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| Deadly Encounters of the Supernatural Kind Melissa Hosack |
Fiction-Romance/Suspense
Whimsical Publications,
LLC/paperback, 176 pages
March, 2009
$11.95
ISBN-13: 978-0-9787738-8-5
Whimsical Publications,
LLC/paperback, 176 pages
March, 2009
$11.95
ISBN-13: 978-0-9787738-8-5
Beauregard Channing has devoted the past four hundred years to tracking down
items that, if put in the wrong hands, have the ability to cause destruction and
damage to innocent lives. Though sworn to defend mortals, Beau feels removed and
detached from humankind. He loses all desire for personal interaction with mortals
until his next target, Bradley Hildebrand, turns out to be the one woman he cannot
seem to get off his mind.
Against his better judgment, Beau attempts to charm his way into Bradley’s heart
while simultaneously trying to coax her into giving him the relic he seeks before the
wrong people discover its location. Bradley immediately annihilates Beau’s plan of a
peaceful compromise by refusing to believe that a world of vampires and
supernatural creatures could exist without her knowledge.
While he is attempting to make Bradley see reason, Beau’s worst fear comes true. A
group that intends nothing but devastation to those around them discovers the
location of Bradley and her artifact. After an attack that leaves Bradley lucky to be
alive, the men take off with the widely sought after historical object. Now it is up to
Bradley, Beau, and Bradley’s slightly unorthodox and eccentric best friend Camden
to track down the artifact and save innocent lives from falling victim to its powers. If
the three of them don’t end up killing each other, Beau just might be able to
persuade Bradley to fall in love with him.
items that, if put in the wrong hands, have the ability to cause destruction and
damage to innocent lives. Though sworn to defend mortals, Beau feels removed and
detached from humankind. He loses all desire for personal interaction with mortals
until his next target, Bradley Hildebrand, turns out to be the one woman he cannot
seem to get off his mind.
Against his better judgment, Beau attempts to charm his way into Bradley’s heart
while simultaneously trying to coax her into giving him the relic he seeks before the
wrong people discover its location. Bradley immediately annihilates Beau’s plan of a
peaceful compromise by refusing to believe that a world of vampires and
supernatural creatures could exist without her knowledge.
While he is attempting to make Bradley see reason, Beau’s worst fear comes true. A
group that intends nothing but devastation to those around them discovers the
location of Bradley and her artifact. After an attack that leaves Bradley lucky to be
alive, the men take off with the widely sought after historical object. Now it is up to
Bradley, Beau, and Bradley’s slightly unorthodox and eccentric best friend Camden
to track down the artifact and save innocent lives from falling victim to its powers. If
the three of them don’t end up killing each other, Beau just might be able to
persuade Bradley to fall in love with him.
| Excerpt for Deadly Encounters of the Supernatural Kind |
| Reviews for Deadly Encounters of the Supernatural Kind |
“My grandmother was not a witch!” Bradley cried with a stamp of her foot.
“I bet she was, just like I’m betting you are. Witchcraft is also the only explanation as
to why I haven’t killed you yet. You’ve put some kind of charm on me to make me
desire you.”
“Oh, I have not!” Bradley griped, resuming her trek through the downpour. “Besides,
witches don’t exist.”
“Just like vampires don’t exist?” he came back almost smugly with a wave at his
chest, as if he were the living proof of a contradiction.
“You are not a vampire,” she informed him, sounding exasperated.
He sent her a sideways glance. “You have no idea how tempting it is to tear your
throat out with my fangs to prove my point.”
She narrowed her eyes, but suggested, “Why don’t you turn into a bat? That
oughtta prove it.”
“We don’t turn into bats,” he came back in disgust.
“So, you don’t turn into bats and you eat burgers. Sounds like the real deal to me,”
she taunted sarcastically.
“I am the real deal,” Beau growled in agitation.
“Prove it,” she challenged. “Show me some fang.”
