Predator's Salvation (19 page)
"
Beneath the Surface
is Book 1 in The Matchmaker series. The story is a phenomenal start to the matchmaking talents of Angela Calminetti, EJ’s sister. Angela wants all her siblings and family happy and in love. She uses her telepathic abilities to make sure that this happens.
EJ and Tabitha, they have to struggle to make it to happiness, the two are stubborn and try to best each other. But they are miserable without one another. EJ knows Tabitha is the one because she reminds him of his first love Sinclair. Sinclair committed suicide when EJ
was much younger and he has never really trusted his heart to another woman. Tabitha is different, for the first time in years EJ wants to tell her the truth about his telepathic abilities. Tabitha has had a rough life and is not very trusting of anyone but Eric James seems like he is worthy of her trust. Gracie C. McKeever shows that the bond between EJ
and Tabitha will be long-lived and everlasting. And that the two are each others pretty match.
Beneath the Surface
is an outstanding book that is captivating. I definitely recommend this for readers.
4.5 Stars
"
—Chantay,
Euro Reviews
"
Beneath the Surface
is the first book in The Matchmaker series and a wonderful beginning.
Tabitha is a great heroine with plenty of backbone to stand up to whom and whatever. This makes reading about her a pure joy. EJ is not your typical author and it doesn’t take much to transform him into incredibly sexy and totally hot. This couple has a fiery relationship both in and out of the bedroom and readers won’t be able to get through the pages fast enough. The love scenes are full of desire and fraught with sensuality. Gracie McKeever has penned a book that will have readers desperately seeking the next volumes in the series.
4.5 Blue Ribbons
"
—Angel,
Romance Junkies
"Gracie C. McKeever has compiled one wonderfully enjoyable read full of rich, full characters. This story will make you laugh, shed a few tears and make you wish the next tale was available. The witty banter and complex characters make
Beneath The Surface
an engrossing read. Gracie C. McKeever has a new fan in this reviewer and I eagerly await her next tale.
4.5 Roses
"
—Noemi,
A Romance Review
"Ms. McKeever captures intense love scenes loaded with earthshaking passion and desire.
Eric and Tabitha burn up the pages of this book every time they give into the uncontrollable longing inside of them. At times, I felt like a voyeur watching the steamy embraces. Their passion is only the backdrop for an intense connection that bonds these two souls into one.
The feelings and link they share [are] very special and unique. It is what we are all searching for out of life.
I will read
Beneath the Surface: The Matchmaker
many more times through the years to remember the beautiful love story of Eric and Tabitha. I look forward to the next installment of the series.
4 Hot Tattoos
"
—Ophelia,
Erotic-Escapades
"Ms. McKeever has succeeded in taking an often-used story line and breathed new life into it. Both Tabitha and Eric are full of such life and anguish that you laugh and suffer right along with them. This author has the talent to draw you into her story and you can really feel the sexual chemistry between the hero and the heroine. The author also sets things up so there will be more books in the series, something I will look forward to. I highly recommend this book.
4 Flowers/Excellent
" —
Char,
May Reviews
"EJ and Tabitha are a wonderful couple, and throughout the book, I enjoyed the interaction between them, especially how their past makes them closer. Stubborn isn't strong enough to describe these two, but their resistance to taking a chance at love never gets to the irritating stage. Their chemistry is excellent and the desire they feel never fades as the super hot sex gets better with each encounter. Definitely have a significant other available when this book is done. The interaction with the sisters was good and brought a break from the intensity of EJ and Tabitha's developing relationship...The paranormal link is very well-done, and was not only a selling part of the book but completely plausible.
Beneath the
Surface
is a entertaining book and I look forward to reading the rest of the Vega siblings'
stories when they come out.
4 Stars/Orgasmic"
—
Anya Khan,
Just Erotic Romance
Reviews
"I really enjoyed this story. Gracie has a very nice voice and a terrific sense of pacing and story momentum. I loved the prickliness and baggage of both the main characters and the way the struggled against each other and against their own baggage. Eric’s sense of responsibility and purpose made him instantly likeable. Tabitha’s complex character and the way she strives for logic and reason in emotions and things inherently irrational made her a heroine to eagerly follow and root for.
One of the most interesting things about this book was that, unlike many paranormals, it was more contemporary than paranormal. The characters live in the real world and their issues and growth is easy to comprehend and sympathize with. The paranormal aspect of this story was masterful. It didn’t beat me over the head and it didn’t hide in the background until the very last moment.
This is the first book I’ve read by Gracie McKeever but it won’t be the last.
