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Falling into August
The Agency, a secret organization that exists to keep the world safe from the dark side of the selfish wishes of people. With the power of the Alphabet of Desire, an ancient device of runes with many uses, the group has fought on behind the curtains for years.
However, the newest member, August, has set in motion a stream of events that will put both the Agency, and those closest to her, in danger.
A young, hot headed woman, the only thing keeping her in check is her calm partner, March. Yet, while he has managed to keep her head above water, he is strangely plucking at her heart strings in a way she isn't prepared for.
As things get more mysterious, and the center of their very industry seems the source of much more horror than anyone predicted, will the pair manage to make it through in one piece?
(88k+ words)
WARNING This story contains explicit content and scenes of sex and violence meant for ADULTS ONLY.
Before she could have made a move, though, her leg dangerously close to his own in the orange of the evening, he had done it for her.
His lips had tasted like brandy, his hands soft on her cheeks.
August was lost, instantly, in his touch and scent. With a level of heat she thought impossible, she pushed back in the dance of tongues. Her first kiss, her first everything.
It was overwhelming, and she let him take the stage as he brought fingers into her wild mane and held her close.
Her teacher was nimble, and before she knew it, he'd undone the clasps of her shirt and exposed her ivory skin. Gooseflesh rising, she tilted her head back and gasped. She saw a glimpse of his grin, and felt that smile on her chest. Her back arched, wanting more of this feeling, this delicious way he tasted her body.
His digits were on her spine, and soon she was laying on the roof, the shingles rough under her skin. Bence was an expert, he read her like he did the Alphabet.
However, the newest member, August, has set in motion a stream of events that will put both the Agency, and those closest to her, in danger.
A young, hot headed woman, the only thing keeping her in check is her calm partner, March. Yet, while he has managed to keep her head above water, he is strangely plucking at her heart strings in a way she isn't prepared for.
As things get more mysterious, and the center of their very industry seems the source of much more horror than anyone predicted, will the pair manage to make it through in one piece?
(88k+ words)
WARNING This story contains explicit content and scenes of sex and violence meant for ADULTS ONLY.
Before she could have made a move, though, her leg dangerously close to his own in the orange of the evening, he had done it for her.
His lips had tasted like brandy, his hands soft on her cheeks.
August was lost, instantly, in his touch and scent. With a level of heat she thought impossible, she pushed back in the dance of tongues. Her first kiss, her first everything.
It was overwhelming, and she let him take the stage as he brought fingers into her wild mane and held her close.
Her teacher was nimble, and before she knew it, he'd undone the clasps of her shirt and exposed her ivory skin. Gooseflesh rising, she tilted her head back and gasped. She saw a glimpse of his grin, and felt that smile on her chest. Her back arched, wanting more of this feeling, this delicious way he tasted her body.
His digits were on her spine, and soon she was laying on the roof, the shingles rough under her skin. Bence was an expert, he read her like he did the Alphabet.
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First published November 3, 2012
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About the author
Mandoline Creme
65 books43 followersMandoline Creme is an erotica writer who loves what she does, and infuses this into her stories. A wild life has led her to have many experiences, which she utilizes to really connect with her readers.
A former dancer with many nerdy hobbies, her favorite stories are usually set in dramatic, detailed fantasy worlds with a twist.
She writes to her heart's desire, finding no subject too taboo.
With her catalog only growing, the idea of ever pausing, of ever quitting this road of love and sensual debauchery, has never crossed her mind.
A former dancer with many nerdy hobbies, her favorite stories are usually set in dramatic, detailed fantasy worlds with a twist.
She writes to her heart's desire, finding no subject too taboo.
With her catalog only growing, the idea of ever pausing, of ever quitting this road of love and sensual debauchery, has never crossed her mind.
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September 9, 2016
This novel has a lot of potential, and I was disappointed to see it unpublished from Amazon. It was inventive (I love sigil-type stuff and rarely see it in fantasy) and fresh. She also has an elegant way of working her prose. She is gifted, of that there is no doubt, but a beta-reader could have helped in a few areas.
The only two downfalls that may have turned off the one-star zinging critics include the scene where the main character... expresses her appreciation for a certain co-worker all by her lonesome. That entire sequence seemed rushed and didn't have the great feel the other segments (save one other) displayed. It could easily be reworked.
The other downfall is in the entire segment featuring the library meeting. It suffered from the same rushed feeling and could be reworked with minimal effort in a future edition.
side note: If the author does rework this tome, I also hope she'll find another way of referring to the young undead character. Referring to her by her culture repetitively was off-putting. I do hope to see more positive POC characters in her future works ( it's so rare these days...), but overall, her characters were not one dimensional. I cared/care about them. I received a copy during her Select promotion, but I would pay up to 4.99 for the sequel without batting an eyelash.
I left off one star (for now) due to the two mentioned scenes that could be addressed in a future edition and a few typos a beta reader would have caught after the author's edits, but this was a marvelous book that is far from cookie-cutter. I know a lot of readers like the same old same old, but I do not. I hope the author will deliver more paranormal romance titles. She has a true knack for world-building.
This book was anything but awful.
Bring it back!
The only two downfalls that may have turned off the one-star zinging critics include the scene where the main character... expresses her appreciation for a certain co-worker all by her lonesome. That entire sequence seemed rushed and didn't have the great feel the other segments (save one other) displayed. It could easily be reworked.
The other downfall is in the entire segment featuring the library meeting. It suffered from the same rushed feeling and could be reworked with minimal effort in a future edition.
side note: If the author does rework this tome, I also hope she'll find another way of referring to the young undead character. Referring to her by her culture repetitively was off-putting. I do hope to see more positive POC characters in her future works ( it's so rare these days...), but overall, her characters were not one dimensional. I cared/care about them. I received a copy during her Select promotion, but I would pay up to 4.99 for the sequel without batting an eyelash.
I left off one star (for now) due to the two mentioned scenes that could be addressed in a future edition and a few typos a beta reader would have caught after the author's edits, but this was a marvelous book that is far from cookie-cutter. I know a lot of readers like the same old same old, but I do not. I hope the author will deliver more paranormal romance titles. She has a true knack for world-building.
This book was anything but awful.
Bring it back!
November 13, 2012
Sometimes when you download a free book you get what you pay for. Awful.
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