In June, author Zandria Munson blogged about her gargoyle romance short Prisoner of Temptation. Now she’s back, with a full-length Harlequin Nocturne Heiress to a Curse in stores now! Read on to learn more about this romance with gorgeous gargoyles, irresistible witches and more…
by Zandria Munson, author of Heiress to a Curse (Harlequin Nocturne, August 2010)
It’s not every day that a woman learns that she is capable of casting fire spells. Or that the tall, handsome and utterly irresistible man she is beginning to fall in love with, isn’t a man at all – but a dark and lethal creature, peeled from the very pages of an ancient story book — a gargoyle!
In HEIRES
S TO A CURSE Alexandra Barret has always had a complicated life. She’s never really been understood or allowed to fit in, what with her terrifying nightmares and unexplained abilities and all. She’s lead a pretty secluded existence until Marius Drakon appeared into her life. He’s charming and clearly interested in her, but her senses warn her of a mystery surrounding the man. Is he married? A con artist?
Alexandra never thought to make the connection between her handsome new neighbor and the dark and mysterious shadow that has been haunting the New York night sky. She’s far too distracted trying to learn why it seems that the creature is following her, protecting her even. Who was she and why was she singled out?
Marius Drakon, son of the leader of the gargoyle clan, has one mission in New York City – to end the Drakon family curse. The Spring Equinox approaches and he will have twenty-eight days to walk the daylight as a man. During this time he must seek out the last descendant of the witch who cursed his family and conduct a sacred ritual. Then before the final stage of the moon, he must end the life of the one woman who stands in the way of his family’s freedom.
It seems simple enough, but once Marius sets eyes upon Alexandra he is taken by far more than her beauty, but also the courage and selflessness she exhibits. And as the month wears on and what he must do draws closer, Marius can no longer keep his reluctance from his family. Chaos brews as they take matters into their own hands. And Marius finds himself torn between the decision to end his family’s curse by killing an innocent, or defy those closest to him in order to save the woman who has captured his heart.
Marius’s decison is a difficult one and will take far more than a stroke of luck to resolve. What would you do?
Zandria has a signed copy of Heiress to a Curse to give away! Leave a comment for your chance to win.
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Hi, Zandria! I love the story line for “Heiress to a Curse”! Good-guy gargoyle gets the girl : ) Terrific!!!
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Zandria is a new author for me. This sounds like an interesting book.
Ever since I read Vickie Taylor’s Stone series I have eagerly searched for more Gargoyle romances. I thank you for giving me a new one to read
*hurries off to amazon to add to wishlist*
This story sounds intriguing! I look forward to reading it.
It would be a very difficult decision. I think I’d only find out mine if I was in that place.
This book sounds really good. Looking forward to checking it out.
This would be a new author for me, sunds good!
this would be a new author for me too – looks great!
Gargoyles, wow. I can’t wait for this to come out to read it. In all of the Nocturne books that I’ve read I don’t think there’s been one with a gargoyle in it. This is great. Please continue.
I love the Nocturne and Nocturne Bites books. I have found a lot of new authors through them.
This book looks good, I’ll definitely have to check it out.
Sounds great!
Zandria is a new to me author I cant wait to read her work this book sounds awesome .I cant wait to get my hands on a copy I am a paranormal junkie and there arent nearly enough gargoyle romances out there I am excited to see a new one.
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Thank you all for your wonderful comments. And yes, this is an original read. It was my intent to venture into new territory and I am sure you will enjoy this new series.
Oh, and the winner of the free signed copy will be announced on Friday! So keep posting, you may be the lucky one!!
DRUM ROLL!!! And the winner is Wanda Flanagan!!
Thank you all for your awesome posts! Wanda I will be contacting you shortly so you can claim your prize!