Stakes & Stilettos - Michelle Rowen [0]
Copyright © 2009 by Michelle Rouillard
All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
Forever
Hachette Book Group
237 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Visit our Web site at www.HachetteBookGroup.com
Forever is an imprint of Grand Central Publishing. The Forever name and logo is a trademark of Hachette Book Group, Inc.
First eBook Edition: April 2009
ISBN: 978-0-446-54487-0
Contents
Copyright Page
Acknowledgments
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Interlude
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Interlude
Chapter 12
Interlude
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Interlude
Chapter 21
About the Author
“How does this feel?” he asked.
“Really, really good.”
Thierry’s lips twitched into a half smile. “No, I meant your wound, Sarah. Does it still cause you pain?”
I looked down at the mark. My red dress had pulled away enough that I was barely covered. The pink mark from the wooden stake was now pale and shiny.
“I barely notice it anymore.” I was such a liar.
He moved the cloth away and stroked his thumb against the mark. “Your healing abilities have greatly increased.”
“Another plus to being a vampire.”
My dress slipped another inch. His fingers then grazed against my left breast. The heat of his touch felt as if it were branding me. His gaze locked with mine again. “I almost lost you that night.”
“I’m hard to lose.”
The dress slid down to my waist as he leaned forward to kiss my chest over the wound. Over my heart. I leaned my weight against the counter, feeling a little light-headed and warmer by the second.
“Your heart,” he said, “is beating very fast for a vampire.”
Don’t forget to check out these books by Michelle Rowen!
LADY & THE VAMP
“4 Stars! Fans will appreciate the light tone, the smooth and swift narration… and the comedy throughout the third book of Rowen’s Immortality Bites series.”
—Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“Michelle Rowen has again successfully written a funny and highly entertaining vampire story… I was delighted.”
—ArmchairInterviews.com
“The best of Rowen’s series thus far… promises a few hours of light, entertaining paranormal fun.”
—BookLoons.com
“If you like your romances filled with humor, unique and entertaining characters, and above all else, a little bite, you’re gonna love Lady & the Vamp.”
—RomRevToday.com
“A cute little romp through the world of the fanged! Rowen’s cheeky humor is sure to please those readers looking for a light paranormal read.”
—TheRomanceReadersConnection.com
“Enjoy Lady & the Vamp when you want to escape into a fantasy world for a while.”
—JandysBooks.com
FANGED & FABULOUS
“You can’t put this book down!”
—Charlaine Harris
“4 Stars! Rowen once again presents an exciting, action-packed and… humorous tale.”
—Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“A hoot… Rowen’s character list is awesome, the humor is hilarious… [a] delightful book.”
—MyShelf.com
“Fanged & Fabulous is a hugely fun, light-hearted vampire chick-lit romance and yet it is a surprisingly satisfying read, too. Sharp wit and classic romance… perfect reading for the summer.”
—LoveVampires.com
“A funny and witty tale… I laughed out loud all through the book. The dialogue by this bestselling author is sarcastic and hilarious and the characters will leave you waiting impatiently for the next installment.”
—ArmchairInterviews.com
ANGEL WITH ATTITUDE
“4 Stars! Rowen does a delightful job mixing things up with her sassy and sexy characters. She has her own unique spin on life and