Myriah Fire
She lay staring in utter disbelief
at the stranger she was still holding in her arms
Lantern in hand, Kit moved upstairs to his bedchamber. He was surprised the drapes in his room had been pulled tight but was too tired to contemplate the mystery. He set the lit lantern on a side table and shrugged out of his clothes. He then picked up the lantern and made his way to his bed, setting the lantern on the nightstand. However, there he stopped short.
Someone with long, flaming ringlets of hair was lying face down, covered only to her waist—in his bed!
His first thought made him grin. His puppy of a brother had no doubt brought her home with him, but why would the rascal send her off to his bedchamber?
Drape mystery solved, and another one to contemplate.
“Now what to do with you, sweet,” he murmured. Grinning, as he thought,
One shouldn’t infringe on one’s brother’s property—but really, Billy, why the devil did you put her in
my
bed?
This question repeated itself, and still grinning, his lordship decided the only thing to do in such a situation was to wake her—
his
way!
He nibbled at her delicate ears and placed a warm kiss on her throat. She groaned pleasurably. The sound stimulated him, and he leaned over her and took her mouth with his.
* * *
Myriah felt the sweet pressure, and her dream took on a new force, one that sent a fire bolt racing through her veins. Her arms went around the virile, muscular body, the source of her dream’s acute burning.
A
ll at once Myriah was awake. Unable to speak in spite of the fact that her lips were now quite free, she lay staring in utter disbelief at the stranger she was still holding in her arms. She lay for a moment in quiet astonishment, trying to collect her thoughts as she stared at the stranger’s face.
He was smiling provocatively, and she noted the ruggedness of his features. Somehow, they seemed familiar. But he was a stranger nonetheless—and he was in her bed, taking advantage of her.
This notion was followed by the next, that being it was no doubt time to drop her arms and pull out of range, which she did speedily, wondering all the while how the deuce this situation had come to pass.
The gasp that had been stuck in her throat finally escaped. The words of outrage got mingled with fear, and she jumped up to a sitting position. Pulling the covers around herself, she pointed towards the door as she blubbered, “How dare you! Get out of my room!”
His voice was low, husky, and full with a sensually lined amusement. “Well, little bird, for one thing … this is
my room.
And for another, although I should be throwing
you
out, I think I’ll keep you in spite of your offense to my person.”
Other books by Claudy Conn
Legend Series
Spellbound—Legend
Shee Willow—Legend
Trapped—Legend
Free Falling—Legend
Catch & Hold—Legend
Prince in the Mist (Novella)
Aaibhe—Shee Queen (Novelette)
Prince Prelude—Legend
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Shadow Series
ShadowLove—Stalkers
ShadowHeart—Slayer
ShadowLife—Hybrid
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Risqué Regencies
Oh, Cherry Ripe
Rogues, Rakes & Jewels
Taffeta & Hotspur
~
DarkLove (
published by Wild Rose Press
)
Rave reviews for the Shadow series
ShadowLove—Stalkers is hot, Hot, HOT
Avid vampire and paranormal romance enthusiasts are in for a darkly delicious thrill when they sink their teeth into Claudy Conn’s newest series,
ShadowLove—Stalkers
. Conn has a gift for character and plot development that sets her work apart from other romance novelists.
ShadowLove—Stalkers
is filled with steaming action and dramatic tension … Claudy delicately plants the seeds for future development and characters without distracting from the excitement and romance of Stalkers. The result is that she has a paranormal, vampire series, of romance novels, which carries her own unique and spicy aroma.
Claudy fills her stories with enough passion to make the pages spark, sizzle, and steam. She doesn’t skimp when it comes to building sexy into her characters. The women are luscious and the men … well, the action doesn’t stop with the plot. She really knows how to make us tingle with anticipation for her next book.
ShadowLove—Stalkers
is hot, Hot, HOT … and yes, I am blushing.
