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The Gypsy’s Dance
The Hunter’s Series book 1
Charlie Daye
Genre: Paranormal
Romance
ISBN: 978-1478278634
ASIN: B008NZ1KYY
Number of pages:
334 approx
Word Count: 81,888
Book Description
Oralia Simone just
turned eighteen and discovered that she has been promised to someone by her
parents for marriage. Not wanting to shame her family she agrees to participate
in the matching celebration where she will dance for her betrothed.
Niko Raydon is a
Hunter. He and his kind are what police the magical community and make sure
that no one uses dark magic to harm another. Niko finds himself drawn to a
small Gypsy village on the night of their annual matching celebration because
of the use of dark magic.
Tobias McGrath is
next in line to lead his clan of Gypsy's. He's been promised Oraila Simone -
the most beautiful woman in the clan and intends to make her his no matter the
cost.
When Oralia meets
Niko the connection between them is instant and despite her impending marriage
to Tobias she wants to be with Niko and he with her. But will their love be
enough to set her free or will Tobias's use of evil magic tear them apart for
good?
Short Excerpt
The time had
finally come for the annual matching celebration. Oralia had been dreading this
day for the last six months.
It
was six months ago that Oralia’s parents, Patrick and Efanie, had sat her down
to inform her that they finally decided it was time she married. Having only
turned eighteen two weeks prior Oralia was mortified. She had no desire to
marry, much less with any of the men from her clan. It’s true there were a few
that were pleasant to look at but for the most part her options were limited
and it’s not like she got a choice in the matter. Her parents would make the
arrangements prior to the celebration then hand her over like some gift wrapped
prize to be won after the celebratory dance was completed. The wedding itself
would take a place sometime within the month following the celebration.
The
entire process disgusted Oralia. She considered herself a free spirit and had
no desire to settle down. She wanted to step out and see the world, to
experience new things, meet new people and have the opportunity to choose for
herself whom she wanted to love.
Life
at times could be so unfair.
Guest Post
Author Charlie Daye interviews Oralia Raydon from The
Gypsy’s Dance.
CD: Hello Oralia, thanks for sitting down to chat with me
today.
OR: My pleasure Charlie. Thanks for taking the time to share
my and Niko’s story.
CD: So tell me. When this incredible journey of yours began
did you have any idea where you’d end up?
OR: Honestly, no. I was so certain that I was going to be
stuck with that jerk Tobias for the rest of my life that no other outcome ever
came to mind.
CD: *Grimaces* Yes, Tobias was a jerk and I’m happy you got
another option.
OR: *Smiles* Thank you.
CD: *Grins* Why don’t we talk about your other option. Tell
me how you felt
when you first saw Niko.
OR: *Eyes become dreamy* I thought he was the most
beautifully exotic man I had ever seen. His hair was the color of freshly fallen
snow and his eyes sparkled like gold coins.
CD: *Sighs* he does sound dreamy.
OR: *Grins* I like to think so.
CD: Not to change the subject on you but what can you tell
me about Markus?
He seems quite dreamy too.
OR: *Laughs* I could introduce you to him if you like.
CD: *Blushes* Heavens no – well maybe if I was single I’d
say yes.
OR: *laughs*
Male Voice: But is he good to you?
CD: *Nearly succumbs to a heart attack and spins around to
see Niko standing behind her* Holy crap Niko! Don’t you know never to sneak up
on a woman like that? You could lose an eye or something.
NR: *Arches his brow* Lose my eye?
CD: *Straightens her blouse* You never know I could be kung
fu master.
NR: *Laughs* I’ll remember that next time. So, is he good to
you?
CD: *frowns* Who?
NR: Your man because if he’s not we could arrest him and
turn you over to Markus for safe keeping *grins*
CD: *Blushes profusely* Why don’t we get back to the
interview questions.
OR: *giggles* Good idea or should we get Markus first?