4 Hearts
" —
Maura,
The Romance Studio
"
Beneath the Surface - The Matchmaker
has a wonderful flow and was a joy to read from start to finish. The loves that the Vega family had for each other could easily be felt throughout the story. I absolutely enjoyed following E.J. and Tabitha as they navigated the rocky road of their relationship. They are both strong and independent and it was fun watching them struggle as they tried to build a relationship without giving up control. This book is full of suspense, surprises, laughs and really heated sex scenes. I got such a feeling of comfort and joy when the story ended.
4 Angels
" —
Lisa,
Fallen Angel Reviews
"What do you get when you take a man and a woman with very different personalities, add an impossible to resist sexual attraction, and some meddling family members? You get Gracie C. McKeever’s
Beneath the Surface
, one heck of an enjoyable read. Not only does it turn up the heat, it will make you laugh and cry and look forward to the next tale in Ms.
McKeever's The Matchmaker series.
EJ is the type of man that it would be easy to underestimate. Only as you get to know him, do you see beneath his laid back exterior. When EJ decides to woo a lady, he does it relentlessly and with style. Tabitha's cold, business-like exterior protects a heart and soul that have been sorely battered. When she confronts her past, it will bring tears to your eyes. With interesting secondary characters to move the plot along and add some spice of their own,
Beneath the Surface
flies by at a quick pace.
Witty banter and complex characters make
Beneath the Surface
a delightful, engrossing read. Gracie C. McKeever has certainly caught my interest and I will be eagerly awaiting her next tale. Don't miss out on this wonderful new series." —
Vicki Turner,
Romance
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Sisters of Emsharra
Collection
by Gracie C. McKeever
Even though both are Inanna, Genesis Enki and LaMia Enlil have varying views on how best to serve Emsharra.
When Kalika Enlil entrusts Genesis with the safekeeping of her outlawed child Alex Ryan before her death, Genesis' way is set to take up the New Regime's torch. Only one woman, the leader of the insurgents and Kalika's nemesis and cousin, stands in Genesis's way to protecting Alex from assassination: LaMia.
LaMia does not believe in the New Regime or its doctrines and is willing to do what she must to see it and the alliance between Emsharra and Gaiam fail. She will even go as far as kidnapping and enslaving Mateo Diaz who has already suffered at her hands in the past more times than a human should endure. It's Mateo's misfortune, however, that Genesis and Alex wish to recruit him in Emsharra's Harvesting Program….and Genesis and Alex are LaMia's mortal enemies.
STORY EXCERPT
GUARDIAN SEDUCTRESS
Sisters of Emsharra, Book 1
By Gracie C. McKeever
Copyright © 2006
Alex stirred beneath the covers, yawned and stretched his arms over his head. He froze when he opened his eyes and saw her standing over his bed.
"You are awake."
"You have a funny habit of stating the obvious." He pushed himself up to sit against the pillows and headboard of his bed, stared at her. "Where is she?"
"Kate is gone."
Alex's eyes widened. "You killed her?"
"Of course not. I released her."
"Where?"
Genesis gritted her teeth, the green-eyed monster holding her tongue. Why was he so concerned about where and how Kate Summer was? The woman had tried to kill him! True, she had been bedazzled and under the influence of Inanna or Sebitu enchantment at the time, but that was beside the point.
Finally, Genesis sighed then said, "She is home, asleep in her bed. When she awakes, she will have no memory of what happened."
"Lucky her. I wish I didn't remember what happened. Starting with my father's death."
Alex closed his eyes, the sooty lashes so long and thick they brushed his high cheekbones in a sensual stroke that made her heart somersault in her chest at how vulnerable he looked.
Vulnerable, totally sexy, and very fuckable.
Genesis' pussy muscles clenched as if applauding in agreement. She saw his rich bronze complexion redden as if he had heard her thoughts and was blushing in response.
Had she slipped? Was she broadcasting? Lilith! Genesis felt heat rising to her face, signaling her own unusual blush. Where was this modesty coming from? She had had thousands of men in her lifetime, had killed at least that many. Shame and embarrassment did not customarily figure into her mentality.
True, she was worldly-wise and experienced, but never had she been around a man who could read her thoughts as well as she could read his. Never had she been so exposed, so naked when not in the act of feeding and sex.
Vulnerable.
Was this why being around Alex made her bashful as a turkey at Thanksgiving? His ability to so effortlessly strip her when she least wanted to be stripped? His ability to make her feel…powerless?
As if to anchor herself, regain some control, she reached out a hand to grab one of his and squeezed. "You will be fine."
"That remains to be seen." Alex opened his eyes to glance at her. "How long was I unconscious?"
"Several hours."
"Several hours!"
"You lost a lot of blood. More than you realized."
"She hit a vein then?"
