Care to take a dare on a future time or an alien planet with authors Cheri Valmont and Skyler Grey?
Torrid Teaser Volume 52 with Skyler Grey's The Amber Jewel and Cheri Valmont's Alia's Debt, will be released on November 15th 2008 from publisher Whiskey Creek Press/Torrid in ebook.
In Alia's Debt, take a trip to the alien planet of Kazphyr and the wilds of the forbidden country of Velorn.
Blurb for Alia's Debt:
Velornian high prince, GarinRig Ossur, lost his mate to alien abductors and has no wish for another. Since the governors rule by right of birth, if he does not beget an heir, he will forfeit the governorship of Velorn.
When Alia Faddei learns she was bought from the slavers as a ‘gift’ for her savior’s son, Alia is determined to serve the one centra debt of honor due for her rescue. Knowing she was bought to be the bed companion for Garin does not deter her, despite her rank as Sanforthe’s high princess, especially since from the moment she encounters him, Alia wants him.
Garin’s first encounter with Alia brings back two things he thought were long dead—his desire and his heart.
But Alia’s fulfillment of her honor debt could mean her death. Can Garin and Alia find a way to be together without forsaking their honor or their lives?
Excerpt:
As soon as Garin opened his chamber door and began disrobing the last of his uniform, his eyes were drawn directly to the steam rising from the bath. Something was wrong. Even as the thought struck him and he stood completely naked, a head popped up from his bath.
Jardem hell!
Dark flame-colored hair covered the face of his intruder. Obviously, she didn’t know she had company yet, because she took her time to push the unruly mass out of her face. When she did realize, her eyes widened then narrowed, but if he thought to hear her scream or cry out, he would have been wrong.
It seemed she’d been struck speechless.
His father had not been lying when he’d boasted of her beauty, either. Her skin color was darker than what normally accompanied someone with her color hair. Her features were suited more to someone of noble birth, rather than a simple servant. He noted no obvious bruises, so the harsh punishment his father intimated may have been psychological or emotional in nature. Garin doubted her captors would have wanted to mar their prize, decreasing her value on the slave market. And those eyes, dark green and shimmering like jewels with the light of intelligence. The length of her hair covered most of her naked body, giving only brief glimpses of satiny skin as she moved.
Warily, she eyed his naked body as she moved back to the farthest end of his inset bathing pool.
“Greetings, female,” Garin said as he moved closer to his pool. “I see there is no need for me to invite you to join me at my bath.”
If you missed the first three stories in the Sci Fi Kazphyrian series, Sex Machine, in Torrid Teaser Volume 21, and Equal Opportunity Seduction & The Commander's Mate in Torrid Teaser 27, they’re available at:
http://whiskeycreekpresstorrid.com/authors/Cheri_Valmont.html
In The Amber Jewel visit Saturn with its mystical, honor rich traditions.
BLURB for The Amber Jewel:
When Zyriah, rushes home from a long business trip to her newly married husband, Chris, her world shatters after coming face-to-face with his lover. Heart broken and betrayed, she flees into the woods only to stumble upon a crashed space ship.
Stunned, Zyriah finds herself captured and learns she is to be auctioned off on the black market as she’s carried back to the planet Saturn, where she learns a shocking revelation.
Gabe VanKarr, powerful, handsome and a complete alpha-male is Zyriah’s protector, assigned to watch over and guard her with his very life if need be until the innocent and beautiful princess is reigned in as his people’s new Queen. A job he personally requested himself.
Clave, a vile and wicked demon thirsts for the powers Saturn’s new Queen will inherit upon her crowning and Zyriah quickly finds herself caught up in a deadly battle of good verses evil.
EXCERPT for The Amber Jewel:
Zyriah held her breath. He was far beyond handsome—he was the epitome of male beauty combined with the rugged power of intense alpha male. His dark eyes were a rich swirl of deep chocolate outlined by thick lashes. A strong brow arched evenly above perfectly spaced eyes. He carried a proud nose, his mouth full and his lips—desirable. His body screamed male dominance and she bit her lip, hungry to know more of him.
Her eyes followed the thickness of his neck and wide span of his broad shoulders to the hardness of his bare chest. Muscles like steel rippled across his arms and stomach, with only the slightest movement. His impressive frame easily towered over her, making her feel small.
Following the cut of his hipbone to the thin line of dark hair that disappeared beneath the waistband of his tanned leggings, she felt her heart skip as the lower region between her thighs pulsed.
Without another thought she reached out, sliding a single finger lightly across his chest, teasing the fine cut of his ribcage before stepping back.
She forced her heart to slow, the touch of his heated flesh sending an electric shock throughout her body. She longed to touch him again, but froze when he smiled.
Silently, she stepped to the side of him, watching intently for any sign that she failed to hide herself completely. To her relief, his eyes did not follow.
“I’d be careful, Princess. You are yet to be experienced enough to test your womanly abilities on a warrior.” He grinned, folding his arms comfortably across his broad chest.
Hope you enjoyed the excerpts & look forward to reading more of Torrid Teaser Volume 52 due out November 15th from http://www.whiskeycreekpresstorrid.com.
To learn more about Cheri Valmont & Skyler Grey visit: http://www.thewickedwomenofromance.com
Warmest regards,
Cheri & Sky
