Welcome to the Moonless Blog Tour. Moonless by Crystal Collier is a YA historical paranormal romance that I would love to get my hands on. Maybe you will want to read it too after reading the excerpt below. And don’t forget to enter the giveaways below.
Title: Moonless
Author: Crystal Collier
Series: Maiden of Time #1
Publication: November 13th, 2013
Category: Young Adult (YA)
Genre: Historical Paranormal Romance
In the English society of 1768 where women are bred to marry, unattractive Alexia, just sixteen, believes she will end up alone. But on the county doorstep of a neighbor’s estate, she meets a man straight out of her nightmares, one whose blue eyes threaten to consume her whole world—especially later when she discovers him standing over her murdered host in the middle of the night.
Unable to decide whether he is one of these monsters or protecting her from them, she uncovers what her father has been concealing: truths about her own identity, about the blue-eyed man, and about love. After an attack close to home, Alexia realizes she cannot keep one foot in her old life and one in this new world. To protect her family she must either be sold into a loveless marriage, or escape with the man of her dreams and risk becoming one of the Soulless.
Alexia lowered her eyelids to keep him from witnessing the forming tears.
Kiren stepped nearer, tucked a hand up under her jaw, and pressed his lips to her brow. Warmth radiated from the connection. She accepted it, trying to be grateful for the simple reassurance that—despite his reluctance toward romance—he did care for and would protect her, even from himself.
He sucked in a breath through his nose, and forced her chin upward. His lips crashed down over hers.
Shockwaves rolled through her, her knees going limp. His arm slipped around her back, pressing her to him. His fingers tugged through her hair. She surrendered entirely to the cataclysmic torrent tearing through her body.
The only things that existed were he, she, and the storm ripping through them. She clung to him. The only reality was this—this incredible connection. She wanted him, and nothing else. She wanted this, and nothing more. She wanted him, and he wanted her!
He pushed her back, holding her arms against her sides.
Panting.
Eyes closed.
She reached for him.
He grimaced, released her, and stepped into the shadows, vanishing.
Author BioCrystal, author of MOONLESS, is a former composer/writer for Black Diamond Productions. She can be found practicing her brother-induced ninja skills while teaching children or madly typing about fantastic and impossible creatures. She has lived from coast to coast and now calls Florida home with her creative husband, three littles, and “friend” (a.k.a. the zombie locked in her closet). Secretly, she dreams of world domination and a bottomless supply of cheese.
Melanie
I love the short sentences at the end–it creates great suspense! I haven’t read many historical paranormals before, I might need to read more from this genre.
Thanks for sharing, Jennifer! <33
Jennifer Bielman
I just finished a historical PNR just now. They are very good.
Crystal Collier
Yay! I’m glad you like it, Melanie.
Diamond Cronen
This looks really good! I’m glad you brought this to my attention Jennifer bc I love these kind of historical paranormal romances! They’re rare but I love a good one.
Thanks 😀
–Dee @ Dee’s Reads
Jennifer Bielman
I know, you don’t see them often but they have the potential to be awesome.
Crystal Collier
Yay! Read away, Diamond.
Sarah Elizabeth
That’s a really interesting cover!
Jennifer Bielman
I like the cover too.
Crystal Collier
I know, right? What’s with the clocks?
Brandi Kosiner
Fun excerprt, lots of suspense
Jennifer Bielman
Totally agree!
Crystal Collier
Yay, thanks.
~Sia McKye~
I enjoyed the excerpt. He can kiss her but as soon as she reaches out he disappears? hmm.
Sia McKye Over Coffee
Jennifer Bielman
hehe, happy you enjoyed it.
Crystal Collier
LOL! I know. What’s with this guy, eh?
Crystal Collier
Jennifer, thank you so much for hosting and sharing. You are rock-tastic!
Jennifer Bielman
hehe, thanks you for sharing your book with us.
kimbacaffeinate
This sounds interesting and I really like the cover. Thanks Jennifer for sharing it ..you always find the neatest books 🙂
Jennifer Bielman
hehe, I always hope that the books I find work out for people. I can’t read them all because there is no time but I love to share the books I would read if I had time.
Crystal Collier
Sending another thank you note to my graphic designer now.
Jaclyn Canada
It’s very poetic and flowing. Love the idea of the hidden word in the excerpts too – that’s something you don’t see everyday. Thank you so much for sharing! Jaclyn @ JC’s Book Haven.
Jennifer Bielman
I know, I loved that idea. I am so that kind of person who would find all those words.
Crystal Collier
If you’re going to share a book, why not make it fun, eh? 😉
Meghan
Wow… this sounds intense! It’s very rare you find a book like this where the female hero is unattractive! I guess she does transform, but still… cool.
Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer Bielman
I know, I love it!
Crystal Collier
Yay! And how would you react if your entire persona suddenly changed? It was a fun concept to toy with.
sherry fundin
I love the cover. I feel the same as Meghan. The protagonist is usually hot, but I like the concept of her changing. I think it would have a profound effect of your personality. Could go good or bad. Thanks for the giveaway.
Crystal Collier
I know! It’s about time authors branched away from that regular dynamic, eh?
sjp
Always the way 😉 so mysterious Mr Kiren