The Fantasies Behind In the Service of the King

By Laura Kaye
 

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!! I’m very excited to be at The Forbidden Bookshelf today! What a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s with you all! I’m also thrilled to be celebrating the release of my dark paranormal romance, In the Service of the King, the first in my new Vampire Warrior Kings series. This book is out from Harlequin Nocturne Cravings, an ebook line that mixes dark paranormal and sensual erotic romance. Yum-my! And, definitely, not your mother’s Harlequin! *grins*

First, here’s the blurb:
Kael, Warrior King of the Vampires, loathes the Night of the Proffering. He needs the blood of either his mate or a human virgin to maintain his strength, but hasn’t enjoyed the ritual since he lost his mate centuries ago. Kael doesn’t want a new companion, yet his resolve is tested when he lays eyes on his new offering, Shayla McKinnon. He is drawn to Shayla’s beauty and poise…and the submission she offers. She is eager to give him anything he wishes, including her innocence, to please him. Will Kael give in to their overwhelming desire–even if it means risking Shayla’s life?

 

Next, in the spirit of l’amour, I thought I’d share some of the erotic fantasies at the heart of In the Service of the King:

Domination: Kael MacQuillan, Warrior King of the Vampires, insists on sexual domination so he can control the experience from beginning to end. This way he won’t be tempted to go further with the Proffered than he wants to go, by which he means he won’t take the steps that might identify her as a possible mate.

Submission: Shayla McKinnon, a human Proffered trained to serve the vampire warrior elite, has also been trained as a submissive, on the chance she might be assigned to the king. The idea of giving yourself over to a male willingly and completely is a wonderful fantasy, even more so when that male is supernaturally powerful and a battle-hardened [pun totally not intended *snort*] warrior king.

Vampire: Fangs. Blood. Preternatural strength. Sex. What are vampires if not one of the ultimate erotic fantasies? Am I right? Or am I right? *winks*

Voyeurism/Exhibitionism: One ritual between the hero and heroine must be witnessed to be considered complete and legitimate. Surrounded by seven of Kael’s oldest, fiercest, and most trusted warriors, Kael and Shayla… Well, on second thought, you’ll have to read that scene to know just what they do, because it might be the most erotic non-sex scene I’ve ever written… [Mwuhaha!]

So those are the delicious fantasies that heat up the pages of In the Service of the King. I hope this post and my story help put you in the mood for love!

Which of the above fantasies sounds most intriguing to you? Alternately, what are your plans for Valentine’s Day? Thanks for reading!

Laura Kaye

 

 

 

GIVEAWAY!
To celebrate her new release, Laura is giving away one e-copy of In the Service of the King at each stop on her New Release Tour, 1/30 – 2/15! In addition, all commenters from across the tour will be entered to win a prize bag filled with swag and various vampire items, perfect for the vampire lover! RULES: Must answer Laura’s questions, leave e-mail address & whether or not you’re from U.S. in comment. Ebook prizes open to international; prize bag to U.S. only.

 

About Laura Kaye
Voted Breakout Author of the Year in the 2011 GraveTells Readers’ Choice Awards, Laura is the bestselling and award-winning author of a half-dozen books. Hearts in Darkness is a finalist for the EPIC eBook Award for Best Novella, Forever Freed won the NJRW Golden Leaf Award for Best Paranormal of 2011, and North of Need, the first book in the Hearts of the Anemoi series, was named GraveTells’ Best Book of 2011 and won their 5-STAR Gold Heart Award, and won Sizzling Hot Read of the Year at Sizzling Hot Books. Laura lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.