Tuesday Teaser!!

Tuesday Teaser!!

While everyone's been reading Blood I've been working on Book 2.5. This one is going to be in Ivan's point of view. I chose him because there's a lot going on with him right now and he needed a voice to explain it all. I haven't created a cover yet so bear with me. The good news is that I'm nearly finished and I will be moving directly on to book 3. For now here's a teaser from Ivan's POV. Enjoy!!

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The second Harper pulls away my world becomes dark once again. Our moment had ended and definitely not in the way that I had expected.

Her eyes revealed her disgust.

I swear my chest felt as if she had punched her hand straight through my chest to squeeze the life out of my heart.

Instead of sticking around to hear anything that she had to say I walk away.

Once I’m in my room I slam the door shut before leaning back against it.

Closing my eyes I try and fail to block the pain slicing through my heart. I pant for my next breath before whimpering softly.

When I can’t take any more I grab the nearest object, which happened to be a framed picture of Harper, and I, and throw it against the wall. The glass shatters and then falls to the floor.

I growl out as I grab something else and throw it.

Before I know it everything in my room is left lying in broken pieces on the floor.

I freeze in place when the door squeaks open.

“Oh, Ivan…” Harper whispers.

“Go away, Harper.” I snap a bit too harshly.

“No.” She replies stubbornly.

Growling in frustration I turn to face her before pointing towards the door. “Leave now.”

She shakes her head while crossing her arms across her chest. “No.”

“Damn it, Harper, just leave.” I try one more time.

“I’m not going to leave, Ivan. Not like this, not when you’re…” She trails off.

“When I’m what, Harper?” I grit out. “…When I’m about to lose control, when I’m about to rip my heart out because it hurts too much, or would you rather stare at me with disgust some more?”

“Enough, Ivan…” She snaps. “I’m worried about you, okay. I still care about you.”

“Then why did you look at me like the very thought of biting me made you sick?” I push.

 “I was angry with myself, Ivan.”She replies. “I didn’t want you to take more away from what happened than what it actually meant.”

“Obviously I knew it didn’t mean anything.” I growl out.

“Are you sure because from where I’m standing it appears that it meant much more to you than just nothing.” Harper argues while waving her hands around at the wreckage in my room.

“What does it matter anymore, Harper? You’ve already replaced me. You never have to love me again. James, Erik, and Silas can give you everything you want and need.” I reply.

“Ivan…” Harper begins softly. “I still need you.”

“No. You’re just being selfish.” I bite out.

“And you’re being a jerk.” She snarls. “Did you really think this would be easy, that it would be easy to stand in front of you after what you did to me?”

“I’m sorry, Harper.” I reply. “How can I make you see how sorry I am?”

She shakes her head while closing her eyes. “You just don’t get it, Ivan.”

“What is there to get?” I ask.

“You crushed my heart and then you flaunted your relationship with Clara in front of me. I can’t look at you, even now, without seeing her still.” Harper replies.

“I will never be able to get close to you until she disappears completely.” She adds.

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Happy Reading!!

Raven K. Asher

Goodreads Giveaway for Bitten

Bitten
(The Vampires of Linbridge) Book 1

Giveaway begins August 25th, 2017 and ends September 1st, 2017.

One (1), Signed Paperback book is going to be given away on Goodreads. Go check it out to enter for a chance to win.

Link Below.

 

Harper is a young girl who grew up in a special town, a town called Linbridge. What’s so special about this town? Well, it might be the simple fact that most of its residents are vampires. They aren’t the bloodthirsty type though. They only want to live in peaceful harmony with the humans surrounding them. Of course no one dares to defy the rules that the vampires have placed over the town. When Harper’s eighteenth birthday comes it comes with the chance to become a protected or an unclaimed. The protected are well taken care of by their vampire protectors while the unclaimed are fair game for whatever goes bump in the night. A week before her birthday her current protector, Finnick, rejects his claim to continue being her protector. Harper’s whole world changes in an instant but it’s not all bad. She meets a few new friends. There’s a connection she has with them, one that she can’t exactly explain. Along with the new friends she is reunited with an old one, Alex. He’s one of the unclaimed. Just when things seem to be at their best, everything once again crumbles down around Harper. Lies are uncovered and some truths are revealed. There’s a bigger picture to Harper’s connection with her newest friends. They aren’t what they seem. In fact they aren’t even human. They’re vampires, part of a vampire clan to be precise and they hunt down other vampires who break the laws of their kind. Harper soon falls for one of the clan members but it all comes unraveled with the sudden appearance of an old flame. Clara has held the clans hearts for centuries. Will Clara’s past with the clan destroy everything Harper has or will another threat take her life away? Can love prevail or will it only destroy her more? Harper may run but she won’t be able to hide forever.

