Claimed by the Vampire King: Tale of the Century Bride, #2

By Susan G. Charles

Looking for a new kind of vampire paranormal romance with a strong feminine hero? A coming of age paranormal romance thriller? And a historical romance too? Then definitely read on.

In book 2, Catherine and the Count are married now and she quickly realizes that her new home needs a ladies touch. August lavishes her with gifts, ensuring that her every need and desire are taken care of. Though danger looms in the distance...

As danger grows closer Catherine discovers she is pregnant with their first child, a miraculous son who will be born as the storm descends on them. He grows at four times the rate of any other child, and soon, he is an adult, fighting alongside his father against the evil that threatens to destroy their town.

Can August keep the town safe? Can he protect Catherine from the growing malevolence that surrounds them? What will become of the brave Century Bride and her new family? Read on to find out more!

This coming of age, historical vampire romance, contains some violence and sexual situations. Recommended for ages eighteen and up.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Susan G. Charles
• Release date: Aug 4, 2014
• ISBN: 9781501474026

Book preview

Chapter 1

CATHERINE AND THE COUNT arrived at the castle’s outer gate not long after the tribute ceremony was over and demounted their mares before they entered the cold, stone walls. August wanted her to see the entire castle, right there from the start - the castle, the rock outer wall and the barbicans loomed large over her now – larger than she had initially imagined they would be.

It was a clear night, yet her heart dropped when she’d actually witnessed the inner furnishings of the castle for herself first hand. Her new home was at the top of the mountain, looking very much like a cold and unforgiving rock fortress. Inside the dark walls, torches were lit on all sides, aligned in rows of five.

Though they were now inside the main courtyard, where two gardens had once been on each side, there was now no resemblance of life - anywhere.  From where she now stood she could easily view the long deserted guardhouses, the stables, the blacksmith’s area, the soldier’s quarters and even the dry well at the courtyard’s center. Life was no where to be found inside these walls, save for her. It was very unsettling.

August, she said to her new husband. This place... it scares me.

How so, dearest? he asked his new bride.

There are no others here? she asked.

No my love. Until tonight, only I have lived here for the last few decades. He stopped. But now that you have arrived, I trust that life will soon resonate from within these long, quiet walls. I imagine the castle needs a bit of fixing up, but as for me, this is what I have called home for centuries. But as you wish, I will procure, my lady.

Catherine gently placed an open hand against her husband’s rugged face and slowly brushed across. This... She looked around as if she were searching for the right word to utter. She did not want to hurt her king's feelings. Finally she said, This stronghold... needs a woman’s touch.

He kissed her fingers, grabbed her hand, turned it over and said, Anything you wish, my young fierce eagle...

They continued to stroll through the castle's desolate courtyard. Upon entering the main hall, Catherine noticed something even more peculiar. There were no  paintings of previous heirs, in fact, no decorations of any kind, but most importantly of all, there was no furniture of any kind. The place was desolate and empty. There was a large fire burning in a pit toward the end of the hall and several  mounted torches scattered about the castle, but the entire area was cold. Catherine  had not expected this.

She caught a chill as she stood there, looking around her new home. Count, I am a little hungry, is there even food here? she asked.

August snickered to himself.

In the past, all his preceding wives provided sustenance for themselves. In fact, he did not even spend much time with them at all. In many ways, these tribute brides were more of a sacrifice delivered by the townsfolk to make them feel comfortable and safe. But Catherine, he could sense already that she was extremely different from the other brides.

She was extremely considerate concerning

Reviews for Claimed by the Vampire King

[Blanca · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Espero que el segundo libro resuelva y salve el primero