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Branch 1 of the Tree of Life
​December Book Of The Month 

Blurb

​Nearly a century ago, Rowan Nemed died by lightning strike. The divine bolt ignited something magic and she was transformed into something rare, powerful, and fey: sidhe.

Sidhe survival depends much upon one’s ability to remain hidden from other supernatural creatures and magic users who would exploit them. Rowan has lived for several years in the pressure cooker of Hollywood as a set designer, carefully staying away from the camera. However, a spontaneous act of recognition for her work brings Rowan to the notice of Los Angeles’ supernatural community and her freedom is threatened.

Lion shifter Adrian and vampire Simon are best friends and business partners. When they discover Rowan, each wants her for his own. Rowan does her best to dissuade them, for a supernatural matebond means the end of her freedom.

Then demons begin hunting sidhe and Rowan is a prime target. She agrees to exchange her freedom for survival. But which male will Rowan accept? And can she survive when one of them dies in a battle to keep her?

This is the first of three books in The Tree of Life trilogy. The book can be read as a stand-alone novel.

Excerpt 

“Something besides being shot is tormenting her,” Adrian said. “Her every muscle is vibrating with pain.”

“It’s the steel,” Simon said after a brief moment’s consideration. “Elves can’t tolerate iron and the bullets are probably steel clad.”

“That must be it,” Adrian agreed. “The steel is poisoning her.”

“Look at the edges of the exit wound,” Simon observed, pointing at the back of her shoulder with the finger of his free hand. “The edges are cauterized. The iron burned her.”

Adrian cast an ironic look at his partner and added, “Like silver burns you.” He pondered that a moment and then said, “Since silver burns you and her blood burns you, it’s a good bet that she has silver in her blood.”

A knock on the door captured their attention.

“That must be Elena,” Adrian said. “I’ve got my arms full. Would you mind answering your own door?”

Simon was loath to leave his partner alone with the unconscious and bleeding elf, but saw no other good option since he could not hold her while she still bled. At least the bleeding had become sluggish and thick. He rose and dried his hands and left the bathroom to answer the door.

“Hello, you must be Elena, the nurse,” he said brusquely. “Please come in. We’re having a bit of an emergency.”

The nurse looked him over and suddenly went very still.

“What are you?” she demanded coldly.

“I’m Adrian’s business partner Simon,” he responded equally coldly.

“Is that Elena?” Adrian’s voice carried from the master bath.

“Yes, she’s coming,” Simon called back and stared into the woman’s eyes. “I will not harm you. Have no fear and do as we ask.”

The nurse’s shoulders relaxed and she agreed to assist in a somewhat distant voice. Simon bade her enter and she did, her movement wooden. He closed the door and led her into the bathroom. Adrian glanced up, his automatic and charming smile fading immediately.

“Let her go, Simon.”

“She’ll panic,” the vampire warned.

“Try using charm for once, instead of compulsion,” Adrian said snidely. “Now release her. She can’t think properly if you’ve got her mind and body locked down.”

Simon shrugged and released control over the nurse, who immediately opened her mouth to scream. As she inhaled, Adrian sharply called her name to grab her attention.

“Elena! Calm down and help us. This woman’s been shot and needs healing,” he said sharply.

“That’s charming?” Simon murmured dryly.

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Tree of Life Trilogy 

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