Tangled in Tinsel
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“You like it?” Belle asked, her eyes dancing to the beat of their combined heartbeat.
“No, baby, I love it, and I love you.” Leaning down, his lips hovered just above hers as he added, “Who else in the world has ever had Santa skywrite his birthday greeting in snow?”
“Only you, my love, only you.”
“Are you sure about that?” He asked, pointing the same way she had a few seconds ago then laughing out loud as she slowly read, “Ditto, my Christmas Fairy. Love, Your Dragon.”
Grinning as she turned back and snorted, “Oh my Heavens, you, too?”
Chance chuckled, “Me, too,” then looking directly into her eyes winked, “In case I haven’t told you lately, you, Mrs. Belle Nichols, are absolutely perfect.”
“Right back atcha, Dragon Man, right back atcha.”
THE END
Until Next Time…
May All Your Wishes Come True.
XOXO Julia
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Sassy and stubborn have gotten Kyndel through everything life had to throw at her. Will her moxie help when destiny falls at her feet?
Hundreds of years of loyalty to Dragon Guard have made Rayne a fearless leader. When the long-foretold pull of his mate rocks the Commander’s world to its core will he be able to save her from his enemies in time?
The chemistry between this strong-willed curvy girl and fierce warrior makes all the difference in the world where nothing is as it seems. The existence of an ancient race of honor-clad, tradition-bound protectors might be hard to accept but now the dead are coming back to life and holding a knife to her neck.
Can these fated mates defeat their greatest enemies and get their happily ever after?
Fate Will Not Be Denied!!
A VAMPIRE’S THIRST: ALARIC
Part of A. K. Michaels’ Bestselling Series, A Vampire’s Thirst
Coming January 30, 2018
Sharp...Successful...Deadly…
Catering to every dark, erotic desire of his wealthy patrons has made Alaric a very rich man. His ability to tap into the very soul of every person he meets, to see what they crave…intimately…sensually has made Crave, his exclusive club, the most sought-after establishment of its kind in the world.
He is a force to be reckoned with, Scottish to the bone and carrying the tattoo of a fire-breathing dragon wrapped around the left side of his body as not only a shield but a reminder of all he's lost, drives him to be the best…to remain in control…to always emerge the victor.
But the past is a cruel mistress, who demands her due, no matter the cost. Some demons simply refuse to be slain…
Running from a past, he can’t escape, lost to the insanity of the Thirst - the scent of home, of buttercups and poppies, invades his senses, momentarily clears his mind, and demands that he search the globe for the one woman…the only woman, who can deliver him from certain death...his one true Bloodmate.
For this is a Vampire’s Thirst… Dark...Dangerous...Undeniable...
HER DRAGON’S TREASURE
Dragon Guard #29
Coming Soon
Decades trapped at the bottom of the sea. Doomed to spend eternity in a watery grave, the Guardsman known as Atticus had given up hope and then the impossible happened, he hears the voice of his mate.
Tired of being the youngest and smallest, Tallulah longs for adventure, a chance to prove she has dreams bigger than the sea and possesses the strength and determination to carry them out.
Forced to the bottom of the sea by her dreams of a man in need, caught in the middle of an undersea earthquake that causes a tsunami, this strong-willed mermaid must not only fight to save herself and her sister, but also the man whose violet eyes haunt her dreams and speak to her heart.
The waves are crashing against the shore, time is running out and as if things couldn’t get any worse…the Afanc have been disturbed by the storm and are seeking revenge against one of King Arthur’s own – a true descendant of an original Dragon King, an Enforcer.
It may cost this little mermaid more than her tail to have her happily ever after, but she’s willing to give up every scale she has for the treasure of her dragon…if only Lulu knew it would be enough.
The Sea may be a harsh mistress, but She never met Tallulah.
