Join me in welcoming Larissa Ione! Larissa is a wonderful writer with a unique voice and style and the ability to create worlds and characters the reader will never want to leave. Larissa has generously offered one commenter here today (chosen randomly) to win one pick from her backlist AND an ebook copy of ETERNITY EMBRACED. (All winners announced this Sunday evening). Now, learn a bit more about Larissa and her upcoming Lords of Deliverance series!
Larissa, what’s the first vampire novel you ever read?
Salem’s Lot, by Stephen King. He started my love of vampires and horror novels.
What’s your favorite vampire book or series?
As much as I’d love to say the Demonica series, I can’t, because it’s too demon-y. So I’ll have to go with Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire. It was that book that made me see vampires as sexy and not just monsters.
Tell us about your new series! How do you feel about venturing into this new, exciting arena of writing?
Oh, wow — I’m SO nervous! I mean, the new Lords of Deliverance series is basically a continuation of the Demonica series, but at the same time, it’s different. I think it’s a little darker — at least, the first book is. Second is lighter. But we’re dealing with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, so things get dicey for the human race. I’ve already had one reader say that Eternal Rider gave her unsettling dreams. That kind of made me happy. Is that weird? 🙂
Not at all. I think most paranormal writers would take that as a HUGE compliment. 🙂 What’s up next for you?
Well, Eternal Rider comes out at the end of March, and after that, the final Sydney Croft book comes out in July. Stephanie (my Croft writing partner,) and I are SO excited about that last book, Taken By Fire. It ties up all loose ends and was a blast to write.
Larissa was nice enough to give us a glimpse at her upcoming Eternal Rider, the first in the Lords of Deliverance series coming very soon! And just a glimpse will make you burn for more….
Eternal Rider
Fury and frustration at Cara’s helplessness, her situation, and at Ares made something inside her snap, and she launched herself. Ares spun and caught her easily as she struck out, and in a heartbeat, she found herself backed into the wall, his body pinning her, one hand gripping her shoulder, the other cupping her chin so she couldn’t so much as turn her head.
“I am the only thing standing between you and death,” he said through clenched teeth, “so I’d be a little more grateful if I were you.”
“Are you completely delusional?” She wriggled, but she might as well have been trying to move a boulder.
“Listen to me carefully, Cara.” His voice had gone quiet. Chillingly quiet. “Don’t ever use violence against me. Violence…excites me. You do not want to be part of that.”
His dark gaze narrowed, his jaw tightened, and for a moment, she thought she’d gone too far. After all, she didn’t know anything about the Horsemen beyond what she’d seen in the movies, read in books, or heard in Bible school so many years ago, and none of it was very flattering. Her heart pounded as her anxiety level rose, and then a subtle shift in his expression made her heart pound for a different reason.
He’d softened. Even his grip had loosened, and yet, he’d somehow gotten closer. The brand between her breasts drummed, and as she studied the pulsing vein in his temple, it occurred to her that the rhythm was the same as her own.
She became achingly aware of a dozen different sensations, including the heat radiating off him, and though the room was already warm, his weight, his heat…it sent a fluid surge of lust to her very center.
And his mouth…she remembered putting her lips on him.
God help her, she wanted to do it again.
Leave Larissa a comment on her post and qualify to win an ebook of Eternity Embraced AND a choice of her backlist books! All winners for the four contests will be announced this Sunday evening.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:11 am · Link
Omg so excited!!!! Can’t wait to read it!!!!
February 24th, 2011 at 2:44 pm · Link
I can not wait to read it!!! I am a new comer to the Demonica series and I cannot bring myself to put my kindle down. 😆
February 24th, 2011 at 10:14 am · Link
Wow! Cannot wait to read Ares’ story!!
February 24th, 2011 at 10:15 am · Link
Oh boy!! Loved, LOVED the Demonica series… it is true, Larissa’s heroes are indeed dreamy 😉 Loved that excerpt, too!
