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ETERNITY
Descendants
of Ra, #1
Cursed for 2000 years,
Roman Nicolis has tracked his
lovers’ soul through each reincarnation only to lose her horribly every time.
Reclaiming their love is his only salvation. He’s been her friend, her father,
her neighbor, but never again her lover . . . until now.
A late night walk home throws
Stella Walker into the path of a killer. The last thing she remembers are the
deep blue eyes of the man trying to kill her—and the first things she sees after
a seven day coma are the same blue eyes in the handsome face of the man hired to
protect her. Is he truly the owner of a security firm or the man who wants to
finish her off? Is it fears she feels when Roman touches her or the memory of
something sweeter?
Past secrets
haunt them. An angry demon stalks them.
Roman will do anything to
recover what they once had. Though Stella’s ruined childhood has made her close
her heart and body to any man, he must get past the walls around her to gain her
love and trust, for it will take their union to defeat an unexpected enemy sent
from the Egyptian Gods. A man Romans respects, and Stella trusts.
TWO
HEARTS.ONE SOUL. FOR ALL ETERNITY.
EVERLASTING
Descendants of Ra, #2
Kill the
beast.
Save your brother.
Win your freedom.
Falling in love with the cop
trying arrest you?
Problem.
To save his twin from death, Reign Nicolis will have to bargain with Goddess of the
Dead, and once
more become what he
despises, El Mortem, The Scourge, a killer trained
to show mercy to none. But he is haunted by those who have fallen beneath his blade. Their ghostly shapes dog his footsteps, relentless in their torture to make him suffer for
what he was put on this
earth to do two thousand years ago. Saving his twin ensures Reign’s enslavement
to the Goddess. She may own his body, but never his heart.
Detective Alexis Lever’s career is in shambles. Her only chance at
redemption is to discover what happened to the body of
Daniel Nicolis. To do that she’ll have to thwart two men:
ReignNicolis and Roman Nicolis. Both belong in jail. But one has stolen her
heart.
Available at: Amazon
******** INTERVIEW ********
United By Books is pleased to have Tmonique Stephenson the
blog today so we can learn more about her amazing
books........
1
~ Can you please share with us a little about
yourself?
I
was born in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, and moved to New
York City when I was two years old.Currently, I live in Jacksonville, Florida. It’s nothing like
New York, but after thirteen years, it is my home.
2
~
Please tell us a little
about your newest release ?
Everlasting is the second novel in my Descendant of Ra
series. Reign Nicolis bargains with goddess of the dead for his freedom to save
his twin Roman Nicolis. Unfortunately, his soul attaches to Alexis
Lever.
Detective Alexis Lever’s career is imploding and arresting Roman Nicolis is the only way to save it.
3~ Would you like to share an excerpt with us
today?
“I have been with you for many days and could have killed you
a dozen times, but I did
not.” Reign crowded Alexis until her back was against a wall and her gun was pressed
into the center of his chest. His face was the only thing she saw. Her breath
caught. Her insides fluttered.
“Do you
wish me harm, Alexis? If you do, your weapon will achieve nothing. I do not know
if my sword will achieve anything, but I dare say you would have better luck
with my blade than with your gun.” The word rolled off his tongue like a
sensual sigh. She lowered her weapon and shoved it back into the
holster.
Hilt first, he handed the sword to her and waited until she
had a strong grip before releasing his hold. It pulled her down
and thunked into the carpet. She tried to lift it, but couldn’t. Reign
smirked and sat on the sofa while she dragged the blade—cutting a slice in the
faded carpet—to the chair. Well-polished and honed to a sharp edge, the sword
glinted as she traced a finger over the intricate design. The cold metal
tantalized as she imagined him wielding above his head while he charged onto a
battlefield. The image was terrifying…and erotic.
Braided leather wrapped around the handle and scroll
characters traveled down the blade. No, not characters, hieroglyphics. “Do you know what this says?” She stroked the
metal. Puzzlement crossed his featured, then a dawning awareness. She thought he
was about to lie and say no. Instead, he nodded.
