Title: The Wolf's Torment
Synopsis:
It's 1865 in Moldavia, a country nestled against the shores of the Black Sea, and Crown Prince Mihai Sigmaringen returns after receiving an education in England. His best friend, Viktor Bacau joins him. Mihai is intent on modernizing his nation, but he's also a witch, and it's time he embraces his heritage. The tasks in front of him are many including getting married. Lady Theresa von Kracken arrives in Constanta as Mihai's intended. Mihai has vowed not to fall in love again, but Theresa manages to break the battlements around his heart. In an unfortunate twist of fate, Viktor is bitten by a werewolf. Viktor's transformation threatens everyone around him including his wife's safety and Mihai's happiness with Theresa. Viktor's bite is the wolf's torment.
Author: Stephanie Burkhart
Series: Moldavian Moon #1
Pages: N/A
Date Published: April 30th, 2011
Publisher: Desert Breeze Publishing
Format: eBook
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Mystery
Source: Goddess Fish Blog Tour
Synopsis:
It's 1865 in Moldavia, a country nestled against the shores of the Black Sea, and Crown Prince Mihai Sigmaringen returns after receiving an education in England. His best friend, Viktor Bacau joins him. Mihai is intent on modernizing his nation, but he's also a witch, and it's time he embraces his heritage. The tasks in front of him are many including getting married. Lady Theresa von Kracken arrives in Constanta as Mihai's intended. Mihai has vowed not to fall in love again, but Theresa manages to break the battlements around his heart. In an unfortunate twist of fate, Viktor is bitten by a werewolf. Viktor's transformation threatens everyone around him including his wife's safety and Mihai's happiness with Theresa. Viktor's bite is the wolf's torment.
~Try an Excerpt!~
Mihai led Theresa out to the dance floor. They performed a
waltz and he discovered
Theresa had a natural grace, following his lead impeccably.
He flashed her a smile. Theresa was a perfect fit in his
arms, and the suddenness of that
realization drove two conflicting emotions through him --
awkwardness because he wasn't expecting to enjoy her company and delight
because he did. His father had chosen his bride well.
An aggressive tap on the shoulder stopped him mid-waltz.
"Shouldn't you introduce me?" asked Viktor.
Mihai fought against a frown. He would have liked to have
had the dance with Theresa
alone. Instead, he thought to mind his manners for now.
"Theresa, this is my best friend, Viktor Bacau."
She politely nodded.
"Do you mind finishing the dance with me?" asked
Viktor. Theresa looked at Mihai. Reluctantly, he gave her a slight nod.
"I'd be honored to," she said.
Mihai left her side and walked off the dance floor. Sonia
was there as well, her gaze fixed on Viktor. Was she experiencing the same
thing he was? Reluctance? A God-awful feeling watching him with someone else?
Was that the stirrings of jealousy?
He leaned over. "Why are you frowning?" "Why
are you?"
"I'm not."
"You are."
Why was his sister so stubborn? "I suppose I'd rather
be dancing with Theresa."
"Viktor's just being polite."
"I suspect you'd rather be dancing with him."
Sonia pursed her lips and gently rocked back and forth on
her feet. She always did that
when Mihai had struck a nerve.
"You and Viktor have spent a lot of time together
recently," Mihai continued.
Sonia stopped rocking, surprise in her eyes. "Well, I
enjoy his company."
"And I suspect he enjoys yours."
~Meet Stephanie!~
Stephanie Burkhart is a 911 dispatcher for
LAPD. She was born and raised in
Manchester, New Hampshire. She served 11
years in the US Army and currently calls Castaic, California her home.
Stephanie was married in Denmark in 1991 and has two young sons. She adores
chocolate and is addicted to coffee. She
writes paranormal, contemporary, and steampunk romance and has two children's
books published with 4RV Publishing. You can find her on the Web At: Her Website, Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, Youtube, and Pinterest pages!
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Thanks so much for having me here today. It's always great to visit.
ReplyDeleteThe Wolf's Torment is a great paranormal read for this time of year!
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Steph Burkhart
Romance Under the Moonlight
Stephanie is a new to me author. Thanks for the intro! I enjoyed the excerpt!
ReplyDeleteGreat excerpt. Already on my wish list.
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