The Beast of Blackwood: Chapter One - The Beast of Blackwood
Don’t worry, I haven't left my spicy contemporary roots behind! I just couldn't resist a little detour into the dark, moody world of Paranormal Romance . Consider this a "Gothic palette cleanser" featuring all the tropes we love—forced proximity, a possessive hero, and plenty of heat—just with a supernatural twist. When Elara Thorne’s carriage shatters in the middle of a torrential storm, she has no choice but to seek shelter at the one place every scandal sheet in London warns against: Blackwood Manor. She expects a cold hearth and a reclusive Earl; she doesn't expect a man who feels more like a predator than a peer. Chapter 1 Elara The Beast of Blackwood The carriage wheel didn’t just crack; it shattered with a finality that echoes through the desolate woods like a gunshot. One moment, I was bouncing uncomfortably against the velvet cushions, dreaming of a dry hearth and a glass of amber sherry at my aunt’s estate. The next, I was pitched forward, my scream sw...
