The Vitruvian Man 3
Dark paranormal/fantasy
Released by Decadent Publishing
Sept. 20, 2013
Forced to choose
between life and love, their battle is far from over…
Melina Weaver gave up everything—for Bruno diCesare. Fire
destroyed everything Bruno held dear—except for her. They have no prospects, no
place to hide, and are out of options—their only hope is to join with the rogue
magicks to fight to overthrow the Council’s dictatorship.
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Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Claimed-Vitruvian-Man-3-ebook/dp/B00FA43ET0/ref=la_B002OBQ98A_1_32?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1379723839&sr=1-32
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Casting Call
As the third in a trilogy (so far, at least), the Casting Call for Claimed is the same as for Charmed, with Council members Marco and Fiorella playing a larger role.
Reviews
"...a spellbinding tale of love, mystery, suspense and intrigue like no other.
These books had me from the first chapter and I couldn't put them down. Paranormal romance has met its match with these books and the history that is wound within the story sets the tone for what the underside of Venice is for those of magical persuasion."
Sarah Says Read Romance
Cursed, Charmed, Claimed...I'm hooked. September 20, 2013
By Arlie Ann
Claimed is the third episode in an inspired and fascinating story
concerning a guy cursed centuries ago by the infamous Leonardo Da Vinci,
charmed into restoration by his love interest who happens to be a fire
mage as well as a scientist and developing sorcerer, and a struggle to
defeat enemies who want to control the lovers and society in general. A
sexy and exciting read, I'd start with Cursed and plan on a great ride
and sigh of contentment once you've finished Claimed. Bruno and Melina, a
hot couple I'll not soon forget
Excerpt
“I love you,” I breathed. “I love
you.”
“Forever.” Melina’s lips pressed
to my skin like raindrops on a thirsty man. I drank them up, but still wanted
more. Her limbs quaked.
I gently set her on the ground.
“We should get back. You need to rest.”
“So do you.” She nestled into my
side as we strolled and sent me a lopsided smile. “But I’m glad you’re getting
your strength back.”
“More importantly, my head has
cleared. Elda must have tainted the treatments.” It would explain the strange
dreams; Elda’s way of muddling my mind so I wouldn’t know what was real and
what was imagined. So far, it hadn’t weakened the shield I’d put up to hide my
thoughts and power from the Council, but I couldn’t afford even one slip. It
would send an undeniable signal that I still lived. Still presented a threat.
Melina splayed her hand across my
ribs. “I suspected she tried to keep us apart that way.”
“You spent a lot of time alone.”
No need to phrase it as a question. Much as I’d struggled to stay conscious,
I’d managed to remain awake a fraction of our time together. A great unfairness
to her.
“I did a lot of reading, as you
know.” Her casual tone belied her worry.
I couldn’t help my past
disapproval, but I could offer reassurance. “Yes. Of course. Your studies serve
you well.”
We reached the cottage, and she
faced me. “It’s the only way I know how to protect you. They’ll find you here,
won’t they?”
“For now, I’ve shielded my
thoughts from them. They’ll sense magic in use, however. Most who practice tap
into a main source. Those with the greatest power learn to wield it with little
effort, and create our own. It’s one way you’ve proven yourself to be a great
talent already.”
“But I know so little.”
“You learn fast. And you command
your magic well.”
“Teach me to use it better.”
Urgency edged her tone. And excitement.
I dreaded the responsibility of
the task. “I’m not the most patient teacher.”
“And I tend to be a hardheaded
student.” She linked her arms around my neck. “But we’ll make it work.”
She made everything so effortless. Even when I imagined problems between
us, she made them disappear. But how long would she grant me such grace?