It’s the last day of the Velvet Cataclysm contest. Many thanks to Larissa, Cynthia and Moira for peeks at their awesome books and their generosity, and thanks to everyone who has attended the party.
As some of you already know, I usually write either erotic or straight contemporaries, but I do love a good paranormal. For the Princes of the Underground series, I really threw myself into the project and had a great time creating a unique race of men and the powerful women who can grant them a singular gift–a soul. I just finished the second in the series, tentatively called Silken Rapture. Velvet Cataclym hits bookstores March 1! Check it out, and comment to win a $20 Amazon gift card tonight. All the other prizes will be announced tonight, as well!
Velvet Cataclysm
Available in Print
March 1, 2011!
In his battle to resist, he found the impossible. His soul.
Christina Astor’s telepathic ability is an asset in her job as a psychiatric social worker. What’s driving her crazy, though, is her elusive, gorgeous landlord. She senses that Saint Sevliss wants her with an all-consuming hunger that’s somehow…different. Just how different becomes all too clear when his dangerous world collides with hers.
For centuries, Saint’s kind have been called vampire and werewolf. Even soulless. But their true nature remains a mystery. Bound by a magical mandate to control his bloodthirsty clone, Teslar, at all costs, Saint will do anything to keep Christina away. She infuses his gray universe with life and color, but his world—and his need—would destroy her.
When an attack reveals the true power of Christina’s gift, one thing is certain—Teslar won’t rest in his underground labyrinth until he possesses her, body and soul…
Excerpt
“Run. You too, Alison,” she shouted, although she saw from the corner of her eye the thin girl remained frozen on the spot as she stared fixedly at Teslar. At least she heard her son’s rapid footsteps blending with the monotonous churn of the escalator engine.
The sight of the blood in her mouth caused one of the hideous males to let out a shriek of excitement. The tall one with the chestnut hair snarled, his handsome face twisted in fury. He barked an order.
The creatures tensed to pounce while their comrade continued to howl in pain and clutch wildly at his face. Christina braced herself, legs slightly spread, knees bent and fists cocked. She didn’t stand a chance against the nightmare monsters and she knew it. She lived only for the fading thump of Aidan’s tennis shoes as he leapt up the escalator. The creature farthest to her right—the one with a mouthful of pointed teeth and who wore what revoltingly looked like a necklace of human vertebrae—gave a throat-tearing snarl and sprang.
Christina prepared to die.
Something smacked into the monster midair with a dull thud. Her would-be-attacker fell to the platform floor several feet short of Christina, a large, dark gray wolf clamped around his throat. He writhed madly, trying to throw the animal off him. Howls of fury sliced through the still air as four more wolves launched themselves at the creatures, their pointed, gleaming teeth slashing and biting.
Christina turned away, knowing this was her only chance to follow her son.
“Alison!” she shouted again, trying to break through the young woman’s trance. She followed the girl’s rapturous stare. Teslar stood upright on the handrail of the escalator, a beautiful dark angel ready to take flight. He leapt and took to the air, his long coat billowing out behind him like leathery wings. He landed at the top of the down escalator. Aidan was just three steps away from him.
Teslar smiled at Aidan, his fangs fully bared.
“No,” Christina yelled, launching herself up the escalator. Teslar reached out for the boy. Aidan threw up his hand, instinctively trying to block Teslar’s grabbing fist. Teslar lunged back as though he’d been pushed, a look of surprise on his face. Christina paused, mouth hanging open when she saw a figure step behind and just to the right of Teslar—a figure that precisely matched Teslar’s height and breadth.
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This book contains some violence and smoking hot, explicit sex. In addition, there is brief M/M sexual interaction and a ménage a trois.
February 27th, 2011 at 8:54 am · Link
Here is another book that Im going to HAVE to have. March 1st is gonna R~O~C~K!! 😛
February 27th, 2011 at 9:09 am · Link
Hi Wendy! March is almost here. (I can’t believe it–lol)
February 27th, 2011 at 9:00 am · Link
Oh this sounds great!! 🙂 I def plan on checking this one out!
Kelly
kittykelly28 @ hotmail.com
February 27th, 2011 at 9:09 am · Link
Thanks, Kelly! I hope you enjoy. 🙂
February 27th, 2011 at 9:02 am · Link
Great excerpt Beth!
This story sounds so suspenseful. I adore paranormal romance. Throw in a menage and a little m/m too – wow! I can’t wait to read it!
February 27th, 2011 at 9:08 am · Link
Congrats on this in print, Beth! It’s on my e-book TBR already–may need to grab a print copy, too! 😉
February 27th, 2011 at 9:11 am · Link
Hi Fedora! Nice to see you. I was surprised how wonderful the cover looked on the print book. Very eye-catching. Thanks for getting the ebook, and have a great Sunday!
February 27th, 2011 at 9:09 am · Link
I can’t wait to pick this up next week!
February 27th, 2011 at 9:11 am · Link
Hi Sabrina! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy!
February 27th, 2011 at 9:16 am · Link
Although I have it in ebook, I’m going to have to pick up a copy in paperback as well. I can’t have my Beth Kery print collection be incomplete! 🙂 You know I love this book and can’t wait for the 2nd in the series.