He stumbled over the pronunciations a few times before
speaking. “‘I am the bringer. Face me and be judged’. I have never read Egyptian before.”
“How’d you end up cursed in Egypt?” Instead of answering, he
looked away. Okay. Next question. “Why
does the tether hold you here?”
His gaze swung back to her. “The Vanquished. When they come and I can no longer
function.”
“Who’s
the Vanquished?”
“Conquered warriors haunting my soul. They are my penance, my tormentors. The only
peace I find is when I’m within one hundred feet of the one who balances my
soul. You are that person.”
She was about to say she didn’t want to
be that personwhen his gaze turned sultry, swept across her face, down the
column of her throat and rested on her breasts. An internal switch flipped and
she flushed. Her fingers stroked down the blade as images of him—of
them—entwined and doing things she dreamed about flickered in her
head. The positions, the
thrusts, the licks, and touches. Orgasms after orgasms. She,
crying out his name.
His gaze roasted her. Those oceany eyes kissed her lips, caressed her breasts, slid down her
body and settled between her thighs where she ached. Her finger slipped on the
metal and blood ran freely. The sharp sting seared all lustful thoughts away.
Instantly, he kneeled in front of her and grabbed her wrist. She tried to jerk
away, but he held her firmly, his thumb pressed hard on the
wound.
“Apologies, your injury is my responsibility. I never should
have let you—”
“It’s
okay. It’s not that bad.”
“It is.
My nearness keeps causing you injury. That, I cannot allow.” His eyes blazed
full of anguish.
Strands of his long hair swept across his face, partially
hiding his expression. Alexis brushed the wayward locks away. She skimmed her
palm down his sculpted cheek and through his short beard. His eyes widened
and…he stopped breathing. Amazed that she had actually caused a man to stop
breathing at her mere touch, Alexis leaned in for a taste, that’s all she
promised. One kiss to
settle the heat stirring in her blood.
Centimeters away from his lips, she
paused, then drew away.
There’s a reason you're celibate,
Alexis. Too many
relationships had soured quick and left her swearing off men for the past year.
But if there was ever a reason to end her diet,Reign
was it.
He
waited. Not a muscle betrayed his emotions, yet a vein pulsed wildly at the base
of his neck.
But he
lied.
What if you approach this logically? You want
him. Your panties are sticking to you, you want him so bad. So have him. Leave
your heart out of it. Hell, men do it. You can do it too.
Screw him, let him work all your kinks out. Just don’t
fall in love with him so when the shit hits the fan—
I won't be the one cut
by the blades.
She
pressed her lips to his.
Holy hell! Nothing had ever tasted so delicious, felt as delightful as
his firm lips slanted across her mouth. His whiskers gently brushed her skin,
heightening her senses. His scent, woodsy with a hint of musk, filled her lungs.
She leaned into him, parted her lips, and licked the seam of his closed mouth.
He shuddered and his lips parted. His tongue darted inside her mouth and ignited
her blood.
He
wanted her. She didn’t just feel in it in his touch, but knew it as if she were
peeking into his soul.
They yanked apart, she panting while Reign inhaled sharply
and exhaled deliberately. His pecs heaved as his gaze devoured her. Nothing made sense, not the
heat surfing through her body or the hunger gnawing at her soul. Kissing Reign
erased the presence of every man who had ever touched her. Flustered, she
glanced down and saw her finger still pressed between his.
He
released her. She wiped away the smear of blood and found perfect new skin.
“Okay, so how did you do that?” She held up the healed digit to his puzzled
stare.
“I do
not know.” His gaze shifted away.
He’s lying. Disappointment dissolved the
lingering taste of him.Wow,
that didn’t take long.
4~ What's in store next for your next project?
I’m working on EVERMORE, the third novel and my Descendants
of Ra series. It is Avery Nicolis’s story. I don’t want to give too much away, but the scars he
has on the outside of his body mask the scars he’s carrying on the inside. I’m
also working on a contemporary revenge series that will be out next year.