Fate will not be denied…
BAIN: Resurrection of Her King
Kings of the Blood ~ Book 4
Coming 2018
The King pulled up to the same private hospital he had been visiting every month for nearly fifty years. It sat near the sea in the coastal city of Nafplio on the Peloponnese peninsula, tucked away amid a vast array of chalets and villas available for use by the millions of tourists that visited his homeland every year.
Getting out of his car and taking a deep calming breath, Bain wondered how much longer his game of subterfuge with his brothers could go on. As it was, three of them had already found their fýlakas tis kardiás mou and the couples were spending more and more time in Greece. He feared it wouldn’t be long until they found out what he had been doing and who he had been hiding.
His secrets were about to cause all hell to break loose but at the moment, the former philosopher and scholar couldn’t care. He had more important issues to attend to. Pushing his worries to the side, determined to enjoy what little time he had with her, the King crossed the threshold, took his sunglasses off, and greeted the attendant he paid very handsomely for his service.
“Geia pós eísai, Miguel?”
“Fine and you, Mr. Christakis?”
“I’m doing well, thank you.” Bain smiled at the attendant’s attempt at broken English, appreciating that he was working so hard to learn a new language, then turning, the King made his way down the corridor.
With his hand on the doorknob he thought about the years since he had purchased the house, had it retrofitted to be a care facility and had begun the arduous process of finding staff loyal only to him. It had taken some doing but in the end, he had found the right people, had them thoroughly vetted, and sign an ironclad confidentiality agreement. The workers, nurses, and doctors here were just like the feeders of the Kings of the Blood, tied to him forever, from generation to generation, each keeping the other’s secrets.
Turning the knob, he walked into the room. He was happy to see they were keeping the room full of lilies and gardenias. He noticed the walls had been painted the bright yellow he requested to keep the atmosphere light and happy.
Walking to her bedside, pulling the chair against the wall along with him, he could only smile. She looked so peaceful lying there as if she were simply sleeping, with her blonde hair spread across her pillow and her long eye lashes curling against her cheeks.
“Hello, beautiful. How are you today?” As always, he waited for a reply and as always, none came.
Removing his suit jacket, Bain threw it over the back of the chair before sitting down and lifting her hand into his. Wishing for the hundredth, maybe thousandth time that she would open her eyes and smile or at least hold his hand as he held hers, the King sighed and shook his head.
He knew what he had to. The same thing he had done all the other times he was with her. It was the only thing keeping her from withering and dying, the only thing giving him hope. “But is it really hope, or merely pipe dreams?” he asked himself aloud.
Thinking again about his brothers, the Kings of the Blood, and his true brother, also part of the fraternity, Nikos, Bain felt the love he had for his family. He was happy for each and every one of them. Loved that some had bonded with their mates; knew the others were soon to come. It was just that seeing Viktor, Roman, and Achilles with the keepers of their hearts, happy and starting a whole new journey in their lives, brought the sad reality of his own situation crashing down around him.
Once again shoving his worries away, he reached behind him and in
to his jacket pocket, pulling out a syringe. Tapping the inside of his arm, he waited until the vein was visible, stuck the needle in, and withdrew a hundred ccs of his life’s essence. Turning her arm over, he then injected it into her vein, rubbing away the sting even though he had no idea if she felt it or not.
Disposing of the needle, he scooted his chair closer to her bedside, laid his head on the bed, and whispered, “Come back to me, vasílissa mou, or surrender so that I might follow you into the Elysian Fields.”
HARMONY: A ‘Not-Quite’ Haunted Love Story
Not-Quite Love Story # 8
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Get away from the city, they said.
You’ll love it in the country, they promised.
You inherited a frikkin’ mansion, whatcha got to lose?
Yeah, well, that’s the last time I listen to those boobs!
It wasn’t bad enough that my Pepto-Bismal-pink VW van went missing. But now, Ernesto the Parrot keeps making obscene comments about my butt, Wendy, the one-eyed cat is having a mid-life crisis and Festus, the dancing donkey has gone on an all vegan diet. Oh, and let me not forget that my dearly-departed Auntie Dot is not-so dearly-departed and she’s trying to fix me up with a dead guy.