With an aggravated sigh, he stopped, pulling her to a halt next to him. “Fine.” He
bared his teeth and his face screwed up in concentration. “I don’t really do this
unless I’m feeding,” he said in obvious annoyance at the inconvenience of her
request.
Bradley braced her hands on his forearms and stood on tiptoes so she could peer
into his mouth. “I don’t see any-thing.”
Confusion flitted across his features. “I don’t under-stand…” He concentrated with
all his might, but couldn’t seem to get his fangs to spring forward.
“They shy?” Bradley teased. Slapping him on the chest, she stepped back. “See?
No proof. Not a vampire.” With a little sigh, she started walking again. “Why do all
the really sexy ones have to be crazy?”
Beau followed her, rubbing a finger along his teeth and gums, perplexed. “I just don’
t get it. This never…” He trailed off with a grin. “You said I was sexy.”
“I also said you were crazy,” she pointed out as they reached her building. Glancing
over her shoulder at the door, she said, “Well, this is me.”
When she spun back around, Beau stood with his hands in his pockets, his thumbs
sticking out in a very rugged and manly way. She had to mentally count to ten to
keep herself from ogling him. “Goodnight,” she said through clenched teeth.
“I suppose I’ll be seeing you soon,” he said. “We’ve still got unfinished business to
discuss.”
“Not really. I’m not giving your vampire wannabe butt my necklace, so that pretty
much deters me from having any further interaction with you.”
“Oh, there will be plenty more interaction.”
Bradley couldn’t help but notice that the low, husky sound of his voice sent tingles
along her skin, affecting her like no one ever had before.
She studied the way little water droplets glistened on the ends of his shoulder
length, jet-black hair. Her eyes skimmed over his broad chest, hungrily taking in the
way his shirt clung to every muscle.
She was so busy admiring his physique that she didn’t notice he was going to kiss
her until it was too late. Before she could even think about stopping him, Beau’s lips
were on hers.
They caressed across hers, soft and tentative as his arm snaked around her waist.
He pulled her gently toward him until her body melded against his.
As if they had a mind of their own, Bradley’s arms wrapped around his waist,
clutching the back of his shirt in her fists.
His mouth became more persistent against hers, nudging her lips apart.
Pressing her body to his, she mumbled into his mouth, “This means nothing.”
He nibbled at her bottom lip, drawing a gasp from her.
“This is just…” She tightened her fists, nails raking briefly against his skin. “This is
just that freebie. You know that, right?”
Beau hissed at the sensation of her nails, his free hand rising to bury itself in her
hair, gently gripping it at the scalp. “Then I’ll use it wisely,” he growled into her
mouth.
“I still think,” she said between kisses, “that you are arrogant, delusional, and should
really see a psychologist about this vampire-” She broke off with a surprised yip as
he pulled her more forcefully against his chest.
“Shut up,” he grumbled, pausing only briefly before crushing his lips to hers again.
Bradley relaxed against him, making a happy mewing noise when he caressed her
cheek with the back of his hand. She was just starting to fully enjoy herself when a
sharp pain invaded her lower lip. An instant later, she tasted blood.
Beau moaned, drawing her lip into his mouth, sucking at her bleeding flesh.
She let out a squeak of protest and pushed her hands against his chest, shoving
roughly as she tore her mouth from his.
His eyes were dilated, the irises darker than usual. He had a set of sharp fangs
protruding from his mouth with her blood clinging to them, and his breathing was
coming in shallow gasps.
She could see blood lust in his eyes almost as plain as his desire. She backed up a
step in horror as his tongue flicked over his bloody teeth.
“Bradley,” he practically begged as she took another step back, “I tried to warn you.”
When he reached a hand out to her, she gave a cry of terror. “Stay away from me!”
she shrieked before turning and racing into the building. As she shut the door
behind her, she prayed that she was shutting Beauregard Channing out of her life
indefinitely.
