Captive Guardian by Paulina Woods

 

 

 

 

CAPTIVE GUARDIAN

BY: Paulina Woods

 

 

 

BLURB:

Element – Fire (Primal)

Royal House – Purple

 

High above New York, in a gilded cage, Marcus lives out his lonely life. Born in captivity, he has been told he has one purpose in life, to produce powerful female witch offspring.

 

Michael is second in command to the general of the gargoyles army. He lives a fast and dangerous life, always looking for the next adventure. When he is captured, bound and tossed into a cage all thoughts of revenge go out the window when he is faced with his mate.

 

Can Michael convince Marcus that they are meant to be together or will he lose his mate before he a chance to know him?

This is book 2 in The Witches Amulet series.

 

 

A few words from Paulina.....

 

 

 

Hi AR and thanks for having me. I am a proud pantser. I just sit down and pray my muse shows up to help me out, if not I laugh at her and keep going.

 

When I sat down to write my first book I tried to follow the advice of my English teachers and write an outline. After a week of trying I started to get annoyed and thought I wasn't cut out to write. Finally giving up, on the outline, I wrote the first sentence and my characters started to talk. They didn’t want directions they wanted me to write their story, their way. Now I refuse to outline.

Not outlining has lead to some pretty amazing characters and scenes. A little secret, witches were never part of my plan. I went back and read my first draft and laughter. In my notes it says "wft witches?" Yup, I was surprised and in a good way. Another surprise was Michael's sexuality. I tried for months to hook him up with one of the witch females but it wasn’t working. When he was captured and tossed into the same room with Marcus I had an Ah ha moment.

So does this mean sometimes I sit at a computer and stare at the screen? Yes. Do I scream and want to bang my head into the wall? Hell yes. But I wouldn’t change my writing style for anything because of the small gems I find each and every time I start edits. 

   

Now with all that being said I still need inspiration to write and if found it in my love for gargoyles. I love the stone ones, the ones in books, the ones in my head, hell I love them any way I can get them. I wanted to write a book that was fantasy with a touch of romance and a lot of magic. I also wanted to write about two people from two different backgrounds finding love and learning to trust each other, without one having to change. I fell in love with a white man and I never want him to morph into a black man just so I can love him more. I wanted to take that same concept into my books. These men and women are falling in love with a creature as old as time and they are going to love them in all their huge glory

 

 

 

Paulina's Bio:

 

Paulina is a small town girl with big dreams. She is the second oldest of three talented siblings.

As early as three she was directing her family around acting out whatever current story was in her head. At four between her older brother and her a whole universe was created which the younger siblings were introduced into as they were born.

Her natural ability to tell a story took her down many paths. She wrote plays, poems, small children books and short stories all before she went to high school.

When picking a career her councilor told her writing was a dying art and so she went to school for veterinarian science. Three years later she dropped out of university and went to a community college and took a journalism class, the rest is history.

In 2008 she graduated with her BA in Communication/Journalism from Cal State Fullerton.

Life got in the way but in 2013 she started a review blog and November 2014 her first book was published.

 

   Author's Links:

 

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Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Paulina-Woods/e/B00PRXIFHA/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

 

 

Blog: www.darksideofromance.com

 

 

 

 

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Love in the Time of Coffee

 

A Tuesday Teaser Just for You!

 

 

We said our goodbyes and Mac led me through the crowd toward the door. He passed a tip to the bouncer with a slap to the back for helping me out with the drunk and he took us out to the parking lot. It was early spring and the wind was chilly. He pulled me close to his side as he led us along the sidewalk toward the pier.

“Thanks for that back there.”

I looked up at him. “What do you mean?”

“Accepting that I used to be a fighter. It usually goes one of two ways. She likes me because she thinks I'm dangerous or she's afraid of me because she thinks I'm dangerous.”

I crossed my arms and leaned into him. “MMA is a big thing in this town. Hundreds of people go to see the local matches and watch guys beat the crap out of each other. It's a job like anything else I guess.” I grinned. “I don't think you're scary.”

His arm was warm around my shoulders as he stared up at the sky. His jaw was taunt, and I could tell he was bothered by the way other people saw him. “I had some issues with anger when I was younger. Most guys do. I went to the Army and they taught me how to manage it. Make it useful.”

“What were you angry about?”

He took my hand and we strolled, watching the water.

“Everything. My father was a career soldier stationed in Scotland when he met my mother. When she died he just turned himself off. To me. To the world. So I felt kind of abandoned by both of my parents at the same time. We moved back to the States when I was twelve, about a year after she died.”

Scotland explained his accent. Just a hint of the brogue remained.

“Well you seem pretty mellow to me.” I tugged on his hand, and we stopped. “Whatever the other girls' problems were, I'm not worried about what you used to do, or what you used to be.”

“Probably explains why I like you so much.”

“You like me?”

