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Sunday, January 27, 2013

Feature and Giveaway: Knights of the Darkness Chronicles by DN Simmonds


Desires Unleashed is the first novel in the riveting, highly-addictive and sexually-charged Knights of the Darkness Chronicles. Experience the heart-pounding thrill of the chase in this electrifying page-turner as you uncover the mystery behind the series of gruesome killings that have been terrorizing the citizens of Chicago.

When a grisly decapitated corpse pops up on a Chicago Street, drained of blood, the highly-trained, government-funded special police force assigned two of their best detectives to the case. S.U.I.T. Detectives Warren Davis and Matthew Eric delve deep into their investigation to discover just who or what is leaving mutilated bodies in public places. They soon realize that the killer or killers is one step ahead of them and if they are going to stop the menace before another innocent human is viciously attack, they are going to need help.

Natasha Hemingway liked her life just the way it was... normal and supernatural-free. The vampires and shape-shifters were just where she wanted them to be--far away from her. All was going well until an unfortunate accident landed her in the hospital. It was then that she discovered she had an ability that could help her save countless lives. All of a sudden, she finds herself thrust into the dangerous and alluring world of the supernatural and into the arms of two very sexy and deadly vampires.

Original, gritty and sprinkled with just the right amount of humor and wit, the Knights of the Darkness Chronicles will suck you in and take you for a ride you won't forget. You don't want to miss out on this amazing series.

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The Guilty Innocent is the second novel in the edgy, action-packed, sexually-charged, Knights of the Darkness Chronicles.

In this installment, Darian, the gorgeous, charismatic and charming master vampire of Chicago is framed for a crime he didn't commit, but why? His lover, Xavier, Natasha and a few others must travel halfway across the world to find out who and why before time runs out and all hell breaks loose!

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The Royal Flush is the third novel in the edgy, action-packed, sexually-charged, Knights of the Darkness Chronicles.

In the third installment of this tale, the hunt is on! The coven, Pack and Pride must join forces to stop a group of big game hunters by any means necessary! Hold on to your seat as the Knights take you on yet another wild ride that will not let you go until the last word is read and the book is closed!

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Hostile Territory is the fourth novel in the edgy, action-packed, sexually charged Knights of the Darkness Chronicles. In this installment, be prepared for the ultimate supernatural adventure! It's no holds barred in this tale and there's going to be hell to pay! A single orchestrated attack initiates a hunt unlike Darian and his friends have ever encountered. You really don't want to miss out. The ante has been upped and they are out for blood!

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Darian, Elise and Xander have been through very rough times in the past, but nothing has prepared them for the menace that is causing all kinds of havoc in their territory this time around. Chicago is at the mercy, or lack thereof, of a ruthless gang of supernaturals who seem to take extreme pleasure in other people's pain. In this game of cat and mouse, there's no way to tell who's the predator and who's the prey.

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The Final Chapter of the Knights of the Darkness Chronicles will leave you breathless!

Picking up the chaos from where The Lion's Den left off, Unholy Alliance unleashes a whole new threat to everyone’s existence. It’s the calm before the storm and once the storm hits, you’ll have to pray and hope you survive. New alliances will be formed that will reshape the world with the blood of the innocent. There will be nowhere to hide, there will be no sanctuary. Who will stop them? Can they be stop? Hold on to your seats and prepare for one hell of a ride!

Original, sexy and gritty, the Knights of the Darkness Chronicles will suck you in and take you for a ride you won't forget!

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Desires Unleashed

He smiled at her again, turning on the charm full force. He took her hand to lead her to the bed. He picked her up with ease, causing her to yelp in surprise. She had never been swept off of her feet, literally, and carried anywhere. He held her in his arms effortlessly, as if she had the weight of a feather. Her arms locked around his strong neck as she gazed into his lovely, soft gray eyes. She liked how the light danced around his pupils, never getting caught in them. He placed her on the bed gently. She couldn’t help smiling at him, feeling her heart pitter-pat inside her chest. Something about him, the simple allure of him was carrying her away on an uncontrollable wave of desire and curiosity. Natasha thought Xavier must be straight out of a fairy tale, men like this just didn’t exist. She had almost forgotten he was a vampire.

