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Blackburn Castle
Tortured Souls Series Book 2
by
R.C. Matthews
R.C. Matthews
Genre:
Historical Romance, Paranormal
Historical Romance, Paranormal
Victor Blackburn is living on borrowed time. An ancient curse violently
claims the life of each Blackburn male on his twenty-seventh
birthday. As his approaches, his only hope of survival is a witch who
vanished long ago without a trace.
claims the life of each Blackburn male on his twenty-seventh
birthday. As his approaches, his only hope of survival is a witch who
vanished long ago without a trace.
Mercy Seymour eagerly counts down the days until the curse will claim
Victor’s life. She watched him murder her mother, and only his
death will free her of the hatred and anger she harbors.
Victor’s life. She watched him murder her mother, and only his
death will free her of the hatred and anger she harbors.
When fate throws them together in Devil’s Cove, desire simmers between
the handsome pirate and the spirited barkeeper’s niece until they
learn the truth about each other. Desperate for her cooperation,
Victor spirits her away to Blackburn Castle in the Scottish
Highlands, where forces of magic and mists from beyond the grave
weaken her resolve, opening her eyes to the truth of the past.
the handsome pirate and the spirited barkeeper’s niece until they
learn the truth about each other. Desperate for her cooperation,
Victor spirits her away to Blackburn Castle in the Scottish
Highlands, where forces of magic and mists from beyond the grave
weaken her resolve, opening her eyes to the truth of the past.
As Victor and Mercy unearth the fabled stones needed to break the curse,
they discover that the only weapon powerful enough to destroy hate is
love. But will they have to sacrifice their relationship to save what
means the most to them?
they discover that the only weapon powerful enough to destroy hate is
love. But will they have to sacrifice their relationship to save what
means the most to them?
RELEASE DATE of April 10, 2017
Devil's Cove
Tortured Souls Book 1
Shrouded in unspeakable horror and spoken of only in whispers, the abandoned
Devil's Cove Manor lures Captain Devlin Limmerick and his
unquenchable thirst for revenge to its doors. Feared as the Devil on
the high seas, the pirate's desire to avenge his past is matched only
by his hunger for the powerful young medium he has coerced to aid him
in his nefarious quest.
Devil's Cove Manor lures Captain Devlin Limmerick and his
unquenchable thirst for revenge to its doors. Feared as the Devil on
the high seas, the pirate's desire to avenge his past is matched only
by his hunger for the powerful young medium he has coerced to aid him
in his nefarious quest.
Blinded from youth and touched with an ability to communicate beyond the
grave, Grace is both feared and revered by the uneasy town folk. Yet
she is powerless against the unrest brewing within the manor walls
and finds herself drawn to the Devil's darkness. Still, she refuses
to sacrifice her soul to set Devlin's unspeakable plans in motion.
grave, Grace is both feared and revered by the uneasy town folk. Yet
she is powerless against the unrest brewing within the manor walls
and finds herself drawn to the Devil's darkness. Still, she refuses
to sacrifice her soul to set Devlin's unspeakable plans in motion.
But an evil lurks within these walls, and their very souls are in
jeopardy. Grace's presence at the manor spurs inexplicable
happenings, forcing Devlin to believe nothing is as dead as it seems
- not even his heart. Plunged into the throes of passion and danger,
they discover the only way out is to search deep within and summon
the courage to believe in true love.
jeopardy. Grace's presence at the manor spurs inexplicable
happenings, forcing Devlin to believe nothing is as dead as it seems
- not even his heart. Plunged into the throes of passion and danger,
they discover the only way out is to search deep within and summon
the courage to believe in true love.
Emma placed a hand on her shoulder and gave a
reassuring squeeze. “I’ve prepared a nice bath for you. The captain thought it
might soothe your aching muscles. Perhaps the hot water will bring some of the
color back into your cheeks. You’re still awfully pale. Let me help you in the
tub, and then I’ll return in a while with your breakfast. How does that sound?”