“I bet she was, just like I’m betting you are. Witchcraft is also the only explanation as
to why I haven’t killed you yet. You’ve put some kind of charm on me to make me
desire you.”
“Oh, I have not!” Bradley griped, resuming her trek through the downpour. “Besides,
witches don’t exist.”
“Just like vampires don’t exist?” he came back almost smugly with a wave at his
chest, as if he were the living proof of a contradiction.
“You are not a vampire,” she informed him, sounding exasperated.
He sent her a sideways glance. “You have no idea how tempting it is to tear your
throat out with my fangs to prove my point.”
She narrowed her eyes, but suggested, “Why don’t you turn into a bat? That
oughtta prove it.”
“We don’t turn into bats,” he came back in disgust.
“So, you don’t turn into bats and you eat burgers. Sounds like the real deal to me,”
she taunted sarcastically.
“I am the real deal,” Beau growled in agitation.
“Prove it,” she challenged. “Show me some fang.”
With an aggravated sigh, he stopped, pulling her to a halt next to him. “Fine.” He
bared his teeth and his face screwed up in concentration. “I don’t really do this
unless I’m feeding,” he said in obvious annoyance at the inconvenience of her
request.
Bradley braced her hands on his forearms and stood on tiptoes so she could peer
into his mouth. “I don’t see any-thing.”
Confusion flitted across his features. “I don’t under-stand…” He concentrated with
all his might, but couldn’t seem to get his fangs to spring forward.
“They shy?” Bradley teased. Slapping him on the chest, she stepped back. “See?
No proof. Not a vampire.” With a little sigh, she started walking again. “Why do all
the really sexy ones have to be crazy?”
Beau followed her, rubbing a finger along his teeth and gums, perplexed. “I just don’
t get it. This never…” He trailed off with a grin. “You said I was sexy.”
“I also said you were crazy,” she pointed out as they reached her building. Glancing
over her shoulder at the door, she said, “Well, this is me.”
When she spun back around, Beau stood with his hands in his pockets, his thumbs
sticking out in a very rugged and manly way. She had to mentally count to ten to
keep herself from ogling him. “Goodnight,” she said through clenched teeth.
“I suppose I’ll be seeing you soon,” he said. “We’ve still got unfinished business to
discuss.”
“Not really. I’m not giving your vampire wannabe butt my necklace, so that pretty
much deters me from having any further interaction with you.”
“Oh, there will be plenty more interaction.”
Bradley couldn’t help but notice that the low, husky sound of his voice sent tingles
along her skin, affecting her like no one ever had before.
She studied the way little water droplets glistened on the ends of his shoulder
length, jet-black hair. Her eyes skimmed over his broad chest, hungrily taking in the
way his shirt clung to every muscle.
She was so busy admiring his physique that she didn’t notice he was going to kiss
her until it was too late. Before she could even think about stopping him, Beau’s lips
were on hers.
They caressed across hers, soft and tentative as his arm snaked around her waist.
He pulled her gently toward him until her body melded against his.
As if they had a mind of their own, Bradley’s arms wrapped around his waist,
clutching the back of his shirt in her fists.
His mouth became more persistent against hers, nudging her lips apart.
Pressing her body to his, she mumbled into his mouth, “This means nothing.”
He nibbled at her bottom lip, drawing a gasp from her.
“This is just…” She tightened her fists, nails raking briefly against his skin. “This is
just that freebie. You know that, right?”
Beau hissed at the sensation of her nails, his free hand rising to bury itself in her
hair, gently gripping it at the scalp. “Then I’ll use it wisely,” he growled into her
mouth.
“I still think,” she said between kisses, “that you are arrogant, delusional, and should
really see a psychologist about this vampire-” She broke off with a surprised yip as
he pulled her more forcefully against his chest.
“Shut up,” he grumbled, pausing only briefly before crushing his lips to hers again.
Bradley relaxed against him, making a happy mewing noise when he caressed her
cheek with the back of his hand. She was just starting to fully enjoy herself when a
sharp pain invaded her lower lip. An instant later, she tasted blood.
