Florentine
The unveiling of a set of priceless illustrations of Dante’s Divine Comedy at the Uffizi Gallery exposes the unsuspecting Professor Gabriel Emerson and his beloved wife, Julianne, to a mysterious and dangerous enemy.
Unbeknownst to the Professor, the illustrations he secretly acquired years ago were stolen a century earlier from the ruler of Florence’s underworld. Now one of the most dangerous beings in Italy is determined to reclaim his prized artwork and exact revenge on the Emersons, but not before he uncovers something disturbing about Julianne …
Set in the city of Florence, “The Prince” is a prequel novella to “The Raven,” which is the first book in the new Florentine Series Trilogy by Sylvain Reynard.
“The Prince” can be read as a standalone but readers of The Gabriel Series may be curious about the connection between The Professor’s world and the dark, secret underworld of “The Prince.”
THE PRINCE – Novella (The Florentine Series) – 1/20/15 – InterMix
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Excerpt from THE PRINCE by Sylvain Reynard on sale 1/20/15
In the distance, the Prince could hear voices and muffled sounds.
He approached silently, almost floating across the floor.
Desperate groans and the rustling of fabric filled his ears, along with the twin sounds of rapidly beating hearts. He could smell their scents, the aromas heightened due to their sexual arousal.
He growled in reaction.
The corridor was shrouded in darkness but the Prince could see that the professor had his wife up against a window between two statues, her legs wrapped around his waist.
Her voice was breathy as she spoke, but the Prince tuned out her words, moving closer so he could catch a glimpse of her lovely face.
At the sight of it, flushed with passion, his old heart quickened and he felt the stirrings of arousal.
It was not his custom to observe rather than participate. But on this occasion, he decided to make an exception. Careful to remain in the darkness, he moved to the wall opposite the couple.
The woman squirmed in her lover’s arms, her high heels catching on his tuxedo jacket. Her fingers flew to his neck, undoing his bow tie and tossing it carelessly to the floor.
She unbuttoned his shirt, and her mouth moved to his chest, as murmurs of pleasure escaped his lips.
The Prince felt more than desire as he watched the woman’s eager movements. He caught a glimpse of her exquisite mouth and the toss of her long hair that would no doubt feel like silk between his fingers.
She lifted her head to smile at the man who held her close and he could see love in her eyes.
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Foxy’s Review:
While The Prince is stalking the Emersons he ‘senses’ something is not right with Julianne. We never learn what that something is and that info piques our curiosity.
Mr. Reynard’s beautiful writing is evident as you flip the pages of this novella. The Florentine series is set in the romantic city of Florence, Italy. The paranormal aspect of this new series promises to be thrilling.
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The Raven
Book One of The Florentine Series
Coming February 3rd
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PRAISE FOR THE RAVEN
“This book knocks over genre and swirls it into an addicting mix of mystery, romance and fantasy.
With nearly lyrical prose and magical characters that step right off the pages, THE RAVEN is going to make SR diehards and newcomers alike nurse an epic book hangover.”
~Christina Lauren,
New York Times Bestselling authors of the Beautiful Bastards series
“The Raven was a fabulous Gothic treat of a book filled with ancient vampires, dark vendettas, and star-crossed loves.”
~Deborah Harkness
#1 New York Times Best Selling Author of The Discovery of Witches Trilogy
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