Immortal Wounds: The Guardians of Dacia, #2

By Loni Lynne

Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone…

Vietnam never stopped for Mike Linder—and it never will. As an immortal being, Mike is doomed to face his issues of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder he suffered in combat for eternity. The darkness in the seventy year old vampire is swept away by the sweet spirited Christina Johnston who he is called upon by his boss to protect from clan enemies. But keeping his sunshine around would only lead to extinguishing her light, permanently.

 

His Sunshine…His Only Sunshine…

Tina Johnston always believes the glass is half full. The eternal optimist, she wants to help Mike find the peace from his horrors of war and she believes she’s the one to give it to him. Unfortunately, Mike won’t let her. Haunted by his past and suffering terrors mixed with his present, is she strong enough to endure his tortured past? Can she heal his Immortal Wounds?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Loni Lynne
• Release date: Feb 13, 2015
• ISBN: 9781507023969

Loni Lynne

Loni Lynne, a hybrid, paranormal romance author, published in both traditional and direct publishing, is a former stay-at-home mom and Navy veteran who enjoys reading as much as writing. Born in northern Michigan she grew up all over the country before settling down with her hubby of 25+years in Western Maryland. With her "twenty-something" year old daughters grown, she now has the ability to take her laptop and travel with her husband on his business trips. She's been to Germany/Europe twice now and calls it her second home. Check out Loni Lynne's books, Wanted: One Ghost, Distilled Spirits and her Guardians of Dacia series, Immortal Heat.  Coming Soon--Book 2 in the Guardians of Dacia series, Immortal Angel  

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Reviews for Novels by Loni Lynne

Praise for Wanted: One Ghost

Loni Lynne has truly created an individual and captivating story with One Ghost. Most people identify the genre with vampire and werewolf novels, but Lynne elevates it to something truly paranormal. With lovable, relatable characters and a challenging antagonist, you will be caught up in the world she has created. Not often do I read a book that moves me and inspires me. After One Ghost, you'll want to believe in fate too!—Five Star Review

I have never read a book like Wanted: One Ghost. It is a great mixture between historical fiction, romance, paranormal, and suspense. I'm normally not a historical fiction reader but the blend between history and modern times was perfect. I really loved this book!—Five Star Review

Stars for Immortal Heat:

I was pleasantly surprised by Immortal Heat. I was not sure what to expect as my novel selections typically do not include mythological creatures. The character development of Marilyn in particular held me captivated! In the beginning she seemed to be helpless, weak, and naive but she grows to be quite a force! My feeling about Draylon was very different, he seemed to be physically strong but cold in relationships with people, but you learn through the book he has a big heart full of love to share. It was a pleasure to read! Great job Loni! —Four Star Review

Immortal Wounds

Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone...

Vietnam never stopped for Mike Linder—and it never will. As an immortal being, Mike is doomed to face his issues of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder he suffered in combat for eternity. The darkness in the seventy year old vampire is swept away by the sweet spirited Christina Johnston who he is called upon by his boss to protect from clan enemies. But keeping his sunshine around would only lead to extinguishing her light, permanently.

His Sunshine...His Only Sunshine...

Tina Johnston always believes the glass is half full. The eternal optimist, she wants to help Mike find the peace from his horrors of war and she believes she’s the one to give it to him. Unfortunately, Mike won’t let her. Haunted by his past and suffering terrors mixed with his present, is she strong enough to endure his tortured past? Can she heal his Immortal Wounds?

Rated R—Language, graphic combat scenes, spicy sex.

This book is a work of fiction. All names, characters, locations, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination, or have been used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, locales, or events is entirely coincidental.

Copyright © 2015 by Loni Lynne.

Cover Design: Jenji

Cover Photograph: DepositPhotos.com

Editor: Judy Roth

Formatting by: Anessa Books

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First Edition: February 2015

Dedication

To the men and women who have served, are serving and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom...I honor you and your dedication to our country.

God Bless You and God Bless America.

Chapter One

Arlington National Cemetery

The mournful wail of the brass instrument had a way of sucker punching his heart every time he heard it. Taps. The lone bugler. Mike Linder stood at attention saluting. Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day, without question he was here. But today, he was here for a Vietnam Veteran’s funeral. Every time one of the men who’d lived through his hell in Vietnam passed away, he’d tried to be here for them.

Warmth enveloped his white-gloved hand as the final strains of the haunting tune echoed throughout the large cemetery.

Easing his stance, he glanced down at the source of the warmth. The light emanating from the young woman beside him wasn’t the morning sun, she was his morning sun.

Christina Johnston. Her bright, reassuring smile matched the light blue spring dress she wore. She squeezed his hand again. The tender gesture had him flexing his own as he returned his attention to the event around him.

The minister concluded the ceremony, bringing the family of the deceased up to pass their beloved’s casket one last time. Mike didn’t know the man or his family personally, but the kindred spirit of serving in the same war made them brothers in arms.

As the family thanked them for coming, people meandered away to give them their private time. Gentlemen stooped with age, bearing caps from local VFW’s, American Legions and other veteran social groups milled about, talking with each other. Mike wished he could be part of the laughter and stories they shared. These were men of the Vietnam War.

His war.

Hello son, one of the Vietnam veterans grabbed his shoulder in a friendly gesture. Home on leave?

Nowadays, most thought he belonged to the new group of men serving in the wars in the Middle East. He didn’t deny it. Yes, sir.

"This young lady your