he had her shackled as tightly as though she were wearing chains. She longed to lean back into his touch but didn\u2019t dare. The power he had over her was frightening. \u201cWhat\u2019s your name?\u201d she blurted out. \u201cYou know mine. It\u2019s only fair.\u201d<\/p>\n

He chuckled, his breath warm against her ear. \u201cNo one ever accused me of being fair, sweet Silence.\u201d His teeth closed over the lobe and he tugged gently before releasing her. \u201cTienan. My name is Tienan.\u201d
\nPurchase Link: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Carina:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.carinapress.com\/shop\/books\/9781488024559_embracing-silence.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Amazon:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/amzn.com\/B01JBLHC04<\/a><\/p>\n

Barnes & Noble:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/gl9y2qw<\/a><\/p>\n

All Romance ebooks:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.allromanceebooks.com\/product-embracingsilence-2095788-340.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Kobo:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/store.kobobooks.com\/en-ca\/ebook\/embracing-silence-2<\/a>
\nAuthor Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.njwalters.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Blog: http:\/\/www.njwalters.blogspot.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Newsletter Group: https:\/\/groups.yahoo.com\/neo\/groups\/awakeningdesires\/info<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook Author Page: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/N.J.WaltersAuthor<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/njwaltersauthor<\/a><\/p>\n

Goodreads: http:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/NJWalters<\/a><\/p>\n

Amazon: http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/author\/njwalters<\/a><\/p>\n

BookBub: https:\/\/www.bookbub.com\/authors\/n-j-walters<\/a><\/p>\n

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