I am pleased to welcome Fire and Ice Book Tours presenting, Bebe Knight
A vampire and a slayer walk into a bar… Sounds like the beginning of a
bad joke, but for Veronica and Mackenzie, it’s the beginning of the rest of
their lives…
The
world has seen its fair share of evil, but Veronica Chase had no idea such
monsters truly existed. Werewolves, poltergeists, witches… even vampires.
Ignorance was bliss. But her reality was crushed on that horrid day her family
was taken away from her. Now, Veronica has devoted her entire life to hunting
those very creatures, searching for the werewolf pack that murdered her parents
in hopes of finding her abducted sister. Nothing will get in her way of
settling the score for the hand she was unjustly dealt. That is until her
newest assignment brings her to her knees.
After one hundred and eight years on earth, Mackenzie Jones thought he had seen it all. With the exception of daylight of course, but that’s what comes with the territory being a vampire and all. Perpetually damned to live his life as a bartender in the shadows of the night, nothing has sparked his interest lately. Just once he wished something exciting would happen in his mundane life. Little did he know, his wish was about to come true. Walking through the door to his bar, and into his heart, Mackenzie allows love to take the wheel for the first time. There’s just one slight problem. She’s there to kill him.
After one hundred and eight years on earth, Mackenzie Jones thought he had seen it all. With the exception of daylight of course, but that’s what comes with the territory being a vampire and all. Perpetually damned to live his life as a bartender in the shadows of the night, nothing has sparked his interest lately. Just once he wished something exciting would happen in his mundane life. Little did he know, his wish was about to come true. Walking through the door to his bar, and into his heart, Mackenzie allows love to take the wheel for the first time. There’s just one slight problem. She’s there to kill him.
Excerpt:
Veronica
took a seat on an empty stool in a deserted corner, far enough away from anyone
to hear a conversation. He glanced her way and held up a finger to let her know
he’d be right over. Mackenzie was currently busy talking with two girls, a
blond and a brunette, who were both dressed to kill and definitely playing him
up. The blond kept laughing louder than necessary, while the brunette playfully
hit his arm.
Veronica
rolled her eyes. It was obvious to anyone with half a brain what they were
after. However, his demeanor suggested that he was uninterested. Either that or
just very naïve. Points for her if that were the case. When he was finally able
to remove himself from the talkative twins, he made his was over to take her
order.
“What can I get you?” Mackenzie asked with his back to her,
ringing out another customer on the cash register. He had no clue that she held
the fate of his life in her hands.
“Make it a Bloody Mary,” she requested. Trying to see if
she could get him to turn around, she hoisted her messenger bag onto the bar,
making a loud thump in the process.
He cocked his head toward her, and raised an eyebrow. “You
sure you can handle it? I like mine extra hot.”
“Yeah, ninety-eight point six degrees,” she muttered under
her breath. “Bring it on Mackenzie, I like a challenge.” He turned around at
the mention of his name.
God,
he’s gorgeous, Veronica thought. Shit,
is he using mind control on me? She shook her head to clear her thoughts.
Now was her chance-- all she had to do was hop over the bar and stake him. Easy
enough, right?
“Now that I have your undivided attention, let me introduce
myself. I’m Veronica Chase and I’ll be your slayer tonight.” She took a stake
out of her bag and placed it on the bar. “Any questions?”
About the Author
Bebe
Knight is the author of the paranormal romance series, The Eternal Flame Books.
She lives in Upstate NY with her husband and son. Writing has always been a
part of her life whether it be books, plays, or handwritten letters to friends
and family. It’s a dream come true for her to be able to share her stories with
others.
Website
http://www.bebeknight.com
Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/Bebe_Knight
Character
Interview with Veronica Chase
- Q: For those of us who don’t know you, tell us a little about yourself.
- A: Well… I’m Veronica. I’m 23, I have reddish-brown hair, green eyes and I’m a hunter.
- Q: A hunter? Like the fish and game variety?
- A: No, no, no. More along the lines of beasts and monsters that go bump in the night. You know, demons, werewolves, vampires. Things of that nature.
·
Q: What
got you started in that business endeavor?
o A:
My parents were murdered at the hands of a werewolf while I was away at
college. When I got home, there was a small group of hunters there assessing
the situation and they offered me a job right then and there. I had nothing
else left, so I accepted. And to be honest, the prospect of getting revenge
against the werewolf was beyond tempting.
·
Q: What
was your most difficult hunt?
o A:
Probably the most recent one where I was asked to kill four vampires on my own.
But it was also the most rewarding hunt as well, which you will find out why in
the book.
- Q: So now on to some more personal questions. What three words best describe yourself?
- A: Tenacious, understanding and trustworthy
- Q: What song is playing on your iPod right now?
- A: Ha! I don’t have an iPod, I’m still making mix CDs. I know, lame. But as far as music goes, I’m really into ‘70s rock like The Who, Queen, Dylan, Costello.
- Q: What was your first concert experience?
- A: Hanson. I pretended that my sister dragged me to it, but I secretly had a good time. Had a major crush on that middle one.
- Q: What is your favorite movie?
- A: That changes for me almost by the day. If you asked me last week I would have said Back to the Future, today I’m really digging Pitch Perfect. It all depends on my mood.
- Q: What is something not many people know about you?
- A: I have a tattoo on my back in memory of my parents.
- Q: Final Question. What is your idea of a perfect date?
- A: My Mack is so much more romantic than I could ever imagine anyone being. He’s the type of guy that would hold a boom box over his head outside your window playing the most romantic song he could find. I will say there is no beating the time he sang “Dancing in the Moonlight” to me under a full moon. That was a great night!
Giveaway:
Grand
Prize – An ebook copy of An Element of Time by Bebe Knight, and a a Steampunk
Twisted Heart Pin, handmade with polymer clay, by ArtsDaughter. (http://www.etsy.com/shop/artsdaughter). The giveaway starts 10/23/13. Enter through
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