February 24th, 2011 at 10:16 am · Link
Holy… thanks so much for the excerpt! !! Can not wait to read it!! Love the Demonica series!!!
February 24th, 2011 at 10:22 am · Link
HOLY POO!!!! ARES!!!! I cannot wait for this new series! Love the idea of the Four Horseman! 😀
February 24th, 2011 at 10:24 am · Link
Please don’t enter me as I have all of your books :). Just lending my support – can’t wait for Eternal Rider.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:37 am · Link
Awesome!! I can’t wait to get back in to reading your books!
February 24th, 2011 at 10:41 am · Link
Awesome excerpt!! Can’t wait to read more! 🙂
February 24th, 2011 at 10:41 am · Link
What an amazing cover! It’s gorgeous and after reading that excerpt, I can only say it definitely seems to fit! I love this line: “Listen to me carefully, Cara.” His voice had gone quiet. Chillingly quiet. “Don’t ever use violence against me. Violence…excites me.” All I can say is, damn that’s sexy considering what the rest of the excerpt says.
Like you, my first vampire book was Salem’s Lot. It started me on my love of the paranormal, even though his vamps were in NO way sexy…lol 😆
Congrats on the new upcoming release of Eternal Rider, as well as the final Croft book! 🙂
February 24th, 2011 at 10:43 am · Link
Hello Larissa!
I loved the excerpt! I’m looking forward to this new series. I also have to say that I love the horse-heads emblem on the cover of the book. It almost looks like a weapon but it also goes so well with the premise of the series. Eternal Rider looks awesome!
February 24th, 2011 at 10:47 am · Link
I am DYING for the release of this book. It has been waaaaay too long between Larissa fixes 👿
February 24th, 2011 at 11:26 am · Link
I am such a big fan! Cannot wait for the new books to come out!
February 24th, 2011 at 12:36 pm · Link
I love your books Larissa! I know the Lords of Deliverance series will be just as awesome as the Demonica series.
February 24th, 2011 at 11:44 am · Link
You are such a tease, lol! Oh boy that just made me want to read more. Love the demonica series and can’t wait to read this series!!!
February 24th, 2011 at 11:46 am · Link
oh my, I can not wait to get my hands on Eternal Rider – I love your Demonica books and can’t wait to start with your new series! do you already know how many books you will write for the new series?
greetings, Melanie
February 24th, 2011 at 11:58 am · Link
Thanks, Melanie, and yes, there will be four books. I’m not sure where I’ll go from there, but I’d love to do a book for Reaver!
February 24th, 2011 at 11:53 am · Link
Yeah!! I cannot wait to read Eternal Rider!! Hurry up March and get here already!
Thanks for the giveaway!!
Kristin
February 24th, 2011 at 12:00 pm · Link
Thanks, everyone! Hope you guys love the new book! And thanks to Beth for having me! 😛
February 24th, 2011 at 12:09 pm · Link
I can’t wait for this book to come out!!
February 24th, 2011 at 12:27 pm · Link
I’m really looking forward to your new series and I can’t wait to read Eternal Rider. I’m sure it will be great 🙂
February 24th, 2011 at 12:33 pm · Link
Book sounds awesome and Larissa you sure seem to have some great covers. Love ’em.
Lisa B
February 24th, 2011 at 12:46 pm · Link
I just recieved your book for review. Can’t wait to read it. Congrats on the up coming release!
February 24th, 2011 at 1:05 pm · Link
Whew! *wipes brow* Thanks for sharing that excerpt!
February 24th, 2011 at 1:24 pm · Link
OMG I am so looking forward to this next series of books. Love the demonica books and these sounds like they are going to be fantastic too.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:24 pm · Link
Congrats on the upcoming release Larissa.
Eternal Rider sounds really good.
February 24th, 2011 at 1:28 pm · Link
Love the excerpt, I now want to read this soooo bad!
