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Unknown Protector

The Midworlder Trilogy, Book One

Maggie Mundy

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing

Date of Publication: 30th September 2014

ISBN: 978-1-61935-596-5

ASIN: B00O3KOCHU

Number of pages: 243

Word Count: 88,000

Cover Artist: Fiona Jayde

Book Description:

Two things have helped Nicole cope since the murder of her husband. One is running her detective agency, and the other is her guardian angel Mira. When Mira is killed by a demon, Nicole accepts the help of a Ridge, a long haired, cigar smoking diamond in the rough with wings.

Things go from bad to worse when a replacement guardian cannot be found. She has to trust Ridge, which is tricky when she realizes there are no demons or angels, just parasitic aliens that humans have built the myths of these celestial beings around. Ridge isn’t an angel or a devil, but an alien half breed known as a Midworlder.

He is also way too sexy for his own good, or is it her own good?

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Excerpt

“Please don’t drop me, please don’t drop me,” Nicole repeated as she closed her eyes. She didn’t like flying in planes, let alone being dragged through the night sky by an oversexed scruffy angel who was too hot for his own good. Or was it her own good.

“I won’t let you fall. Look around before we go over. I reckon you’ve guessed the events of tonight aren’t the way we normally do things. Humans aren’t meant to be aware of our flying through the night sky which means I can’t let you remember any of this.”

She took a deep breath and opened her eyes. His face was close to hers as he gripped her tight around her waist. It was too dark to read what he might be thinking from his expression. His lips were so close and her own were parting at the thought he might kiss her. She trembled, but not from fear anymore and hoped he couldn’t read her mind. They were being hunted and she wanted a kiss, no she longed for it. He had to be putting the thoughts in her head.

She needed to get her mind off him so she gazed down at San Francisco. Her adopted city stretched out below with steep streets reaching down to the harbor, while the lights on the Golden Gate Bridge shone in the distance, reflecting on the water below. She smiled as a tear flowed down her cheek. She had never seen it this way before. For a moment she forgot others were after them or after her in particular. She peeked over Ridge’s shoulder and glanced back over his wings as they glided through the sky. Three dark, winged shapes were following and could be seen against the light of the full moon. Maybe the full moon could explain why strange things were happening, because this was like staring at a scene from a horror movie, except it was real.

The shapes of their pursuer’s bodies blurred. She turned back to the city but the lights of San Francisco were disappearing. In the moonlight she focused on the face next to her. Ridge smiled and touched her cheek with his.

“It’s okay. I’m gonna get you a new guardian and all of this will go away. I won’t let anyone hurt you.”

She didn’t want a new guardian, she wanted Mira back. It went dark and reminded her of when she went adventure-caving in Australia. The absolute darkness of underground where not even a trickle of light breaks through, no matter how hard you look. She couldn’t see Ridge anymore, but the closeness of him and the darkness amplified the sound of his wings. For a moment they were all that existed in the universe. His lips touched hers and her mouth opened to him only to have him pull away. Did he mean to do that?

“I suggest you close your eyes and give your mind over to me,” he whispered.

Nicole shook her head and tried to get herself back to reality, whatever that was. “I’m not going anywhere with my eyes shut after tonight, and from what I’m picking up at times your mind seems a bit murky to let you in again.”

“Suit yourself darling, but don’t blame me if you pass out.”

Pain sliced through her temple. She squeezed her eyes shut and instinctively hugged Ridge tighter. His thoughts were in her head again telling her to relax, but this time it wasn’t working. She tried to hold down the rising alarm of what would happen next. Somehow she had an inkling it wasn’t going to be good.

Author Bio

Maggie Mundy lives in Adelaide, Australia and is a member of Romance Writers of Australia, and the local chapter SARA (South Australian Romance Authors).

She recently completed a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and English. She had a short story published in the Romance Writers of Australia Topaz Anthology Little Gems in 2010 called Sea and Vines. She has three books out with Rogue Phoenix Press. Two erotic novellas called Blood Scent and Blood Oath and a paranormal romance called World Change. She also has a supernatural thriller out with Soul Mate Publishing called Hidden Mortality and paranormal romance called Unknown Protector.

