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Blood doesn't just make her who she is...it
also makes her what she is.
Like being a sixteen-year-old vampire isn't
hard enough, Tessa's throwback human genes make her an outcast among her
relatives. But try as she might, she can't get a handle on the vampire
lifestyle and all the...blood.
Turning her back on the vamp world, she
embraces the human teenage lifestyle--high school, peer pressure and finding a
boyfriend. Jared manages to stir something in her blood. He's smart and fun and
oh, so cute. But Tessa's dream of a having the perfect boyfriend turns into a
nightmare when vampires attack the movie theatre and kidnap her date.
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No, Cody had some serious skills, at least
according to David. It would take a lot for someone to get the drop on him.
"Psst."
He just didn't have much class. Turning
around, Tessa watched Cody land in front of her. His graceful controlled
landing made her instantly jealous.
"There's no sign of anything unusual
going on."
"No, of course not. Why would there be?
It's not like they're going to advertise that they've kidnapped humans."
She studied the huge stone mansion. "The captives are most likely to be
downstairs."
"Whoa. You're not going into the house.
If you're determined to take this further, we go back to our parents and let
them go to the council. They will determine the best course of action."
Tessa stared at him in disbelief. Everything
about the night had taken on a surreal appearance. She was here, where Jared
was being held, with someone who could actually help her and he wanted to go
for their parents. No knight riding to the rescue here.
Then he'd been raised by the old belief that
vampires don't go against vampires - without just cause. She didn't think she
could come up with enough evidence to prove her case.
She snagged his arm, willing him to listen.
"We have to at least see if they are here."
"No Tessa." He shook his head, his
vampire eyes glowing with terrible heat. "That's enough. This isn't a
kid's game. This is vampire business."
"And who's going to believe me? No one.
I'm not like you. My word doesn't mean anything to the others. If you don't see
that Jared's been taken and kept as a captive yourself, you won't be able to
convince them either."
He shook his head.
Fine. She'd go in alone. Turning away, she
headed to the back of the house. "Go back home. I don't need you."
"What the..." He raced behind her.
"Tessa stop. You can't go inside there. You're not allowed."
"And they're allowed to take
humans?" She snorted. "I don't think so." The moon slid out from
behind the clouds. Off to the left, a set of stairs cut down to a narrow wooden
door. Probably the cellar. Perfect. She picked up her pace, reaching for the
knob in seconds. She bolted though the unlocked door before Cody could drag her
back out. Down a narrow hallway, she fled through another door that led to a
wide open space. Empty space. Damn it. Could the prisoners have been moved
already? How? There hadn't enough time for that.
"There, are you satisfied now?"
She spun around at the sound of Cody's voice.
"No." She walked the perimeter of the room. At the far end, the room
curved down and around. At the far end, her nostrils flared. Her weird knowing
sense kicking in. Animal. Death. Fear. Pain.
This area had been used as housing for
animals during the cold winter months. Horses, most likely. Ancient farm smells
permeated the air. Hay. Manure. Blood.
"What's the matter?" Cody
whispered.
She looked at him. "Can't you smell
it?"
"Smell what?"
"Pain. Death."
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Note: This is Book 2
in the Family Blood Ties series and picks up exactly where Book I left off.
When Tessa rallies friends and family to find her missing date, they uncover a secret...and start a war that causes ripples in all aspects of their lives.
A vampire with throwback human genes. Sixteen-year-old Tessa finds more than just her friend in this journey...she also finds herself in need of rescue ... Imprisoned, she has to find a way to escape and reunite with her family before this war takes out those she loves.
The youngest of his ancient line. Eighteen-year-old Cody descends from flyer vampires wants Tessa back at his side where she belongs – even as he struggles with conflicting emotions about his best friend's kid sister...
A human determined to protect his people. Seventeen year-old Jared thought his life was over then he finds out that his rescuers are vampires...how can he trust them? And then he finds out the truth about Tessa...and that she's been taken, too...
Three brave souls struggle as war breaks out around them...a war that shows them no mercy.