CD: *groans* I can see now that I never should have opened
my mouth to you two. (They both laugh) But seriously, are you guys really happy
together? Was it love at first sight and all that jazz? (They look at each
other)
OR: It was for me.
NR: Me too. And I couldn’t be happier except for when she
uses her pouty face.
OR: *laughs* You love the pouty face and you know it.
CD: Well I‘m glad everything worked out so well for you two.
Anything you’d like to share about your families?
NR: I hear you’re writing Keagan’s story next.
CD: *Nods*Yep, Can’t wait. I love Keagan’s sarcastic
personality.
OR: Are you planning on writing stories for everyone in the
family?
CD: Perhaps. If there is a really good story to tell.
NR: So you’ll be spending a lot of time with Keagan right?
CD: I suppose so. How else would I get to know him well
enough to write his story?
OR: So, in essence you would have to spend a LOT of time
with Markus if you wrote his story. *grins*
CD: *Sighs* I can see that this interview has come to an
end. But before I leave is there anything you would like to tell the readers
about your book?
NR: Buy it!
OR: It’s an amazing story about two people beating the odds
to be together and you should really go buy it!
CD: Thanks for stopping by guys! (Charlie stands up to leave
and steps back into a solid wall of muscle. She closes her eyes and shakes her
head as Niko and Oralia chuckle) Please tell me you did not call your brother
here.
MR: Hello Charlie
CD: *turns slowly* Uh… *giggles*… HI Markus.
MR: *runs his hand down her cheek* I can’t wait to spend
some quality time with you… for my book of course.
CD: *gulp* Uh… yeah… uh… me to… well I gotta run. It was
really nice seeing you. (Charlie turns to run and is stopped by Markus)
MR: Allow me to take you home.
CD: Oh boy (they disappear)
OR: (turns to Niko) She’s gonna kill us.
NR: *laughs* Nah, Markus will be a total gentleman but not
before teasing her a little first. (Niko wraps his arms around Oralia) Shall we
go?
OR: *Nods* Yes. (they disappear)
*Not to the readers* Markus did eventually return Charlie
home after he took her to Niko and Oralia’s house so she could give them hell.
About The Author
Charlie
Daye began writing at the tender age of thirteen. With an obsession for
romance, happy endings and the supernatural she delves into your greatest
fantasies and worst nightmares. She will have you laughing, crying, falling in
love and getting angry. She will always give you a HEA but getting there is the
journey worth taking.
Charlie
Daye was born in Lynwood, California. Her greatest passions are music and
writing. Her first short story was written at the age of thirteen. At the time
her entire class was asked to write a short story for Halloween as part of a
homework assignment. Most of the kids in the class wrote one to two page
stories... Charlie wrote eight. The short story titled The Haunted House went
on to win her district wide awards and was published locally. From there she
began writing poetry as means of expression. Since then Charlie has written
five full length novels, three of which are currently available for sale, and
one novella. She has several other books in the works and looks forward to
sharing her various worlds with you.
Review
(Thanks to the Author for a Review Copy.)
This was a very intriguing story with a lot of love and magic. The characters were written quite well; there were good descriptions of Niko and Oralia, and there were...many and I thought well done steamin love scenes between these two, and I really could understand why these two love each other so much. I think I would have liked to see a bit more development in the "falling in love" area, in the early part of their fast and developing relationship but otherwise, their love story is really sweet and at times, ok a lot of the time, sensual. There were good descriptions of Oralia's family and Niko's families and it was nice to have them included in the story.
The story itself had good qualities with a love of dance, magical elements, and the essence of love, and oh cannot forget the bad guy, Tobias, and he is written as a horrible character but in a way, I would have liked to read more about him, more actions from him. Also, I thought there were times where I thought the story could have had a better flow but all in all, it was intriguing, and good. I'm very interested to read the next story in this series.
My Rating: 3.5/5
Rated-R (Strong Sexual Situations & Mature Content, 18+)
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