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With the cold weather quickly setting in, Lark is trying to
ensure she has what she needs to make it through another
bone-chilling winter in the cabin in the woods, but something has
decided to pay her a visit. The question is, who? Or better yet,
what?
There is a human invading his sanctuary, and he is
determined to get rid of her. Humans in the past have left of their
own accord, but not without a threat from him. However, this one is
proving difficult. But she’ll go. One way or another, he will make
her.
The thing is demanding that Lark leave, but she has nowhere
to go. No one who cares. So she's determined to stand her
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EXCERPT:
The thing grunted a little louder. Then it
started to sniff her. A soft growl warned her of danger.
She glanced over
at the knife lying less than a foot away from her hand. Without
thinking about the possible repercussions, she snatched up the
weapon and whirled around, raising her arm to slash at whatever had
snuck up on
Nothing was there.
Relief washed
through her, but she couldn’t let her guard down. Not until she was
certain the threat was gone. Her first thought was that an animal,
possibly a bear, had ventured into the cabin while she was gone to
the stream. Maybe it had fallen asleep, thinking this place would
make an excellent den for it to hibernate inside, which was why
she’d missed seeing it when she’d come inside. But the familiar
scent of any wild creature eluded her.
It was getting dark. She needed to light a fire in the cast iron
stove, which would frighten away most of the creatures. It didn’t
take her long to get one going. The dried leaves she’d gathered
earlier and kept in a bowl for kindling were perfect for the flint
and iron she used to strike sparks. Once she had sufficient flames,
she piled on the twigs and small limbs. A quick check assured her
she had enough wood gathered inside to keep the stove going most of
the night.
Going over the
other side of the room, she retrieved the candle from where she’d
left it on the small bedside table. Taking it back to the stove, she
lit it and set it on the counter.
The flame wavered,
then went out.
No, the flame was
puffed out. She felt the air travel across her arm before the light
bent away from the gust and was extinguished. Turning around, she
stared into the encroaching darkness.
“All right.
Whoever you are, make yourself known or get the hell out of here.”
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Review by Mary Dean, Rabid Readers Book Blog
*** AUDIOBOOK REVIEW *** This was a dark tale and I loved it. We have a supernatural predator and Lark, a woman who is a lone and doesn't have much. She is a threat to this being. Lark will fight for all she has. But soon Lark starts to understand this evil threat and a side of herself is unleashed she never knew was there. Dark Romance fans, this is a must read. It's quick and I really wanted more. The ending I didn't see coming. This narrator did a great job telling this tale. Really added to the element of horror. Five out of five stars! |
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