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Bitten

by Raven K. Asher

Giveaway ends September 01, 2017.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

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Raven K. Asher

Now Available!!

Blood, Book 2 in The Vampires of Linbridge Series is now available exclusively on Amazon!!

You can purchase this story or read free with Kindle Unlimited!! Link below.

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Running from Linbridge is the last thing Harper ever expected to be doing, but she really has no other choice. There was no way she could stay, especially after killing Clara and attacking Ivan and James.
At least she doesn’t have to run alone. Drake stays by her side through it all, just like he had promised to.

Even though they intended to run far from Linbridge they end up staying in the neighboring town where they find a friendly hotel owner who gives them a much needed break.

Just when Harper has a chance to catch a breath the clan finds her. James finds her and he’s not about to leave without her. Surprisingly he doesn’t hold what Harper had done against her. He only wants her to be safe and right now she’s not exactly safe, not with the vampire that Erik and Ivan are after running loose.

After some convincing Harper gives in and allows James back into her life. After all he hadn’t hurt her nearly as bad as Ivan and Erik had. James had remained in the background, until now. Now he was the only connection to the clan that Harper had. If she ever expected to get them back she needed to form a strong relationship with James.

With time and a push from James, Harper gives in and returns to Linbridge. Of course the fact that Ivan and Erik have been oddly silent pushes Harper to make her decision quicker.

Once James and Harper return to Linbridge they become increasingly worried, and for good reason. Ivan and Erik have changed, and not in a good way. They’ve allowed their vampire sides to take over fully causing them to be vicious and cruel.

Bringing them back lands on Harper’s shoulders.

She’s the only one who can reach their softer sides.

Just when things seem to be coming back together everything spins further out of control, especially after she meets the newest resident of Linbridge. Silas, he’s human but there’s something that’s drawing Harper towards him. His blood is calling to her even though she can’t drink it.

There’s only one choice to make and that choice only causes more problems. Marcus attacks and takes Silas away once he learns about Harper’s connection with him. Marcus then uses that bond to torture Harper along with Erik, Ivan, and James. He aims to destroy everything they have unless they give into his demands.

The clan isn’t going to allow that to happen, not without a fight.

Marcus has to be destroyed.

Unfortunately once they finally get the upper hand on Marcus the hope of getting Silas back disappears.

Harper’s left with more choices to make, ones that could cause the end of her or the end of the clan. For now all that Harper can do is keep Silas from completely losing hope.

They will find him; they just need more time and a little luck on their side.

Purchase here: Blood (The Vampires of Linbridge Book 2)

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Happy Reading!!

Raven K. Asher

Now Available!!

Now Available!!

Sacrifice, Book 3 in The Angels Evermore Series is now available to purchase exclusively at Amazon, or you can read it for free with Kindle Unlimited!! Link below.

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Being in Marcus’s grasp is the last thing Piper wanted, but she’s stuck. It’s the only way to keep Eli and the others safe for now.

Unfortunately, is doesn’t keep her completely out of trouble.

It certainly doesn’t stop the war looming over their heads either. What it does do is speed it up. Eli wants Piper back and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen.

Marcus’s little games nearly end it all.

One terrible choice leaves Piper feeling unsure if she should even return to Eli. It was a simple mistake but one that she would never be able to take back. It was a mistake that could destroy their relationship.

When Eli finally comes after Marcus they end up finding themselves on the same side.

Their little feud is nothing compared to what’s about to happen.