Beau moaned, drawing her lip into his mouth, sucking at her bleeding flesh.
She let out a squeak of protest and pushed her hands against his chest, shoving
roughly as she tore her mouth from his.
His eyes were dilated, the irises darker than usual. He had a set of sharp fangs
protruding from his mouth with her blood clinging to them, and his breathing was
coming in shallow gasps.
She could see blood lust in his eyes almost as plain as his desire. She backed up a
step in horror as his tongue flicked over his bloody teeth.
“Bradley,” he practically begged as she took another step back, “I tried to warn you.”
When he reached a hand out to her, she gave a cry of terror. “Stay away from me!”
she shrieked before turning and racing into the building. As she shut the door
behind her, she prayed that she was shutting Beauregard Channing out of her life
indefinitely.
Comment/review =Dead Encounters of the Supernatural Kind was great! The
characters and the plot were done well and the descriptions of a college gone
berserk brought me right into the book! Get it for yourself; you'll be glad you did.
Valkyrie's Lady
Reviewer for Manic Readers
Rating: 4 stars
Comment/review = Because of the title, I was expecting this book to be a bit on the
dark side, but I just couldn’t resist such a title. There was quite a bit of the dark side
with vampires, werewolves and witches battling it out, but even more surprising was
the unexpected humor provided by Beau and Bradley. Needless to say, I was drawn
in at the beginning of the book and couldn’t lay it down until I was finished.
I was immediately drawn in by Beau. He is funny, witty, and cocky. His internal
dialogue is nearly as good as his speaking. He has sworn off of relationships and
doesn't want to fit the common vampire image. He does his job and lives alone and
in violence. Then he meets Bradley, making the book even more interesting.
Bradley is attracted to Beau but argues with him constantly. Beau comes back with
funny and sarcastic comments, leaving Bradley tied in knots and me giggling.
Bradley realizes that she shouldn't develop feelings for a vampire, but she can't
help herself. She can tell he cares about her and that she matters more to him than
she has ever mattered to any other man. Each of the characters were so life-like, I
felt as if I knew them personally. Then there was Camden, a very strong secondary
character who just added to the humor.
The plot was well-thought out and organized. It is nice to think that there are
vampires out the trying to protect the human race, rather than think of us as just
food. This is a fast-paced book packed with action, humor, and tenderness; and it
is one that I will not soon forget. I would love it if this book were turned into a series,
because I am just dying to know how things turn out for Camden. Melissa Hosack is
certainly an author to keep an eye on and I plan to watch for more books from her.
-Melissa
Reviewer for Dark Diva Reviews
Rating: 5 Delightful Divas and a Recommended Read
Comment/review = Beauregard Channing, Beau, is a vampire who tries to keep
certain objects from falling into the hands of the wrong person. He must track down
a Pagan piece of jewelry that could possibly raise the dead.
Bradley Hildebrand does not like the fact that some man comes to her requesting
her grandmother’s necklace. She refuses to sell and it is not up for negotiations,
until the man claims to be a vampire.
Beau is searching for someone named Bradley and a piece of jewelry. Once he
locates him, he’s pretty sure he will break his neck. Once Beau sets his foot on the
college campus, he runs into Camden, a young kid who takes him to Bradley. All set
to break the guys’ neck, his plans quickly change when he discovers Bradley is a
beautiful woman. Bradley has broken up with her ex- because he felt she had no
passion. She has no time to be bothered by Beau. As for her grandmother’s
necklace, the item is not for sale. Beau will not give up. With the help of Camden ,
Beau plans to use his charm on Bradley and do everything in his power to get the
necklace before it falls into the wrong hands and create havoc. Will Bradley be able
to trust Beau?
