Synopsis
A
historical romance begins to blossom around Lady Ruby Waterfield, but family
secrets and unpredictable suitors expose a world of supernatural
creatures—ancient enemies bound by war: vampires and warlocks.
Set in 1811 England, Ruby finally attends her first London Season at the age of eighteen. After departing from her safe, secluded childhood in the country, she quickly discovers that taking her rightful place among the aristocracy is the least of her worries after she becomes the target of a vindictive vampire. Determined to learn the truth about her family bloodlines, this clever debutante must navigate her pursuit while two gentlemen—one, her loyal best friend; the other, a mysteriously handsome stranger—grow increasingly tied to her future. From the dark alleys of Covent Garden to the lavish balls of the high society ton, clandestine agendas leave Ruby's heart exposed to a dangerous new world of mystery, magic, and love.
Ruby is the first novel in the Tree of Blood series that takes root in exposing the origins of supernatural bloodlines.
Ruby unites the seductive and sinister actions of the supernatural with the allure and elegance of a Regency romance.
Set in 1811 England, Ruby finally attends her first London Season at the age of eighteen. After departing from her safe, secluded childhood in the country, she quickly discovers that taking her rightful place among the aristocracy is the least of her worries after she becomes the target of a vindictive vampire. Determined to learn the truth about her family bloodlines, this clever debutante must navigate her pursuit while two gentlemen—one, her loyal best friend; the other, a mysteriously handsome stranger—grow increasingly tied to her future. From the dark alleys of Covent Garden to the lavish balls of the high society ton, clandestine agendas leave Ruby's heart exposed to a dangerous new world of mystery, magic, and love.
Ruby is the first novel in the Tree of Blood series that takes root in exposing the origins of supernatural bloodlines.
Ruby unites the seductive and sinister actions of the supernatural with the allure and elegance of a Regency romance.
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Excerpt
I would like this first excerpt used
as much as possible. I wasn't sure on the length. I would like it all used, but
if it is too long, please start the excerpt at: "She opened her eyes to
find a strange man above her."
The knob turned and her
stomach leapt. Is
it him! A
sudden rush of fear overcame her. She closed her eyes and she listened. She
heard the door open, and footfalls stopped beside her bed. She waited, but not
a word was spoken. She continued to pretend she was asleep while whoever was in
the room stood above her.
She did not know how
much longer she could bear it, not seeing who was there. Relief passed through
her body when she heard the figure step away from the bed. Soon I will be alone
again.
She waited for the door to shut, but the sound did not come. The person was
still there.
She heard a deep laugh,
but she did not dare look. Then she heard the voice. It was deep and amused.
“You hide your thoughts well, but it is silly for you to pretend you’re asleep.
No one will harm you.”
She opened her eyes to
find a strange man above her.
“Ahh,” he sighed. “Your
eyes are the color of jade. I imagined them to be dark, like your hair. How
strange.”
She continued to stare
at him without a word. His figure loomed over her, and he stared at her with
large, black eyes, like those of a bird, she thought. His thin, black hair
fell past his chin, making him appear delicate, almost beautiful. His lips
curved to a smile.
“I find you just as
beautiful, my dear,” he said.
His statement shocked
her; it was as if he’d read her thoughts.
“Yes, I know what you
think presently, but….” He paused for a moment. “Not all of them. You keep
something hidden from me. Hmm, how strange. Very well. It seems you are more
interesting than I first thought.”
“What is it that you
want?” she spat out.
“Oh, please do not start with that nonsense,” he chided. “My
plans are not for you to know. However, I will assure you that now I have seen
you, I plan to keep you, at least for a while.”
Second
Excerpt
Ruby studied the man’s attire. His black coat was soaked. He must have been
caught in the wind and rain, she noted. The clothing was basic, nothing impressive. He is impressive,
though,
she thought. His disheveled appearance could not hide his attractive qualities.
And at first sight she could have sworn she’d come upon a character from one of
her books—the gallant prince turned pirate. Perhaps it was his tall, strong
form and unshaven face that gave him such a roguish appearance. It also wasn’t
hard to look into his blue eyes, which peered out from beneath his lengthy wet
mop of black hair.
His deep voice interrupted her thoughts. “Do you usually
keep your visitors waiting?”
“Not the visitors I have been expecting,” she remarked with
a smile.
“It seems that you've tortured me long enough,” he said with
a wink.
“I think the rain has done more than I,” she mocked,
motioning toward his apparel.
He remembered his appearance and ran a hand through his damp
hair. He felt nervous and didn't understand why. “Please excuse my appearance,”
he apologized.
Meet
Jettie Necole
She has created two new series—A dystopian
society forced underground and a paranormal war among ancient enemies. Both
have characters forced into new and unusual situations. Although survival is always
key, the search for love is never far away.
Born and raised in Kentucky, she spent most of her time
daydreaming, taking photos, shooting movies, reading and watching Star Trek and Highlander. Having a passion for the art of storytelling and the
dynamics of film production, she earned a bachelor's degree in Film &
Television from the University of Texas at Austin, during which she wrote,
directed, and edited her own films. After graduation she moved to Los
Angeles where she worked in the Film and Television industry. Currently
she lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband and their fluffy
Goldendoodle named Oliver.
When she's not writing she loves reading and watching
anything with romance, action, sci-fi and horror.
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