I swear, the next time somebody leaves me a house… I’m not moving in, I’m just droppin’ it on one of my relatives.
See ya’ in Asscrack. Anything’s better than this crap.
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Hey Y’all! I’m Julia Mills the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Dragon Guard Series. I without a doubt admit to being a sarcastic, southern woman who would rather spend all day laughing than a minute crying. Living with my two most amazing daughters and a menagerie of animals, keeps me busy but I love telling a good story. Now, that I’ve decided to write the stories running through my brain, life is just a blast!
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Also by Julia Mills
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The Dragon Guard Series
Her Dragon to Slay, Dragon Guard #1
Her Dragon’s Fire, Dragon Guard #2
Haunted by Her Dragon, Dragon Guard #3
For the Love of Her Dragon, Dragon Guard #4
Saved by Her Dragon, Dragon Guard #5
Only for Her Dragon, Dragon Guard #6
Fighting for Her Dragon, Dragon Guard #7
Her Dragon’s Heart, Dragon Guard #8
Her Dragon’s Soul, Dragon Guard #9
The Fate of Her Dragon, Dragon Guard #10
Her Dragon’s No Angel, Dragon Guard #11
Her Dragon, His Demon, Dragon Guard #12
Resurrecting Her Dragon, Dragon Guard #13
The Scars of Her Dragon, Dragon Guard #14
Her Mad Dragon, Dragon Guard #15
Tears for Her Dragon, Dragon Guard #16
Guarding Her Dragon, Dragon Guard #17
Sassing Her Dragon, Dragon Guard #18 (Sassy Ever After Kindle World)
Kiss of Her Dragon, Dragon Guard #19
Claws, Class and a Whole Lotta Sass, Dragon Guard #20(Sassy Ever After Kindle World)
Dragon with the Girl Tattoo, Dragon Guard #21 (Paranormal Dating Agency Kindle World)
Dragon Down, Dragon Guard #22 (Part of the Fire Kissed Box Set)
Twinkle, Twinkle, Sassy Little Star, Dragon Guard #23 (Sassy Ever After Kindle World)
Dragon Got Your Tongue, Dragon Guard #24 (Paranormal Dating Agency Kindle World)
Her Dragon’s Fury, Dragon Guard #25 (One True Mate Kindle World)
Her Love, Her Dragon: The Saga Begins, A Dragon Guard Prequel
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The ‘Not-Quite’ Love Story Series
Vidalia: A ‘Not-Quite Vampire Love Story
Phoebe” A ‘Not-Quite’ Phoenix Love Story
Zoey: A ‘Not-Quite’ Zombie Love Story
Jax: A ‘Not-Quite’ Puma Love Story
Heidi: A ‘Not-Quite’ Hellhound Love Story (Magic & Mayhem Kindle World)
Lola: A ‘Not-Quite’ Witchy Love Story (Magic & Mayhem Kindle World)
Sammie Jo: A ‘Not-Quite’ Shifting Witchy Love Story (Magic & Mayhem Kindle World)
Harmony: A ‘Not-Quite’ Haunted Love Story (Magic & Mayhem Kindle World)
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Kings of the Blood Series
VIKTOR: Heart of Her King ~ Kings of the Blood ~ Book 1
ROMAN: Fury of Her King ~ Kings of the Blood ~ Book2
ACHILLES: Soul of Her King ~ Kings of the Blood ~ Book 3
*****
CAUGHT: A Vampire Blood Courtesan Romance
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MARROK: A Wolf’s Hunger
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Guardians of the Zodiac Series
Out of the Ashes: Guardians of the Zodiac: Pisces ~ Book 1
Scorched Ember: Guardians of the Zodiac: Taurus ~ Book 2