Thomas by V.A. Dold - Excerpt & Giveaway

Thomas
Le Beau Series, Book 4

V.A. Dold

Paranormal Romance
April 10, 2015

Amazon

Julia is happy with her place in the shifter community as the owner of the famous shifter bar, The Backwater. But the life she's created for herself isn't enough to satisfy her crazy-ass mother, Lucinda, who shops her and her sister, Krystal, around to the pure blood shifters like pieces of meat. Only a born shifter mate is good enough for her girls.

Thomas James has his hands full as the shifter king's head of security. He certainly wasn’t looking for a girlfriend during the first annual shifter gathering. He had the king and queen to protect, not skirts to chase.

A childhood of emotional and physical abuse by his birth father has left Thomas emotionally unavailable and uninterested in romantic relationships. His father Tim’s cruelty to his mother and brother molded him into an extremely protective person. No one messes with his loved ones without answering to him.

Even though Julia and Thomas are destined to be mates, the obstacles standing between them and their happily-ever-after seem insurmountable.

Lucinda insists Julia stay away from the filthy human.

Tim is trying to kill every one Thomas loves. The mysterious Benevolent Sovereign, who is trying to overthrow the throne, has sent swampers to attack Thomas and destroy Julia’s livelihood.

With family like theirs, who needs enemies? Will Julia and Thomas’s happiness be snuffed out before it has a chance to begin or will they forge through - obstacles be damned.

Excerpt

Prologue- The Plan

Only the birds singing and the leaves ruffling in the breeze shared Emma’s solitude. Reverently, she knelt before the dais constructed for John’s conversion. As part of its preparation, she had taken her daily meditation time at its base.

 Closing her eyes and lifting her hands in supplication, she began to pray. “Mother Luperca, I ask that you bless this holy site and give it your approval.”

As she knelt quietly, a soft voice greeted her, “Beloved daughter, I give this site my approval. All is prepared for my newest son, John, to join my family.”

“May I also inquire about my unmated sons?”

“You ask about your sons, but that is not what I feel in your heart. Your true concern is for Thomas, and the plan I have for him.”

“If it pleases you, may I be honored with the knowledge of your plan?”

“Thomas is destined to be Julia’s mate.”

“How may I be of assistance in bringing this mating to fruition?”

“Julia will attend the gathering. Ensure that they meet.”

“Thank you, Mother. How may I be of further service?”

“Your daily worship pleases me well, child. You do enough. Blessed be.”

“Blessed be, Mother.”

Emma completed her prayers and final preparations, excited to tell Isaac her news.

*****

Isaac sat in his office responding to emails from the other pack patriarchs. The gathering was shaping up to be a complete success with every family in the region attending.

“Isaac! Isaac, where are you, cher?” Emma called through the house.

“In here, mon amour.”

“I can’t believe it!” Emma perched in the chair opposite him. “The Goddess has given me the next mate.”

“Who?” he asked excitedly. “Lucas? Marcus?”

Emma leaned toward him and whispered her incredible secret. “Thomas.”

“No! How?”

“Julia.” Emma clapped excitedly. “She’s his mate.”

“I never saw that coming.” Isaac laughed.

“That’s why he isn’t being converted with John.”

Isaac nodded. “He’ll be converted by Julia during the ritual.”

“The Goddess told me Julia will attend the gathering, and our job is to ensure they meet.”

“All right,” Isaac grinned, “that should be easy enough. I’ll keep tabs on Thomas, and you watch Julia. If they don’t meet on their own, one of us will make sure they are introduced.”

About the Author

V.A. Dold Amazon best selling author of the Award winning Le Beau Brothers series.

Prior to becoming a full time writer, she was publicist to the authors, owning ARC Author & Reader Conventions. Still is.

Her idea of absolute heaven is a day in the French Quarter with her computer, her coffee mug and the Brothers, of course.

A Midwest native with her heart lost to Louisiana, she has a penchant for titillating tales featuring sexy men and strong women. When she's not writing, she's probably taking in a movie, reading, or traveling.

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