CIRCLE OF TRUST
NICHOLAS BELLA & AIMEE NICOLE WALKER
M/M PARANORMAL ROMANCE
RELEASE DATE: 08.07.18
COVER DESIGN: JAY AHEER/ Simply Defined Art
BLURB
Lorcán Kennedy is a take-no-prisoner vampire whose grit is tested when slain vampires start showing up in his sector. His investigation reveals a blessed weapon was used in the slayings, which leads him to a rogue hunter with a grudge against vampires.
Christian Wolfe is a no-nonsense hunter who believes the only good vampire is a dead one, but his code of honor keeps his hatred in check. When his integrity is questioned, he will do anything to defend it, including work with his enemy.
Vampire and hunter unite to solve the case, although for very different reasons. Lorcán wants to prove he is worthy of his Regent title once and for all. Christian wants to uncover who is framing him for the vampire deaths. It sounds easy enough, but neither are prepared for the desire that arcs between them when their eyes meet for the first time. When longing glances give way to passionate kisses and scorching touches, these powerful beings will learn that their bond goes beyond mere attraction. It is fate.
Sparks and fangs fly in this second installment of the Genesis Circle, a paranormal romance series written by Nicholas Bella and Aimee Nicole Walker. This book contains explicit material and is intended for adults 18 and older.
EXCERPT
He stepped inside, and I closed the door, locking it.
“Okay, I’m here, what did you need to show me that you couldn’t send over the phone?” he asked, getting right to business. Okay, here was the dilemma. Do I show him what I know and risk killing the mood I was setting up, or do I just pounce on him, rock his world, and then show him what I’d discovered? Hmmmm, decisions, decisions.
I decided to make my move. I walked over to him and pushed him into the chair. He fell into it, legs flying up from the impact. I didn’t give him a chance to recover before I was climbing into his lap. I grabbed him by the back of his head and kissed those lips I’d been thinking about all night. I thought he would push me back, but he didn’t… at least not right away. He was kissing me again, giving me that same fire he burned me with in the alley, and I was melting in response.
I felt his arms embrace me as he kissed me harder, more passionately, as if he couldn’t help himself. I caressed his bearded cheek as I relished his tongue in my mouth. Even the taste of him was intoxicating. I wanted him. Just when it was getting extra hot, he must have found the wherewithal to hit the brakes. Like we needed him to do that.
He pushed me off him, and I landed with a hard thud on my ass. His muscular chest heaved as he sucked in deep breaths of air, attempting to gather his senses. He was staring at me now, his gorgeous blue eyes clouded with lust. It was what we both needed, and I wasn’t about to let his hatred of vampires ruin the moment I knew we both wanted.
“What the hell are you doing?” he asked.
“What we both want,” I said then climbed back into his lap and pressed my lips to his again. That time, he didn’t try to push me away. Instead, he began ripping off my shirt, sending buttons flying in every direction. Sure, it was a designer garment, but I was willing to sacrifice it to get Christian in my bed. I helped him take my shirt off me then I leaned back just enough to snatch his jacket and shirt from his body.
Oh yes, sweet baby Jesus, yes! His chest was covered in dark, black hair. Not too thick, but perfect for running my fingers through. That’s just what I did, too. I started from the trail leading to his treasure trove and worked my way up to his nipples, letting my fingers glide through his silky hair and over his smooth skin. I hadn’t been this aroused in I don’t know how long. I sought his lips again because they tasted so damn good. While I was lost in the pleasure of his mouth, I kept my hands firmly on those muscular pecs I’d been wanting to touch since I first saw him.
His hands were all over me, stroking my back until they reached my ass, and he gripped both cheeks, giving them a nice squeeze. I moaned as I broke the kiss and started sucking and licking his neck, making my mark. He was moaning too, and if I didn’t know any better, it would seem he was trying to seduce me to bite him. He turned his head, exposing his neck to me, and his natural scent floated up my nostrils, calling to my hunger. There was something special about the blood of the Institute hunters. The scent of it was more intoxicating than any other being I’d ever smelled. I always wanted to know what it tasted like, and my mouth began to salivate at the possibility.