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"Do you not know others in the Council
or on committees we can trust? Are all the elders untrustworthy?"
Shocked silence surrounded her.
She closed her eyes and groaned softly. The
fragile egos of the elders. "I didn't mean that the way it sounded."
She tried again. "I'm trying to understand why you don't trust more
people."
"We have elders we trust with many
issues. This problem, however...well, it divided the Council when it happened
before. It's looking to do the same again, on a much larger scale."
Rubbing the back of her neck, Tessa stared at
the two men. "Surely there has to be someone you trust to take control. Or
you can bring in many someones. You suggested the Council, then switched to the
enforcers. Why?"
"I don't know," Serus muttered,
"I started thinking about the members who'd been pro blood farming decades
ago."
"It is an ancient problem," she
said. "Then bring in young blood. Ones who don't have the same prejudices
and beliefs. My generation."
Both men snorted, and Goran said, "We're
not bringing in children to do a man's job."
"Why not?" She snapped at him.
"I dare you to say that to Cody, Ian, or David."
"That's different. They're men."
Even Serus winced and closed his eyes as if
waiting for Tessa to strike Goran a mortal blow.
"I'll ignore that comment, thank
you," Tessa said stiffly. Once again, she realized, they'd had a group of
vampires together and nothing had gotten done. They'd talked themselves into
circles without achieving anything. Pulling out her cell phone, she texted
David, repeating her words aloud as she typed. "Who can we contact to
help? Dad suggests the Council and the enforcers, and yet has admitted both are
problematic."
"Who are you texting?" Serus stared
down at the phone in her hand suspiciously.
She smothered a smile. "David."
"David? Why not your mother?"
"Because I figure she's your age and
will have the same prejudiced suggestions you do." She shot him a wry
glance. "Am I wrong?"
He grimaced. "Probably not."
The wind picked up, chilling them as she
waited to hear back.
The longer she waited, the more worried she
became. Finally, she looked at her father. "Do we know if our group is
still safe? That the people you called in haven't overpowered our people
and locked them up?"
"Don't say that. Rhia would have let us
know." Serus's face took on a grim look. "I would know if she
were in trouble."
The cell phone jingled, relieving Tessa's anxiety,
and she hurriedly read David's text.
"He suggests we bring in the
media," she said, studying the mixed feelings crossing both men's faces.
"Hmm. What do you think of that idea? Or do you consider that another age
old prejudice?"
Goran's snort left no doubt about his
opinion. "The media can't be trusted at the best of times. This isn't
going to be any different."
"Don't you know anyone who's honest?
Someone from before? Who, whether you liked them or not, you respected?"
About The Author:
Dale
Mayer is a prolific multi-published writer. She's best known for Tuesday's Child, Hide'n Go Seek, her romantic suspense novels that was one of the
final four in the Kensington Brava/Romantic Times contest this last year.
Besides her romantic suspense/thrillers, Dale also writes paranormal romance
and crossover young adult books in several different genres. To go with her fiction, she also writes
nonfiction in many different fields with books available on resume writing,
companion gardening and the US
To
find out more about Dale and her books, visit her at http://www.dalemayer.com. Or connect with her online with Twitter at www.twitter.com/dalemayer and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dalemayer.author.
BOOKS
BY DALE MAYER:
Psychic
Vision Series
Tuesday's
Child
Hide'n Go Seek
Maddy's Floor
Single Title Romantic
Suspense/Thrillers
Touched by Death – out now!
Novellas
It's a Dog's Life (Romantic Comedy)
Young
Adult Books
Dangerous
Designs – Book I
Deadly
Designs – Book 2 – out soon!
Vampire in Denial – Book I of Blood
Ties
Vampire in Distress – Book 2 of Blood
Ties
Gem Stone Mystery Series- out soon!
In Cassie's Corner- out soon
Non-Fiction Books
Career Essentials: The Resume
Career Essentials: The Cover Letter
Career Essentials: The Interview
Career Essentials: 3 in 1
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