Blog Tour Dark Siren by Eden Ashley
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Dark Siren Eden Ashley
To
survive, their bond must be unbreakable.
When
the mysterious and passionate Rhane rescues Kali from an attacker in the
theater parking lot, they form an immediate, smoldering connection. But Kali
doesn’t remember Rhane or anything from their past. As far as Kali knows, she’s
just a seventeen-year-old kid coping with an insatiable hunger for the “spark”
or energy of others, feeding on classmates to survive.
A
unique artifact—one that may hold the key to returning Kali’s memories—is
uncovered by the archaeology firm where she works part-time, sending Kali and
Rhane on a dangerous journey that leads them to the Forbidden City, into the
unforgiving Gobi, and into the ruins of Rhane’s ancient homeland. As they fight
for survival, Kali begins to discover who she really is and the true power she
possesses.
But
Rhane still harbors a secret that could destroy Kali…unless old enemies kill
her first.
EXCERPT:
Dark
Siren Excerpt: Rhane
Outside was the most gorgeous pizza
delivery guy she had ever seen. His eyes were an unworldly shade of green that peered
right through her, appearing to glow from within. He was dressed simply, a
black t-shirt and dark denim jeans ending in a pair of worn but comfortable
looking boots. Kali suspected he spent a lot of time on trails or in the woods.
Discreetly nudging off the fuzzy socks,
she opened the door wide. It was his turn to stare breathlessly. Kali was glad
she hadn’t changed. “Don’t I know you?” She tapered her voice to make it sound
less accusing, “You were at the theater last night.”
He nodded slowly. “Do you remember what
happened?”
Kali shook her head. “Only bits and
pieces. There was a man…” she stopped mid-sentence and shoved back the blur of
jumbled memories trying to rush forward. She refused to relive those terrifying
moments. Kali swallowed. “Thank you for helping me…and for bringing me home
last night.”
“I’m sorry I didn’t get there sooner.”
“No.” She lowered eyes and then lifted
them again shyly. “You were great.”
The stranger responded to her praise with a
slow smile. Kali would have recognized that smile anywhere.
He held the pizza box up higher. “May I
come in?”
She glanced over her shoulder and turned
back to him. “S-sure,” she stammered and barely remembered to step back so he
could enter the house.
Kali couldn’t stop watching him. She
gave herself a mental slap. Of course, the stranger was really so very hot, but
she had always been cool and collected when it came to boys. She was mesmerized
and didn’t understand why. Maybe it was because this was a man. And there was
something enthralling in the way he carried himself. Glamour and the most
tedious grooming couldn’t hold a candle to the confident air that surrounded
him. He was a different kind of predator, one she wanted to hunt.
Kali’s pulse fluttered erratically. She
didn’t move as he took a few steps into the living room.
He turned to her expectantly. “Would you
like this in the kitchen?” He gestured with the box.
“Uh, yeah, let me get that.” She took
the pizza from him and found her voice again. “So I know two things about you.
You’re a fan of scary movies and you deliver pizza for a living.”
He chuckled softly. “No.”
Not
much of a talker.
She lifted an eyebrow. “No to one or both?”
“Both. The delivery boy had just arrived
when I got here. So I grabbed the pizza for you. I paid him of course and
tipped. As for the films…” He scanned the room, taking in every detail and
design. His piercing appraisal settled onto her again. “I’ve seen and
experienced things far more frightening than any contrivance of the human
mind.”
Unable to bear another second under his
unflinching gaze, Kali escaped into the kitchen with the pizza, setting it down
on the counter. Get it together, Kali.
He’s only another guy. With a deep, motivating breath she spun to return to
the living room and almost jumped over the counter. He had moved without making
a sound and stood only inches behind her.
“I didn’t mean to scare you.” He was
eerily still. His peculiar eyes watched her as if they saw everything.
Kali slid her gaze away. “You didn’t,”
she said, but her heart disagreed. It was trying to pound out of her chest. His
heat was affecting her. Brain getting foggy again, Kali saw his eyes flash. And
for a split second, the stranger seemed to be fighting against something very
primal, restrained under a fragile veil of calm. Then his features relaxed and
she thought she had imagined it.
I’m Eden Ashley and I was
born and raised in a small, sunny town in South Carolina. However, it’s the
thunderstorms that inspire my best ideas. There are few things I love more than
curling up with a good book and a cup of coffee on a rainy day, (except maybe
chocolate cake. I love cake.) often reading into the wee hours of morning when
something really grabs me. I pretty much love anything with supernatural
elements, so writing paranormal romance and fantasy romance seems to be a
natural fit.
My
first novel, Dark Siren, is best described as paranormal romance artfully wrapped
within a plot chock-full of action, adventure, and edge-of-your-seat suspense,
while the series has evolved to become a journey of redemption and second
chances as two characters understand that sometimes committing evil is
necessary to protect what is loved most. I took the siren from Greek mythology
(and borrowed a little from mermaid lore), creating an entirely different
creature, with its own mythology, and one that Publisher’s Weekly praised for
its passion and complexity. This is not just another werewolf/shapeshifter
romance or vampire romance. I think this is a story that both adults and teens
can enjoy, full of characters to fall in love with!
Alright, Alright, Addicts. What do we think? Feel free to comment below!
See you all later
~Dynomoon
3 comments
Thanks for hosting today! :)
ReplyDeleteImpressive cover!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mai! Good luck with the giveaway :)
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