I don’t know anyone who has read Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunter series and not liked it. I recommend a lot of books, and this urban fantasy series with plenty of heat factor continually hits the mark. Singh’s writing is stellar and her characters are engaging. So, everyone at VBC is eager to read the next installment Archangel’s Shadows.
As Archangel’s Shadows doesn’t release until Oct. 28, we needed a taste now. Nalini was kind enough to oblige us with an exclusive excerpt. We also have a giveaway of any earlier Guild Hunter book at the end of the post. This means you can get caught up on the series. (And you should!)
Once out of the Enclave, he turned the bike in the direction of the Adirondacks. The night wind whistled past them and other vehicles overtook on the left because he kept the speed undemanding, the snow on the sides of the road glittering in the beam of his headlight when they passed out of the more populated areas, the trees clean silhouettes against the night.
Flicking on the microphone and speaker system embedded in his helmet with a tilt of his head, he said, “There’s something about going for a ride with a beautiful woman wrapped around me.”
It took her a couple of seconds to figure out the system on her end. “Since when is a hand on your shoulder ‘wrapped around you’?”
The old sadness and older hurt he’d sensed in her since the instant she came face-to-face with her brother was still there, but he could hear his Ash rising through it. “Ah, perhaps I am simply indulging in a fantasy. Foolish male that I am.”
A snort sounded from behind him . . . but then she slid her arms around his body, pressing her chest flush to his back, the strength of her grip making him feel possessed, owned. The contact eased the aged, potent need inside him enough that his chest no longer hurt, air filling his lungs again.
“So, I ask and I receive. You’re in a generous mood.”
“Don’t get too cocky, cuddlebunny.”
His grin was bright. “What’s a cuddlebunny?” he asked, genuinely curious.
“You, at the moment. Sexy, non?”
He loved it when she teased him. “Oui, if it makes you cuddle so close.”
Her laughter was husky, and it was all he needed to hear.
Posted by arrangement with Berkley Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, A Penguin Random House Company. Copyright © Nalini Singh, 2014.
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I love this series. I’ve been listening to them on audio. While the narrator isn’t one of my favorites, she does a good job with the series. I’ve already got this one on order. 🙂
I’m so excited for this book! I didn’t know how I would feel about Ash and Janvier’s story but every excerpt I’ve read is really good.
As someone who has an early copy of the book, I can say I LOVE Ash and Janvier.
if you have an early copy, how about some more teasers??? oui??
Hahaha. Nice try, Julie. Nalini handed this one over. BUT I can tell you that we’ll have a review and talk about how Janvier is so wonderful. So, there’s that.
You may want to check out Nalini’s Facebook page. She might share a few more snippets before the book comes out, though!
You tease!!!
Love. Love. Love this series and can’t wait for Ash and Janvier’s story!
Can’t wait to read this one!! I LOVE all your books!!!
Can’t wait to read this one!! I LOVE all your books!!!
In just found this series and OMG I’m so hooked!! LOVE Angels!! Ransom seems awfully NICE!!
One of the series I recommend all the time, too. I have been looking forward to Ash and Janvier for so long, as all their interactions in previous stories have always been so rich and teasing us as readers.
CAN’T WAIT TO READ THIS!!!!
And then……bring on Bluebell, Aodhan and Venom!
WORD! ♥
Especially about bringing on AODHAN ♥
Great series! Looking forward to a wedding for Raphael and Elena. It would be nice.
Oh my goodness this is the best series. I hope I win! (but good luck everyone).
I love the guild series
I’m starting to do the snoopy dance internally. Just 14 more days to go!
great giveaway and good luck everyone
Love this series and we’ve been waiting for Ash and Janvier’s story for a while now!! Yeah! It’s here…!!!!