Rebecca
Trogner lives in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia, and frequently
crosses the Blue Ridge Mountains that were the inspiration for Krieger’s home.
She always dreamed of being a writer, but got sidetracked by the day-to-day
adventures of life. With the encouragement of her family, she has finished her
first novel and is currently writing the next book in The Last Keeper’s
Daughter series. Rebecca lives with her husband and stepson, and a rescue dog
named Giblet. To find out more about the author visit www.rebeccatrogner.com.
Rebecca will be
awarding a $50 Amazon Gift Card to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour.
BLURB:
Born
into old money, Lily Ayres lives at Waverly, her family’s estate situated at
the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Paris, Virginia. She is a strange, small, almost mute, young
woman who has no idea that her father has given her to the Vampire King
Krieger. Walter Ayres is the King’s
Keeper and part of a secret society of historians who unearth, preserve, and
attempt to understand relics of long forgotten civilizations.
Lily
has never felt comfortable in the human world, but after she suspiciously falls
down a flight of stone steps, and is healed and claimed by Krieger, she
realizes there is another world. In this
Other Realm she feels a sense of belonging, and begins to untwine the
mysterious event which left her mentally and psychologically damaged. When Walter disappears in England, Lily works
with human and supernatural beings to uncover his whereabouts. With each new discovery, she is pulled deeper
into the vortex of magic, intrigue, and dark desires that permeates the
supernatural world. The revelations
revealed unfold a story of deception and betrayal that threaten to tear the
thin veil between the supernatural and human world asunder.
Excerpt:
The Vantors
fanned out and around Krieger with Merlin by his side. They were careful to
stay outside the pools of harsh artificial light. Krieger doubted anyone would
notice them, but it was always best to be cautious. He wanted this to go as smoothly
as possible. Slicing through the night with their preternatural grace, they
followed the path to the party tents.
“Liam, send
two men to Walter’s study,” Krieger ordered. “You stay with us. Send the rest
of your men amongst the guests. Have them report back anything unusual.”
Liam was the
pack leader of the Vantors. Against Merlin’s advice Krieger had requested their
presence at court. They would now be Lily’s personal guard. At least Merlin and
he could agree that she needed guards.
Krieger noticed
a distinctive looking woman. Her hair was dark and cut in a severe fashion
around her face. She held a drink in each hand and constantly looked back
toward the path, obviously waiting on someone. Her eyes scanned over them and
he knew she was appraising them.
Liam emitted
a long, low growl. Tonight was a full moon, a demanding time for Vantors to
mingle with humans. “Now that,” he said, meaning the woman, “is something I’d
like to chase.”
“Focus.”
Krieger’s tone was clipped and harsh.
Lily walked
down to the party tent and stood next to the woman. He watched Lily carefully,
noting her shyness, the way she always looked away or down at the ground. She
was comfortable with the other woman but still very reserved.
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