Archived – Kindling Flames: Gathering Tinder by Julie Wetzel

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~ About Part One ~

Title: Kindling Flames: Gathering Tinder

Series: The Ancient Fire Series Book One

Author: Julie Wetzel

Published: September 19th, 2014

Publisher: Crimson Tree Publishing

Page Count: 260

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Content Warning: Minor Violence

Age Recommendation: 13+

~ Synopsis ~

Fresh from college and with no real work experience, Victoria Westernly considers herself lucky to land the coveted position of personal assistant to Darien Ritter, the CEO and owner of a multibillion-dollar company. His busy schedule and eccentric ways are enough to keep her on her toes. But, all is not what it seems when she discovers the handsome man employing her just happens to be the most powerful vampire in the area.

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~ About the Author ~

Originally from Ohio, Julie always dreamed of a job in science. Either shooting for the stars or delving into the mysteries of volcanoes. But, life never leads where you expect. In 2007, she moved to Mississippi to be with her significant other.

Now a mother of a hyperactive red headed boy, what time she’s not chasing down dirty socks and unsticking toys from the ceiling is spent crafting worlds readers can get lost it. Julie is a self-proclaimed bibliophile and lover of big words. She likes hiking, frogs, interesting earrings, and a plethora of other fun things.

Julie Wetzel is the author of Kindling Flames, Book 1 in The Ancient Fire Series. Kindling Flames is scheduled to release through Crimson Tree Publishing in the Fall of 2014.

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~ Excerpt ~

Leaning against the side of the car, Vicky waited for Darien to arrive. She watched as the ground crew guided the plane into the building and cracked the hull open. She smiled as her tall boss emerged and looked around. There was a bit of a bounce in his step as he climbed from the plane and moved towards her.

“The café au lait is probably cold, but the beignets should be okay.” Darien held out a brown bag and a cup of coffee for Vicky to take.

She gave him a confused look as she relieved him of the gift. Expecting him to get into the driver seat, he surprised her again by heading around and hopping into the passenger’s side. Vicky took a sip of the chicory coffee laced with milk as she stowed the bag of beignets in the back with her satchel. The coffee had cooled off, but it was still tasty.

She slid into the driver’s seat and looked over at the man who had relaxed back into his seat as if he were going to take a nap. “Are we going straight over to your meeting, or do you need to stop someplace first?” Vicky was unsure if this was the same suit her boss had worn yesterday or not.

Darien rolled his head a little and cracked an eye to look at her. “Straight over.”

Vicky gave him a hearty “Yes, Mr. Ritter,” and started the car.

Darien made a pained noise as soon as they pulled out of the hanger into the sunshine. “Could you please put the top up?”

She looked over in concern. Figuring he must have a hangover, Vicky quickly located the button that worked the roof.

He let out a relieved sigh as the top closed overhead, blocking out the sun. He hadn’t realized it had gotten that late in the morning. Once more protected from the strong rays of the noonday sun, Darien relaxed back into the seat to enjoy the ride.

“Where’d you get the café au lait and beignets?” Vicky asked, sipping at her coffee.

“Café Du Monde.” Darien smiled as if he was remembering something good.

Her brow furrowed, and she turned the cup to read the green logo on it. “You mean the one in New Orleans?” Vicky had heard of the famous shop but had never had a chance to see it.

“That’s the one.”

“What were you doing in New Orleans?” Vicky was too shocked that he had flown down there to stop the question from slipping from her mouth.

A mischievous grin curled the corners of her boss’s mouth, and the tip of his tongue darted out to wet his lips. “I had a late night meeting with a Cajun.”

Vicky’s eyes widened at his answer, and she turned her mind to not wrecking the car. What her boss did on his own time was his own business, and she was not about to ask any more questions. She decided she should just do her job and shut the hell up.

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Jaidis