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Running from her past, she finds a killer, a protector, and her faith.

The Bite of Winter by Lauren Smith

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THE BITE OF WINTER
By: Lauren Smith

She is theirs to claim. They are hers to save.

Love Bites #1
Samhain Publishing
December 2015
On Sale: November 24, 2015
Featuring: Ian Kennedy; Connor O’Shea; Zoey Blake
113 pages
ISBN: 161922495X
EAN: 9781619224957
Kindle: B012CEIPIK
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Romance Erotica Sensual | Romance Paranormal

Zoey Blake is about as far down on her luck as she can get. A car crash took her parents, leaving her destitute and on the street. When she’s attacked by another homeless person, her lifeblood drains away as her fading vision is filled with the face of a handsome stranger.

Ian Kennedy, a century old Irish vampire, never could resist rescuing a stray. As a few drops of his blood heals Zoey’s wounds, he realizes she’s a sweet, tempting, flesh-and- blood woman. But there’s one problem. Connor, who made Ian promise decades ago: no more mortal lovers.

After another vampire murdered his soulmate, Connor O’Shea swore never to let a mortal woman pay the price for loving him. Until he feels Zoey’s skin and tastes her lips. She makes him want to break that vow.

Zoey finds herself caught in their web of seduction. But as Christmas draws near and her grief deepens, happiness seems far out of reach. And Ian and Connor join forces to prove their love is sacred, special…and forever.

Warning: This book contains two scorching-hot Irish vampires, one lady with plenty of pluck but zero luck, naughty lingerie, and enough Christmas cheer to redeem even the darkest creatures.

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Love Bites

The Bite of Winter
THE BITE OF WINTER
#1.0 β€’ December 2015

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