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to do?”
The mere thought of those fangs sinking into his throat had Ariyal rock hard and moving toward the sofa.
There was no way in hell he was making it to the bedroom.
And if that gargoyle waltzed through the door he was going to mount him over the mantle.
“Allow me to demonstrate, poppet,” he murmured, laying her on the cushions. He forgot how to breathe as he took in the pale beauty of her perfect features and the river of raven hair that spilled free of her braid.
His exquisite Hunter.
His mate.
“You know, Sylvermyst, if you play your cards right I might allow you to demonstrate more than once,” she promised, reaching up to rip open his shirt.
He chuckled as he tossed aside the hideous garment, leaning down until their lips were pressed together.
“I never could resist a challenge.”
Dear Reader,
I hope you’re enjoying the Guardians of Eternity series. I’ll admit that I fell in love with the characters from the moment I sat down to write Dante’s story in When Darkness Comes. And my passion has only deepened with every new installment. It’s been a magical journey as the stories have unfolded and I’ve spent my days surrounded by a clan of beautifully lethal vampires, hot-blooded sexy Weres, and now the lost tribe of Sylvermysts. Oh, and one very charming gargoyle. What could be more fun?
Next up will be Caine and Cassandra’s story, scheduled to be released in September 2012. I know many of you have been anxiously waiting for their book and I assure you that I’m having a fabulous time trying to tame Caine into a reluctant hero. I hope you’ll take as much pleasure in his transformation as I am!
In the meantime I have several novellas that you might want to check out. They’re all a part of the Guardians series with many characters you’ll recognize, along with a few new ones I hope you’ll welcome into your hearts.
In Yours for Eternity, coming in September 2011, my novella “Taken by Darkness” introduces Juliet Lawrence, a half witch/half imp who is resigned to being sought after for her ability to detect magical objects. But Victor, the clan chief of London, desires much more than her talent. He wants her in his bed—and the powerful vampire is accustomed to getting what he wants.
In Supernatural, also available in September 2011, my novella “Darkness Eternal” follows the vampire Uriel as he goes in search of Laylah’s mother, Kata. He intends it to be a simple “snag and bag,” but after being held captive by one vampire for four centuries, Kata has no intention of trusting a bloodsucking leech, even if he awakens an intoxicating desire.
In The Real Werewives of Vampire County, being published in November 2011, my novella “Where Darkness Lives” returns to Sophia, the mother of Darcy, Regan, Harley, and Cassandra as she settles in an elegant gated community in Chicago. Not surprisingly, it doesn’t take long for one of her neighbors to want her dead, but she learns the true meaning of danger when her bodyguard, Luc, the wickedly delectable pureblooded Were, moves in to protect her.
And as a special bonus, Kensington will be repackaging and republishing my Immortal Rogues trilogy. Many of you may not be aware that I began my career writing Regency romances under the pseudonym Debbie Raleigh, or that the trilogy that included My Lord Vampire (coming in March 2012), My Lord Eternity (coming in December 2012), and My Lord Immortality (coming in 2013) were my first paranormals. They tell the stories of three heroic vampires who travel from their home beyond the Veil to Regency London to protect the women they love. You’ll recognize Nefri from Bound by Darkness long before she meets the aggravating Santiago!
I also want to take this opportunity to thank all of my wonderful readers who have not only enjoyed the Guardians of Eternity, but also shared word of the series with all of their friends. It’s because of you that I can continue this amazing journey, and I never forget that without you the Guardians would never exist. Thank you from the very bottom of my heart!
Best,
Alexandra Ivy
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Table of Contents
BOUND BY DARKNESS
Books by Alexandra Ivy
Title Page
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Copyright Page