“Yeah.” he moved closer, his hands traveling over my arms and up my shoulders to cup my face. “I do.”

“Then you better kiss me, don't you think?”

When he moved to kiss me I stood on my toes to meet him half way. I wanted him to know that I liked him too. The meeting of our lips was like on all those chick flicks that Kara and I watched. It was electric and hot and delicious. He was tentative at first, kissing me softly. He licked the seam of my lips and he deepened the kiss, making me grab the lapels of his coat to keep myself upright. His arms were tight around me, holding me to him and I loved every single second of it. We didn't break apart until we were both out of breath.

His forehead rested on mine, and I could feel the thundering of his heart through his shirt where I still held his coat in my hands.

“Wow.”

I laughed. “Yeah. Wow.”

He rubbed his palms over my back, keeping me flush against him. “Want to go out again tomorrow night, Irissa?”

“I can't.” I put my fingers over his mouth when he started to ask why. I saw the hurt look on his face at my rejection, but I wanted a minute to explain. “I want to. I do. I have work and finals this week.”

“I can wait.”

“You don't mind?” The truth was that I wanted to see him again very much, but I could not throw away my jobs or my grades no matter how much I liked him. If he could not understand that then we would not be seeing each other again. I tried to make that promise to myself, but I knew it would be a hard one to keep.

“You have a life. You had it before you met me. I can't expect you to change everything because I showed up.”

I had begun to think that this gorgeous man was too good to be true. Apparently, he was even better than I'd imagined.

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The universe is not one; it is infinite. A multi-verse of possible lives where history and science can change our experiences and mold who we are. I am only one of many possible me’s that exist. I have lived, loved, and died a million times, and there are millions of other lives waiting to be led. My name is Ember Addams, and these are my stories.

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Passionate Betrayal

Erin Maxwell

Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance

Tagline: A vampire’s death is only certain by the blades of an angel’s wing.

Ember Addams, a vampire princess, has lived her life training to become a member of the vampire Royal Family Elite Guard to protect them from the Archangel Talon, and his uprising. 

It’s during her training that she meets Gideon, a gorgeous hybrid who hides his identity from others. From first contact, Ember knew she was in love with Gideon, and although it was forbidden, Gideon loved her too. 

When the completely unexpected happens, Ember’s chance of being an Elite Guard is compromised. What is worse, with the demons chance of survival falling, they side with the angels, and Gideon betrays her to stand alongside his people. Ember is left to defend their secret, her people and her life, from the enemy onslaughts.

Talon takes the life of a powerful creature with the knowledge of a secret prophecy that will unfold, with the potential to destroy all life.

Ember takes it upon herself to unite the vampires and demons to avenge the life taken by Talon, and save them all from certain death.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinMaxwellAuthor

The Lion's Den

Paige Matthews

Genre: Erotica

 Tagline: Save a life. Submit.

There is an underground world that many don't know about. A secret life led by many but rarely talked about. There are people that are a part of this world who are good, following the rules, and doing their thing before heading back into the real world.

Then there are people who use this world for bad. Opening clubs under the pretense of being a safe place to practice your fantasies, while stealing and selling women for profit, not caring what they are sold for as long as a quick buck is made.

Ember Addams arrives in this life not knowing a thing about it. Only picking up a fact or two about her life from her hot-as-hell partner, Austin, an FBI agent who seems to be something more than just her partner.  As Ember regains her memories she discovers that she has thrust herself into this world she's only slightly delved into before. The life of a submissive.

As her nerves get the better of her in her new assignment, Ember questions whether she will be able to pull this scheme off and save another girl from being sold for sex and facing an untimely death. Will she be able to follow through with the plan she was so gung-ho for initially? And more importantly, can Austin keep his promise and save her in time?

Website: http://paigematthews.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorPaigeMatthews

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paigematthews_3

 

Deceptive Lover

Dawn White

Genre: Erotic Thriller

What happens when two unmovable objects meet? One has to die. Ember Adams falls heads over heels with Trent, only to discover he isn't who she thinks he is. Will Ember survive this journey, or will she be forever marred?

Website: http://dawnwhitenaughtynice.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authordawnwhite

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DawnWhite9

Clandestine Affairs

Stacey Floersheim

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Ember has lived her life as a high class thief. Stealing art, jewelry and the like from unsuspecting well-to-do families. Demetri is in the same business, a partner of sorts to Ember. The hot Russian who is ready and willing to help Ember out whenever asked.

The attraction between the two is palpable. Demetri lets Ember know of his lust for her while Ember runs and hides from it.

When a mistake from the past makes an appearance back in Ember's life, trying to make her take the fall for his crimes, it is Demetri to the rescue. Can the two of them work together to bring this mastermind down? Will Ember be able to fight her feelings for Demetri in the process?