She has also performed for many years in corporate entertainment for which she wrote her own sketches, which probably explains why her head is so full of characters. She loves writing romance but thinks falling in love can be scary, especially in her stories where creatures of the night really exist.

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World Change by Maggie Mundy: Character Interview & Giveaway

World Change

by Maggie Mundy

BLURB:

Clare gets transported from present day Florence to an alternate world, one that looks like fourteenth century Italy. The only way back is through a portal half a world away, plus the local High priestess wants her dead, and the only one she can trust is a vampire called Trevi. He is the only one who exits in this world, and she knows more about what he is than he does. He is hard to resist, especially when he saves her life. Trevi can take her home but he is keeping one big secret. She will have to be like him to survive the journey through the portal back to her world making a myth a reality.

Excerpt:

They were high above a city. She hated heights. The flying man appeared human as only two arms carried her and she couldn't see any wings. There wasn't enough light to make out his appearance.

Clare gripped on tight as she took a look at what was below. The city looked like Florence but different. There were no cars and they must be having a power cut because the streetlights were all out. Flying over the rooftops she could see well-lit courtyards where people gathered, but they were all in costume.

The two moons came out from behind a cloud and the moonlight enabled her to get a better look at the man who held her. He had fangs, like a vampire. Maybe the soldiers with the swords might have been a better option. If this guy wanted to bite her, she had nowhere to go but fall to her death. She thought about screaming again, but how would the people below get to her. What if they were like the soldiers?

He didn't stop in the city but kept flying. It became so dark below she couldn't make anything out. Finally, they landed through treetops into a small glade. He let her feet drop so she could stand but her legs gave way. He picked her up again and gently placed her next to a tree. The moonlight hardly penetrated through the treetops, and she couldn't tell if he still had fangs.

Character Interview

Please welcome Trevi from Maggie Mundy's World Change.

What is your name? Do you have a nickname? 

My name is Trevi. Clare says there is a fountain in her world called the same. She said people throw coins in the fountain in hope that they might return. I hope one day we shall go there together. I don’t have a nickname but I have been called bloodsucker on occasion. Clare’s name for what I am is vampire.  

What is your hair color? Eye color?  

I have shoulder length brown hair. My eyes are blue in color but when the bloodlust takes me they become white. I fear I scared Clare the first time she saw it happen. Plus my fangs gave her a bit of a shock. She thought I was make believe.

How old are you? 

That is a tricky one. From what I can tell I am about eighty years old. My body has stopped aging though. I would say I probably look about twenty seven summers. I never knew my mother but was told she was human. I was in growing in her womb and was changed by a bloodsucker from another world. That is probably why I age differently.

Where were you born? Where have you lived since then? Where do you currently call home? 

I was born in the capital and lived with the High Priestess for many years. Recently I lived with my servant Hyfa in or own simple villa. Now Clare and I live on the road. We are hunted and must try and leave this world.  

Who are the people you are closest to? 

When I was young I was close to the High Priestess Sari. Then I learned that she was lying to me. For many years the only person I trusted was my servant Hyfa. Now I have Clare and my best friend Luca. I can’t imagine life without them.

Who is your funniest friend? 

Luca. He is young and handsome and believes every young woman is interested in him. I can’t wait until he meets his match. I shall laugh long and hard.

What is your biggest fear? 

That Sari will win and I will lose Clare. I fear that I would be lost in my grief and unleash my anger on this world. I fear I could become worse than Sari.

What or who is the greatest love of your life? 

Clare. She is the most amazing woman. She is strong and accepts whatever is thrown at her. I have been an abomination for so long, living off the blood of others. I am still humbled by her love for me.

Which living person do you most despise? 

High Priestess Sari. She killed Clare’s sister and lives off the essence of offworlders she brings through her portal. She will kill anyone who stands in her way.

What is your greatest regret? 

I have killed so many people over the years. I try to live on animal blood now but if my friends are threatened and the bloodlust takes over, I find it hard to stop. I wish I could undo the past. 

What do you most value in your friends? 

