I opened my email tonight and found a wonderful surprise. Particularly after a long, harrowing day with my children cooped up indoors and driving me rather batty.

As you know, I sold the first short story in a new paranormal series, Inherited Damnation. The first book, Cursed to Kill, is still pending a release date and cover, but as a teaser, here's the back cover copy:


One of eight children born to an ancient Celtic priestess and sired by a demonic incubus, Cian McLaine suffers from a centuries old curse. Though his immortality allows him to enjoy the pleasures of mortal life, he is plagued by the desire to kill. As long as he doesn't fall in love he can keep the compulsion at bay.

When Cian walked into her rare bookstore months ago, Miranda Phillips never imagined she'd lose her heart to the handsome playboy. Her reward for doing so was abandonment. Cian left as mysteriously as he appeared, in the middle of the night with no explanation, no goodbye. Now he's back, and passion flares just as hot.

But Cian has secrets. If Miranda is to survive, she must uncover the truth and free his darkened soul.

I'm so excited about this series! I think you'll enjoy it too -- particularly fans of dark paranormal.

~Claire
www.claireashgrove.com

~Claire
www.claireashgrove.com
www.toristclaire.com