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorSFloersheim

                                                              

Obsidian Born

Rachel A Olson

Genre: Erotic Fantasy

Tagline: Doomed by prophecy. Saved by fate.

Thirty year-old Ember Addams has spent her entire life living under close guard. She doesn't really know why, but she's never asked either. When she's reunited with an old schoolmate and his son, Ember discovers she's not just the only redheaded fairy born with black magic in all of Tír na Ní, she's also The Fey, destined by prophecy to die.

Only the prophecy is wrong.

With the help of her two new guardsmen, Ember sets out to finally learn how to wield her fairy magic, and make it to the hidden kingdom where the high fairy queen awaits. Will the prophecy drive her to her doom? Or will she survive long enough to save all the fairy folk in Tír na Ní?

Website: http://rachelaolson.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorrachelaolson

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whitesouljamma

 The Shifting of Ember                                   

Lisa Logue

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Ember can't remember a thing aside from her name. When Orin finally finds her, he nurses her back to health, finding she's more than he can handle. He tells Ember of their shifter origin and she's forced to leave Orin behind to find her family. She's welcomed with open arms and misleading intentions that are apparent from the start. Ember's fight for the truth threatens everything as she begins to unfold who she is and the terrible events that brought her near death.

Website: http://www.lisaloguebooks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaloguebooks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/littlelisa22

Destined Death

Katie Mayo-Jackson

Genre: Post-Apocalyptic

Destiny has chosen Ember to fight the infected. With loved ones to support her and be there when she needs them. Can she make it to London to save this universe? Can she make it before the infected get to her?

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Rise of the Phoenix

Erin Danzer

Genre: YA, Mythology

Ember, daughter of Helios, Greek God of the sun, is curious about the forbidden world of humans. She meets a boy and they become friends until her father sees her demise in a vision. Helios, enraged at her disobedience, orders her to stay away from the boy, but having been observing him for a time, Ember realizes she loves him. She disobeys her father’s demands, setting in motion a series of events that will pit God against God as Persephone tries to help the star crossed lovers. Will Ember be able to spend her life with her love? Or will her father find a way to keep them apart forever?

Website: http://erindanzer.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorErinDanzer

Twitter: https://twitter.com/erindanzer

The Clockwork Countenance

AR DeClerck

Genre: Steampunk

From the moment her father brought home the malfunctioning steam mech from the factory, Ember Addams knew he was special. There was more to Reginald than met the unsuspecting eye. She has given up her life, her reputation and her place among the London ton to search for the one machine that might allow her and Reginald to finally be together. With the machine finally at hand Ember must decide who to trust and when to run. 1890s London is awash in the whispers of a third colonial uprising in the twice - defeated American colonies, and Ember will find herself embroiled in more than just a quest to save her love. 

Website: http://www.amyreadsandwrites.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authoramydeclerck

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ARDeClerck

 

Ember's Purpose

Meri Martin

Genre: Romance

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is a hot spot for people looking to take their lives. People have traveled from all over the world just to come to this bridge to end it. There are rarely survivors, but when someone does survive, the story is incredible. Stories of dolphins and sea turtles bringing the jumper to shore. While many people attempt to jump, an even larger number of people see these jumpers and walk on, ignoring them as if they're not there.

Ember Addams hasn't had the best life; but she's always made the most of it. That is until one day when everything falls apart. Feeling like there is nothing else left for her, Ember heads to the Golden Gate Bridge with the hope of freeing her soul. As she finally lets go of the bridge, a Scottish lad, Kellan pulls her back, stopping her from what she believed was the best decision she made in her life.

Kellan has a questionable background, but he is sweet and insists on helping her with not much else in return. The more he helps her however, the more she feels she is falling for him. Ember wonders, does Kellan feel the same, or is he just a really nice guy helping someone down on her luck? Are Ember's feelings real, or have they only manifested because he is her savior?

Website: http://meriamartin.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Meri-Martin/262684230468542?fref=ts

 

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DJ Shaw

Genre: Paranormal Drama/Romantic Suspense

Tagline: She wanted him but she wanted her independence more

Ember Addams had always been dependent upon someone to take care of her but when her guardian/mentor died she’d been forced to follow his last wishes and go to Paris to find Jack Blanchard for protection. After six months in Jack’s care and tutelage Ember decided she’d be better off on her own.

Five years later, she’s independent, has made a name for herself and is enjoying her life. But when she takes a job that makes her need Jack’s services she finds she still has feelings for him. Will she be able to control her feelings and keep her independence or will they consume her completely?

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Genre: Sci-fi

In the distant future, the universe is one and alien races have come together to make the universe more peaceful, at least that's the goal. Earth has a different agenda. Ember, the newest elder of Hentrock is appointed right when things come to a head. After a family member is taken by Earth's ruler, Ember finds herself on a quest to stop a universal takeover, unraveling secrets of her world and finding out that this goes a lot farther than Earth's ruler.

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