February 27th, 2011 at 11:24 pm · Link
Robin, I was thinking the same.
February 27th, 2011 at 9:25 am · Link
I like the sound of this….will definitely have to pick it up!
February 27th, 2011 at 11:02 pm · Link
oh my god, really cool concept and fresh. count me in.
February 27th, 2011 at 9:33 am · Link
I never noticed how sexy his eyes are, I like it 😉
February 27th, 2011 at 9:42 am · Link
My CC is dreaming at me to step away from the books but I have got to get this one. Sometimes it just has to be a ‘real’ book, you know?
February 27th, 2011 at 10:44 am · Link
And we talk of tortured heroes; he really will have to fight himself!
February 27th, 2011 at 9:44 am · Link
Morning Beth:
I think you know how much I loved Saint and Christina’s story and can’t wait to read the next installment of the Princes of the Underground Series.
Velvet Cataclysm remains a favorite of mine and I will be adding the paperback version to my keeper shelf for sure.
Have a great Sunday. 🙂
February 27th, 2011 at 10:02 am · Link
hmmmm I love the sound of this one. =)
February 27th, 2011 at 10:16 am · Link
Oooh I’ll make sure to add this to my “to read” list. Can’t wait!
February 27th, 2011 at 10:38 am · Link
ohhhh, this sounds great, can’t wait to read it
February 27th, 2011 at 10:48 am · Link
so glad to read about … I just found myself a new TBR.
February 27th, 2011 at 11:12 am · Link
great excerpt 🙂
February 27th, 2011 at 12:19 pm · Link
ROFL. It’s all there.
February 27th, 2011 at 11:42 am · Link
Am putting it on my To Read list! Love the title…very unique! Sounds H.O.T.
February 27th, 2011 at 11:46 am · Link
Congrats on the print release. Can’t wait to hold it in my hands.
February 27th, 2011 at 11:56 am · Link
congrats on the new release. I am adding this one to my wish list as we speak. It sounds fantastic.
February 27th, 2011 at 12:28 pm · Link
Sounds fantastic!!!
February 27th, 2011 at 12:33 pm · Link
I’m already counting the days and I’m so glad I preorderd it!!!
wish you all the best, Melanie
February 27th, 2011 at 12:54 pm · Link
I definitely want to pick up this book. It looks so good.
February 27th, 2011 at 1:39 pm · Link
Beth,
You are a new to me author. I was lured over by a tweet from Larissa! However, it looks like I have been missing out on some good reading! Velvet Cataclysm sounds soooo good!
February 27th, 2011 at 1:57 pm · Link
This looks like a great book.
February 27th, 2011 at 2:10 pm · Link
Sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing the excerpt.
February 27th, 2011 at 2:50 pm · Link
My favorite genre is paranormal romance, and after that great excerpt, I can’t wait to read the rest of this story.
February 27th, 2011 at 3:09 pm · Link
I have this in ebook!
February 27th, 2011 at 3:20 pm · Link
Just finished the kindle version. LOVE it! Thank you
February 27th, 2011 at 3:23 pm · Link
I agree, very suspenseful. Got me interested!
February 27th, 2011 at 3:41 pm · Link
Congrats on finishing the second book in the series and on the print release, Beth.
February 27th, 2011 at 3:50 pm · Link
This sounds really awesome. I can’t wait to snag it up. Thank you for all the contests and please keep up the good work. I love to read your work.
Jennifer
February 27th, 2011 at 4:40 pm · Link
I really enjoyed reading Velvet Cataclym. Can’t wait for Silken Rapture.
February 27th, 2011 at 4:41 pm · Link
Velvet Cataclysm..I can’t spell today 😮
February 27th, 2011 at 6:26 pm · Link
Another awesome book to go on the TBR list/pile!! Gotta have it, gotta have it!! 🙂 😀
Ashley A
ash_app@hotmail.com
February 27th, 2011 at 7:03 pm · Link
I love paranormal romances and this sounds like a good one 🙂 Can’t wait to read it!
smaccall @ comcast.net
February 27th, 2011 at 8:17 pm · Link
cool story – would love to read it!
sallans d at yahoo dot com
February 27th, 2011 at 8:41 pm · Link
Woohoo!! This sounds fantastic! I’m putting on my list of “must buy” books!
February 27th, 2011 at 8:43 pm · Link
Oh wow this one sounds amazing!!! Can’t wait to read it…adding it to my must read list for sure 🙂
February 27th, 2011 at 9:10 pm · Link
I have never read M/M, but I will still check it out just because it’s written by you 🙂
February 27th, 2011 at 9:38 pm · Link
Congrats on your new release, fell special I got a copy already *squee*.
February 27th, 2011 at 10:54 pm · Link
Congrats on the release! Looking forward to it.
February 27th, 2011 at 11:18 pm · Link
Congrats on the release! I’m definitely adding this to my TBR pile!
February 27th, 2011 at 11:25 pm · Link
I may have to buy a print copy so you can sign it in June.