The Queen of Paranormal Romance, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Gena Showalter, returns with THE DARKEST TORMENT, the eagerly anticipated twelfth novel in her Lords of the Underworld series, available now! Grab your copy today!
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THE DARKEST TORMENT Synopsis:
New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter returns with her most explosive Lords of the Underworld tale to date, about a fierce warrior on the brink of sanity who will stop at nothing to claim the exquisite human with the power to soothe the beast inside himβ¦
Driven to his death by the demon of Distrust, Baden spent centuries in purgatory. Now heβs back, but at what cost? Bound to the king of the underworld, an even darker force, heβs unable to withstand the touch of anotherβ¦and heβs quickly devolving into a heartless assassin with an uncontrollable temper. Things only get worse when a mission goes awry and he finds himself saddled with a brideβjust not his own.
Famed dog trainer Katarina Joelle is forced to marry a monster to protect her loved ones. When sheβs taken hostage by the ruthless, beautiful Baden immediately after the ceremony, sheβs plunged into a war between two evilsβwith a protector more dangerous than the monsters he hunts. They are meant to be enemies, but neither can resist the passion burning between themβ¦and all too soon the biggest threat is to her heart.
But as Baden slips deeper into the abyss, sheβll have to teach him to loveβ¦or lose him forever.
Excerpt
Rage mixed with possessiveness and lust, heating Baden from head to toe. Steaming him. He closed in on Katarina at last, dropped to his knees and cupped hers, spreading her legs with a single push. She watched him, wide-eyes sparkling, but she didnβt protest as he moved between her thighs. Her breath caught as he leaned in, flattening his palms on the coffee table where she sat to cage her with his strength.
βWhat are you doing?β she asked softly. Tremors rocked her sweet little body. Behind her, sunlight streamed through an oversize oval window, illuminating the dust motes dancing between them.
She had used him. At the moment, he didnβt care. He wanted to mark her. Had to prove she belonged to him, and only to him.
βYour loyalty is to me,β he said. As he inhaled, she exhaled; as she inhaled, he exhaled; they were breathing each otherβs breaths. βYou need me to survive in this world. To protect you and our dogs.β
βI soooo donβt needββ
βOh, but you do.β He slowly dragged his tongue between the seam of her lips. Liiiick. Tasting her sweetness, savoring it.
She gasped his name, jerking as if hit by a bolt of white- lightning. βIβm not doing this. Not with you.β
βYou are. You want more, krΓ‘savica, so let me give you more.β
She shook her head.Β βYou donβt like me anymore.β
βI donβt think you like me anymore, either. Does it really matter?β He still burned for her. βI want you.β
She leaned toward him, melting, only to catch herself. She cursed his name and plucked at the collar of his shirt. βYouβre too old for me. Way too old.β
βAge didnβt bother you earlier, when you were grinding on my thighs.β As she sputtered for a response, he added, βYouβre too weak for me, but I got over it.β
βIβm not tooβyou know what? It doesnβt matter. You were a temporary distraction then and youβre a temporary distraction now. Despite our unsuitability, you can still give me an orgasm. One I deserve after putting up with you.β
He knew they were temporary, but her blasΓ© attitude was far from appreciated. However, admonishing her would have been counterproductive to his goal: getting her into his arms, achieving the ultimate satisfaction.
She tangled her fingers in his hair. βYou better give me the pleasure you promised me before I change my mind about this.β
There would be no changing her mind. He scowled even as he traced his tongue over her lips. This time, her tongue emerged to greet him. Flames of arousal spread through him, a blistering wild fire that couldnβt be stopped. There was pain because of skin to skin contact, as usual, but it didnβt compare to his need.
The beast protested. Sheβs our betrayer. She means to harmβ¦means toβ¦She tasted of mint and whipped cream.Β Sheβs dessert.
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And donβt miss the previous titles in the Lords of the Underworld Series!
THE DARKEST NIGHT
THE DARKEST KISS
THE DARKEST PLEASURE
THE DARKEST WHISPER
THE DARKEST PASSION
THE DARKEST LIE
THE DARKEST SECRET
THE DARKEST SURRENDER
THE DARKEST SEDUCTION
THE DARKEST CRAVING
THE DARKEST TOUCH
About Gena Showalter:
Gena Showalter is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the spellbinding Lords of the Underworld and Angels of the Dark series, two young adult seriesβEverlife and the White Rabbit Chroniclesβand the highly addictive Original Heartbreakers series. In addition to being a National Readerβs Choice and two time RITA nominee, her romance novels have appeared in Cosmopolitan (Red Hot Read) and Seventeen magazine, sheβs appeared on Nightline and been mentioned in Orange is the New Blackβif you ask her about it, sheβll talk for hoursβ¦hours! Her books have been translated in multiple languages.
Sheβs hard at work on her next novel, a tale featuring an alpha male with a dark side and the strong woman who brings him to his knees. You can learn more about Gena, her menagerie of rescue dogs, and all her upcoming books at genashowalter.com or Facebook.com/genashowalterfan
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I would want the power of influence.
I’d like to be telekinetic :).