A war amongst all angels is in the making. It turns out that Eli and Piper’s union had caused and unexpected impact. Angels can now be killed by other angels.

One by one the pure angels are being destroyed.

The end of days is closer than they expected.

Living in their last moments, Piper fixes her relationship with Eli while Marcus tries to make up for his own mistakes. They must pull together or parish in the upcoming battle.

Everyone must make sacrifices.

They will lose each other, but in the end they all get second chances.

True love will prevail.

Amazon Link: Sacrifice (The Angels Evermore Book 3)

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Happy Reading!!

Raven K. Asher

Coming Soon!!

Blood, Book 2 in The Vampires of Linbridge Series

If you missed my post yesterday then I'd like to announce the release date again. Blood will be released (insert drum roll)...

Friday August 25th, 2017!!

Isn't this exciting!! I cannot wait to share the next book in this series with you. I've worked long nights in order to get it written and edited. I'm so glad that it's finished and ready to be published. So, after a long wait here it is. The pre-order link is below.

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Running from Linbridge is the last thing Harper ever expected to be doing, but she really has no other choice. There was no way she could stay, especially after killing Clara and attacking Ivan and James.
At least she doesn’t have to run alone. Drake stays by her side through it all, just like he had promised to.

Even though they intended to run far from Linbridge they end up staying in the neighboring town where they find a friendly hotel owner who gives them a much needed break.

Just when Harper has a chance to catch a breath the clan finds her. James finds her and he’s not about to leave without her. Surprisingly he doesn’t hold what Harper had done against her. He only wants her to be safe and right now she’s not exactly safe, not with the vampire that Erik and Ivan are after running loose.

After some convincing Harper gives in and allows James back into her life. After all he hadn’t hurt her nearly as bad as Ivan and Erik had. James had remained in the background, until now. Now he was the only connection to the clan that Harper had. If she ever expected to get them back she needed to form a strong relationship with James.

With time and a push from James, Harper gives in and returns to Linbridge. Of course the fact that Ivan and Erik have been oddly silent pushes Harper to make her decision quicker.

Once James and Harper return to Linbridge they become increasingly worried, and for good reason. Ivan and Erik have changed, and not in a good way. They’ve allowed their vampire sides to take over fully causing them to be vicious and cruel.

Bringing them back lands on Harper’s shoulders.

She’s the only one who can reach their softer sides.

Just when things seem to be coming back together everything spins further out of control, especially after she meets the newest resident of Linbridge. Silas, he’s human but there’s something that’s drawing Harper towards him. His blood is calling to her even though she can’t drink it.

There’s only one choice to make and that choice only causes more problems. Marcus attacks and takes Silas away once he learns about Harper’s connection with him. Marcus then uses that bond to torture Harper along with Erik, Ivan, and James. He aims to destroy everything they have unless they give into his demands.

The clan isn’t going to allow that to happen, not without a fight.

Marcus has to be destroyed.

Unfortunately once they finally get the upper hand on Marcus the hope of getting Silas back disappears.

Harper’s left with more choices to make, ones that could cause the end of her or the end of the clan. For now all that Harper can do is keep Silas from completely losing hope.

They will find him; they just need more time and a little luck on their side.

Pre-order here: Blood (The Vampires of Linbridge Book 2)

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Happy Reading!!

Raven K. Asher

Coming Soon!!

Coming Tuesday August 22nd, 2017...

Sacrifice, Book 3 in The Angels Evermore Series!!

I bet I had everyone excited for a moment thinking that this post was about Blood, Book 2 in The Vampires of Linbridge Series. Well, guess what...I picked a release date for that too.

It will be coming Friday August 25th, 2017!!

Now that everyone has had a second to get their excitement out I'm going to continue on with the post for Sacrifice (Tomorrows post will be for Blood). Sacrifice is the final book in The Angels Evermore Series. I couldn't be happier to bring this series to an end. I love the story and the characters but this was one of the hardest stories that I've ever written. I swear pulling teeth would have been easier. Anyway, it's come to an end and while the third book isn't exactly as long as I had wanted it to be it wraps up the story nicely. I've even included some extras from Eli's Point of View at the end. 

