In time, Orlando ages into a beautiful young man with agency all his own, and he harbors desires only Henri can satisfy. But there are grave consequences for the mortal and divine when they consort with one another, and the gods will have their sacrifice. The first of a trilogy, Book of Orlando is a work of adult, erotic fiction. It contains violence and moral ambiguity. Sneak Peek:“Kiss me,” you said in a throaty voice. You lifted onto your toes and drew my face down to meet yours. Your nose rubbed against mine and I inhaled deeply, letting the smell of you waft over me like a honeysuckle breeze. I cupped your smooth face in my hands and brought your plush lips to mine. I had only pressed my mouth softly against yours when your lips parted for me like a new bloom. I suckled your probing tongue like the sweetest nectar. We kissed for so long and so ardently, I worried you’d run out of breath. Or that I might. Then I tasted something achingly familiar. Salt and copper, the unmistakable flavor of human blood. I swept my tongue along your bottom lip where you were bleeding. Worried, I pulled away to inspect the injury. “Did I cut you?” A trickle of blood seeped out like a steady flow of tears. You grinned a little, and blood dripped down your chin. “No, I did.” You jutted your chin toward me, presenting your offering. My self-control evaporated and I flattened you against the door to hold you still as I sucked on your fleshy lip, relishing the tiny rivulet of blood that snaked its way into my mouth. I savored it like a thirsting man savors his last few drops of water. I tore my ravenous mouth away from yours, careful to hide my teeth inside my mouth, then pressed my fingertip against your wound to stop myself from taking more. The urge to sink my teeth into you nearly overpowered me. I knew all the best places too—where the dermis was thin, and the blood flowed freely. “That was a risky move, cucciolo,” I warned. You didn’t answer, only tilted your head back against the door and waited for me to remove my finger. Your naked throat tempted me. Silky ribbons of skin, tendon, and vein. You had far too much faith in me. I slowly moved my hand away, taking the time to lick the blood from my finger. I shuddered from the exquisite flavor. “Do I taste good?” you asked with a mischievous smile. “Divine.” I was dizzy from lack of oxygen. When I was in a state such as this—focused so narrowly on quenching my thirst—I forgot even to breathe. Your lower lip was plump and turning a purplish hue. You must have bitten down hard for it to swell up like that. Your eyes were at half-mast as you slowly teased the cut with your tongue to open it up again. A crimson thread flowed from the torn flesh, and you stared at me with a hunger that matched my own. “Take it, Henri. It’s yours.” Prize One:Prize Two:Prize Three:To ENTER:You MUST comment below: 1. What did you like most about the sneak peek? 2. Have you read Laura Lascarso before? For extra entries, share this post using the Facebook and Twitter buttons below. Good luck! NEXT CONTEST CLICK HERE AT 2PM There are 14 contests. Each contest gets you one entry into the final giveaway of $50 Amazon gift cards.
16 Comments
Melissa J
3/5/2021 09:33:13 am
The POV is different from what I’m used to reading and I like that this book has the gods vs mortals dichotomy. New author to me.
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Caroline I
3/5/2021 10:55:55 am
“Do I taste good?” you asked with a mischievous smile.
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Sherry Rivera
3/5/2021 11:04:14 am
How it began with "Kiss Me". No, I have not read Laura Lascaro before.
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Shorty Chelle
3/5/2021 11:38:18 am
I liked the interaction between the characters. Have read books by this author. Shared on Facebook and Twitter.
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Lexi
3/5/2021 12:42:51 pm
I love bonds and mate stories and love at first sight. Those make me happy. I haven't read a vamire romance in a while. Based on the sneak peek I think I'd like it!
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3/5/2021 12:53:46 pm
“Do I taste good?” you asked with a mischievous smile.
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Shante’
3/5/2021 02:01:28 pm
I liked the way it was written as if the characters were talking to each other. This author is new to me.
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Deborah
3/5/2021 03:02:17 pm
I don’t think I have ever read a book with this point of view. Very interesting. Can’t wait to read it. I don’t believe that I have ever read a book by Laura Lascarso before.
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Jennifer Shannon
3/5/2021 05:28:21 pm
1. Fav part: sensual tone 2. Yes
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Cherie J.
3/5/2021 05:58:37 pm
You could feel the sexual desire between the two. No, I have not read anything by Laura Lascarso before.
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Eve P.
3/6/2021 06:54:34 pm
I'm actually not really sure about the point of view style. It sounds odd when I'm reading it. I'll have to see if all her books are like that. Thank you!
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Vanessa
3/6/2021 08:05:12 pm
Love the cover!
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ELF
3/6/2021 08:05:53 pm
I'm a little uncomfortable with the point of view, but thank you for sharing the excerpt.
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Lee Todd
3/6/2021 10:21:27 pm
I've read Orlando previously
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Tessa
3/6/2021 11:20:53 pm
I have read this book before! Loved it. This author is great
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