The Crimson Cure

Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Synopsis

Meet Elandra Wells, vampire and biochemical engineer. When Elandra receives an invite from the High Council of Supernaturals to train for a coveted spot within The Keepers of Knowledge faction, she jumps at the chance. After all, the secret program might help the doctor, who hates being a vampire, find the last ingredient to craft a special serum to eradicate her condition. But finding Vlad Dracul’s ring isn’t a simple endeavor. Locating it isn’t the problem. Snatching it while a council member questions her every move makes the task too difficult. Another obstacle? The sexiest, panty-dropping vampire she’s ever met. Camdyn Pryce. And he doesn’t trust Elandra. What makes matters worse? Elandra struggles with her desire for Camdyn. Whenever they’re alone, she can barely control herself around him. He seems to be losing the same battle with the lovely doctor as well. When Camdyn lets down his walls and tells her how he feels, she’s faced with a dilemma—be the doctor who develops a cure for her condition or follow her heart. Will regaining her humanity be more important than finding love? After all, every secret needs a Keeper.

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Author Biography

SF Benson loves putting a spin on a story. She primarily writes romantic fantasy with unusual characters in unexpected circumstances. SF’s books feature diverse and strong characters who have to work hard to get to their happily ever after. Sometimes the playing field is fraught with supernaturals. Other times it might be a pervasive magic. No matter how you look at it, her characters know how to meet the challenge and get what they desire—love! Published since 2016, SF has released sixteen books in five different series and has appeared in four anthologies! Under Nadirah Foxx, she’s written six books on the darker, steamier side of life. Curious about what all SF Benson and her alter ego, Nadirah Foxx, might be up to? Check them out at https://www.authorsfbenson.com/.

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Author Insight

Seduction U-Turn

Writing steamy romantic scenes are always fun. The challenge is writing those scenes that don't quite get there. The ones where one of the parties is trying hard to grab interest, but the other one is buying what's being sold. That back and forth makes for an interesting secondary story in a suspenseful tale.

Book Excerpt

The Crimson Cure

The front door opened, and the broody vampire stepped onto the porch. He looked to the left for a long minute before gazing at me.

“How long are you going to sit there, Elandra?”

So he knew I was there.

Exiting my SUV, I sauntered toward him, letting my hips sway. As I approached, I smiled easily.

“What are you doing here?” he asked.

“I wanted to continue what we started earlier.” Stopping in front of him, I placed my hand on his chest.

He grasped my wrist. “Care to tell me why you were snooping around in the database?”

I swallowed hard. “I-I—”

“Don’t bother, Elandra. When you logged in, I was still on the computer. I received an alert I was logging in on an unknown device.”

I must keep that in mind.

“I meant nothing by it. I just—”

He pushed my hand away and headed inside. Over his shoulder, Camdyn said, “Come in, Elandra. We should talk.”

“I was hoping for something other than a discussion,” I admitted as I followed him inside, only stopping briefly to glance up his circular staircase.

“We’re not going upstairs.” Camdyn settled himself on a sofa and crossed an ankle over a knee. “Sit down.” When I almost sat next to him, he pointed to a chair.

“You’re serious?” I folded my arms and tapped my foot on the wooden floor. “I didn’t dress like this to sit across from you.”

He sighed and rolled his eyes. “Sit. Don’t sit. The choice is yours, but that’s not the only one you must make.”