Bridles and vampires?
Bondage and discipline? YES YES YES! (@MFRW_ORG #vampires)
Bridling His Vampire
is a short story in the bestselling Highland Vampire series from Ellora’s Cave.
The events in the story took place in 1766, between Desire in Tartan (1759) and Rakes in Tartan (1816). It’s better
enjoyed in the context of the series; however, it’s written as a stand-alone.
What’s it about, you
ask?
Edgar, Laird MacReiver, has
never regretted his decision to wed Isobel, daughter of Clan Kilburn’s laird,
until she bites his tongue and drinks his blood. Still, he's determined to
bridle the wild child of the infamous vampire clan by any means necessary,
including bondage and discipline.
But are some women impossible
to tame?
Bondage and
discipline? So it must be sexy, right? SHOW ME.
Okay! Here’s an
excerpt!
Edgar’s lips
caressed hers and her mind emptied of everything except this new experience. Isobel
wanted to remember everything about her first kiss: the strength of his arms,
the warmth of his lips followed by the wetness of his tongue as it slid slyly
into her mouth.
His flavor was
distinctive, a spice like nothing she’d tasted before, a toothsome relish
composed of spring water, mint and honey. The scent of the forest mingled with
his aroma, a fragrance that melded good male sweat with an underlying freshness
that reminded her of the summer sun glittering on the sea.
His hand trailed
down her back to curve over her bottom. He squeezed, and the tingling heat of
passion spread from his broad warm palm to encompass all of her. A purr rose in
her throat. She slid her arms beneath his and held onto his shoulders from
behind.
She pulled him
in tight, wanting nothing but this kiss to go on and on forever. Life had
become so simple. Their mouths touching, their hands exploring, their bodies
pressed against each other were everything. Nothing else mattered.
She sucked on
his tongue but still wanted more. She nipped and then, tasting a new flavor,
licked the tip. Was it his blood? She didnae care. He was delicious.
She sucked
harder. Yes, that was his blood seeping over her tongue from the tiny bite, and
it was intoxicating… He was intoxicating. He groaned and his grip tightened.
She became aware that his muscular body had hardened against hers.
That she’d taken
his blood had stirred him. A bolt of pure lust snapped through her. He was
aroused by her need and that, in turn, inflamed her. His maleness thrust
blindly, seeking her warmth and heat. She pressed herself against him not only
with desire but also with a sense of wonderment. She had not known how good
he’d feel pressed against her.
His hands
shifted, roamed, explored… He took her wrists and drew them down to the small
of her back.
He pulled away
but she couldn’t reach for him to bring him back. He gripped her shoulders and
looked into her eyes with a peculiar intensity. His blond hair swung loose, and
she realized what he’d done.
He’d bound her
hands behind her back with his leather hair tie.
“What…why did ye
do that?” She tried to tug her wrists apart, but he’d tethered them firmly.
“To stop you
from running away from me.” His panting breaths stilled, became controlled. He
was always so controlled. She hated that.
He wanted to
control her, and she hated that even more. “I don’t run from ye. I’m not a’feared
of ye!”
“Isobel, you’ve
been running from me for five years.” He began to unbutton her blouse.
“What are ye
doin? Me da will kill ye!”
“Oh, I don’t
think so.” He slipped a hand into her blouse. Her corset pressed her tightly,
supporting her breasts, and he pushed his fingers down into the valley between
the mounds. Withdrawing his hand, he released one, cupping it, flicking the
nipple, watching it tighten.
He’d never
touched her breast before. No man had. It felt good, but it was wrong. She
raised a knee and tried to jam it into his cods. He twisted, and she struck air
instead. Off balance, she teetered.
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About the author:
Best-selling, award-winning author Suz deMello, a.k.a Sue Swift, has written seventeen romance novels in several subgenres, including erotica, comedy, historical, paranormal, mystery and suspense, plus a number of short stories and non-fiction articles on writing. A freelance editor, she’s worked for Total-E-Bound, Liquid Silver Books and Ai Press, where she is currently Managing Editor. She also takes private clients.
Her books have been favorably reviewed in Publishers Weekly, Kirkus and Booklist, won a contest or two, attained the finals of the RITA and hit several bestseller lists.
A former trial attorney, her passion is world travel. She’s left the US over a dozen times, including lengthy stints working overseas. She’s now writing a vampire tale and planning her next trip.
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