I absolutely loved Deadly Encounters of the Supernatural Kind. The characters are
unbelievably life-like; there were moments I thought they had jumped from the
pages. Beau drips with a heated charisma, and I could not help but be captivated
by his charm. He is strong, handsome and magnetic. I enjoyed the dialogue
between Beau and Bradley, not to mention the shower part. I thought the character
of Camden played a great role. He added some wonderful momentum to the
storyline. With great depiction, Melissa Hosack crafts a phenomenal read that
consumed this reader from beginning to end. I did not want this action-packed thrill
to end.
-Cherokee
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
Rating: 5 Cups out of 5 Cups
characters and the plot were done well and the descriptions of a college gone
berserk brought me right into the book! Get it for yourself; you'll be glad you did.
Valkyrie's Lady
Reviewer for Manic Readers
Rating: 4 stars
Comment/review = Because of the title, I was expecting this book to be a bit on the
dark side, but I just couldn’t resist such a title. There was quite a bit of the dark side
with vampires, werewolves and witches battling it out, but even more surprising was
the unexpected humor provided by Beau and Bradley. Needless to say, I was drawn
in at the beginning of the book and couldn’t lay it down until I was finished.
I was immediately drawn in by Beau. He is funny, witty, and cocky. His internal
dialogue is nearly as good as his speaking. He has sworn off of relationships and
doesn't want to fit the common vampire image. He does his job and lives alone and
in violence. Then he meets Bradley, making the book even more interesting.
Bradley is attracted to Beau but argues with him constantly. Beau comes back with
funny and sarcastic comments, leaving Bradley tied in knots and me giggling.
Bradley realizes that she shouldn't develop feelings for a vampire, but she can't
help herself. She can tell he cares about her and that she matters more to him than
she has ever mattered to any other man. Each of the characters were so life-like, I
felt as if I knew them personally. Then there was Camden, a very strong secondary
character who just added to the humor.
The plot was well-thought out and organized. It is nice to think that there are
vampires out the trying to protect the human race, rather than think of us as just
food. This is a fast-paced book packed with action, humor, and tenderness; and it
is one that I will not soon forget. I would love it if this book were turned into a series,
because I am just dying to know how things turn out for Camden. Melissa Hosack is
certainly an author to keep an eye on and I plan to watch for more books from her.
-Melissa
Reviewer for Dark Diva Reviews
Rating: 5 Delightful Divas and a Recommended Read
Comment/review = Beauregard Channing, Beau, is a vampire who tries to keep
certain objects from falling into the hands of the wrong person. He must track down
a Pagan piece of jewelry that could possibly raise the dead.
Bradley Hildebrand does not like the fact that some man comes to her requesting
her grandmother’s necklace. She refuses to sell and it is not up for negotiations,
until the man claims to be a vampire.
Beau is searching for someone named Bradley and a piece of jewelry. Once he
locates him, he’s pretty sure he will break his neck. Once Beau sets his foot on the
college campus, he runs into Camden, a young kid who takes him to Bradley. All set
to break the guys’ neck, his plans quickly change when he discovers Bradley is a
beautiful woman. Bradley has broken up with her ex- because he felt she had no
passion. She has no time to be bothered by Beau. As for her grandmother’s
necklace, the item is not for sale. Beau will not give up. With the help of Camden ,
Beau plans to use his charm on Bradley and do everything in his power to get the
necklace before it falls into the wrong hands and create havoc. Will Bradley be able
to trust Beau?
I absolutely loved Deadly Encounters of the Supernatural Kind. The characters are
unbelievably life-like; there were moments I thought they had jumped from the
pages. Beau drips with a heated charisma, and I could not help but be captivated
by his charm. He is strong, handsome and magnetic. I enjoyed the dialogue
between Beau and Bradley, not to mention the shower part. I thought the character
of Camden played a great role. He added some wonderful momentum to the
storyline. With great depiction, Melissa Hosack crafts a phenomenal read that
consumed this reader from beginning to end. I did not want this action-packed thrill
to end.
-Cherokee
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
Rating: 5 Cups out of 5 Cups
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