When demons threaten London, Lady Belinda answers the call.
Lord Gabriel Thurston returns home from war to find his fiancée is not the sweet young girl he left behind. She’s grown into a mysterious woman who guards her dark secrets well. When he sees her sneaking away from a ball, he’s convinced it’s for a lover’s rendezvous. Following her to London’s slums, Gabriel watches in horror as his fiancée ruthlessly slays a man.
Lady Belinda Carlisle’s only concern was her dress for the next ball—until demons nearly killed her and changed everything. A lady by day, and a demon hunter by night, she knows where her duty lies. Ending her betrothal is the best way to protect Gabriel from death by a demon’s hand.
Gabriel soon realizes, like him, Belinda has been fighting for her country. He joins in the fight, determined to show her that their love can endure, stronger than ever.
She dashed the tear away. “Gabriel, stop pursuing me. We shall not repeat what happened last night, so there is really no reason for you to continue this charade. I wish to be released from our engagement.”
She had whispered the words, but if she had screamed them from the top of Parliament for all of London to hear, it would have had no greater effect on his heart. His chest pained him and his hand clutched at the pain. It was a moment before he steeled his emotions enough to respond. “Does what I wish have no meaning in this matter?”
“I cannot discuss this here.” Her words hung in a low whisper and another tear made its way down her cheek.
Gabriel caught the drop on his ungloved finger and closed his hand as if to keep her emotion, even if he couldn’t keep her. He closed his eyes willing the pain away. “I shall call on you tomorrow at eleven. Will that be a more suitable time, my lady?”
Her chest lifted and fell as she took a deep breath. She nodded once, turned and walking away from him.
Nothing he’d suffered in French prison hurt as deeply as hearing Belinda say she didn’t want to marry him. It was inconceivable. Planned almost since birth. What had changed?
He had ordered his coach and stepped toward it, when he caught a glimpse of yellow from the corner of his eye. He turned just in time to see Belinda climb into an unmarked carriage unassisted. He yelled up to his driver to follow at a discreet distance.
Her carriage crossed London Bridge into Southwark. Every sensible idea in his head demanded he order his driver catch and stop her. If he stopped her now, he might never find out what she had gotten herself into. Still, the idea of her making a journey across the river on her own sent chills down his spine. She must have lost her mind.
Try as he might, Gabriel could think of no reason for a lady of Belinda’s station to travel into the south side of London in the middle of the night. Even if she was involved with another man, it was unlikely that their assignations would take place in the dodgier side of London.
About the Author:
A.S. Fenichel gave up a successful career in New York City to follow her husband to Texas and pursue her lifelong dream of being a professional writer. She’s never looked back.
A.S. adores writing stories filled with love, passion, desire, magic and maybe a little mayhem tossed in for good measure. Books have always been her perfect escape and she still relishes diving into one and staying up all night to finish a good story.
Multi-published in erotic paranormal, contemporary and historical romance, A.S. is the author of the Mayan Destiny series, Christmas Bliss and many more. With several books currently contracted to multiple publishers, A.S. will be bringing you her brand of romance for many years to come.
Originally from New York, she grew up in New Jersey, and now lives in the East Texas with her real life hero, her wonderful husband. When not reading or writing she enjoys cooking, travel, history, and puttering in her garden.
Jennifer’s Review of Ascension
Review (4 Stars): Ascension was a thrill-ride of secrets, non-stop action and romance from start to finish. I was immediately drawn into the story of Belinda and Gabriel and I was trying to figure out along with Gabriel exactly what secrets Belinda was trying to protect him from. I loved the paranormal element involved with this tale along with the story taking place in lovely historic London.
Belinda was a great character for me because she used to have a carefree life until she was kidnapped by the demons and barely escaped with her life. That one incident opened up a whole new world for her that she never knew existed and then she turned her back on the frivolous days of worrying which party she was going to attend. Her main focus was ridding the earth of any demon that she could get her hands and I was so impressed with her fighting skills and how far she had come in just four years. I loved that she was a demon hunter and was afraid of absolutely nothing but the possibility of losing the man she loves to the enemy she hates.
Gabriel had a hard time understanding the changes that had taken place in Belinda while he was fighting the war and I was so glad that he took everything in stride. Belinda was afraid of how Gabriel might react once he knew the truth but I couldn’t imagine a better ally fighting by her side in the battle of good and evil. Their chemistry was off the charts and the fight scenes were just as intense as any of their romantic scenes together. Ascension was a great paranormal adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats and I can’t wait to read more from this author.
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