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.
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
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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