They believe and trust me. I have only known such a short while and I know I am the darkness that people fear will come in the night, yet they care.

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

I live in Adelaide Australia and I am a member of Romance Writers of Australia, and the local chapter SARA (South Australian Romance Authors). I recently completed a Bachelor of Arts in Drama, English and Creative Writing. I have had a short story published in the RWA Topaz Anthology Little Gems in 2010 called Sea and Vines. I have had an erotic novella called Blood Scent published in July 2013 by Rogue Phoenix Press. I also have a paranormal romance called Hidden Mortality published February 2014 by Soul Mate Publishing. World Change is the first book in the Earthbound Trilogy.

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Hidden Mortality out now.

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World Change Available April 2014

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Giveaway:

Maggie will be awarding an eBook copy of World Change to a randomly drawn commenter at each stop during the tour.Follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here: 

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Hidden Mortality by Maggie Mundy Tour: Interview & Giveaway

 Hidden Mortality

Maggie Mundy

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Publisher: Soulmate Publishing

Date of Publication: 6th February 18, 2014

ISBN:-13:978-1-61935-329-9

ASIN: B00I911NI0

Number of pages:281

Word Count: 85,000

Cover Artist: Fiona Jayde

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Hidden Mortality will be on sale for .99 throughout the tour.

Book Description:

A witch is murdered in 1850 in a ritual that will grant longevity to four men. What they are not aware of is that she has bestowed the same power to another called Seth to avenge her death.

Cara lives in present day Bristol, and is a descendant of the witch. Having been unlucky in love she fills her days with food with her Irish themed catering business. Her nights are another matter; they are full of erotic dreams of a mysterious lover, or nightmares with mutilated bodies. So this wasn’t the best time for her Nana to tell her she is coming into her power. 

Excerpt 

Cara kept searching but couldn’t find the book she wanted. The assistant at the empty counter smiled politely as she approached.

“I’m looking for a book called Immortality and Witchcraft, Fact or Fiction,” Cara said.

The woman typed the title into her computer. As Cara waited, someone walked up to the other counter beside her. She turned to look. Her world stopped as she met the slate grey gaze of the man staring straight at her. This wasn’t possible. He couldn’t exist. He was just a dream lover. Yet there he was, standing next to her as big as life.

She tried to smile, but it probably came out as more of a grin. He didn’t smile back. Her legs turned to jelly. If she didn’t breathe, she would pass out. She reached out and gripped the counter. One of them had to look away but she couldn’t bring herself to do it. Someone was talking to her and the moment was broken.

“Excuse me.”
     “Sorry.” Cara replied, as she forced herself to look at the salesperson. She was afraid if she glanced back, he would be gone. Her imagination must be playing tricks on her.

“It looks like we should have one copy left,” the woman said.

“I think I’m just about to sell it,” the other shop assistant said coming up to the register. “We could order it in for you. It might take a couple of weeks.”

“Please, take my copy.” The man at the other counter held out the book. His voice was deep, exactly as it was in her dreams. She was caught again in his gaze. The world disappeared and for a moment they were the only two people alive locked in the gaze they shared. Her hand went to her chest. She could feel her heart racing at the thought of him being near.

“Thank you, but no I couldn’t. You had the book first.”

           “Please, take it. I have plenty of time to wait for another copy to come in.”

           She found it hard to say no. Perhaps, it was the fact he was about six three and wore grey bike leathers. They added to the effect of making him look powerful. The shaved head and the stubble on his face gave a menacing look, but she wasn’t afraid of him. This wasn’t right. Her life was wild enough without dream lovers becoming real.

           Plus, she wouldn’t want her other dreams to become real as well. She needed to say something, or he would think she was an idiot standing there with her mouth gaping. He held the book out to her. As she took it, her hand touched his. It was such a tiny touch and yet it meant he was real. She felt the heat rising up her neck as she blushed. She also sensed another heat inside her. It was the same way he had made her feel in her dreams.

          “Thanks.” Cara paid for her book and listened as he confirmed his contact details. Seth Scanlon. She had a name. She wasn’t really stalking. Taking another book off a shelf, she flipped through the pages. He glanced her way before he left and caught her gaze once more.

