Immortal Wounds: Book #1 in the Immortal Wounds Vampire Series-Paranormal Romance/Vampire Romance/Romantic Fantasy

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Second Edition

A Novel by

Nicole Grane

 

Immortal Wounds

Second Edition

A Novel by:

Nicole Grane

Copyright 2011 Nicole Grane

Cover art Copyright 2011 Chris Grane

Clip art design Ashley Grane

Redwood House Books

 

 

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission by the author.

This is a work of fiction. The characters, names, incidents, and dialogue are products of the author's imagination, and are not to be construed as real.

Learn more about the author at:

http://www.nicolegrane.com

DEDICATION

 

To my beautiful Phoebe, who lay across my lap sleeping while I created this story. To Ashley and Joey for letting mommy work, more hours than she could count. To my husband Chris for his unwavering support and understanding when I came to bed at three in the morning. And to my parents for their love and constant pushing to get it done! I love you all!

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

 

First, I would like to thank my talented husband, Chris, for his endless hours in creating the cover for this book. He’s captured my vision of Marcus’s castle with this unique watercolor—which was not easy because I tend to be picky, so I’m told.

My sister: Nicia Rotermund, for her vast expertise in Photo Shop, as well as being my personal IT Tech. She has the patience of a saint!

My Lucky Eight: Ashley Grane, Gina Rotermund, Eleanor Rodriguez, Laura Bastain, Caren Coonrod, Kim Talty, Rachel Perry, and Becki Schirmacher. Undoubtedly the best friends in the world. Who else on the planet would have suffered through all those typos and countless revisions, and still raved about the story? I love you all and would not think of publishing a book before you have had the chance to test drive it first!

My friend: Cheri Chesley, for always being there to answer my many formatting and writing questions. I can't imagine our writing group without you.

Maren Petersen: Editor Extraordinaire! This book would have never been completed without you. I will never be able to express how much you have helped me. I plan to put you in my pocket and keep you forever!

Table of Contents
 
 

Prologue

 

Chapter 1: Just a day at the beach

 

Chapter 2: The Stranger

 

Chapter 3: My Hero

 

Chapter 4: Wild Animals

 

Chapter 5: Breaking Down

 

Chapter 6: Confession Time

 

Chapter 7: Sweet Dreams

 

Chapter 8: New Opportunities

 

Chapter 9: Vampires and Werewolves

 

Chapter 10: Flying

 

Chapter 11: Painful Memories

 

Chapter 12: A Bad Idea

 

Chapter 13: Danger

 

Chapter 14: Home Sweet Home

 

Chapter 15: New Plan

 

Chapter 16: Demands

 

Chapter 17: Richard

 

Chapter 18: Roses and Thorns

 

Chapter 19: Ashworth Castle

 

Chapter 20: Promises

 

Chapter 21: A Close Call

 

Chapter 22: A Misunderstanding

 

Chapter 23: Surprise!

 

Chapter 24: Raymose

 

Chapter 25: Reckless Behavior

 

Chapter 26: Sword Play

 

Chapter 27: Questions

 

Chapter 28: Welcome Home

 

Chapter 29: A Narrow Escape

 

Chapter 30: Honesty

 

Chapter 31: Damen’s Offer

 

Chapter 32: Sacrifices

 

Time Line & Characters Information

 

A Glimpse into Book 2

 

BIOGRAPHY

 

 

 

 

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