Thursday, October 3, 2013

Stephanie Burkhart's THE WOLF'S TORMENT | #Excerpt





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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.

Excerpt:

Theresa wrung her hands together, worried. Sonia was in her eighth month and her baby was nice and round. Sonia reminded Theresa of when Victoria had given birth. She hoped that wasn't happening now.

"She's not going to have the baby, is she?" asked Theresa.

"No, the pain is in the wrong place. I'm going to get Dr. Stanza and the willow bark pills."

"Hurry."

"I will." Mrs. Nocesti rushed out the door.

Theresa knelt next to Sonia, rubbing her hand over Sonia's hair. "This is so sudden. Did the baby kick?"

"I don't know...Theresa...am I bleeding?"

Theresa shivered at the thought, but visually checked Sonia's dress. "I don't see any blood staining your dress."

"Thank God. Theresa, it hurts."

"I'm sorry. I wish I could do something."

"Hold my hand."

Theresa offered Sonia her hand. Sonia gripped it so tightly, Theresa's knuckles turned white. Her own pulse accelerated. Spots appeared before her eyes. Theresa's breathing grew rapid. Theresa saw the baby in the womb, kicking the spot of Sonia's discomfort. The baby struck the blood barrier. It was weak, and because of that, was causing Sonia pain.

"Baby, no, don't kick your mother there. You're hurting her. Please, don't kick. Turn around, please, turn around," Theresa said, gasping for air as sweat trickled down her brow. The baby turned. It was a boy.

Sonia let go. Theresa's link with the baby disappeared.

"What did you do?" whispered Sonia.
THE WOLF'S TORMENT is available for purchase:

  
AUTHOR Bio:

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.


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Stephanie will be awarding a Coffee and Chocolate Basket (a coffee mug with the cover on it, magnets, a $10.00 GC to Starbucks, Andes Chocolates, and a book bag) to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour.  The tour dates can be found here.

9 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing! An intriguing excerpt! :D

    andralynn7 AT gmail DOT com

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  2. Stephanie, welcome to the Snarkology! The Wolf's Torment looks like great! I love the cover. :)

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  3. Melissa, thanks so much for having me here today. Sorry I popped in late - the boys are a bit under the weather and I had to take them to the doctor. Jenifier Raneiri at Desert Breeze has done the bulk of my covers and she's done a fantastic job with them. I'd like to think they really capture the ambience of the story. Halloween is just around corner, but it's still kinda of warm here in So Cal. Anyone prepping for the holiday? How many have bought their candy yet? When do you usually buy your candy? Smiles

    Steph

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  4. I like that you've chosen to write about a male witch. It breaks the traditional mold. Good job! :)

    falcondraco at Hotmail dot com

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  5. Thanks for the excerpt and the chance to win!
    Sounds like an amazing read!!
    natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com

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  6. Great excerpt, Stephanie! I wonder how this will turn out. Good luck with it!

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  7. Interesting excerpt

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

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  8. Lesile, Thanks. The following two books are about Mihai's son who are also witches. Thanks to everyone who stopped by.
    Smiles
    Steph

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