Finally, Finn and Keira’s story is available! I loved writing this book, with these characters. They each have their own secrets and mistakes they’re trying to get past.

The next opening of the rift is coming-and its consequences will be deadly. A rogue group of human-hating preternaturals is planning an apocalyptic attack, but the Council of Preternaturals may have found the key to saving the world: Keira O’Brien, a fey with a long criminal record, whose empathic abilities once made her the queen of con artists. If she successfully infiltrates the dangerous faction, the sins of her past will be forgiven.

Keira isn’t the only agent working against the rogue prets. Finn Evnissyen, a powerful demon with a dark lineage, is a hired assassin looking for a way out. If he stops the threat, he will finally earn his freedom. As the rift fast approaches, and danger escalates, Finn and Keira must discover if they’re on the same side-or sleeping with the enemy . . .

Publisher’s Weekly review: “A skillful blend of gritty urban fantasy and taut romantic suspense… Garner has created a fascinating world, ripe with conflict, drama, and sensuality.”

RT Books review: 4 Stars! “…action, solid pacing and intense conflict between these supernatural creatures lie at the center of this paranormal romance. Add to that the sizzling chemistry between Keira and Finn, and Garner’s latest definitely heats up the pages.”

Read an excerpt or buy.

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Anyway, here’s what I remember of the dream. I was at home. Not my home, where I’ve lived the past 4 years, not even in Arizona where I’ve lived for over 12 years. No, I was at the house in northeast Ohio where I grew up and lived until I was 28. (My parents just couldn’t get rid of me…) It was warm and things were green (from the standpoint that they weren’t dead and barren), so it must have been late spring/summer. I was in the yard (my parents have 3 acres, all grass) and a small plane crash-landed in the lower yard area, farthest from the house. It didn’t burst into flames or anything, but I had the impression the pilot didn’t survive. I yelled and told our housekeeper (what?!) who was outside with me to go in the house and call 911. She did. (I have no idea who this person was, as we never had any sort of housekeeper or employee of any kind.)

Then another plane started coming down, nose first, but it wasn’t crashing. It was flying that way. It “arrived” close to the wreckage, flew toward it and then past it, still with the nose pointing to the ground. So it basically mowed the grass as it went. (My mom would’ve been grateful, I think.)

As it went out of sight, I became filled with fear and ran toward the house. I could hear the plane, flying now (no longer mowing the grass, darn it–mowing 3 acres was not my most favorite thing to do) and I realized I’d never make it to the safety of the house in time. So I dove underneath the bushes by the front porch, for cover. (Bushes that actually haven’t been there in probably 25-30 years.) Then as I looked toward where the crash had happened, I saw a man in a Hawaiian shirt and khakis walking toward the house. Either the shirt was black and white or I was dreaming in black and white, which I think was the case, because I don’t remember any impression of color in this dream. The man was…Bruce Campbell. Not Bruce Campbell in real life, but like Bruce Campbell playing a character. Or a character who looked like Bruce Campbell.

Why Bruce Campbell you ask? I have no fricking idea. I hadn’t been watching any shows that he was in, I’m not a particular fan (though I enjoy his performances), so I’m not quite sure why he showed up in my dream.

But, seriously, a lawn-mowing airplane and then Bruce Campbell? Yeah, weird. And apparently scary, because I woke up with my pulse pounding in my ears. No kidding.

Now the dream I had with James Spader is for another post…

What kind of weird dreams have you had?

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HEART OF THE DEMON is available this Tuesday, February 26th! You can order it online or pick it up at a bookstore near you.

Not this Captain Hook:

Or this Captain Hook:

THIS Captain Hook:

Handsome, charming, suave, deadly. Yet there is something about him that makes him seem redeemable. He is single-minded in his vengeance, in his quest to kill the crocodile that not only took his hand but the life of the woman he loved. He is willing to (and has) killed to get him closer to his goal. Yet like most pirates, he does have a certain code of honor that he lives by, a line he won’t cross. The problem is, that line might be a little…fluid.

This Hook is the quintessential anti-hero. He does seem to lack the qualities we associate with a hero. He’s morally ambiguous, sneaky, and willing to kill an innocent if it gets him closer to his goal. Yet… Yet.

