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Title: Caressed by the Edge of Darkness (Rulers of Darkness #5)

Author: Amanda J. Greene

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Hardened by centuries of torture, former blood slave, Gabriel Erhard, is driven by an insatiable need to destroy his enemies. Violence darkens his battered soul, leaving no place for mercy in his world. Gabriel’s only desire is vengeance—until he finds her.
Seized by vampires, bound as a slave, and placed on the auction block, Jordan Culver is instantly entranced by the dangerous male who claims her. Jordan’s new captor vows to set her free, but his haunted gaze burns with savage desire and his wicked kiss makes her crave his touch and…complete surrender.
While Gabriel battles his enemies, he will break every sacred law to achieve his ultimate goal—uniting the Outcast Society and creating a new vampire Clan. But the distracting human with mesmerizing violet eyes jeopardizes his plans. With very soft whisper she evokes his tormented memories, testing his sanity and challenging his every boundary. Can Jordan help him overcome the miseries of his past and find a future with her?

~ Author Bio ~

Amanda J. Greene creates paranormal romance for ravenous readers. She lives in Southern California, where she enjoys escaping the rewarding but hectic world of writing by spending time in the sun and sand with her military husband and their two dogs.

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Book Excerpt

Excerpt 2:

“I’ll leave you to your bath.”

Gabriel shifted and began to stand when Jordan’s hands settled atop his shoulders. His body became immobile, his limbs heavy as boulders. He couldn’t pull way even if he’d wanted to and he knew he should want to break free of her hold.

He leaned into her touch.

“Please, wait. One more question.”

He sighed, trying to appear exasperated. “What is it?”

“Did you know I was going to be at the auction house?”

He reluctantly provided the truth and muttered a curse when she smiled. Her violet eyes brightened and Gabriel’s thoughts turned hazy.

“You infiltrated your enemy’s camp to rescue me.” Her breathless whisper sent shock waves through his system, igniting his blood and stiffening his cock. Damn it.

“Thank you.”

Gabriel gave her a quick nod in response and began to rise, but Jordan’s arms wound around his neck and she tugged his head down. Their lips met. Automatically, Gabriel’s tensed. The pressure of her lips was gentle and innocent at first, but this wasn’t like the chaste kiss they shared on the plane. Jordan thrust her tongue into his mouth and…god damn, she was delicious, like fresh berries. He should pull away. He should make her stop. End this now, he told himself. But her kiss was electrifying. He was enraptured.

More. Just a little more.

“Yes,” she sighed. Had he spoken aloud?

Her fingers dug into his shoulders and she raised herself out of the water. His breath slammed from his chest when Jordan pressed her wet body against him. Soft, full breasts crushed against his solid pectorals.

Gabriel’s hands fisted at his sides. He couldn’t touch her. Shouldn’t touch her. He’d lose control. He’d pull her from the tub, pin her to the floor and drive his cock into her. Oh, fuck.

Jordan deepened the kiss, dancing her tongue along his. Demanding more, she began to rub against him. Her stiffened nipples abraded him despite his shirt.

He should stop this. Jordan was: mortal, injured, and weak.

She moaned and he felt the vibration all the way down to his hardened shaft.

Oh, fuck.

Gabriel took command of the kiss, twining their tongues together again and again. Licking. Sucking. He’d kiss her until she could only gasp his name, delirious from pleasure.

Her fingers tunneled through his hair, tugging. “Mmm. More.”

God, her voice, her lips, her taste—drugging. Maddening.

“P-Please,” she gasped, mindless.

Gabriel’s control shattered. More. Yes, he’d give her more. His woman didn’t need to beg. Gabriel released his fists, his fingers greedy for the feel of her silken hair, to feel the weight of her breasts in his palms and to explore the velvet heat between her thighs.

His ears twitched, was that a knock on the bedroom door?

“My king!” Gannon called.

Gabriel wrenched away from her. Panting, he shot to his feet. Anger incinerated his lust, but it did nothing to stop his gaze from roaming over her. Jordan’s skin was flushed, glowing. Her pouting, alluring lips were swollen. She gazed up at him, her eyes hooded, their violet depths darkened with desire.

He spun around before his eyes dropped to her exposed breasts. He ran shaking hands through his hair. “You shouldn’t have done that,” he rasped, his voice rougher than he’d like. God, the little mortal had him trembling in his boots.

“My king!”

He snapped, “Fuck, Gannon, I’ll be right there.” Keeping his gaze averted, Gabriel grabbed a towel and thrust it at Jordan. “Here. Dry off.”

She mumbled a thank you and stood. Gabriel crossed to the counter and snatched the robe. He handed it to her and ground his teeth as he silently waited for her to secure the oversized garment around her waist.

Without a word, he turned back to her, scooped her up and carried her from the bathroom to the bed. He set her down and quickly backed away, not trusting himself. He was tempted to join her, to reclaim her lips, to bury his cock and fangs deep in her, to show her just how dishonorable he was. He’d told her he was no knight, no savior. And too powerful. Mortals are off limits.

“You shouldn’t have done that,” he repeated, flashing his fangs.

Jordan straightened her shoulders and met his hard gaze with challenge. “Why?”

“I’m a beast, Jordan. A vampire.”

She swallowed hard, but didn’t glance away. “I know.”

“You shouldn’t test my control.”

“You could’ve stopped me.” Her lips curled with a seductive smile that set fire to his blood. “But we both know you enjoyed it.”

Damn, she was bold.

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