The
Silverton Chronicles, Book
1
Carmen
Fox
Genre: Urban
Fantasy/Romance/Suspense
Publisher: Smart Heart Publishing
Date of Publication: July 31, 2015
epub: 978-0-9931992-0-2
paperback: 978-0-9931992-1-9
hardcover: 978-0-9931992-2-6
Number of pages: 276 print pages
Word Count: 104k
Cover Artist: Ana Grigoriu
Book Description:
When everyone's existence depends
on the lies they tell, trust doesn't come easy
Ivy’s neighbors have a secret. They
aren’t human. But Ivy has a secret, too. She knows. As long as everyone keeps
quiet, she’s happy working as a P.I. by day and chillaxing with her BFF
Florian, a vampire, by night. When a routine pickup drops her in the middle of
a murder, her two worlds collide. While Florian knows how to throw a punch,
deep down he's a softie. His idea of scary? Running out of hair product. It’s
time Ivy faced facts. Even with a vampire on stand-by, one gal can only kick so
many asses.
For help, she must put her faith in
others. A human, who might just be the one. A demon, who will, for a price,
open the doors to her heritage. And a werewolf, who wants to protect her from
herself.
Torn between these men, Ivy must
tread carefully, because one wants her heart, one wants her body, and one wants
her dead.
Excerpt
A growl from behind made my skin crawl. I whipped around. Florian’s face was grim, his posture unnatural and stiff.
The hairs on my arms stood on end, and I suppressed a shudder. “Are you all right?”
“Can’t.” He propped his hand against the wall. “Not feeling well.”
My gaze followed the direction of his stare. Large crimson stains pooled on the immaculate living room carpet. Oh crap. Blood.
I turned back. Florian’s pupils dilated to form two black marbles, trained on me. His canines lengthened, coming to sharp and lethal points. The pounding of my heart overrode my motor skills, and for a second, I stood rooted to the spot.
This wasn’t how I’d envisioned his secret being revealed to me. I’d pictured cupcakes, and maybe tissues at the relief of finally being straight with each other, not a full-out blood frenzy.
Finally, the switch labeled “common sense” flipped and triggered me into action. I fingered the guards in my pockets. The small plates were my only chance.
Author Bio
Carmen lives in the south of
England with her beloved tea maker and a stuffed sheep called Fergus. An avid
reader since childhood, she caught the writing bug when her Nana asked her to
write a story. She also has a law degree, studied physics for a few years,
dabbled in marketing and human resources, and speaks native-level German and
fluent Geek. Her preferred niches of geekdom are tabletop games, comics, sci-fi
and fantasy.
She writes about smart women with
sassitude, about pretty cool guys too, and will chase that plot twist, no
matter how elusive.
Expect to be kept guessing.
DIVIDE AND CONQUER, Carmen’s first
urban fantasy novel, was published in March 2015. To find out more, visit her
at www.carmen-fox.com.
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Character Interview
Please welcome Felicity from Carmen Fox's Guarded to Diane’s Book Blog.
What is your full name? Do you have a
nickname?
My parents, probably in a state
of utter confusion after my birth, thought it a good idea to call me Felicity
Jocinda Ivy Bell. But if you don’t want to get slapped, I suggest you call me
Ivy.
How old are you?
Twenty-five.
Where were you born? Where have
you lived since then? Where do you currently call home?
Silverton, CA for all three. I’m not
much of traveler, although I have been to Alethia, an entirely different realm,
but truth be told, even that wasn’t my choice.
What is in your refrigerator
right now? On your bedroom floor? On your nightstand? In your garbage can?
Refrigerator: nothing. On my
bedroom floor? Dirty laundry. My nightstand: my alarm clock. And most likely coffee
grounds, a potato chip bag and soda cans in the trash.
Who are the people you are
closest to?
Florian and Julia, my neighbors
from across the street. They’ve really come through for me. I wish I were
closer to my mom, but we’ve drifted apart since Dad died.
Who is your funniest friend?
Florian. He’s also my best friend. His sense of humor kills
me. Just don’t tell him, because he doesn’t need the ego boost. Seriously.
What is your most treasured
possession?
Souvenirs of my childhood, from
before life got real. When my dad was still alive.
What is the quality you most like
in a man?
Intelligence and a good sense of
humor. No, seriously. Don’t get me wrong, a hot bod would be awesome, too, but
I need someone with some gray matter between their ears who can make me laugh
when I need it the most.
Giveaway
One copy of the e-book (for Kindle)
One copy of the paperback
One copy of the hardback
Two $15 Amazon giftcards
Thank you so much for featuring me today and for asking my character such fun questions. We both enjoyed the interview! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love character interviews, they are a lot of fun. I loved your answers. You are welcome at Diane's Book Blog any time. Good luck with your tour!
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