          She couldn’t fool herself. The look he gave her was so intense she felt he was seeing inside her soul. Her breath caught. She shivered although the shop was warm. For a split second, she considered following him and saying he must remember all the times they had made love.

           She could just imagine the expression he would give her. He didn’t know her. She was a stranger. The shop became suffocating as she pulled at the collar of her jumper. She needed to be outside. There was no sign of him on the street. For a moment, she wanted to cry. At this rate, she would give the silly schoolgirls in the shop a run for their money.

About the Author:

Maggie Mundy lives in Adelaide, Australia and is a member of Romance Writers of Australia, and the local chapter SARA (South Australian Romance Authors). She recently completed a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and English at Flinders University. She had a short story published in the RWA Topaz Anthology Little Gems in 2010 called Sea and Vines. Over the past year she has had stories on line with Alfie dog in the UK and Antipodean SF in Australia. She has also performed for many years in corporate entertainment for which she wrote her own sketches, which probably explains why her head is so full of characters. She loves writing romance but thinks falling in love can be scary, especially in her stories where creatures of the night really exist.

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Interview:

I would like to thank Maggie Mundy for stopping by for an author interview and telling us about herself and Hidden Mortality. 

What is your favorite part of the story, Hidden Mortality? 

I love the part when Cara and Seth get intimate for the first time. It should be slow and erotic but they have issues. She has scars from surgery and is self-conscious. His body is scarred as well and he allays her fears. Cara then struggles as she undresses him from his bike leathers and ends up giggling. I wanted it to be real as things don’t always go like the movies.

If you were stranded on a desert island which of your characters do you want by your side?

Seth. He is the hero and is over six foot tall, well-built and is immortal. I have always seen him as a cross between Kelly Slater and Vin Diesel. Oh did I mention, he is great in bed. On a desert island it might be sex on the beach. Tricky with the sand. I would just have to go for a naked swim with him in the ocean as well. It would be hard but I could suffer for research. We just won’t tell Cara about it.

If you could be best friends with one of your characters, who would it be?

Cara. My heroine has so much thrown at her but she keeps on going. She is resilient and loyal to her friends. She also has that side of her that doubts her abilities which most of us have. To allow yourself to be vulnerable and yet persist is a great attribute to have.

Who or what inspired you to be a writer?

I came to writing late. I wasn’t one of those people who always knew this was what they wanted to do, and had scribbled down stories all their life. I was in my forties and at work one day and thought is this it. What else could I do? By the way I’m an operating room sister. I went to university and did a degree in Drama and English. I loved it and have not stopped writing since. It’s scary to think all these stories were locked away in there and might never have seen the light of day.

Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?

Only one, that is so hard. I have to say Sarah Dunant. I read her book The Birth of Venus and was blown away. You would get to the end of a page and take a deep breath and say to yourself. How did she do that? I was lucky enough to meet her at a writer’s festival and she was lovely.

Can you share a little of your current work with us?

I am writing the second book in The Earthbound Trilogy. The first book World Change is out next month. The second book is called World Apart.

World Change. Clare gets transported from present day Florence to an alternate world, one that looks like fourteenth century Italy. The only way back is through a portal half a world away, plus the local High priestess wants her dead, and the only one she can trust is a vampire called Trevi. He is the only one who exits in this world, and she knows more about what he is than he does. He is hard to resist, especially when he saves her life. Trevi can take her home but he is keeping one big secret. She will have to be like him to survive the journey through the portal back to her world making a myth a reality.

What book are you reading now?

I am reading the The Blackdagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward. I am really loving them. Who wouldn’t love these gorgeous vampires with their tattoos, black leather, buff bodies and daggers? She is one of the few authors who have made me cry when reading their work.

Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

Thank you. I am new to the writing world and still humbled by the fact that someone takes the time to read my work. I love it when people get attached to characters and say that they could identify with them. Hopefully not the murderous sides but definitely the sexy aspect. When I write I am going on the journey with my characters and love it that others want to go there too. Yet again a big thank you.

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