She had never imagined her first official meeting with a vampire would be like this. Even though he was a vampire, he looked to be a human man. She was beginning to wonder what kind of relationship they could have. She wondered if his body functioned like that of a mortal man’s. She decided she’d let curiosity kill the cat. If she was going to consider getting to know this vampire more, she wanted to know if or how they could be compatible.

“Can you, you know, do you ... um ... Does your ... okay, there’s no polite way to ask this of you.”

She took a moment to contemplate the best way to form the question while causing the least embarrassment.

“Yes, I can. I can ‘do it’ just like a human man, even better,” he smiled.

“Years of experience. I can last hours longer ... if need be,” he said, taking the pressure off of her.

He didn't need to read her mind to know what she was thinking. It was the same thing he would have thought in her place. He smiled at the astonishment she couldn’t hide. He could tell by her expression that her mind was probably playing out an erotic scene this instant. He turned and sat down in the small, uncomfortable, cloth-covered chair beside her bed and stretched out his long legs, hands resting on the armrest. He looked
questioningly at her.

“What are you thinking? I can see the gears turning in your head. Knowing you women, it’s something lewd,” he joked.

She looked at him, her eyes widening. “Knowing us women! Lewd?! Naw, baby, that’s how you men think. Your minds are always in the gutter. Women are sensible. I don’t know what the hell is wrong with you men. Right now, I bet you’re looking at me and I no longer have on this hospital gown, you’ve already mentally undressed me,” she said matter-of-factly. Xavier was caught off guard and it showed, making him laugh outright again. He would have to tell Darian about this beautiful, exciting woman.

He definitely wanted to get better acquainted with her.

I was born in the little, but big bustling city of Chicago, Illinois. I still live there today and I'm loving every second of it ... Except for those harsh cold winters. I started writing short horror stories when I was eleven years old. It wasn't until 2004 that I decided to take the plunge into the professional literary world when I wrote Desires Unleashed.

I love the supernatural world; I've always found it fascinating, especially vampires and shape-shifters. It was my love of the genre that motivated me to create the story I had always wanted to read. I published it, hoping there were other people out there who would be entertained by that same story. I love to entertain people, to offer them that fantasy world they can escape into filled with wonders and good times. I know I appreciate the escapism I've delved into when reading a good book.

Some of the accolades I've won for my writing are: "New Voice of Today" by A Romance Review, "Rising Star" by Love Romance and "Author of the Month" by Warrior of Words. I've been nominated two years in a row in several categories, including "best vampire novel" and "best urban-fantasy" at Love Romance and More. My third novel; The Royal Flush did win honorable mention in 2006.

Some of the accolades I've won for my writing are: "New Voice of Today" by A Romance Review, "Rising Star" by Love Romance and "Author of the Month" by Warrior of Words. I've been nominated two years in a row in several categories, including "best vampire novel" and "best urban-fantasy" at Love Romance and More. My third novel; The Royal Flush did win honorable mention in 2006.

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12 comments :

  1. thank you for introducing me to DN Simmonds. this is a new author to me!

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  2. This is a new author for me and this series sounds amazing. Will add to my TBR pile.
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  3. This a new author for me and I can't wait to read this series. I love books about vampires and shifters. Thanks

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  4. I've seen these books round but I've not read them. They do sound interesting.

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  5. Havent read these yet but I cant wait to they sound great .Thank you for sharing with us today.Have a fantastic week.

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  6. I had never heard of these books, but they sound really good. I have added them to my TBR list. They are at the top!

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  7. Thanks for the excerpt and the chance to win!
    Sounds really good!!

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  8. First of all I am just struck by the amazing covers. These do sound like great reading.

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  9. New author to me, but boy do this book look like something to look forward to <3 adding to the list

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  10. It seems this series is dark with romance and lots of action, which I like. I never heard of it before, but I love discovering new authors. dsr002(at)gmail(dot)com

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