Following a last minute title change, "Dark Sentinels Prequel" is LIVE!! Since the release of "Dark Sentinels Book One: Sable," readers have been asking questions about specific characters, how the sentinels originated, and quite a few other things related to the sentinels, so the prequel is in response to those questions. Hope you enjoy the novella :-) Join the new release blast and don't forget to enter the Rafflecopter by commenting on each host site you visit.
The "Dark Sentinels" series idea was sparked by information I read in my subscription to the "Defenders of Wildlife" update. Subsequently, I wrote a story, entered it in a Wild Rose Press competition, and received notice that I was one of the winners! Here's some information about who the "Dark Sentinels" are and how they originated, the prequel blurb, along with covers and links for the first two books in the series and my other books.
“Dark Sentinels: Origins”
Ten years ago, less than
7,000 wolves remained in North America due to humans hunting and killing them
indiscriminately, trapping and maiming them, and encroaching upon and
destroying their natural habitat through selfish, thoughtless actions. Prior to
the 20th century, wolves numbered more than 2 million, and roamed
the entirety of North America. In the early 20th century, their
habitat was reduced to Canada, a few other northernmost states, New Mexico,
small pockets of the southeastern United States, and Arizona.
Although they are still
seriously endangered, their numbers have presently risen to more than 11,000 on
this continent. Wolves have always had a special relationship with man, and
many believe this relationship was always meant to be synergistic.
Unfortunately, time and again, man has betrayed them, prompting the
intervention of nature herself to preserve her majestic, intelligent children.
Many Native American, as well
as Turkish, Roman, and Mongolian legends in particular, point to the belief
that not only has man always depended upon the wolf for survival, but that men
descended from wolves. The wolf has been worshipped as a God and an ancestor
throughout time, and more than one legend tells of the union of a wolf and a
human to produce the first half-human, half-lupine or (wolf) offspring. Tales
abound of wolves nursing, protecting, and raising human children.
In order to protect
themselves, they have learned to live in larger packs and maintain closer ties
with their half-human progeny, but desperate times account for the resurgence
of ancient protectors – Dark Sentinels…
“Dark
Sentinels Prequel” New Release
Sometimes a girl has to go the extra mile to capture
the man she loves, especially when she’s a sentinel wolf shifter from
Washington state with no possible mates for miles.
Orphaned in childhood, Dr. Syreena Adler learned at
an early age to depend on her twin brother, Sable, and herself, but phone
conversations with a Georgia sentinel she’s never seen spark unexpected desire.
Southern red wolf sentinel Cord Velasquez has spent
his life atoning for the death of his entire family. He wants a life with
Syreena, but when she surprises him with an impromptu visit, the realization of
his greatest fear seems inevitable.
Dark Sentinels – Book One: Sable by Dariel Raye
Sable, a sentinel wolf shifter, is captured and
locked in his wolf form until Akila, a veterinarian, tries to tame
him and unleashes a 6'5" baby blue-eyed surprise.
Dr. Akila Marshall is a veterinarian with a calling – save
as many stray animals as possible. The only child of wealthy, yet distant
parents, she’s convinced that love is not for her. Until…
Sable’s search for his twin sister leads him to Akila. Born
into a rare species of wolf shifters whose main purpose is protecting others,
he has always been forced to fend for himself, but Akila’s loving, protective
nature draws him – and not a moment too soon. Together, they must learn to
trust each other enough to overcome a new, deadly enemy.
“Dark Sentinels Book Two: Torin”
When greedy land developers
set their sights on Dark Sentinel land, Torin turns to attorney Stephanie Bates
for help, but she’ll need his protection to stay alive long enough to save his
land.
Real estate lawyer, Stephanie
Bates, has risen to the top of her field through meticulous sacrifice and goal
setting. She has no time for distractions – and that includes pets, messy
relationships, and loose ends.
Torin DuMont is a forensic
scientist who chose the profession to avoid dealing with people as much as
possible. Raised by a stepfather who hated him, he’s been forced to live a life
of solitude, fueled by anger and distrust. When wolves and shifters start
turning up dead, Torin must battle an enemy bent on destroying those he was
born to protect. His greatest challenge, however, is Attorney Bates and the surprising
effect she has on his heart.
Starts February 13th, 2014
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