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Being in Marcus’s grasp is the last thing Piper wanted, but she’s stuck. It’s the only way to keep Eli and the others safe for now.

Unfortunately, is doesn’t keep her completely out of trouble.

It certainly doesn’t stop the war looming over their heads either. What it does do is speed it up. Eli wants Piper back and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen.

Marcus’s little games nearly end it all.

One terrible choice leaves Piper feeling unsure if she should even return to Eli. It was a simple mistake but one that she would never be able to take back. It was a mistake that could destroy their relationship.

When Eli finally comes after Marcus they end up finding themselves on the same side.

Their little feud is nothing compared to what’s about to happen.

A war amongst all angels is in the making. It turns out that Eli and Piper’s union had caused and unexpected impact. Angels can now be killed by other angels.

One by one the pure angels are being destroyed.

The end of days is closer than they expected.

Living in their last moments, Piper fixes her relationship with Eli while Marcus tries to make up for his own mistakes. They must pull together or parish in the upcoming battle.

Everyone must make sacrifices.

They will lose each other, but in the end they all get second chances.

True love will prevail.

Pre-order here: Sacrifice (The Angels Evermore Book 3)

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Happy Reading!!

Raven K. Asher

Tuesday Teaser!!

Teaser Tuesday!!

This weeks teaser, once again, is from Blood, Book 2 in The Vampires of Linbridge Series.
(This will be the last teaser until it's release.)
I will be posting a release date soon!!
You may hate me for this teaser because it's one hell of a cliffhanger but it's not exactly as bad as it seems, I promise.  Enjoy!!

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          “James, where’s James?” I cry.

          “I don’t know.” Erik breathes out before turning his full attention towards Silas. “Find James and then take her home where she’s safe. Call Godric and let him know that we’ve been attacked. Have him send Drake to help you watch over her until this is over.”

          Silas grunts in response as he nods his head.

          Without another word Erik rushes forward to help Ivan while Silas tugs me to come with him.

          I move along reluctantly. I wanted to help Ivan and Erik but at the same time James needed me, wherever he was.

          Silas stops and then turns to face me. He places his hands on either side of my face while looking deep into my eyes.

          “We need to do as Erik says. James needs us and the two of us need to stick together. If one of us was to get hurt it means that both of us will hurt.” Silas stresses.

          I nod in understanding.

          He was right. We would be of no use if either one of us ended up getting wounded.

          “Come on, James has to be somewhere close.” Silas insists confidently.

          Lightning brightens the sky and from the corner of my eye I catch the form of a body lying on the ground in an awkward position.

          I nearly scream as we approach.

          It was James but he was a mangled mess lying in a pool of his own blood. His chest was barely rising and falling with each breath.

          Kneeling down I take his face into my hands as tears mix with the rain dripping down my cheeks.

          He tries and fails to speak. Instead blood spill from his lips.

          “Shhhh. Stay quiet.” I whisper.

          “What do we do?” Silas asks in a near panic. “How do we fix this?”

          “I don’t know.” I whimper.

          The only thing I could think of was to give him my blood but since he was choking up blood I knew that it wouldn’t matter. He would never be able to swallow mine.

          Since both Silas and I were still new to this vampire world neither of us had any other idea of how to fix this. We were helpless.

          “Silas, help Ivan.” I command. “I need Erik here, now.”

          He nods and then stands. “No matter what, stay alive. As long as you’re alive I will survive.”

          I nod and then watch as he runs away.

          When no one returns I sob while grasping James’s hand in mine. “Please, don’t leave me.”

         “I’m not going to leave you.” He promises weakly within my mind.

          His strength was dwindling and at the rate he was losing blood he wouldn’t last much longer.

          Once a vampire lost too much blood they turned feral and then if they still didn’t get blood they would waist away and die.

          It wasn’t often that we heard of a vampire dying, but it happened. It had been the punishment for some who had broken the town’s rules. From what I had heard, it was a painful way to die for a vampire and from where I sat now I could see it was true.

          This was the exact scenario I had been afraid of when James had told me that he’d only seen darkness in his future.

          I feared these would be our last moments together.

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Happy Reading!!

Raven K. Asher