The Vampire Family
by Kristin Battestella
eBook ISBN: 9780980473995
Price: $ 5.95
Genre: Romance
Sub Genre: Vampire
Novel of 57000 words
Heat rating: 3
Edited by Lisa Logan
Cover Artwork by Julie D'Arcy
Print ISBN: 9781926647227 Buy Here
About the book:
Antonio Welshire accepts the mysterious Mestiphles' offer for vampiric power, but fails to consider that not all in his family desires evil. Daughter Victoria revels in the debauchery, but eldest daughter Samantha loathes the darkness. Enemies are in no short supply when the family turns to darkness. Charismatic rebel Gaston turns up to rival for Antonio's power; the vampire lover Jean can destroy them once and for all, and henchwoman Lilith seeks to supplant Antonio as Mestiphles' favorite.
Who will be declared the victor? And in the end, though they've survived coven wars and persecutions since the 12th century, can this vampire family survive each other or will they self destruct before the 21st century?
Excerpt:
She slid the bolt carefully, but it squeaked a little. Her gaze fell to the floor of sheepskins. Antonio stirred, but did not wake. She grasped the handle and slowly opened the door.
Mother Eira stood frozen in the snow, a contorted and morbid statue. Her arms were in the air, fists clenched in their banging position. Frozen blood lined her arms and the collar of her sheepskin. The eyes were open, blue irises glazed over with a white frost. Forever was her mouth to be open, too. Her tongue captured midway between the chapped lips, and saliva dangled like icicles from what yellow teeth she had.
Elizabeth opened her mouth to scream, but a strong hand cupped her mouth shut. Antonio whispered in her ear, "Ann is still sleeping."
He removed his hand, and Elizabeth looked into his cold blue eyes. She had not thought of him much before Father Welshire's fall, but now she did fear him. His own will was his motivation, even when he cared for her. Antonio forced a disquieting smile, but Elizabeth was captivated by the opal-colored eyes.
They are so mysterious. Deceptive. Frightening!
Antonio shut the door on his mother and returned to the fire.
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