Part 2 of teaser Friday (posted on Saturday…sorry) is a piece from the novel itself in which Dori is coached by her sire.

“So,” he began with an upbeat tone, “let’s begin.  Pretend you’re sitting at a bar and a man takes the stool next to you.  What do you do?”

“Is he drunk or sober, married or single?” I asked, meeting his eyes.

“For your sake, I hope he’s rip roarin’ drunk and married to a shrew.  What the f*** difference does it make?  He’s your next meal, sweetheart.  That’s all you need to care about.”

“I don’t mess with married men and I don’t like taking advantage of alcohol-impaired ones.”  I lifted my chin a little.  He might dress me up, but he couldn’t change who I was inside. Continue reading →