And there’s the attraction. He does have that line he won’t cross. And, frankly, if Rumpelstiltskin can be turned to good by loving and being loved, then why can’t Hook?

Have you been watching Once Upon a Time? What do you think of Killian Jones, aka Captain Hook?

Finn Evnissyen, the hero in HEART OF THE DEMON, was an anti-hero in SECRET OF THE WOLF. By the end of his story, though, he’s been redeemed. You can read all about his journey when HEART OF THE DEMON releases at the end of February. Buy the book at B&N, Amazon or other online retailer or find it at your local indie bookstore.

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Please email me at cynthiagarnerbooks @ gmail.com with your name and address, and I’ll get the book out to you as soon as I can.

Enjoy your weekend, everyone!

Hubba-hubba-hubba!

Now, what shall I do with them? Hmmm. Well, I think I’ll give away three of them to lucky winners here on the blog. Leave me a comment telling me who your favorite character in the Rift series is so far, and what has made you love him or her so.

I’ll draw three names, and those lucky ducks will get a sign copy of HEART OF THE DEMON before it hits shelves on February 26th.

I’ll announce the winners Sunday morning, so entries will be accepted until about 8 a.m. January 13th.

So…let’s chat. Who’s your favorite?

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Margaret Gugliotta! Margaret, please email me at cynthiagarnerbooks @ gmail.com (no spaces) and give me your mailing address so I can send you your prizes.

Happy Halloween, everyone!

1) When there’s no more room in Hell, the dead will walk the Earth.

2) The night HE came home.

3) Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water.

4) In space, no one can hear you scream.

5) Man is the warmest place to hide.

6) Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It’s fun to be a vampire.

7) Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.

8 ) …and remember, the next scream you hear may be your own!

Good luck!

Warriors of the Rift: Once a generation, the rift between the paranormal world and the human world opens, allowing supernatural entities to cross. Vampire, demon, or shapeshifter, they can save the world–or send it spiraling into chaos.

KISS OF THE VAMPIRE, INTO THE RIFT and SECRET OF THE WOLF – available now. Check retail locations here.

1) “Who died and made you fucking king of the zombies?”

2) “I like the dark; it’s friendly.”

3) “Bad houses hate our warmth and our human-ness. That blind hate of our humanity is what we mean when we use the word ‘haunted’.”

4) “You cannot imagine what I’ve had to endure. I have borne the very wrath of God, chosen to suffer like no man before.”

5) “I think we’ll start with a reign of terror.”

Give it your best shot!

Warriors of the Rift: Once a generation, the rift between the paranormal world and the human world opens, allowing supernatural entities to cross. Vampire, demon, or shapeshifter, they can save the world–or send it spiraling into chaos.

KISS OF THE VAMPIRE, INTO THE RIFT and SECRET OF THE WOLF – available now. Check retail locations here.

1. “They will say that I have shed innocent blood. What’s blood for, if not for shedding?”

2. “We came, we saw, we kicked it’s ass!”

3. “Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep.”

4. “I’m an angel. I kill firstborns while their mamas watch. I turn cities into salt. I even, when I feel like it, rip the souls out from little girls. And from now to kingdom come, the only thing you can count on in your existence is never understanding why.”

5. “I’m sure that, in time, every bit of her will be gone and her death will be a mystery, even to me.”

Warriors of the Rift: Once a generation, the rift between the paranormal world and the human world opens, allowing supernatural entities to cross. Vampire, demon, or shapeshifter, they can save the world–or send it spiraling into chaos.

KISS OF THE VAMPIRE, INTO THE RIFT and SECRET OF THE WOLF – available now. Check retail locations here.

2. “Wrong me! Wrong me! Wrong my brains out!”

3. “I know you gentleman have been through a lot, but when you find the time, I’d rather not spend the rest of this winter tied to this fucking couch!”

4. “Hell is just a word – the reality is much, much worse.”

5. “I saw what I saw when I saw it.”

Good luck!

Warriors of the Rift: Once a generation, the rift between the paranormal world and the human world opens, allowing supernatural entities to cross. Vampire, demon, or shapeshifter, they can save the world–or send it spiraling into chaos.

KISS OF THE VAMPIRE, INTO THE RIFT and SECRET OF THE WOLF – available now. Check retail locations here.