SHORT STORY OF THE SOUL BROKER SERIES The Reaper Hungers Like No Other. An old enemy from the other side of afterlife management cheated him out of his last soul. Now the Reaper seeks an ordinary meal of desperation, anguish, and despair from the next human on his docket. Unfortunately, interference in the way of a meddlesome mortal woman thwarts his plan. Naturally, this woman must pay. But Vivian Bedford is no ordinary mortal. Her interference in his reaping is decidedly supernatural. Lazarus Darkmore has been on the hunt for a challenge, an exquisitely damaged soul from whom he can siphon darkness. Vivian could be that soul. Then again, if she possesses the power of a Soul Broker, she could prove more valuable-if she survives the Reaper's gauntlet. AUTHOR INTERVIEWQ: Why do you write? A: My goal is to provide my readers with an escape from reality. I want to take them on exciting journeys filled with otherworldly characters that surprise, delight, and captivate. I want to make my readers laugh, cry, think, fall in love, and remember their visits to my world after they leave-knowing they can always drop by again for more! Q: What books do you write? A: I write fantasy and paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and a bit of contemporary romance. I have several works available, including two series, and anthologies. Below is the reading order. SOUTHERN ELEMENTAL GUARDIANSMAKING WAVES (prequel novella)LORELEI'S LYRIC (book 1)CROSSCURRENTS (book 2)THREE WISHES (novella)FIRESTORM (book 3)RIVER SPELL (book 4)SOUL BROKERWAKING THE DEAD (book 1)RAISING THE DEAD (book 2)CHASING THE DEAD (short story)ANTHOLOGIESTINY TREATS: A HOLIDAY COLLECTIONTINY TREATS 2: A ST. PATRICK'S DAY COLLECTIONQ: Why do you write urban fantasy? A: My stories feature urban fantasy-style settings in which supernatural creatures hide in plain sight. I want to take my readers on adventures in fantastical worlds hidden in the nooks and crannies of our reality, where ordinary heroes and heroines face extraordinary circumstances and find out what they're made of

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