Grace stood, and this time the groan that
erupted from her was a result of the pain coursing through her. Every muscle in
her body burned from the simple movement, as if she had exercised for hours on
end the day before.
“That would be lovely,” she said, allowing
Emma to pull her nightgown over her head and lead her to the bathtub.
Grace slipped her toe into the water and
sighed, then followed with her entire body. The moment she settled against the
back, a waft of lavender filled her nostrils. A bar of soap was thrust into her
left hand and a cloth into her right.
“You can wash at your leisure,” Emma said,
the sound of her feet bustling around the room. “And I’ll bring rosemary tea to
rinse out your hair.”
The door snapped shut, and Grace relaxed her
shoulders, letting the hot water seep into her sore muscles. Every minute or
so, she stretched out her legs and enjoyed the waves of hot water rippling over
her skin. When the ache in her muscles subsided, she rubbed the bar of soap
into the washcloth and ran it along the length of her arm.
The doorknob rattled, startling Grace. “Back
so soon, Emma? I haven’t even washed yet.”
“Would you care for help?” a woman asked, her
voice close and oddly familiar.
Grace pulled her legs to her chest and
wrapped her arms around them. “Excuse me, but who are you?” The undeniable
scent of rosewater permeated the air, reminding her of the first morning, when
she’d sniffed the warm sheets. And against her will, the smell aroused
evocative feelings in her that were better left to her dreams. Shame flooded
her chest, and she buried her face against her shoulder. “Please ask Emma to
return.”
A light scraping sounded against the wooden
floor, back and forth, back and forth. She recognized it immediately, and
chills raced up her spine, despite the warmth of the water surrounding her. She
clasped her hands even tighter about her legs, drawing into herself.
“Don’t be afraid,” the woman said, her words
a soft hiss. “My name is Josephine. I won’t hurt you, my sweet.”
Grace’s stomach lurched as she fought to
control the trembling spreading through her limbs. Good Lord, she was going to
die. She wanted to scream, but she found herself incapable, held in a
trancelike state of ineptitude.
R.C. Matthews’ debut book entitled Little White Lies, was conceived in
1997 while living in Cologne, Germany. However, marriage, children
and a day job that paid the bills put writing the book on the back
burner until 2012 when she discovered the folder with her research in
the basement while reorganizing! Determined to finally realize her
life-long dream of writing a book, R.C. Matthews spent 15 months
writing on weekends to complete the manuscript.
1997 while living in Cologne, Germany. However, marriage, children
and a day job that paid the bills put writing the book on the back
burner until 2012 when she discovered the folder with her research in
the basement while reorganizing! Determined to finally realize her
life-long dream of writing a book, R.C. Matthews spent 15 months
writing on weekends to complete the manuscript.
R.C. Matthews was raised in the Metro-Detroit area by deaf parents along
with four siblings. She graduated from a liberal arts college with a
B.A. in Accounting and German and continues to work as a certified
public accountant. She enjoys traveling with her loving husband and
children, reading, down-hill skiing, and playing board games.
Talisman and LIFE are high on the list of favorites at her home.
with four siblings. She graduated from a liberal arts college with a
B.A. in Accounting and German and continues to work as a certified
public accountant. She enjoys traveling with her loving husband and
children, reading, down-hill skiing, and playing board games.
Talisman and LIFE are high on the list of favorites at her home.
R.C. Matthews is the author of contemporary and historical romances
featuring bold, sassy heroines and magnetic alpha heroes. Warning!
The chemistry between her characters is off the charts hot, so read
at your own risk. She resides in the Midwest and is surrounded by
men: her husband and three sons. During her free time you'll find her
watching The Walking Dead, reading a fabulous book or hanging out
with her family.
featuring bold, sassy heroines and magnetic alpha heroes. Warning!
The chemistry between her characters is off the charts hot, so read
at your own risk. She resides in the Midwest and is surrounded by
men: her husband and three sons. During her free time you'll find her
watching The Walking Dead, reading a fabulous book or hanging out
with her family.
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