February 24th, 2011 at 3:02 pm · Link
Having read all of Demonica I obviously can’t wait for this new series especially since it ties in with my friends for UGH 🙂
February 24th, 2011 at 2:28 pm · Link
I love the Demonica series and can’t wait to start this new one! It sounds fabulous 🙂
smaccall @ comcast.net
February 24th, 2011 at 2:29 pm · Link
So I was really sad to see that the Sem brothers will no longer be the focus, but it was time for you to create something new. And of course, you are one of my favorite authors so I was going to buy this book for many reasons, but after your blog post, $#!% My Husband Says, I have been super excited for this book!! Cannot wait! 😉
February 24th, 2011 at 2:35 pm · Link
Can’t wait to read it ! Love these books ! tytyty 🙂 😀
February 24th, 2011 at 2:36 pm · Link
HOT! HOT! HOT! 😉
February 24th, 2011 at 2:37 pm · Link
LOVE The Demonica series! Clever, Sexy and so much fun! Can’t wait until the new series starts!!
February 24th, 2011 at 2:41 pm · Link
I am crazy-excited for Eternal Rider. I just finished the Demonica series, and I think Eidolon is my new favorite hero-ever.
(Also, please write Reaver’s story. I’d love to read that one.)
February 24th, 2011 at 2:42 pm · Link
I love Larissa’s books and I can’t wait to read Eternal Rider. The Demonica series was great and this new one looks like it’s going to be amazing.
February 24th, 2011 at 2:44 pm · Link
I love the Demonica series and have my friends at work reading the series now. I can’t wait for Eternal Rider!!
February 24th, 2011 at 2:46 pm · Link
woot 😉 Already excited and happy. i was having demonica withdrawl. count me in.
February 24th, 2011 at 2:46 pm · Link
Soooo looking forward to this book, I love the Demonica series!
February 24th, 2011 at 2:46 pm · Link
I just love your books Larissa! Just got Eternity Embraced on my NOOK and pre-oreder Eternal Rider as well. Can’t wait to read them. Thank you for doing what you do! 😀
February 24th, 2011 at 2:49 pm · Link
Oh My Jebus!!
I am sooooooo ready for this book!!! Love all her other books
February 24th, 2011 at 2:50 pm · Link
The Demonica series is one of my favs so I’m super excited that we will get updates on the through this fantastic new series. I’ve preordered Ares and can’t wait to get my hands on it!!
Bummed about the last Croft book. Love that series!!
February 24th, 2011 at 2:55 pm · Link
Can’t wait for this book!!!!
February 24th, 2011 at 2:57 pm · Link
Oh I am such a big fan loved the demonica series and have been anxiously awaiting this series to begin since Sin Undone intoduced it to me my book club is extactic about it and we have already put a plan in place to meet and discuss this book and JR Wards book that is released the same day. We made extra time because we know we will need it. Oh so excited and your an excellent writer 😛 😛 😆
February 24th, 2011 at 3:11 pm · Link
WOW….Very arousing…… 😀
February 24th, 2011 at 3:17 pm · Link
I read all of the Demonica series and loved it. I cannot wait for the new series.
February 24th, 2011 at 3:18 pm · Link
I loved the Demonica series can’t wait for the new one! p.s i would love to win this contest!
February 24th, 2011 at 3:19 pm · Link
Great excerpt!
February 24th, 2011 at 3:20 pm · Link
Eternal Rider sounds great. I love your books. 🙂
February 24th, 2011 at 3:21 pm · Link
I cannot wait to read this book. I love the Demonica series and know I’ll love this one too.
smccar1 at hotmail dot com
February 24th, 2011 at 3:25 pm · Link
No exagerration to say this is the book I am most looking forward to this year!
February 24th, 2011 at 3:35 pm · Link
Thank you so much for a new series!!! Love all your books – I am sure this won will be a huge success also!
February 24th, 2011 at 3:44 pm · Link
What a tease!!! 🙂 Realse date needs to hurry, that tease just made me anxious, I didn’t want to quit reading it