Series: The Order of the Black Oak - Vampires #1
Publication date: September 24th, 2020
Synopsis:
A VAMPIRE'S SPELL: A Slow-Burn Urban Fantasy Romance
Meet the Order of the Black Oak: a powerful order of modern-day warriors fighting evil to protect the ones they love.
Son of an ancient vampire and a legendary French witch, guilt-ridden Mont-Royal Immortal Valerian St-Amand must team with a powerful New England witch to protect his city from a crazed scientist seeking immortality. But as his well-guarded heart softens for Maisie Thibodeau, their quest to eradicate true evil from the streets of Montreal destroys any hope of everlasting love.
If you love loyal tough guys with hearts, satisfying slow-burn paranormal romance and safe Happily Ever Afters, then the Black Oak World is for you.
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Praise for A Vampire's Spell
"5 stars. Marie-Claude creates a vivid and immersive world full of all sorts of spells, supernaturals and epic battles, that draws you in and doesn't let go until the end." -- Goodreads Reviewer
"Like all of the Order of the Black Oak books this new line is AMAZING!! The chemistry between Val and Maisie is subtle and bold. The frisson between Val and Maisie makes anticipation seem like child's play!" -- Barnes and Noble Reviewer
"5 stars... a fast-paced read with a balanced mix of action and paranormal romance, intriguing characters -- even the mad vampire, Emmeline, shows great development -- some interesting twists and set against the refreshing background of Montreal." -- Goodreads Reviewer
"I read this book in one sitting, just because I couldn't put it down and it did take me until the wee hours of the morning to finish. Welcome to The Vampires of Black Oak and they are just as sexy as the warlocks. Marie-Claude creates a vivid and immersive world full of all sorts of spells, supernaturals and epic battles, that draws you in and doesn't let go until the end." -- Bookbub Reviewer
Excerpt
She tried to stay on topic, but the man before her was nothing like the cool and distant philanthropist she knew. This now was the very enticing male who had carried her over Madame Ioshta's icy threshold, the one who had looked at her with haunted hunger in the tunnels, ready to sample every bit of her while holding himself back with immense self-control.
Except this time, the hunger was not for her blood. But for something entirely different.
Her body could not ignore the mix of danger and sexiness he exuded. And the crush she held for him flushed all over her. Every fiber of her body yearned for the totality of his essence.
She edged closer to him with a tentative hand on his shoulder, wanting to confess her mounting feelings for him. "Val, I--"
"Ma belle." Something heavy passed between them. His cheek brushed hers as he whispered against her ear. "I know."
He slid a hand on the bare skin of her back and her knees buckled at the electrifying touch. She would have fallen if his thighs hadn't trapped her deliciously against him.
His breath was on her temple, his arms around her waist, his broad chest gently brushed against hers. "You smell so good," he said. "Like the spring rain."
As he inhaled deeply against her earlobe, a thousand sensations scattered through her.
She anchored the crook of her arm behind his corded neck. Her free palm splayed wide to settle on his chest between the two of them, just there at the swell of his taut muscles.
He pulled her in closer and she fell into his embrace, tilting her head back at him. "Mon ange," he groaned slowly against her cheek.
Her heart hammered wildly, her chest searing with pent-up cravings as she turned her mouth against his and gently brushed his lips with hers.
"Seigneur," he cursed.
Then, as if it was all he needed to act, he responded with a powerful kiss, his passion released in a broken dam of cravings.
Marie-Claude Bourque is a Seattle-based author of gothic paranormal romance and the winner of the American Title V award with her first novel ANCIENT WHISPERS.
Her writing features modern-day fantasy skillfully weaved into infinitely romantic supernatural stories between smart strong women and complex passionate heroes.
Happily Ever After always absolutely guaranteed!
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