I wanted to bite him, to taste his essence, the fluid that made his heart beat and his c*ck hard. I wanted his blood to flow into me just as his semen flowed into me. Soon, my love. I held my fangs in check and only sucked gently at the tender flesh of his neck, just below his beard. I rubbed my cheek against his, enjoying the rough hairs lightly scrubbing my face. In that moment, everything that had been bothering me seemed to disappear, and all that mattered was Christian.
I had to have more of him. I moved down, kissing and licking his chest, sucking his perky nipples. I didn’t stop there, we both raced to undo his pants and pulled them down and off. Finally, I got to see him fully naked, and what a beautiful sight he was. I let my eyes trail over him slowly, and they widened when I got to his erection. He was huge, bigger than any man I’d ever been with. Great holy moly, I should have done some squats and stretches before he came over to prepare for this beast.
Carra's Review
When I read the first book in this series, I was disappointed with the main characters but enjoyed the paranormal aspect and the interesting world the authors had built. Now with Circle of Trust, I find things greatly improved from a character standpoint—my interest was already piqued for Lorcán and Christian in book one, and rightly so.
As a hunter, Christian already is wary of vampires…but he also has personal reasons that elevate that wariness to outright hatred. This of course makes the feelings he has when he’s around Lorcán, and what they might mean more than a little confusing for him. Lorcán has a hard time understanding what’s going on as well, but he won’t let that stop him from acting on what he feels. Together, these two definitely possess a whole lot of chemistry—as you’d expect from fated mates. What I found interesting was the reason behind how they could be fated mates at all since in this world it’s unheard of for a hunter and vampire. I just chalked it up to the paranormal aspect, but when the true reason is revealed late in the story it made things come into sharper focus for me.
There were many returning characters from the first book; D’Angelo and Angel don’t make a physical appearance until near the end of the story, but Jinx, Vixen and Megan play a large part and it was great to have them back again. There are also quite a few new characters introduced—primarily vampires since the focus of this story is on the seemingly random deaths of several of them (of particular note are Roland—a counterpart of Lorcán’s, and Alex— Lorcán’s brother…neither turn up dead, but both play important roles in the book), but also a flashy warlock named Silas.
I did find when it came to the fated mates aspect when Lorcán and Christian were together at the beginning that they tended to act a bit…not immature, but their thinking became carnal and lust-ridden. This evened out pretty quickly, and once it did you could easily feel the bond between the two in the writing.
As with the first book in the series, there’s plenty of mystery and action to be found. I did figure out pretty quickly who was behind the vampire deaths, but still greatly enjoyed the journey to bringing that person to justice. Also to be found was some setup for the next book in the series, and I’m intrigued to see where the authors will take things.
I liked Circle of Trust quite a bit more than the first book, and this one is getting 4.5 stars from me. That other half star was lost to the areas of the story where things still felt rough, like the authors still have a little ways to go to truly merge their writing styles. While this is the second book in the series, you could probably read it on its own and have no problem understanding the world and characters…but I’d still advise reading Circle of Darkness first to get a feel for the mythology of this world, and get the introduction to Lorcán and Christian’s characters. This book is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content (hot, sensual, steamy content!).
About the Authors
I am a wife and mother to three kids, three dogs, and a cat. When I’m not dreaming up stories, I like to lose myself in a good book, cook or bake. I'm a girly tomboy who paints her fingernails while watching sports and yelling at the referees.
I will always choose the book over the movie. I believe in happily-ever-after. Love inspires everything that I do. Music keeps me sane.
About me? Hmmm, I'm just a person with a wild imagination and a love for words who was sitting around the house one day and said, "Why hasn't anyone written a book like this before?". As with every storyteller, I wanted to share mine with the world. I like my erotica dark, gritty, sexy... and even a little raunchy. I'm not afraid to go there and I hope you aren't afraid to go there with me. When I'm not writing, I love watching movies and TV shows, clubbing, biking, and hanging out with family and friends. I love life.
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