There’s nothing better than a scorned woman getting her revenge.
5~ What's the weirdest thing you've ever done in the name of research?
I work on a
naval base with lots of young military men. I love making them blush with my
intimate questions about the games they play on unsuspecting females. If you get
them alone they will answer any questions, but if they’re in a group,
testosterone takes over and you may not get a truthful
answer.
6~ What are some of your favorite kinds of stories to
read?
I love paranormal
romance. My favorite authors are Karen Moning, JR Ward, and
I've just discovered GenaShowalter. I also love horror and to get my fix, I go to Stephen King,
the master. He terrifies me.
7~ What is something people would be surprised to know about
you?
At my day job, I am
a Mammographer. I take care of women with breast health issues. I have been
doing my job for the past 20 years and I find it very
satisfying.
8~ Do you
sing and dance around the house while picking up?
I hate chores. I only clean when I have to.
I much prefer writing, but I don’t want to become an episode of
Hoarders.
9~ Describe yourself in three words?
Loyal, sarcastic, and witty.
10~ What is the most embarrassing thing you got caught
doing?
Once, at a
quiet moment, I farted in church. It was not quiet and it stunk. And I
couldn't deny it was me.
11~ How did you celebrate the sale of your first
book?
I celebrated with
screams and lots of wine. I waited four years for that moment and I completely enjoyed
it.
12~ What are the scenes that are the hardest for you to
write?
I find it hard to
write love scenes and fight scenes. Both scenes have to be choreographed, a
ballet of limbs and body parts. It takes patience and forethought to get it right, and when you do get it right, it’s epic.
13~ Is there anything special you would like to say to your
readers while we have you here today?
I would like to say thank you for stopping by and please
visit my website www.TmoniqueStephens.com for updates on future
projects.
Tmonique Stephens wrote her first novel about a reporter and a hockey player
after the U.S. hockey team won gold in the 1980 Olympics. She loves writing
flawed characters who reflect the emotional baggage we all carry. She writes
complicated stories for complicated people. Paranormal romances and fantasy
novels are her favorite genre. She will read anything about fairies, demons, or
angels. She also enjoys Stephen King and Dean Koontz.
She has a Bachelor’s
Degree in Creative Writing from City College of New York where she won an
English Department Award for her play Tea with Salt in 1987.
She was born in St. Thomas
USVI, but she grew up in The Bronx, New York one mile from Yankee Stadium. She
loves SyFy and the History channels,
and Asian cuisine. But her heart and stomach longs for anything from the
Caribbean.
Tmonique Stephen's EVERLASTING Tour Schedule - 8/27-
9/28
8/27- KT Book Reviews
8/28- Book Lovin'
Mamas
8/30- Mary Abshire's
Blog
8/31 - Reading Between the
Wines
9/01- Literal Hotties Naughty
Book Reviews
9/02- Babbling About
Books
9/03- Salacious Book
Reviews
9/04- Romance
Junkies
9/05- United by Books
9/06- I Smell Sheep
9/07- The Snarkology
9/09- My Secret
Romance
9/09- Nette's
Bookshelf
9/10- In Shadows
9/11- LITERAL
ADDICTION
9/12- A Cauldron of
Books
9/13- Diane's Book
Blog
9/14- Words of Wisdom from the
Scarf Princess
9/15- Mad Hatter
Reads
9/16- You Gotta Read
Reviews
9/17- My Book Chatter
9/18- Inner Goddess
9/19- TBQ's Book
Palace
9/20- C.W. Book
Reviews
9/20- Sun Mountain
Reviews
9/21- Mythical Books
9/22- Book Monster Reviews
9/23- Just Paranormal
Romance
9/24- Crazy Four
Books
9/24- Sassy Book
Lovers
9/25- Vampires, Werewolves &
Fairies
9/26- Tome Tender
9/27- Book Pages & Dripping
Ink
9/28- Dalene's Book
Reviews
********* GIVEAWAY *********
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