Siren Snow (Redhaven Saga #1)
by Victoria Barrow
New Adult Contemporary Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
Categories: Action/Adventure,
Interracial/Multicultural
Publisher: Self-Published/Indie
Heat Level: Sweet
Word Count: 80,000
Buy Link
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Description
Winter is not exactly the ‘season of the witch’.
It’s cold in Washington, and everything is covered in snow. But it doesn’t
bother Lucilla Sinclair, the fiery Witch-Warden for Washington State. She’s
perfectly happy performing minor enchantments at her little arcane shop in
Redhaven, an old fishing town turned tourist attraction. Besides, her tall,
dark-skinned elemental guardian Mishal keeps her warm at night. Her raven
familiar, Irwin, helps her to pass the time in the otherwise sleepy town.
Magickal mischief in the cold, quiet state is
slow for the most part, but when a freak winter storm lands a half-transformed
Siren on her front porch, Lucy’s life becomes increasingly strange. Her dreams
are suddenly assaulted with visions of a beautiful demon man, and her waking
hours are spent warding off a cadre of mysterious shadow creatures.
With the life of the Siren in her hands, Lucy
must trek through the snows of Canada in a race against time. Her mission: to
find the one person with enough knowledge of forbidden black magick to fix the
broken Siren Melusine before her seven days on land are up.
This is gonna be a rough week.
Excerpt
His gold-moon eyes rolled up to look at me, and
it wasn’t quite as predatory as it had been, though it still made me
uncomfortable. It was the kind of look you give someone when what is at your
mouth is very much not a bloody hand. It was the kind of look that made my pale
cheeks flush pink. He grinned around the edges, and his black snake tongue
eased past his lips. He licked the blood off my hand, my own blood, and
shivered. He fed on my hand like a butterfly at a flower, with quick, short
licks, and very much like a butterfly, his wings fanned in smooth, slow
motions. Well, you know… if butterflies came from hell, anyway.
The more blood he licked off my hand, the more it
seemed to agitate him, rile him up, until finally he pulled my hand away from
his mouth, his eyes wide and wild and hungry. Dizziness returned then, and I
swayed slightly in the snow, trying to focus on his wild, moon-bright eyes.
Before I could process what was happening, his face shot forward and captured
my lips with his.
His mouth was warm, and soft, save for the press
of sharp teeth just past those sweet lips. He kissed me hard, and I tasted my
own blood in his mouth. That strange, alien snake tongue licked at my lips, and
I had just started to consider it, when I staggered and nearly fainted from the
suddenly intense, burning pain in my shoulder. As he’d kissed me, his hand had
moved to my shoulder, and during my distraction, he had popped it back into its
socket. I cried my pain into his mouth, and this brought him closer. He stepped
one leg over me, straddling me in the snow so that only the fine, soft fabric
of his long, decorated loin cloth brushed against my legs.
Reviews
“Siren Snow is the story of Lucy Sinclair, the
young Witch-Warden for Washington State. She spends most of her days working in
her shop and taking care of the routine magical needs of the folks under her
care. Until a strange storm brings more than just a blizzard. A sea creature
from the depths of the sea is just the beginning of Lucy’s troubles. When an
injured siren washes up on shore, Lucy must embark upon a dangerous journey to
save her.
This story is a fantastical adventure featuring
mythical and magical beings, both traditional and those created by the author’s
rich imagination. The characters are well drawn and engaging, and you’ll fall
in love with the varied cast. From Mishal, Lucy’s hot elemental guardian (and I
do mean hot!) to Mel, the stoic Siren, the author introduces the reader to
characters we’ll sorely miss once we finish that last page.
Siren Snow is not without romance, though Lucy’s
love life does take back seat to her heroic endeavors. Mishal, her best friend
and protector, sticks by Lucy’s side, providing unwavering support. There are a
few tender moments between them, but Lucy is holding back. She has a secret
that involves a demon from her dreams. Twists, turns, and surprises await Lucy
on her journey and the ending will leave you breathless.
I’m waiting anxiously for the next book in the
series and once you read it, you will too. I highly recommend this book.”–Tricia
Drammeh, author of The Claiming Words
“I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It really drew me
in even in the first chapter. I couldn’t help but read the entire thing in just
two days!
The characters are very likeable. I already feel
that I know them well, despite this being the author’s first book. It’s so easy
to share Lucilla’s triumphs, and to feel empathy for her shortcomings.
The unexpected adventure certainly kept me
interested, and the surprises were enough to keep me on my toes. I don’t want
to say too much, but I found the motel scene to be particularly haunting, in a
very good way!
The story is very well-told. A few loose ends are
left untied – intentionally, I am sure – to set the stage for later entries in
the saga. However, the focus of this particular book is fully realized, in a
singularly satisfying manner.
I am eagerly awaiting the next installment of
this series; it’s really got me hooked! All in all, I would love to schedule a
trip to Redhaven myself in order to meet Lucilla Sinclair and her companions!”–Phillip
Anderson, Goodreads Reviewer
“Truly an amazing book. Victoria has definitely
set the bar high for up and coming indie authors. Her attention to detail is
not over looked as well as her genuine care and concern for her characters. I
would recommend this book to any one who asks. The story line is so nicely done
that you are drawn in from page one. This is a MUST READ.”–Maegan Provan,
Author
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About the Author
A Texas native, Victoria currently lives in San
Diego, California with her fiance and their two kitties (read: furry children.)
She has a moderately unhealthy obsession with MMORPGS, and when she’s not
writing, spends a lot of time shooting bad guys. (Stupid Horde.)
Her bookshelf includes everything from Tolkien to
plumbing (just one though… pipes are boring but nescessary). She’s very fond
of anything urban/paranormal fantasy, and has an entire shelf dedicated to
zombies. (Never hurts to be prepared.)
Siren Snow is her debut novel, and book #1 of a 7
part series. Book #2 (Ghost Wolf) is due out May 2013.
Connect with Victoria Barrow
Email: barrow.victoria@gmail.com
Blog: http://authorvictoriabarrow.wordpress.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorvictoriabarrow
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/toribarrow
Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/VictoriaBarrow
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