~ Vonnie Faroqui,
Ink Slinger’s Whimsey
Five Cups and a CTTR (Coffee Time Reviewer’s Recommend) Award
ShadowLove—Stalkers
is a story that immediately hooks the reader. It reminds me of a roller coaster just beginning, only to plunge into speed, drawing the reader into non-stop action. Intense and spellbinding, this paranormal romance kept this reader engrossed until the conclusion. I loved the passion and chemistry between the main characters. With tremendous action and well thought out characters, this fantastic read sizzles and sparks like a firecracker.
~
Coffee Time Romance & More
Five Stars for ShadowHeart—Slayer
This second in Conn’s Shadow series is filled with vampires, a vampire slayer, demons, wizards, a Fae prince and an unlikely romance. Claudy Conn does an excellent job of making this a standalone story while incorporating some of the characters from the first book and introducing us to several new characters. The war is still brewing and now the fae are becoming involved. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.
This is another one I couldn’t put down and read in a single sitting. I got so caught up in the action I was sad to see it end. Fans of the paranormal romance, urban fantasy and vampire genres should enjoy this as well.
~
Wild About Bones
Acclaim for the Legend Series
Spellbound—Legend:
One hot and thrilling book
I fell for all three of the main characters, fun loving Maxie, dark and brooding Julian, and one hot Fae, Breslyn. However, it wasn’t just the characters that kept me on the edge of my seat, it was the entire involved plot that included jealously, betrayal, magic, murder, and, of course, hot passion … Like all good thrillers, it seemed as one problem was solved another would spring up. The last few pages had me hoping that this is the first of a new series that will be worth each torturous wait for the next book. The well-written out mixture of myth and legend, not to mention the characters, all in today’s world has me Joyfully Recommending
Spellbound—Legend
as one book you won’t want to miss.
~ Jo,
Joyfully Reviewed
Shee Willow—Legend:
A great combination of paranormal, scorching romance, and suspense!
Ms. Conn again brings readers a different side of lore and allure surrounding the Fae. Willow and Shayne’s storyline was magical, in the sense that you knew something greater, deeper was in store for them. Then add Breslyn, the Dagda Prince, childhood crush of Willow, into the mix … just get comfy, because you are in for a heck of a rollercoaster … Thankfully, another title will be released soon. I cannot wait until the simmering conflict between the Seelie Fae and Unseelie Fae reaches its boiling point!
~ Monica Solomon,
The Romance Readers Connection
Free Falling—Legend:
I loved this story!
There is so much chemistry between Z and Dante and Chancemont just oozes sex appeal. I am chomping at the bit to read the second and third books in this series.
~
Wild About Bones
Myriah Fire
By
Claudy Conn
Myriah Fire
By Claudy Conn
http://claudyconn.embarqspace.com
Copyright © 2011, 2012
by Claudy Conn
Edited by: Karen Babcock
Cover Artist: Kendra Egert
All rights reserved
Published in the United States of America
First edition published 2011
Second edition published 2012
July 2012
Names, characters, and events depicted in this book are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, places, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental and beyond the intent of the author.
No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the author.
Excerpt of
Taffeta & Hotspur
Copyright © 2012 by Claudy Conn
Excerpt of
Oh, Cherry Ripe
Copyright © 2012 by Claudy Conn
Excerpt of
Rogues, Rakes & Jewels
Copyright © 2012 by Claudy Conn
Excerpt of
Prince Prelude—Legend
Copyright © 2012 by Claudy Conn
Excerpt of
ShadowHeart—Slayer
Copyright © 2011 by Claudy Conn
Preface
Thirty years ago, back before I “met” Breslyn and Ete, Shawna and Chad, and all the others of my
Legend
and
Shadow
series, I wrote historical romances, mostly Regency romances. They were “sweet romances” with young, innocent heroines. My Fae and vampire novels are definitely more sensual; the heroes are a bit hotter, and the heroines bolder.
What would happen, I wondered, if I were to revisit one of my favorite early novels, retell it with more spice? What would fiery, rule-breaking Myriah Whitney and charismatic, mysterious Kit Wimborne do if I gave them more freedom to explore their desires?
I had fun getting to know Myriah and Kit all over again—and I definitely had fun adding heat to the story. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it!
Claudy Conn
December 2011